Glassmouth Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Hey! Thank you for stopping by! Haven't been active on ATRL for the last year as much as I would've liked but I've been for sure listening to a HECK lot of new music and here's Top with the best of the best from this year! Despite the fact that we didn't have those big hitters that stay with us forever and ever (we did but not in the same capacity as last year... for example) I came up with a really complete list of artists's projects and songs that I will share with you. TOP BEST 125 SONGS TOP 20 BEST ALBUMS (& EP'S) Edited December 25, 2018 by Glassmouth
theblackestday Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 oh hey girl, you kinda disappeared but were missed. i'm excited for this
Uncatena Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 happy to see you doing this, will be here xo
JEWRJEWR Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 sooo you are gonna make a best of after all huh
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted December 10, 2018 ATRL Moderator Posted December 10, 2018 You are alive sis
Glassmouth Posted December 10, 2018 Author Posted December 10, 2018 11 hours ago, theblackestday said: oh hey girl, you kinda disappeared but were missed. i'm excited for this been gone for a while now, college is truly kicking my ass 11 hours ago, ChapelHooker said: happy to see you doing this, will be here xo 5 hours ago, Unoriginal said: perched! 5 hours ago, Pink Matter said: Perched thanks guys 7 hours ago, Tom Vercetti said: it's been a while~ indeed it has, but the bops are gonna be served nonetheless 7 hours ago, JEWRJEWR said: sooo you are gonna make a best of after all huh I told you I was, bitch! 5 hours ago, jpow said: You are alive sis but am I tho? 9 hours ago, World Eater said: 5 hours ago, Superpower said: Hurry up you'll have the first update batch of songs today! ❤️
Glassmouth Posted December 10, 2018 Author Posted December 10, 2018 #125 Rae Morris Push Me to My Limit Quote Rae Morris' second studio effort's opening is an emotional and droney ballad describing emotional limits a relationship could lead to and not only she excells vocally but lyrically Morris brings her inner Björk with this Unravel-like ode to the painful reality of reproaching a lover. #124 Róisín Murphy All My Dreams Quote Murphy's first of the 4 singles released this year is sexy, mysterious and yet is a prove of how inventive the Ireland pop diva could get with club music with its magnetic bass and sparkly synthetizers #123 Louis Cole When You're Ugly Quote It's true that it was long overdue since we had a Louis Cole longplay but Cole really took his time to serve songs that sound both irreverent and funky, in 'When You're Ugly' Louis chants about being the ''ugly underdog'' and how cool it could be to f*ck the world since, like Cole says, that's the only thing you can do when you're ugly. #122 Kimbra Version of Me (feat. Dawn Richard) Quote The second version of Primal Heart's minimalistic ballad with the addition of Ms. Richard is as perfect as you could get, both voices work perfectly and bring emotional depth to the lyrics about trying and knowing that you CAN do better. #121 Julia Holter I Shall Love 2 Quote Holter got really ambitious this year and meanwhile not ALL of the experiments in her longplay hit the right places 'I Shall Love 2' become a fairytale-like and almost ambiental song that progresses perfectly and sounds straight-out of forest's clear. #120 Kilo Kish Elegance Quote Elegance is a heavy ballad that blends cowbells and a skin cutting synth that make up for a really interesting pop experiment from Ms. Kish #119 SOPHIE Is it Cold in the Water? Quote Is It Cold in the Water? is probably the most experimental song (lyrically speaking) in all of SOPHIE's debut LP (was Product really an album tho?) and alongside the pitch perfect vocals make a really interesting listen. #118 Raveena Honey Quote Raveena's Honey is as slow as honey itself, it's sweet and delicious to listen, its groove alongside 'Veena's girly delivery make it a dreamy cut that recall Erykah or Sade but in a pinkier way (if that makes sense). #117 Ravyn Lenae Closer (Ode 2 U) Quote Lenae's quirky ballad to what makes her feel alive and good about her lover's action is intoxicating, Ravyn blends sweet verses with whispery ''Why's'' that repeat all over the track... and alongside The Internet's Steve Lacy's clear production make up for a passionate and exciting track that could be repeated on hold forever. #116 Beach House Lose Your Smile Quote Lose Your Smile is space-y, electro-acoustic and feels like drifting in space eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, there's something really really really really hypnotic about this cut in particular and from the first moment I heard this from '7' I knew it was THAT SONG. #115 Miya Folick Stop Talking Quote Folick is singing to (perhaps) a girl friend on how boy ain't worth it and she does it with an excellent and groovey