| |
Collin's Checkout 2014
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 43,973
|
Ice Princess and Shower!!!!!
Congrats on a great Best Of
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 7/31/2007
Posts: 8,201
|
Becky  good for rita and ariana
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 29,531
|
Breaking Up 
Azealia 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/3/2006
Posts: 51,724
|
Why Try is FLAWLESS. I Also love Sirens SO MUCH. Charli's song is good!
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 2/13/2012
Posts: 62,082
|
 top albums recap40 / hozier - hozier
39 / alex g - dsu
38 / junglepussy - satisfaction guaranteed
37 / SBTRKT - wonder where we land
36 / slow magic - how to run away
35 / iamamiwhoami - blue
34 / jessie j - sweet talker
33 / j. cole - 2014 forest hills drive
32 / kylie minogue - kiss me once
31 / jennifer lopez - AKA
 |
#40
Plays Total 33
Trinity Take Me to Church, Jackie & Wilson, Someone New
Throwaway N/A
YTT Certification N/A
Last Year's #40 N/A
 |
Hozier Hozier
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hozier is probably one of the more refreshing alternative acts to hit the scene in 2014. No one really expected to see something like them sprinting to the Top 3 on the Hot 100, did they? Take Me To Church is obviously impressive and great, as are many album tracks on this album. I was pleasantly surprised (even though it may not be my 'thing'). |
Alex G DSU
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This album is totally straying from my normal taste, lol, and I found it randomly on Pitchfork  Kind of stupid but I really enjoyed whatever's going on in this album: the acoustic, garage-like aesthetic demonstrated is somehow fitting for modernism as well as throwback. It's confusing but I like it. |
#39
Plays Total 52
Trinity Hollow, Icehead, Sorry
Throwaway N/A
YTT Certification Gold
Last Year's #39 N/A
|  |
 |
#38
Plays Total 33
Trinity Nah, Picky Bitch Checklist, Want Some 'Mo
Throwaway N/A
YTT Certification N/A
Last Year's #38 N/A
|
Junglepussy Satisfaction Guaranteed
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This girl is seriously the ****  I really love her music and this album (is it even an album...?) is amazing and very well put together. Only problem is I generally can not "do" Soundcloud-based artists because I'm a Spotify child. Either way, I need Junglepussy to continue butchering the rap game and serve with whatever her future may hold. |
SBTRKT Wonder Where We Land
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Somehow I slept on SBTRKT for quite a while, ignoring their debut which was likely a mistake. But I gave 'em a shot with this, their less-paid-attention-to sophomore album, and really enjoyed it, tbh. Some very next-level sounding productions are present on this record. My only complaint would be that it's a vivid (yet somehow successful) attempt at staying modernized and cool. Luv anyways. |
#37
Plays Total 69
Trinity The Light, New Dorp New York, Higher
Throwaway N/A
YTT Certification N/A
Last Year's #37 N/A
|  |
 |
#36
Plays Total 45
Trinity Waited 4 U, Let U Go, On Yr Side
Throwaway N/A
YTT Certification N/A
Last Year's #36 N/A
|
Slow Magic How To Run Away
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This group is one I didn't know til this year, which is a shame! I was super super super close to seeing them live this past semester but couldn't last minute which I'm very sad about... for sure would've been full of energy and life. A past-halfway-decent electronic act and album. |
iamamiwhoami Blue
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I've never been the most blatant iamamiwhoami fan, certainly, but I'd be a fool to not check for her when she releasing something! This album is certainly less stunning than her previous works, but it's also stunning moreso in other ways. I loved a lot of songs from this album and thought the thematic nature of the album was on point, so what's more to ask for from this artist? |
#35
Plays Total 59
Trinity The Last Dancer, Fountain, Chasing Kites
Throwaway Tap Your Glass
YTT Certification N/A
Last Year's #35 N/A
|  |
 |
#34
Plays Total 95
Trinity Masterpiece, Burnin' Up, Personal
Throwaway N/A
YTT Certification Gold
Last Year's #34 N/A
|
Jessie J Sweet Talker
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
From someone who has been following Jessie J from even before her debut days, this album is probably her best in a lot of ways. It showcases her vocals the best, it panders to mainstream audiences the best and it's probably Jessie's riskiest thus far because she allowed other people to write for her. I think it paid off (although it is sorta my least favorite of hers). For her, this album was great. She's so determined and the fact that Bang Bang even KINDA happened shows how determined she is. Always ready to see what she's doing next (even though she's seemingly awful at times). |
