You guys have a MUCH different reaction to Icona Pop being on my year than when I had them on my list last year I thought you guys HATED them.
Alright, I've got more time today so let's do some replies & a decent-sized update!
Replies!
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Originally posted by Tom Vercetti
This year had a lot of great debuts and Gallant was certainly one of them. Bourbon knocks.
Gold Panda's album was alright but it's no Lucky Shiner. Glass Animals's cool. Send Me A Picture along with MMLY and Getting Warmer proved Gwen has some use.
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Originally posted by Tom Vercetti
HONNE was a weird one for me. I liked their smaller EPs more than their first full debut. Ofc a lot of the content on their album came from their EPs but idk.
Yas the Bourbon (lol) love I'm not sure which album I enjoy of Gold Panda's more, maybe this one actually. Yeah I know what you mean with HONNE, it seemed to be a typical case of "that type of debut album" where they shove a lot of their old songs, some good songs, & some throwaway songs on a big album. Oh well!
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Originally posted by Superpower
YAS Grouplove!! I saw them in concert when their first album came out. Haven't checked out Big Mess yet.
Check it out! I think you'd quite like it. I know a lot of people who've seen them live, now that I think about it.
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Originally posted by Eeveelution
Youth. Also stan for Animal Crossing! The Gold Panda song is nice tho I prefer In My Car.
You know I always be stanning Animal Crossing! In My Car was a definitely close #2.
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Originally posted by TheWayWeWere
Empty was their best song in years, but album was kinda dissapointing
nice to see some love for 2016-Gwen Red Flag is not in my favorites tho
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Originally posted by TheWayWeWere
Someone Who Can Dance and Brightside was really good, so I just can't at them still delayed that ****ing album
Yeah, agreed with Empty/Garbage's newest album overall. Glad we both enjoy Gwen, and I understand the not-love of Red Flag, it's totally polarizing. Icona Pop, I don't even care anymore They can just keep releasing songs and when they get their **** together & release an album I'll be happy, until then WHATEVER
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Originally posted by Vilppu
Gallant once appeared in my yt recommendations, probably the only time ever when they weren't completely pointless.
Youth is such a nice sing, let me listen to more of them <3
Nice job YT recs Though they are usually **** lol. You'd love Glass Animals if you haven't listened to that album yet!
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Originally posted by madonnas
I enjoyed a couple songs on Garbage's album a lot. I felt like it was sorta like the second version of AbsoluteGarbage.
YES TEAM RED FLAG!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by madonnas
I finally listened to Gallant after procrastinating for so long.
It's good. I should listen to the whole album.
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Originally posted by madonnas
Weekend is fun! OMG did you hear their other song they released this year though? A DISASTER.
wait I think it was Brightside.
Red Flag is GOAT!! Good on Gwen. & YES listen to Gallant's album IMMEDIATELY, I really think you'll like it. AND YES Brightside is SO not a song I like. Bad.
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Originally posted by sk8erfan
I agree with some of your points about Gwen and it's kidna funny you stan for the most hated song on the record, but someone had to do it, the song ain't that bad after all
I think the opening in particular really ****s with people. They wanted some power ballad from Gwen and she was all "**** that!"
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Originally posted by Remmy
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Gwen Whew at you preaching so much tea, the album wasn't bad AT ALL, people talked so much **** for no reason. Red Flag is messy but pretty fun and classic Gwen. Make Me Like You, Misery, Where Would I Be? You're My Favorite is great though Not in my top 5 but definitely far from my bottom 5 as well.
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I stan for Icona Pop but this year they haven't really done much (In general, and for me personally.) Someone Who Can Dance is great but all these random features they're dropping are mediocre and Brightside is simply not my cup of tea. Still perched for the next album, whenever that'll be...
Very happy to see our agreeing with TIWTTFL. I do understand the You're My Favorite enjoyment, it's just not for me at all. Agreed with Brightside being **** & just kinda waiting to see what their album will be like before I get worried for them.
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Originally posted by AlexisNeiers
Icona Pop need to hurry the **** with their album
YEP whatever tho I'm trying to just not care about it
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Originally posted by jose168
BOURBON IS SO GOOD! I'm mad i just discovered it like 3 days ago
AHHH yes it's amazing! Have you listened to the rest of the album?
The number of sections in Encyclopedia J is 11!
James
"Brothers, sisters, we've been fools."
Song: Waking by James
Why: My dad got me into this album and I quite enjoy it! It's a cute... Brit-rock album I suppose I would classify it. I guess it's their 14th studio album? Crazy. I decided on this album pick since it's a cute quick one! Lil bit of trumpet in the beginning, calming vocals, the little scatting bit, it's nice!
I also enjoyed:
Bitch
To My Surprise
Alvin
I didn't care for:
N/A
Jamie Lidell
"How did I live with only half a heart?"
Song: How Did I Live Before Your Love by Jamie Lidell
Why: It was tough picking a top one from this album since I love it all so much, but I decided to go with this one because it's so groovy, got such interesting instrumentation & production, and the vocals (including backing) are truly ace. What a song!
