best of Navyofbadgals' DiaRy of 2018 // TOP 10 SONGS

[Legend E]

So Sad So Sexy  

[lhdang2000]

I don't know 31 to 35. 

 

But EIL is not a good album at all.  

 

[Pink Matter]

Some solid picks this round! Black Panther OST and VanJess are def the best from this set  

Nice to see some Taboo and Oxnard love too  

I reaaaaaaally wanted to like Negro Swan but outside of a handful of songs it just didn't do it for me  

Ryan Beatty was kinda overrated? Very been there don that by much better artists. EIL isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be but I do think it's placement is a bit high. 

And so sad so sexy was some hot trash mama  

[Vxspertine]

The Suspiria soundtrack was alright, I'm not huge on soundtracks so I don't really have much to say about it

Oxnard  great placement for it tbh! I agree with what you said about it but I find it to be a lot more flawed 

[Wicked]

4 hours ago, Pink Matter said:

And so sad so sexy was some hot trash mama  

MTE

 

But Suspiria OST >>

[theblackestday]

SSSS is overhated! but now we said it. Thom did what he had to do with Suspiria  

[Maddox]

I enjoyed Oxnard, second half felt a little weak but overall it was good! Kadhja's vocals  I'm just...

 

VanJess was cute too, there was some bops here and there! Didn't like EIL much

[Prismee]

TLIC is truly a stain on Sweetener

 

ASIB is too low, but stan for Black Eyes  Bradley really snapped with that one.

[Ratviolo]

On 12/15/2018 at 10:25 PM, Navyofbadgals said:

46. Ariana Grande – Sweetener
[POP]
Sweetener’s worst moment is a Nicki Minaj feature, not surprisingly. Other than that Sweetener is for the most part admirable. It’s title track is also a skip but I think that the rest of the songs range from decent to amazing. Often times Pharrell is criticized for his work on here, but I think on songs like R.E.M. he brings out Ariana’s voice in a beautiful way, something that Max Martin doesn’t really do for her. My only problem with Pharrell’s sound is that this doesn’t feel like experimentation for Ariana; rather it’s an exploration of Pharrell’s sound. Sweetener certainly isn’t Ariana’s best work but it’s an admirable attempt at risktaking.

 

On 12/15/2018 at 10:29 PM, Navyofbadgals said:

44. Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born OST
[SOUNDTRACK]
Well.. I enjoyed this quite a lot more than I could’ve ever anticipated. It’s not crazy Gaga; but we are treated here with undeniably the best ballads of her career. Watching the movie definitely made me love some songs even more and I think that most tracks are near perfection. A few pop tracks and most Bradley tracks aren’t and it’s what weighs this album down somewhat. I still think Bradley did an amazing job; but I’m not gonna force myself to like his songs lmao. They’re not bad; but not my cup of tea. Black Eyes is great tho x

@Torturo thoughts?

 

Anyways... The album chart is going to be soooo indie ?

I'm predicting Janelle and Mitski for the Top 2

[Navyofbadgals]

1 minute ago, ItalianMonsterLM said:

 

@Torturo thoughts?

 

Anyways... The album chart is going to be soooo indie ?

I'm predicting Janelle and Mitski for the Top 2

I hate your ass so much sjdjhf

[Torturo]

3 minutes ago, ItalianMonsterLM said:

 

@Torturo thoughts?

 

Anyways... The album chart is going to be soooo indie ?

I'm predicting Janelle and Mitski for the Top 2

im disgusted tbh

[Bubble Tea]

I'm a big fan of Sweetener. It was an experimental and interesting direction for Ariana while saying in her pop lane. Loved it - and love that "imagine" feels like a continuation of that sound.

 

A Star is Born OST is completely flawless. "Always Remember Us This Way" might be one of Gaga's best ever ballads.

[Staryu]

ASiB is good, some killer Gaga ballads on it, also I really love Hair Body Face  it's the kind of pop I miss from Gaga 

[Scandalous]

nice to see Boy In Jeans getting some love

[Navyofbadgals]

30. Cardi B – Invasion Of Privacy
[TRAP RAP]
Well..am ready for another round of lashings! I still think this is an incredibly solid debut filled with bangerz, bops and hits. It’s an album mostly made by Cardi’s undeniable star power, and whilst Cardi will never be the best of the female rap bunch, I think she’s still doing a good job and it’s nice to see her thriving.
 



