#90. Daniel Avery - "Knowing We'll Be Here" from the album 'Drone Logic' Genre: Tech House, Acid House
Minimal Techno, Deep House Country: UK - Label: Phantasy
This is the way Techno and House music should be made and mixed, and Daniel Avery knows it. Addictive synthesizer melodies, a pumping, dance-y beat, many vocal samples and the guarantee to make you dance. Yeah, it might not have an "actual drop" or whatever, but the intention to make you dance is definitely there. The video is quite cool, as well.
#89. La Roux - "Let Me Down Gently" from the album 'Trouble In Paradise' Genre: Synthpop
Synthwave, Alternative Dance, Indietronica Country: UK - Label: Interscope
"You're not my life, but I want you in it..."
Choosing this song as the lead single for her second album, 'Trouble In Paradise', didn't make much sense to me. Sure, it's good, but it's a bit too "weird" for it too be appealing to the masses (and it wasn't). But after listening to the album, I figured out that this was the most representative of it. AND THAT SECOND PART DAMN. YES.
#45. Mr. Twin Sister - 'Mr. Twin Sister' Highlights: "Blush", "Out of the Dark", "Rude Boy", "Twelve Angels", "In the House of Yes" Genre: Alternative Dance, Indietronica, Dream Pop
Trip Hop, Ambient Pop, Microhouse, Sophisti-Pop Country: UK - Label: Infectious You'll like it if you like: LCD Soundsystem, The Knife, Haim, Portishead, all at the same time.
I didn't like this band's first album as Twin Sister, that's why I didn't bother on checking their second one, now as Mr Twin Sister. They made some boring Dream Pop that sounded like Beach House, but like 10 times more uninteresting. I checked this album almost accidentally, after a friend of mine recommended it to me lots of times - and, man, I was surprised. This album has so many good moments, which might be ruined by a couple of dull tracks... but, nah, still fantastic. Really want to check out what they're going to do next!
#88. Saint Pepsi - "Fiona Coyne" Genre: Nu-Disco, Funktronica
Synthpop, Dance-Pop, Future Funk, Synth Funk Country: USA - Label: Carpark
"I'll love you 'til the record stops..."
He used to make Vaporwave music, and although there are a few Vaporwave influences in his music (the sampling of Degrassi), it's mostly Nu-Disco. And I LOVE that! The hook in this song is so, so, so catchy I actually can't believe it didn't became a worldwide hit. But, a few Vaporwave songs here and there, hope that won't be too bad, considering he's one of my favorites in that genre lol. If you like Chromeo, Daft Punk or Disco-ish stuff, check this song!
#87. Duke Dumont feat. Jax Jones - "I Got U" Genre: Balearic Beat, Deep House
Dance-Pop, Tech House, Nu-Disco Country: UK - Label: Blase Boys Club
"If I lose my fame and fortune, it really don't matter, as long as I got you, baby..."
It was instant love when I first heard this song. It sounds like a mix between John Talabot and Disclosure, idk it sounds really good, but with time, I think I got a little bit bored of it. I re-discovered it a few weeks ago, and I can't believe I almost let it out of my list! The video is a bit awkward, tho.
#44. Phantogram - 'Voices' Highlights: "Fall In Love", "My Only Friend", "Black Out Days", "Nothing But Trouble" Genre: Indietronica, Glitch Pop
Trip Hop, Synthpop, Dream Pop, Alternative R&B Country: USA - Label: Republic You'll like it if you like: The xx, Rihanna, Portishead, Ellie Goulding
While I wasn't really disappointed with this album, since it is a little better than their debut, this is not as good as the lead singles ("Fall in Love" and "Black Out Days") would lead you to believe - there are few songs that reach that level. But still, has a dark, glitch-y, moody and soft atmosphere that is quite impossible to resist to me.
You know, if I had actually considered "Let Me Down Gently" to be a true single, it would have been really, REALLY high on my own list. I irrationally love that song in ways that I just can't express in words.
#86. Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne - "Rather Be" from the album 'New Eyes' Genre: UK Funky, House, Dance-Pop
Nu-Disco, Classical Crossover, Deep House Country: UK - Label: Warner
"When I am with you there's no place I'd rather be..."
I tried to hate this song. But I can't. It is just so infectious, and although there are better songs out there from the same genre, the violins and the classical music influence just give it a Disco vibe I can't resist. Jess Glynne's voice is beautiful, and the video is amazing, too.
#85. Run the Jewels - "Blockbuster Night Part I" from the album 'Run the Jewels 2' Genre: Hardcore Hip Hop, Experimental Hip Hop
Glitch Hop, Industrial Hip Hop Country: USA - Label: Mass Appeal
"We might be giants, standing on little dandy shoulders"
Probably one of the best hip-hop singles of the year, accompanied by one of the best hip-hop videos of the year, and featured on one of the best hip-hop albums of the year. Every line in this song is fire, and the beat is totally brutal. Yeah, they might be a little bit overrated. So? This song slays me.
#43. Scott Walker + Sunn O))) - 'Soused' Highlights: "Bull", "Fetish", "Brando" Genre: Drone, Experimental Rock
Dark Ambient, Drone Metal, Industrial Country: UK/USA - Label: 4AD You'll like it if you like: Sunn O)))'s previous works, Scott Walker's 'Bish Bosch', Swans
Scott Walker started in the 70's (I think), as another pop musician, and even saw success in the form of many #1.'s in the UK. But, in the mid-90's, he broke free. He released an experimental album that continues to influence many musicians, like Sunn O))), and I think that their work is fantastic, and although there are a few "same-y" moments in the album, it's worth a listen if you like freaky, dark, weird stuff.