AND what an album! Seriously, you should give this album a spin. It's a touch long, but there aren't any BAD songs. I wish I had gotten into it earlier, tho it's only been out since October.
I also enjoyed:
Julian - The main single & a jam
Motionless
In Love and Alone
Nothing's Gonna Change
I Live to Make You Smile
I didn't care for:
N/A
Jamila Woods
"We must love each other & support each other!"
Song: In My Name by Jamila Woods
Why: I'm happy she ended up releasing a whole LP! I wasn't sure if she would, considering she's a poet, but I shouldn't be too surprised since she loves to be on these amazing Chance songs. This is a short choice that I went with since I love the entire thing, including the outro.
I have to say though, I really do not enjoy the endless outros that every song has. It's cute for the first few songs, then it's just like COME ON - very similar to The Golden Echo in that way.
"And it got me all fired up, to go far away, and make some ears ring from the sound of my singing baby!"
Song: Near to the Wild Heart of Life
Why: AW YEAH they're back! Just listen to that intense opening if you need any reasoning for me to enjoy this song.
I also enjoyed:
N/A
I didn't care for:
N/A
The Japanese House
"Babe, you've got a face like thunder, always trying to get out with another."
Song: Face Like Thunder by The Japanese House
Why: I'm still kinda getting into these guys & this song, but the chorus has definitely drawn me into the track! Just a great 80s-inspired pop song. Not sure if these guys have albums or anything, but I'm totally going to keep my eye on them.
I also enjoyed:
Swim Against the Tide - Also cute! Slower though.
I didn't care for:
N/A
Jessie Reyez
"Figures, I'm willing to stay cause I'm sick for your love."
Song: Figures by Jessie Reyez
Why: I have no idea how I found this girl/song, or if she has or is planning any other sort of music or album or something, but this is quite the captivating song. It kinda has that "Love on the Brain" aspect to it, but more toned down. Her voice is great!
I also enjoyed:
N/A
I didn't care for:
N/A
Jessy Lanza
"When you look into my eyes, boy, then it means I love you."
Song: It Means I Love You by Jessy Lanza
Why: I honestly did not think other people would like this song for whatever reason. It's been my #1 from the album for sure and I was like "oh this is gonna be that one song that only I like and people are like wtf" but it's on so many Best Ofs I'm finding out! Awesome.
The repetitive beat that seems like your searching for something, with the slight chirps hinting that you may be finding something, is such an interesting production choice. Then the distorted vocals, then Jessy's cutsey vocals cutting in, also interesting parts to the song. Then the weird tribal drum beat & dude yelling? So weird! I love when the song "ends" at the 4:00 mark and then picks right back up after a pause.
"In the beginning it's new and exciting, you can hear it like thunder & lightning."
Song: Hypnotized by JMSN
Why: I didn't ever know about this guy until his album thread for It is. (thanks Tom ) and I fell in love with all the pre-album singles that I had to look into his older stuff and fall in love. I really enjoy this album!
This song was an immediate highlight for me. I enjoy that it flows from the previous interlude into an "on stage song" & the switch-up at about 2:30 into the song. I love the video too. How'd that mother****er get up on the roof?! Crazy.
I also enjoyed:
Cruel Intentions
Most of All - Probably my favorite pre-album single
Funk Outta Here
Be A Man (pt 1)
I didn't care for:
N/A
Jon Bellion
"There's bones in my closet, but you hang stuff anyway."
Song: Guillotine (feat. Travis Mendes) by Jon Bellion
Why: Didn't really like this album at all. This song has been my favorite from it since the beginning though, especially the part where the beat kicks in & the baby starts going "YEET". His voice is really calming in the song.
His album art is really cool though! And he's pretty cute.
I also enjoyed:
All Time Low - Gotta admit, I'm a bit of a sucker for that masturbation line
I didn't care for:
Eh the rest of the album
Justice
"Use imagination as a destination."
Song: Pleasure by Justice
Why: I decided to go with a little less obvious of a song choice for Justice's mildly disappointing LP. I think the main reason why I enjoy this song is the hook, but I think the production is banging too!
With the album as a whole, I kinda agree with the consensus that this is a bit like two EPs smashed into one that doesn't TRULY work out, but half of the album is fantastic.
I also enjoyed:
Safe and Sound - Definitely would have been a safe pick for #1 ( ) - I do love it
Stop
Fire
I didn't care for:
Heavy Metal
Love S.O.S.
Justin Timberlake
"I got that sunshine in my pocket, I got that good soul in my feet."
Song: Can't Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Why: I ALREADY regret putting this down because I know this is gonna give all yall a reason to comment JUST ABOUT THIS SONG
Don't be too mean - I think the song's cute, the main reason I like it is cause I like Justin, THAT'S IT.
I liked those Jamila and Jessy records I wouldn't call this Justice LP disappointing, but again, I didn't have any expectations so I was pleasantly surprised with those 3 songs I enjoyed Still can't tell if I like NTTWHOL or not Oh, and CSTF! is so obnoxious and annoying
I'm awaiting Japandroid's next album myself. Should be interesting. It Means I Love U is around top 3 on the album so yeah it deserves recognition.