delivery, one of the funniest songs in her debut LP and most upbeat as well is as well a joy to listen since Folick's vibrant falsetto is a wonder to listen. #114 Let's Eat Grandma Donnie Darko Quote Let's Eat Grandma's closer from her second LP is a slow-burn (and I say this cause I didn't like it at first) but the build-up and guitars work so perfectly it's just a wonder to listen all the way through. #113 Peggy Gou Han Jan Quote Gou's club ode 'Han Jan' is lowkey but hard-hitting, the house master blends sparkly noise with a perfect bass and obviously Gou's voice that make it all a more unique experience. #112 ROSALÍA QUÉ NO SALGA LA LUNA Quote ROSALÍA's most flamenco track is a joy, the guitar loop works perfectly and the lyrics about the ''wedding'' are just hypnotic as hell and as well, as it happens with ROSALÍA the flamenco vocal delivery is awesome. #111 Joji Will He (Ryan Hemsworth Remix) Quote The dreamy, night-ish and guitar lead cut is a groovy and perfect R&B experience. #110 Robyn Beach2k20 Quote Since I heard this song I fell in love, there's something about the simple wording of Robyn, the flirty invitation to this really normal yet fun place at the beach that blended with the groovy sounds, the violins and the text message sounds make up for a really beachy experience of a song,these are some well spent 5 minutes and 29 seconds. #109 Daniel T. Back Again (with Turbotito) Quote Daniel T. and Turbotito seem to make the match made in heaven when it comes to groovy jams such as this one, with each one of their combined efforts they manage to make dancefloor-ready tracks that I wish could never end. #108 Charli XCX Girls Night Out Quote Probably my favorite official single released by Ms. Underrated this year, from the 80s hints all over the track to the obvious SOPHIE touch and the overall fun delivery about wanting to have fun make up for an enjoyable pop experience. #107 Leven Kali Do U Wrong Quote Another amazing track with Syd as a guest vocalist... color me shook. #106 Kimbra Black Sky - Reimagined Quote There was not much fuzz for this EP and I'm mindblown every single time I think about it because this reminds me of Grizzly Bear in some way... why? because this is such a intricate song that blends only analogic sounds and guitars and all your typical GB kind-of sounds and it works perfectly for Kimbra. #105 Mind Enterprises S.H.A.K.E. Quote The 80s influence in music is still showing and ufff the way Mind Enterprises make it sound fresh on SHAKE is amazing, not only we have a straight-out of the 80s synth and bass but it sounds revitalized. #104 U.S. Girls Rage of Plastics Quote Sexy and groovy Kylie Minogue. Loves it. #103 Azealia Banks Anna Wintour Quote i HATE to love this song so much, f/ck you, Azealia. #102 Kuro Deko A Ghost in Town Quote a dreamy indie rock cut with some electronic influences.. like listening to CHVRCHES in a cloud. #101 Tess Roby Ballad 5 Quote Too lazy to write a review for this one, but this girl is from ITALIANS DO IT BETTER, this is quality, guys.
prézli Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Azealia + Charli Stan for talent. (They are low tho.)
TRF. Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 This list already making points! Robyn, Rosalía, SOPHIE, Charli, Rae, Julia, U.S. Girls, Tess, Peggy, LEG, Ravyn, even Azealia!
Cannon Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 I knew this would be good can’t wait to see more ?
volition Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 What a great set of songs so far if it's one song per artist though, Julia and Sophie are very low!
Pink Matter Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 Starting off very strong! Rae Morris, Julia Holter, Kilo Kish, Ravyn Lenae, LEG, Rosalia, Robyn, and U.S Girls
ATRL Moderator Tsareena Posted December 11, 2018 ATRL Moderator Posted December 11, 2018 push me to my limit, version of me ( I never got into the duet but I loved it solo) , I shall love 2, elegance, stop talking (underrated queen), beach 2k20, gno.... your first update already slaying me
Tom Vercetti Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 Great selection of artists (and accompanying songs) to start with.
theblackestday Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 The fact that this hasn't even gotten to the top 100 yet and this is already serving top 10 excellence, damn MA
Vilppu Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 omg an excellent set of songs, donnie darko is def my favourite but i rly like pretty much everything here. can't wait for the rest now
Maddox Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 Already starting strong!! Love almost all of these
TheWayWeWere Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 whew, that list! Rae's PMTL is so beautiful Roisin efforts this year are kinda not my cup of tea Beach2k20 is kinda too long, but it bops in headphones GNO and Anna Wintour are one of my favorite BOPS this year
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