|
Bad Things' Top 10 of 2016 | #2 / #1 posted!
Member Since: 5/23/2007
Posts: 65,087
|
I'm not the biggest fan of Fifth Harmony's music... I kinda like the single with Fetty Wap tho
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 2,518
|
Posting two albums today because I was too busy to post on time last night
#7 'The Altar,' Banks
In place at #7, I have 'The Altar' by Banks! Before this album, I had only heard about Banks through ATRL but never got around to listening to any of her music since I thought she wouldn't really be my "thing," but I found myself really bopping to this album! I like how it's a great background noise album for when I'm doing homework or driving and what-not! I needed a lot of those since my current albums are getting a bit old. I really like Banks' artistry and think she's an incredibly underrated musician, and if anyone is looking for any kind of music recommendation– Banks is my number one answer for you!
My top 3 tracks were "Trainwreck," "F**k With Myself," & "27 Hours"
-
#6 'Mad Love,' JoJo
I can't believe I'm writing my opinion on a JoJo album released in 2016; let alone a new JoJo album in general. I'm so happy and proud of her for being able to finally release an album after so many years of fighting with that trash label. 'Mad Love' really felt like snatching every follicle of hair off of my scalp without permission, and I'm totally okay with that. She has a bad-ass, "don't **** with me" persona that doesn't come off as trying too hard or too in your face, which is something so many people struggle with. It contrasted well with the vulnerability on the album with songs like "Music," and "I Am." The collaborations with Alessia Cara, Remy Ma, and Wiz Khalifa were perfect fits for the vibe of the album, and I think that they all delivered on their parts as well. Overall, JoJo really delivered one of the most solid pop efforts of 2016 and I wish more people took the time to sit down and appreciate this gem of an album.
My top 3 tracks were "I Am," "High Heels," & "FAB"
#5-1 coming 12/10 - 12/14
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/17/2013
Posts: 15,103
|
I hate **** with Myself
The Altar was just ok imo, but I loved gemini feed
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/18/2013
Posts: 61,634
|
The Altar One of my favorite albums of the year I hated **** With Myself when it was released but I love it now Trainwreck is one of my faves too
Mad Love is alright, a bit overrated FAB would be great with better lyrics but I really like **** Apologies
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 2,518
|
Quote:
Originally posted by K$Ellie
The Altar One of my favorite albums of the year I hated **** With Myself when it was released but I love it now Trainwreck is one of my faves too
Mad Love is alright, a bit overrated FAB would be great with better lyrics but I really like **** Apologies
|
I agree about F**k With Myself! I was like..... but I ended up really liking it eventually.
I see where you're coming from with FAB's lyrics, they are a bit cheesy in my opinion, but the rap and the chorus is what makes me like it so much
|
|
|
Member Since: 5/23/2007
Posts: 65,087
|
Need to listen to both albums. Jojo used to be my jam
|
|
|
Member Since: 10/5/2009
Posts: 137,162
|
The Altar was the first BANKS album I've heard but I mainly just enjoyed the first 7 tracks. The rest...
JoJo's album was great and a fantastic return for ha High Heels in your top 3
|
|
|
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 3,111
|
The Altar and Mad Love amazing taste, sis
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 2,518
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Remmy
High Heels in your top 3
|
I know right My sister and I's favorite song tbh
Quote:
Originally posted by TheWayWeWere
The Altar and Mad Love amazing taste, sis
|
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 2,518
|
A bit late, but on to the top 5!
#5 'Dangerous Woman,' Ariana Grande
Honestly, if you were to tell me that after releasing "Focus" Ariana Grande would have a spot in my top 5 albums of 2016, I would've laughed. Not that "Focus" isn't a bop, it just set me with low expectations for AG3. But whew, lord, was I wrong. 'Dangerous Woman' took my wig and threw it in the trunk of its car and just ****ing drove. But in all seriousness, Ariana really stepped up her game and had all the main pop girls shaking in their boots. You can tell the amount of work that went into the album, literally like every single harmony has so much detail and so much life in it and it's just ahhhhhh. So good. I also love the way she featured Future on "Everyday" and Macy Gray on "Leave Me Lonely". The visuals for the era have been nothing short of amazing, especially the album cover. I remember everyone was a bit fishy with the era at the beginning, including myself, but I'm glad we all came around and saw the light that is this flawless album.
