Hazuki's Best of 2014 | Top Albums & Singles - [TOP 10 SOON]
Hazuki's Best of 2014
Introduction:
I know in the past I’ve haven’t finished the lists, but I am committed to finish this list because I’ve actually organized everything this time around. Now with that said, 2014 as a whole been a great year for albums. The females really stepped it up in terms of quality music. There have been newcomers, and comebacks that have impressed me a whole deal. Once again you will see variety in this music list, and the top tracks I think are the best of 2014. There are some tracks that didn’t make the list that will be honorable mentions but are worthy enough to make the overall list. Overall I feel like 2014 as a whole was a great year in music. I’ve listened to so many albums, and singles this year that my head might explode but alas my head still intact with great music and who knows maybe you’ll enjoy a song that you haven’t heard from this year.
Probably the only Iggy Azalea featured song on this list.
98. Rixton - Me and My Broken Heart
97. G- Eazy - Tumblr Girls
I actually really enjoy this song for some reason. Maybe its the production? or the hook? but something about this song makes me jam to it whenever I hear it. G-Eazy is an okay up and coming rapper but this song I feel like is one of his better ones.
96. Ed Sheeran - Sing
One of Ed's popular singles, its the least favorite off his new album but still a good song from him. I really like his falsetto in here. But he uses it really well, and that chorus is catchy. The production for a lead single could be a little better but i guess for a lead single it did the job well? The fast singing however is really a highlight of this song personally. It does remind me of Justified though.
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100. Aloe Blacc - The Man:
99. Ariana Grande - Problem:
98. Rixton - Me and My Broken Heart:
97. G- Eazy - Tumblr Girls:
96. Ed Sheeran - Sing:
Highlights: Ice Princess, Chasing Time, Gimmie A Chance
Debut album from Azealia Banks highlights her as an artist. She has great potential to be a really good female rapper/singer. The production on this album is a highlight for me, as a lot of the songs have really good production. Ice Princess is a personal favorite of mine because of her impressive flow on this particular song. Love her vocal on ‘Chasing Time’ as well. Overall this album as a whole is worth listening too. If you aren’t a fan of the person, atleast you can be a fan of the music because its damn good.
19. Lindsey Stirling – Shatter Me
Highlights: Shatter Me, We Are Giants
I’ve heard about Lindsey Stirling through word of mouth. I would recommend this album If you are fan of instrumental music because its just some really quality music.
18. Coldplay – Ghost Stories
Highlights: Ink, O, Always in My Mind Coldplay is one of my favorite bands ever and this is there lastest album with Ghost Stories. Ghost Stories tells a story of heartship especially for Chris Martin. He pours his heart into this album and it really shows from his vocals on songs like Always in My Mind, and True Love. Coldplay uptempos are great but I really appecriate there ballads/midtempos songs as well because Chris’s voice is one of a kind, IMO. The way he emotes is better than most artists out there. You have to take time to listen to this album as it grows on you. I didn’t really have time this year to listen to it a lot or else it would’ve been higher on my list cause I do love a lot of these songs on the album.
17. Schoolboy Q – [
Highlights: Studio, Hell of a Night, Collard Greens
I’ve known about Schoolboy for a quite a while. I just never checked out his work until recently this year to be honest with you. Never had the time until one day I saw hype for his album on line and I figured I would give it atleast a listen because I am a pretty avid hiphop listener and to my surprise Schoolboy Q in my opinion is one of the up and coming rappers of the new generation. Man Of The Year was big as it is because it’s a great hype song for anybody not just men. The album overall is a solid debut album from him but I think he has potential to be even better with even more releases in the future. I enjoy his work, and I recommend any hiphop fan to give him a fair chance atleast.
16. Tove Lo – Queen of the Clouds
Highlights: Talking Body, Timebomb, Moments
Just like pretty much everyone else, I’ve heard about Tove Lo when I first heard Habits. Habits hooked me instantly with the catchy lyrics. The production on this album for a pop album is really impressive for a new pop girl especially.
The Man was my jam earlier this year! Love that song and Problem is my favorite from this set
Queen Of The Clouds is probably my favorite album released by a female artist in 2014
Havent heard any of those albums but I LOVE 'Problem'!!
You haven't heard Broke With Expensive Taste, and Queen of the Clouds? I like Problem well enough but it isn't my favorite Ariana song.
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The Man was my jam earlier this year! Love that song and Problem is my favorite from this set
Queen Of The Clouds is probably my favorite album released by a female artist in 2014
I wouldn't say its my favorite female artist but its defiantly up there. Females really stepped it up in 2014 IMO
So with this song, I heard the remix with Drake first and i listened to it, I thought the remix was alright but when i listened to the original this song is kind of a jam ngl. It's just a fun song and it gets in your head whenever it comes on. It's a bit repetitive but it works with this song. 'Got the club going up, on A TUESDAY!!!~" 93. Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong
This song i heard around before summer started and had a feeling this was going to be a summer smash and behold I was right. It just have that summer feel to it and I really like the message behind the song of it. The radio kinda ruined it for me cause it got overplayed during the summer but overall I feel like the song is good especially the bridge.
92. Pharell Williams - Come Get It Bae
I kinda have hate/love relationship with the word Bae but thats not the point with this song this one. The song is one of my favorites off Pharell's album. The man knows how to produce and write catchy songs. I can't hate on that. Whenever this song comes on shuffle, I start singing or grooving. The lyrics are kinda silly but it works.
91. Chromeo - Jealous (I Aint With It)
Once again another artist I've heard through the word of mouth (the Internet is a wonderful place). This is another song that grabbed my attention because of the production and the way the lead singer uses voice makes this song catchy, atleast in my opinion.
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95. Phillip Phillips94. ILOVEMAKONEN - Tuesday93. Nico and Vinz - Am I Wrong92. Pharell Williams - Come Get It Bae91. Chromeo - Jealous (I Aint With It)