#15: All I Need by Foxes
I was supposed to see her live but the show got cancelled at the last minute. I wasn't sure about her but was
very pleasantly surprised by this album. Pure and generic (not a bad word imo) pop perfection songs that will tickle primary senses and make your inner senses dirty.
Standout track:
#14: blackSUMMERS'night by Maxwell
Maxwell's 2016 tour de force proved to us that he is hands down the last greatest R&B crooner left. I connected with most of the songs on a personal level and was floored by the production. He has many entries on my Songs list.
Standout track:
#13: Phase by Jack Garratt
The first thing that stands out is the length of this album. 19 full songs. I was expecting listening to it to feel like a chore but fortunately most of the songs are stellar. A beautiful mix of moody electro, pop, soul, and a dose Parachutes style of happy sadness.
Standout track:
#12: Oh My My by OneRepublic
I've always loved most of their singles but this was the first ever OneRepublic album Ive listened from beginning to end. What I found with an amazing collection of songs that all stand out for good reasons. Also found out that this band actually likes to experiment a little bit. Their albums definitely deserve more credits.
Standout track:
#11: ANTI by Rihanna
A flop. No pure sales. Can't sing. Can't dance. Beyoncé is better.
As reigning Queen Bee of the Hive, Im contractually not allowed to say nice things about Rihanna