J. Cole 2014 Forest Hills Drive
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
J. Cole releasing is always a pleasant time - in 2014, he came at the butt end very unexpectedly, but it was to most fans' pleasure. His album seemed like it was supposed to come out in 2014, even if a rush release was necessary! His bars and flow on this album are very truthful and grand, even if it may be a step down from his previous, Born Sinner. This record [roved J. Cole knows how to toss together a grand body of work. |
#33
Plays Total 32 (and counting)
Trinity Wet Dreamz, Fire Squad, No Role Modelz
Throwaway N/A
YTT Certification N/A
Last Year's #33 N/A
|  |
 |
#32
Plays Total 107
Trinity Into the Blue, Beautiful, Million Miles
Throwaway N/A
YTT Certification Gold
Last Year's #32 N/A
|
Kylie Minogue Kiss Me Once
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Never in my life have I been a fan of Kylie Minogue, and I'm still really not - but in 2014 I started to indulge a little bit to make myself knowledgeable. I followed the release of this album and listened to it in full many times, much to my surprise of liking. She knows her way well around pop music. I get low-key old-but-still-trying vibes like I do from Madonna (not that I'd understand) which is slightly unpleasant, but this album is still effortlessly great in a lot of ways. |
Jennifer Lopez A.K.A.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Miss Lopez was doing the most this era. It clearly bombed so she needed a savior, and that was the Booty remix with Iggy which I despise, even with its undeniable hit factor... however, we're leaving that in 2014 where it will forever stay. This is one of the most panned albums of this year but the highlights of the album for me, as cheap as they may be, are honestly pretty kute. What's most annoying to me is that she demoted the best and most forward-thinking songs to deluxe. Typical and unsurprising  |
#31
Plays Total 119
Trinity I Luh Ya Papi, Emotions, Acting Like That
Throwaway N/A
YTT Certification Gold
Last Year's #31 N/A
|  |
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/27/2010
Posts: 3,636
|
Excellent for SBTRKT + iamamiwhoami and Hozier 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/2/2009
Posts: 7,105
|
I want to listen "blue", I like all the singles. 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 4/16/2007
Posts: 30,963
|
Minogue 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 4/7/2009
Posts: 34,961
|
Why Try, It's Cool, Ice Princess, 2 On, Soda
Doss seems new and interesting, let me check out.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 11/17/2008
Posts: 28,694
|
I liked Hozier and J.Lo's music in 2014
I used to love Kylie, but that new album wasn't good for me 
|
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 4/3/2014
Posts: 34,134
|
Been meaning to listen to Blue. I don't know why I haven't done that though. 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 2/13/2012
Posts: 62,082
|
top albums recap!
Justin Bieber • Journals
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This album was very low key and pretty much ignored by everyone, but of course the moment Bieber does something of quality and value people stop paying attention  There's a lot of promise and greatness in this collection of songs is probably his best thus far. I'll keep checking for him because he's undeniably talented, even if somewhat of a douche. Plus he's hot... so. |
#30
Plays Total • 80
Trinity • PYD, Bad Day, Heartbreaker
Throwaway • Backpack
YTT Certification • Platinum
Last Year's #30 • N/A
|  |
 |
#29
Plays Total • 84
Trinity • Mother & Father, Superstar, Medicine
Throwaway • N/A
YTT Certification • 2x Platinum
Last Year's #29 • N/A
|
Broods • Evergreen
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
In the vein of New Zealand pop that Lorde so happily blazed, Broods is one step behind serving cute, alternative jams. There's something very fragile about Broods and their soft, bright aesthetic, and it's also this innocence that seems to be a big chunk of their appeal. In some ways, they're kind of boring and snoozey - on the other hand, there's a lot of talent in this duo. |
Taylor Swift • 1989
