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SixWholeYears: Best of 2012 [COMPLETED]
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Best of 2012: Top 10 Albums
#3 - #1
RECAP: Top 10 Albums: #10 - #4 and Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
| Teenage Dream:
The Complete Confection
Katy Perry
Standout Tracks: Part Of Me, Wide Awake |
| A Million Lights
Cheryl
Standout Tracks: Call My Name, Screw You, Ghetto Baby |
| Looking 4 Myself
Usher
Standout Tracks: Climax, Numb, Dive |
| Red
Taylor Swift
Standout Tracks: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,
I Knew You Were Trouble, Red, 22 |
| # 10
Warrior
Ke$ha
After hearing Good Feeling Die Young, i really did not expect anything great from this album. But at least i hoped it would be better than Animal and Cannibal. But no, it's a huge step-back. It disappointing to see this though, after hearing Ke$ha saying that this album is rock n roll and it's mature etc. Album has some great ballads -Ke$ha always delivers with ballads- and some bops such as Supernatural which is also the latest chance of the album. After all the trolling and shading i did, i still use this album and like Ke$ha. Warrior is disappointing but in the end it's a good album for her standarts.
Stand Out Tracks: Supernatural ● Warrior ● Love Into The Light ● Last Goodbye ● Dirty Love (ft. Iggy Pop) |
| # 9
Halcyon
Ellie Goulding
I got into this woman this year. I got her album and got done with it fastly by the time, Lights blew up in US. Her debut album was pretty disappointing for me. I didn't like Anything Could Happen either. But still gave her a chance by listening Halcyon. I struggled to get into the songs. But more i listened, they grew on me. Album is really diverse and the dark haunting atmosphere is amazing. Her vocals are not that strong but the tone of it amazes, especially with the music type shes doing. The one word defines her is, grower, for me.
Stand Out Tracks: Figure 8 ● My Blood ● Halcyon ● Joy ● Don't Say a Word |
| # 8
The Spirit Indestructible
Nelly Furtado
Nelly her first english album in ages. I like the fact that Nelly experiments, maybe even more than any artist, not only her albums are different from each other also the tracks of The Spirit Indestructible are diverse and all unique on their own. I am sad that it flopped but i was expecting it since she had no promo. Waiting For The Night is the only chance to save it but she really doesn't need to be saved, we all know she can slay all the lessors if she wants. (see: Loose era) I love the folk vibe she has on this album. She mixes it amazingly with pop.
Stand Out Tracks: Spirit Indestructible ● Waiting For The Night ● Miracles ● Believers (Arab Spring) ● Bucket List |
| # 7
MDNA
Madonna
I never thought i would say "Hard Candy is NOT Madonna's worst album". But after hearing MDNA, i said it. It does not mean this album is bad, but for Madonna standarts it's a mess. The best songs of the album really stand out but as a whole it lacks consistence and the shock factor. With Nicki involved into it, Madonna's efforts to sound yung&hip&cool and her stuff about partying&vodka seems quite weird to me. She really should stick to experimental pop now and save her legacy and be remembered as Queen of Pop just like she deserves.
Stand Out Tracks: Gang Bang ● Girl Gone Wild ● Love Spent ● I Don't Give A (ft. Nicki Minaj) ● Turn Up The Radio |
| # 6
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is my guilty pleasure. Never been a huge fan of her debut but this album has too many bops, both urban and pop. I am actually glad she crossed over to pop in second part of the album. That doesnt hurt her image for me. It just means more bops. Redone did an amazing job on this album, i gotta say. Also Dr Luke's two tracks are amazing. I love the urban tracks aswell. They're worse than debut album urban tracks but pop tracks make it up. Generally the songs are either a hit or miss but i still like this album.
Stand Out Tracks: Roman Holiday ● Starships ● Pound The Alarm ● Va Va Voom ● Beez In The Trap |
| # 5
The Truth About Love
P!nk
Pink never dissapoints, her albums always deliver. This album is even better than her latest two for me. I love her typical rock/pop sound. She is consistent with her records; which made her last a decade unlike her peers such as Avril or Kelly Clarkson. The negative thing i can say about this album that, Lily Allen and Eminem duets are completely wasted. They could've been for much better songs. But overall i like the album. The ballads are amazing especially Beam Me Up, Try and Nate Ruess duet. I am glad its the single. It will smash.