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I didn't ever know about this guy until his album thread for It is. (thanks Tom )
Yay my promo worked I'm such a JMSN stan at heart and kinda like almost everything he does.
Hypnotized especially
Justice's Woman is their 2nd best album for me. It had a nice strong start but towards the end it fell off a bit. And Justin.. well I like him but his soundtrack song wasn't the business for me.
i really liked justice's album , randy, pleasure, s&s etc are bops. CTSF is awful tbh.. his screechy falsetto is not the t for me. Japandroids track is run of the mill for them, it reminds me of a less anthemic fires highway
And there's the "It Means I Love You" praise! Good for you guys Happy Christmas Eve Eve as well, depending on time zone
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Originally posted by Remmy
CAN'T STOP THE FEELING! is a nice song, I don't really understand the hate.
I listened to Jon Bellion's album 3 weeks ago and it was amazing At least Guillotine and All Time Low are both in my top 5.
I do kinda see why - it is a bit... annoying of a song & I've definitely lost a bit of enjoyment from the song, but people love to hate popular & fun songs on here too
Oopsies at me not liking the album, just not my taste! Didn't care for a lot of the lyricism & I think I was over his voice and such halfway through.
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Originally posted by AshleeSimpsonFan
Icona Pop love those girls! I'm just getting into this Jon Bellion guy! All Time Low is my favorite song right now, let me check out that one!
He's kinda up your alley! Definitely check out Guillotine, you'd love it.
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Originally posted by Eeveelution
ahhh, stan for Jessus. I love your description and your ~other track picks too.
That Jessie girl's cover serves ANTI and if it's anytihng like LOTB I'll have to listen. Jamila Woods' album was really nice.
Jessus Yes check out Figures! It's a great song, though it seems like she doesn't have any other music out yet
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Originally posted by TheWayWeWere
I didn't know anything about Jessy Lanza before this year, thank god I discovered her she bring some really great tunes
Agreed! I guess she has a whole 'nother debut album tho
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Originally posted by madonnas
I think Jessy's album was a step down. It's GOOD though. I just think sometimes she whispers nonsense when she could have been making a melody.
Definitely didn't realize she had a prior album Definitely agree though with the second part - though I think it works really well in certain songs like Vivica!
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Originally posted by TRF.
Yassss I didn't even knew you liked queen Jessy Lanza! IMILY is so good.
You knew I had to stan for that TALENT!
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Originally posted by AlexisNeiers
I liked those Jamila and Jessy records I wouldn't call this Justice LP disappointing, but again, I didn't have any expectations so I was pleasantly surprised with those 3 songs I enjoyed Still can't tell if I like NTTWHOL or not Oh, and CSTF! is so obnoxious and annoying
LOL hey well 3/10 ain't so bad!
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Originally posted by Tom Vercetti
I'm awaiting Japandroid's next album myself. Should be interesting. It Means I Love U is around top 3 on the album so yeah it deserves recognition.
Yay my promo worked I'm such a JMSN stan at heart and kinda like almost everything he does.
Hypnotized especially
Justice's Woman is their 2nd best album for me. It had a nice strong start but towards the end it fell off a bit. And Justin.. well I like him but his soundtrack song wasn't the business for me.
Yes yes, much appreciated with the JSMN promo.
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Originally posted by jose168
i really liked justice's album , randy, pleasure, s&s etc are bops. CTSF is awful tbh.. his screechy falsetto is not the t for me. Japandroids track is run of the mill for them, it reminds me of a less anthemic fires highway
I can see both sides for sure! I just fell with the majority and was more into half of the album. Justin... always has that screechy falsetto - I love **** like that tho
The number of sections in Encyclopedia K is 14!
K. Michelle
"Makes us insane, no ones to blame, that's how I know you're the one!"
Song: If It Ain't Love by K. Michelle
Why: The only song I liked from this album It's really good though! Her voice in the chorus is great (or crazy amazing I should say). The harmonizing is very nice too. Cool album cover/title!
I also enjoyed:
Mouthful - Eh, even then I only KINDA like this
I didn't care for:
Rest of the album :x
Kanye West
"I'm tryna keep my faith, but I'm looking for more, somewhere I can feel safe, and end my holy war"
Song: Ultralight Beam by Kanye West
Why: I'm happy so many other people like this song too & it's so high on critic's listings! I'm not sure if I'd say the song "means a lot to me", but it really quite moved me when I first gave the album a spin. Chance really did THAT to me for gospel rap songs (particularly Finish Line/Drown), but Kanye KNEW what he was doing here.
The light production, the autotuned Kanye, Chance's line... I mean everything! I think TLOP was really all over the place (unsurprisingly so) & had potential for a lot of greatness, he was just too damn indecisive on what he wanted the album to be! Oh well.
I also enjoyed:
Famous (feat. Rihanna) - LOVE Rihanna's part, as well as the "BOM BOM BOM" part
Father Strech My Hands - Both are great, but imo Pt. 2 > Pt. 1.