Daniel Avery - "Knowing We'll Be Here":
Me gustó, tiene el ritmo que me gusta.
La Roux - "Let Me Down Gently":
No había escuchado nada de lo nuevo de ella, me gustó algo, pero no está nada mal.
Saint Pepsi - "Fiona Coyne":
Dejé en pendiente el álbum de este chico, me encanta esa canción, se me olvida tomarla en cuenta para mi top. :c
Duke Dumont feat. Jax Jones - "I Got U":
Temazo de Balearic Beat, ojalá se anime a sacar álbum! OMG! Muero mencionaste a dios John Talabot.
Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne - "Rather Be":
Si hubiera hecho top 100 la metía de todas maneras, buen tema.
Run the Jewels - "Blockbuster Night Part I":
Gran tema de estos chicos, al inicio no me llamó la atención, pero cuando lanzaron el video me encanto y la letra ufff.
Genial el álbum de Mr Twin Sister, tiene un par de temazos, yo también los descubrí algo tarde, pero lograron entrar a mi lista!
No escuché the voices pese a que me gustaron los temas que escuché de ellos, ojalá alguna vez lo haga.
Qué bueno ver a Soused, a mediados de Julio escuché el álbum "Scott 4" de pop barroco de este señor y me gustó y luego me enteré de esta colaboración que sí bien tiene algunas caídas y la escuché no se hace tan buena, los tres temazos que mencionas valen la pena!
#84. Sylvan Esso - "Coffee" from the album 'Sylvan Esso' Genre: Indietronica, Art Pop, Glitch Pop
Ambient Pop, Synthpop, Alternative R&B Country: USA - Label: Partisan
"Wrap me in your arms, I can't feel it burned..."
Took me a few listens to fall in love with this song, it is quite a quirky Pop song, and they have so many accessible songs in their album, but I'm so glad they picked this out, because it is without a doubt their best. The vocal melodies, the chorus, the xylophone, everything is so sweet. It's one of those songs made to drink tea while looking at the window in a cold winter. The video is amazing, love the contrast between the scenes.
#83. Juana Molina - "Sin Guía, No" from the album 'WED 21' Genre: Folktronica, Art Pop
Indietronica, Experimental Rock Country: Argentina - Label: Crammed
"Cuándo va a venir el día? Cuando va a llegar?"
The music from my country sucks. There are very few musicians that make REALLY good music and get some sort of popularity for it. Juana Molina is one of the few people in my country that takes risks and gets recognized all over the world for it. And I love that! I've seen her live and this song is SO good. Latin America's very own Björk tbh.
#42. Ought - 'More Than Any Other Day' Highlights: "Habit", "Today, More Than Any Other Day", "The Weather Song", "Clarity!" Genre: Post-Punk, Art Punk
Post-Rock, Post-Hardcore, Noise Rock, Experimental Rock Country: Canada - Label: Constellation You'll like it if you like: Godspeed You! Black Emperor-meets-Talking Heads, Wire, Television
I wish I had listened to this album a bit more, since it would probably higher than it is right now, but damn, this is how you make a Rock album in 2014. It's dark, weird, but catchy and emotional. The vocals can be a bit of a hate-it-or-love-it case, but the lyrics are really good as well.
Hasta ahora me gustan:
Complement Fou, Sleep Sound, Dangerous Days, Don't Wanna Dance, Forever
Let Me Down Gently, Fiona Coyne, I Got You, Rather Be, Coffee, Sin Guía No
Álbums, sólo el de Wild Beasts escuché y no me terminó de convencer.
#82. Perfume Genius - "Grid" from the album 'Too Bright' Genre: Art Pop, Synth Punk
Synthpop, Noise Pop, Minimal Synth, Experimental Rock Country: USA - Label: Matador
"Maybe, baby, you were right..."
It's like a Suicide song made in 2014. Aggressive, claustrophobic, raw and loud. I'm quoting a youtube comment since I can't find any better description: "Angry gay guy is so refreshing. We are often represented as meek and mild. It is like when Patrick Wolf briefly went off the rails and almost became a legit gay rockstar in 2009."
"This ordinary thing, can be more colorful than you say it is..."
I discovered the song thanks to a radio in my country. Which is a lot to say considering that the music played in my country's radio sucks, but damn, love this! The funky guitars, Chela's vocals, the lyrics, the melodies, everything is made to be stuck inside of your head. And the video gives me STRONG Robyn vibes.
#41. La Roux - 'Trouble In Paradise' Highlights: "Sexotheque", "Uptight Downtown", "Tropical Chancer", "Let Me Down Gently" Genre: Synthpop
Synthwave, Electropop, New Wave, Alternative Dance Country: UK - Label: Interscope You'll like it if you like: Arcade Fire's 'Reflektor', New Order, Robyn
In her second album, Elly Jackson a.k.a. La Roux leaves the chiptune-esque dance-pop behind, to do something even more 80's influenced. Think New Order interpretated by modern popstar. And while I think that it could have been way better (as it doesn't have a BIG, OBVIOUS single like "Bulletproof"), it's a strong sophomore album overall.
Grid Was introduced to Juana Molina today, she's amazing It's funny because I literally thought to myself that she's the latina Bjork Run The Jewels and Sylvan Esso as well