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Taylor is obviously one of the most easy-to-hate stars in the scene but this album really changed that for her. Everyone who hates on her can't even deny the divine abilities of Blank Space and Shake It Off to get you BOPPING. Going full pop was Taylor's best idea in years and it's a wonder she didn't do it sooner. But I do hope she returns to somewhat country later on, she slays that too. People do too much on this girl, she's a LEGEND. Still kinda annoyed that she won't let it be on Spotify though because does she REALLY have money to lose? Bye. |
#28
Plays Total • 61
Trinity • Blank Space, All You Had To Do Was Stay, Style
Throwaway • N/A
YTT Certification • 2x Platinum
Last Year's #28 • N/A
|  |
 |
#27
Plays Total • 131
Trinity • This Is What It Feels Like, Under the Table, Beggin for Thread
Throwaway • You Should Know Where I'm Coming From / YTT Certification • 2x Platinum
Last Year's #27 • N/A
|
Banks • Goddess
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Banks has certainly done a great job at crafting and mastering the aesthetic she's got going on, the whole grayscale, soft and electric get-up. There's something that seems a bit self-righteous about her which irks me, but I won't deny that she's on the right track with her sound and I hope she continues to make music and tackle her low points. There are a lot of great songs on the album but as a body of work, they tend to get lost in the shuffle and it falls flat in the grand scheme of the LP. Lots of great songs still came out of this album! |
Kiesza • Sound Of A Woman
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kiesza, Kiesza, Kiesza. This is one musical act I don't think anyone expected out of 2014, but it was a pleasant surprise if I do say so myself! With this LP Kiesza showed that she was able to do more than create some nostalgic 90s dance throwback jams, but whether or not she showcased herself successfully is up in the air. I still want to know more about Kiesza, who and what she is, what she's supposed to signify, where she belongs. Nevertheless, there are many great songs and her unique voice and sound shines through in this excellent LP. |
#26
Plays Total • 157
Trinity • Giant In My Heart, Piano, Losin' My Mind
Throwaway • What Is Love
YTT Certification • Gold
Last Year's #26 • N/A
|  |
Top 20 Throwback Albums • #20-15
top 20 throwback albums recap
20 / kelela - cut 4 me
19 / boards of canada - music has the right to children
18 / radiohead - OK computer
17 / four tet - beautiful rewind
16 / the strokes - first impressions of earth
15 / arca - stretch I & II
  
#20 • Kelela • Cut For Me
Trinity • Do It Again, Floor Show, Guns & Synths
Year Released • 2013 / Plays Total • 64 / YTT Certification • N/A
#19 • Boards Of Canada • Music Has the Right to Children
Trinity • An Eagle In Your Mind, Open the Light, Turquoise Hexagon Sun
Year Released • 1998 / Plays Total • 172 / YTT Certification • Platinum
#18 • Radiohead • OK Computer
Trinity • Exit Music (For A Film), Let Down, No Surprises
Year Released • 1997 / Plays Total • 130 / YTT Certification • Platinum
#17 • Four Tet • Beautiful Rewind
Trinity • Your Body Feels, Parallel Jalebi, Buchla
Year Released • 2013 / Plays Total • 50 / YTT Certification • Gold
#16 • The Strokes • First Impressions of Earth
Trinity • Ask Me Anything, Vision of Division, Razorblade
Last Year's #16 •
Year Released • 2006 / Plays Total • 50 / YTT Certification • N/A
#15 • Arca • Stretch I & II
Trinity • Brokeup, Tapped In, Truly Carrying
Year Released • 2012 / Plays Total • 72 / YTT Certification • N/A
  
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 27,248
|
Hozier, Kiss Me Once, Goddess 
Yaaaaaaaas 1989 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 10/2/2011
Posts: 43,174
|
So many great picks but I see Metacritic's worst album of the year here too 
Kiesza, Banks, Kylie, iamamiwhoami, Hozier
I think the release method is what messed up Justin's album. If he followed a normal release schedule it would've been more in the eyes of people and, maybe, someone more would've changed his mind on him. Well, too late.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 7/22/2009
Posts: 13,429
|
1989 and Sweet Talker are good albums
|
|
|
|
ATRL Senior Member
Member Since: 9/24/2009
Posts: 70,975
|
Hozier, 1989
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 7/31/2007
Posts: 8,201
|
bieber
good for taylor and jesie
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/2/2009
Posts: 7,105
|
OK Computer and Music Has the Right to Children are some of my favorite albums of all time. 
|
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 9/2/2011
Posts: 21,728
|
Taylor, Broods, SBTRKT, iamamiwhoami, Hozier
Love your throwback albums too, especially Kelela!
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 43,973
|
HOZIER
Taylor, Kieza, Banks, Justin
|
|
|
|
|
|
