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MP2K's Best of 2014
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You know how I feel about both the tUnE-yArDs and Kimbra albums...which is to say that I like them both, but not quite as much as I was hoping. But hey, that's better than nothing, right?
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Member Since: 5/23/2007
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Need to check out those albums, specially Kimbra's Waiting for the next set
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Member Since: 5/9/2009
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Glad to see Hozier, Jhene Aiko, Real Estate, and Tove Lo albums on this countdown. I did reviews for Hozier and Tove Lo's albums on that ATRL critic thread. I want to check out Jessie, Sylvan, Banks, Schoolboy Q, and Nicki's albums out. Nice job. Can't wait for more.
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Member Since: 12/14/2011
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Yes Oxy, makes me feel like such a thug
I like all the singles from Pom Pom, not sold on the album tracks I've heard but I'll just have to listen straight through.
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FORMAT: LP
RELEASE DATE: August 5, 2014
GENRE: Indie Rock
Tracklist:
1. Rent I Pay
2. Inside Out
3. Rainy Taxi
4. Do You
5. Knock Knock Knock
6. Outlier
7. They Want My Soul
8. I Just Don't Understand
9. Let Me Be Mine
10. New York Kiss
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Rock/Alternative was so lackluster or uninteresting for me that I didn't even bother to get into much as you can see from the top 40. Maybe you guys can help me out? The band isn't following the trends, but they are giving you some real catchy guitar rock and it's probably the most varied thing Spoon has put out.
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FORMAT: LP
RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2014
GENRE: Alternative, Indie Pop
Tracklist:
1. Rattlesnake
2. Birth in Reverse
3. Prince Johnny
4. Huey Newton
5. Digital Witness
6. I Prefer Your Love
7. Regret
8. Bring Me Your Loves
9. Psychopath
10. Every Tear Disappears
11. Severed Crossed Fingers
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Well there you have it, St. Vincent ended up taking it and I'm a bit pressed. But no really, this album really grew on me after a couple of months of its release. I heard this was her most pop-oriented work but this really made for an adventurous and challenging listen. All in a good way of course, nothing too experimental or frustrating to listen to.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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St. Vincent is so amazing
& havent listened to TWMS but the lead single is great.
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FORMAT: LP
RELEASE DATE: September 30, 2014
GENRE: R&B, Alternative R&B
Tracklist:
1. Aquarius
2. Bet (feat. Devonté Hynes)
3. Cold Sweat
4. Nightfall (Interlude)
5. 2 On (feat. ScHoolboy Q)
6. How Many Times (feat. Future)
7. What Is There To Lose (Interlude)
8. Pretend (feat. A$AP Rocky)
9. All Hands On Deck
10. Indigo Child (Interlude)
11. Far Side of the Moon
12. The Calm (Interlude)
13. Feels Like Vegas
14. Thug Cry
15. Deep In the Night
16. Bated Breath
17. Wildfire
18. The Storm (Outro)
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Prior to the release I just got into her after all of my friends on atrl were shoving her down my throat, finally gave her discography a listen. Good thing I did because I'm glad it gave me interest in her debut and thank god I didn't miss out. There's not a single bad track or filler on 'Aquarius'. Tinashe is so talented, so diverse and shows us that she can do the whole alternative r&b thing and then also make some great pop and contemporary Urban music. A better debut than Aiko that's for sure.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Yes at our flawless compatible taste. Love everything top ten so far.
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Flaw free top 5 so far. Your taste >
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And so here was the hardest decision, like the level of picking your first choice on the college application type of decision.
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FORMAT: LP
RELEASE DATE: November 6, 2014
GENRE: No label
Tracklist:
1. Idle Delilah
2. Gimme a Chance
3. Desperado
4. JFK (feat.Theophilus London)
5. 212
6. Wallace
7. Heavy Metal and Reflective
8. BBD
9. Ice Princess
10. Yung Rapunxel
11. Soda
12. Chasing Time
13. Luxury
14. Nude Beach A-Go-Go
15. Miss Amor
16. Miss Camaraderie
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First things first I'm here for the music. I simply don't care to speak on her twitter beefs and rants but I did fear that this album would not see the light of day. But Beyoncé-esque style she too released 'Broke With Expensive Taste' out of nowhere and it's been one of the only albums I've been listening too constantly since its release. Can't go a single day without. She shows that she can really rap, sing, give you a hooky song for the charts then switch it up and give you some obscure ish. Each song on this album incorporates a different genre, style and sound but after awhile it just meshes so well together to me. Her talent and versatility is off the wall, there's nothing she can't do. She's a bit of what you call an "artist".
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FORMAT: LP
RELEASE DATE: August 12, 2014
GENRE: Alternative R&B, Trip-Hop, Art Pop
Tracklist:
1. Preface
2. Lights On
3. Two Weeks
4. Hours
5. Pendulum
6. Video Girl
7. Numbers
8. Closer
9. Give Up
10. Kicks
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Originally posted by atrlcritic review with no revisions or editing
While her EP's seemed to be promising enough and built tons of anticipation leading up to her debut "LP1", Tahliah aka Twigs just didn't give me that push yet. That was until the premiere of one of the best singles of 2014, "Two Weeks", and now that the album is here it's just exceeded my expectations.
The album has some of the most progressive synthesis of R&B and experimental pop you'd ever hear but then there are songs that are commercial-sounding enough for pop listeners that aren't into this kind of music to get into. It has replay value, it has the hooks and memorable choruses, but it's just not your standard top 40 'verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge' and that's fine - it doesn't need to be. It's offbeat but it still has melodies.
The production is phenomenal and although some might say it's the best component of the album... I don't think it would be as great if her voice wasn't on it; her voice needs the recognition it deserves. Her vocal delivery is just so sexy, dreamy, soft and soothing. The subject matter makes this quite a personal album; so depressing and so much insecurity but then there's also sensuality, lust, and confidence on these tracks.
FKA Twigs is easily the most innovative among her peers unless Tinashe or Banks can cook up something that will top this (which I'm sure I'll like regardless) but I doubt it. I understand this album may be complex and so hard to listen for some, it's just not for everyone. Twigs is currently carrying the torch for alternative r&b and holding down the title of album of the year.
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Originally posted by August
Yes at our flawless compatible taste. Love everything top ten so far.
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So what are we husbands or twins?
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Originally posted by Penk
Flaw free top 5 so far. Your taste >
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Thanks guys.
(sorry for having everything so spaced between your comments)
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Can't fault your top 5
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Member Since: 1/9/2004
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Annie, Azealia, Tinashe, Twigs
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Member Since: 12/14/2011
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LP1 is totally album of the year material!
Is Pendulum your favorite too?
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Member Since: 2/17/2012
Posts: 33,611
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Great top 5! I've heard all of the top 4 and they were all on my list too
Love your picks for BWET
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Member Since: 9/2/2011
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GREAT top 5! I love your #1 of course and glad to see Tinashe, St. Vincent, and Azealia near the top too.
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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I couldn't get into Tinashe's album, it put me to sleep. The top 2 and St Vincent though
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St. Vincent, LP1, BWET and Aquarius all Top 4 All made my Top 10 as well Need to hear the Spoon album, tbh.
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