Stand Out Tracks: Are We All We Are ● Try ● $lut Like You ● Just Give Me A Reason ● My Signature Move |
| # 4
Lotus
Christina Aguilera
After Bionic, i did not expect her to slay me. It was a lackluster album. But when i heard Your Body, i knew she was going to deliver. And she did. I think she gets an undeserved hate even though her personality is quite off time to time. But i advice you all to get into her discography. When you get used to her oversinging, you wont be able to stop listening her. Oh and about Lotus, for the first time in Xtina's discography, her ballads were underwhelming and upbeats slayed me. I know she wont smash but she really has got nothing to prove. Voice of our generation tbh.
Stand Out Tracks: Army Of Me ● Your Body ● Let There Be Love ● Red Hot Kinda Love ● Light Up The Sky |
| # 3
Unapologetic
Rihanna
Once again, like every November, Rihanna slayed me. I really did not like the snippets of the album but after a few spins, i love them. This record is awesome, probably her best since Rated R, it is more personal, darker and it has more maturity. I love the ratchet songs, urban anthems and the ballads. Right Now could've been a better song but still its nice to have one dance Rihanna on the album. I wish Love Without Tragedy was longer and Loveeeeeee song didnt exist but still, the album is amazing.
Stand Out Tracks: Diamonds ● Stay (ft. Mikky Ekko) ● Jump ● Nobodys Business (ft. Chris Brown) ● What Now |
| # 2
Electra Heart
Marina & the Diamonds
I never knew about this young woman until this year. There was a huge hype around her album so i downloaded her first album and completely hated it. (still do except Hollywood) So i thought second one would be a disaster too and disliked her already. Then i didnt even check the album for a month. Then i decided to give her a shot and guess what.. She ****ing slayed me! The story of the album and the themes are amazing, her lyrics are amazing, the production is amazing, her image is amazing and Dr Luke is involved. What else can be better than this? (check: number 1 album)
Stand Out Tracks: Teen Idle ● Valley Of the Dolls ● Starring Role ● Radioactive ● Primadonna |
| # 1
Born To Die / Born To Die: The Paradise Edition
Lana Del Rey
Theres no doubt, she slayed 2012 with her amazing album. There was a lack of interesting artists in the business (except Gaga) And she filled that spot effortlessly. Her music is not exactly pop, it also has baroque & indie vibes. This is what made her interesting for me besides her image and lyricism. Born To Die album was a masterpiece, i love the production, the lyrics. The single choices were great too. Paradise was quite good too, less than the original album but still it showed variety. Body Electric or Gods and Monsters should be singles. And i'm looking forward to her next album.
Stand Out Tracks: Born To Die ● National Anthem ● Body Electric ● Video Games ● Ride |
Next and the last update: Top 10 Songs of 2012
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Lana and Riri
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this a great top 10, I really like your taste! I enjoyed most of these albums a lot. and Lana as the #1, flawless choice
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Unapologetic
And an absolutely amazing #1
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3/3 Amazing top 2! I like Rihanna too, but Marina and Lana sh!t on her so hard, LOL.
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Usher, Kesha, Ellie, Nicki, and Unapologetic
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Riri
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Lana Del Rey #1
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3/3
Amazing top 3! specially that masterpiece at #1, what an amazing album
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Unapologetic
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Unapologetic
Agree on BTD.
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Unapologetic
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Oh hey! We had 2 of the same albums in our top 3!
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3/3
all three are greta, but Born To Die
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3/3! Great set and the #1 album is deserving!
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Lana
Rihanna
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OMG SIS YAAASSS. Your Top 2 is exactly like mine, flawless taste
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nice
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Im here for Unapologetic , The Truth Abou tLove and Born To Die; PE.. the rest .. not my cup of tea.
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