***** ***** Souled Out • Jhené Aiko RELEASED: September 9, 2014 FORMAT: LP GENRE: R&B
I hated on this girl at first. I got sick of her voice and I got sick of her repetitive poetry style of writing. But clearly that wasn't for too long considering the album made it to the list. I gave 'Souled Out' a chance and she suddenly grew on me tremendously, I even went back to some of her old stuff and became a fan of it. I've learned to respect what she brings to the table. She's associated with a new wave of alternative/contemporary R&B artists and I think she sits there with them but in her own lane. The album is soothing, relaxing and I can empathize with how she's feeling (and probably smoke some weed).
***** ***** It's Album Time • Todd Terje RELEASED: April 8, 2014 FORMAT: LP GENRE: Nu-Disco, Dance
So I was in SYG one day, bored, looking for some new music and here comes Lil Misty with a recommendation (I thank you my friend). Great dance record with some bits of jazz and disco influences. It's no Disclosure or Daft Punk for me but it gets the job done to get me grooving.
***** ***** Blue • iamamiwhoami RELEASED: November 11, 2014 FORMAT: LP GENRE: Electropop, Pop
I am a big iam fan and it pains me to say that I didn't like 'Blue' as much as her previous work, like 'kin' which was her most cohesive. But that's not to say that this record is any less interesting, 'Blue' has its fascinating moments and the visuals are still on point.
***** ***** Atlas • Real Estate RELEASED: March 4, 2014 FORMAT: LP GENRE: Indie Rock
I loved "It's Real" back in 2011, and I was able to listen to a few tracks from their previous album but this was my first time checking a full body of work from them. Just based on the previous album alone I can tell Real Estate matured with 'Atlas' and sharpened up a few things but still keep that light, carefree and day-dreamy sound.
28. Nabuma Rubberband • Little Dragon
27. Goddess • Banks
26. No Mythologies to Follow • MØ
25. The Pinkprint • Nicki Minaj
24. Souled Out • Jhené Aiko
23. It's Album Time • Todd Terje
22. Blue • iamamiwhoami
21. Atlas • Real Estate
Iamamiwhoami!!! Definitely, Blue is the best that they made sonically(kin and bounty are SOOO overrated), yet the worst visually. Still, such an amazing album, my favorite from this year.
LOL at you loving my two less favorite songs from the album (TYG and HFP)
Iamamiwhoami!!! Definitely, Blue is the best that they made sonically(kin and bounty are SOOO overrated), yet the worst visually. Still, such an amazing album, my favorite from this year.
LOL at you loving my two less favorite songs from the album (TYG and HFP)
The picks could have went either way, but if I had to to pick a least fave it would probably be Ripple