My top 3 tracks were "Thinking Bout You," "Touch It," & "Into You"
#4-1 coming 12/11 - 12/14
|
|
|
Member Since: 5/23/2007
Posts: 65,087
|
Dangerous Woman is a nice album! and I agree, Focus is trash, so glad Ariana released this album. She's back!
|
|
|
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 3,111
|
DW Ari, ha best album
great top 3 tracks tho
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/18/2013
Posts: 61,634
|
Dangerous Woman is a great album, definitely Ariana's best but it has some fillers
Nice Top 3, those are some of my favorites on the album along with Be Alright and Knew Better
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 2,518
|
#4 'Lemonade,' Beyoncé
I know everyone on ATRL could've predicted 'Lemonade' having at least a top 5 spot in this countdown since everyone seems to have it in theirs. But I mean, she did that! For real, Beyoncé has yet again topped herself in levels of artistry, music, and image. Self-titled was obviously a huge step in a new direction for Bey, but this was a whole other world. You can feel the emotion on each track. I always get angry listening to "Don't Hurt Yourself" and "Love Drought" always makes me feel like I did someone so wrong and should go forgive them. It takes a lot to play with people's emotions to the extent that Bey did with 'Lemonade' and I applaud her for that. Truly one of the best pop releases of the year, especially with the genre mixing! She did country... and she did it well. I can only imagine what B7 will be like and where it will take me. Truly, honestly, iconic. Congratulations, Beyoncé – my wig is forever yours.
My top 3 tracks were "Daddy Lessons," "Don't Hurt Yourself," & "Freedom"
#3-1 coming 12/12 - 12/14
|
|
|
Member Since: 5/23/2007
Posts: 65,087
|
I still need to listen to LEMONADE In full
|
|
|
Member Since: 10/5/2009
Posts: 137,162
|
Dangerous Woman + Lemonade Both did that and came thru with some of their best material to date.
Thinkin' Bout You and Don't Hurt Yourself/Freedom in your trinities
|
|
|
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 3,111
|
that top 3 for Lemo finally some recognition for Daddy Lessons
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 2,518
|
Quote:
Originally posted by AshleeSimpsonFan
I still need to listen to LEMONADE In full
|
Sis you gotta get on that before 2016 ends
Quote:
Originally posted by TheWayWeWere
that top 3 for Lemo finally some recognition for Daddy Lessons
|
One of her bests in my honest opinion
Quote:
Originally posted by Remmy
Thinkin' Bout You and Don't Hurt Yourself/Freedom in your trinities
|
***Flawless taste only
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/27/2016
Posts: 2,518
|
#3 'Glory,' Britney Spears
After the underwhelming releases 'Femme Fatale' and 'Tankee Jean,' I thought that the days of having a flawless Britney album were long over. But thank god she released 'Glory' and redeemed herself. I can't believe Britney got her s**t together somehow and released one of my favorite pop albums of the year. The use of "unknown" producers and writers like Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter were so refreshing! With 'Glory,' Brit really proved to us that she can still kill it and be on her A-game– even at 35 and with a kid on her arm . There was also a nostalgia factor in a few songs that made me remember just why I fell in love with Britney in the first place. Songs like "Liar," "Man On The Moon," and "Do You Wanna Come Over?" brought me back to the 'Britney' and 'In the Zone' eras and I was living for it. Another thing I need to address is her vocal delivery. I know studio vocals will always be good and we'll never know for sure what someone sounded before all the editing, but I just can't believe the way she sounded on "Invitation," "Man On The Moon," and "Better". All in all, it's amazing that Britney Spears delivered such a solid effort for the first time in 8 years. I applaud her for coming back so strong and still killing it. My girl Knee knows how to do it.
My top 3 tracks were "Man On The Moon," "Invitation," & "Just Like Me"
#2 / #1 coming 12/13 and 12/14
|
|
|
Member Since: 4/16/2007
Posts: 30,963
|
Glory
|
|
|
|
|