29. Lily Allen – No Shame
[POP]
Seethe Prézli x.
After the mixed results of Sheezus, Lily is finally back. Truthfully I didn’t really look into the era until the album was released, and was pleasantly surprised when I listened. A raw experience of a divorced mother in the modern world. Filled with beautiful bangers, self-aware bops and some more on-trend songs, No Shame is a return to form; but not the old form. Whereas Sheezus felt like a caricature of Allen, No Shame feels like a natural progression. Also the opener is that song whew

 



28. Kamasi Washington – Heaven and Earth
[JAZZ FUSION]
An incredibly unique experience of Jazz, with elements of various other genres, that has a timeless feel to it. The only problem with this album and the reason why it’s not higher? Because it’s nearly 2.5 hours long. I truly don’t mind sitting through long songs, especially if they are this captivating and beautiful, but I do think some songs could’ve been on the shorter side.

 



27. SOPHIE – OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES
[ART POP]
I truly didn’t care about SOPHIE before the album was released. The singles didn’t catch onto me (at all) and her previously released stuff surely didn’t excite me. This album however is absolutely beautiful, inventive and unique. The singles also grew on me. I still think this is an album that’s rather hard to listen to on repeat, but it’s also a very rewarding listen. SOPHIE’s album consists of a mix of beautiful songs (see: Is It Cold In The Water?) and promising pop tunes (see: Immaterial). It’s certainly not for everybody.. yet

 



26. Jorja Smith – Lost & Found
[NEO-SOUL]
Not the most daring album you will ever hear, but this is so incredibly solid. Packed with great songs, and bursting with potential. This is a great debut, but Jorja will only grow from here. A beautiful voice with a promising future.

 

[Navyofbadgals]

25. Christina Aguilera – Liberation
[R&B]
I’ve always loved Christina, so I was looking forward to her return after a rather long hiatus. Lotus wasn’t really it but I still think Bionic is an incredible record. Liberation is Christina at perhaps her best. It showcases her vocals, but also sees Christina taking risks. The riskiest risk is Accelerate, the first taste we got of Liberation. Whilst many hated it, I thought it was amazing. Perhaps not what you would want after a long hiatus, but it’s a daring and unique record that feels modern but in no way ‘’trend-hoppy’’. Liberation is the album where Christina takes the best use of her vocals creating a strong album. She once again is ahead of the time.. legend

 



24. Pusha T – Daytona
[HIP-HOP]
Kanye gave us quite a lot of material this year, but this Pusha T record (and another record) are truly the only albums that I enjoyed from his insane production spree. Daytona is only 7 tracks long, so there’s no filler to see here. What we have here is an amazingly produced record filled with bangers and some nice guest appearances here and there. That album cover is still a choice, but the album certainly isn’t

 



23. Hollie Cook – Vessel Of Love
[REGGAE]
A dreamy and sweet reggae album that also delves into Hollie’s pain. This is a smooth ride filled with lovely tunes and is a nice ode to reggae. Hollie’s voice makes this beautiful experience complete.

 



22. Wye Oak – The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs
[INDIE POP]
A beautiful album that sometimes gets me in my feels oop. Not a lot to say about this other then that this was a great discover for me.

 



21. Rae Morris – Someone Out There
[ELECTROPOP]
A great pop album, and a pop album that you hope for. Filled with beautiful pop tunes that aren’t dumbed down like some of the pop **** yall stan sometimes for (cough Carly Rae (drag me!)). It’s a playful, confident pop album with a nice touch of personality. We stan

 

 

~top 10 EPs tomorrow or maybe Wednesday considering I just got some great news oop

after that I'll continue with the top 20~

 

[Tom Vercetti]

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Well..am ready for another round of lashings!

not really. 30 is more than enough for cardi.

 

sophie, pusha ?

Jorja 

 

Still haven't given kamasi a listen yet. 

[Blue Rose]

Rae Morris  

I wanted to check out Kamasi’s album because it is so acclaimed but I didn’t have the patience nor the time.

Cardi’s album is full of bops. My fave song is She Bad.

Daytona slayed too.

[Navyofbadgals]

On 12/16/2018 at 7:51 PM, bestfiction said:

You have given like the most accurate description of Love Is Dead, honestly

Sweetener is kidna dull; it has some great moments however, but Ariana and her horrible stans have been so insufferable this year, I can't stand it  I would've enjoyed her music much more if it wasn't like that. Also Nicki's TLIC part is the best thing on the album 

MassEd is cute, I guess I liked New York, Sugarboy and Savior from it

ASIB I was surprised by it too, def GaGa's best ballads are on it

thanks legend. anyways I'm ignoring the part about Nicki's part being the best thing xoxo

On 12/16/2018 at 7:49 PM, Bxtch said:

Haven't heard any of these ones tbh 

here to quote you again so you know I updated  

On 12/16/2018 at 7:56 PM, Unoriginal said:

EIL is kind of overhated? It's actually a fine album.

so sad so sexy has four songs i enjoy  

Us is ummm.... an album. There are four songs I enjoy on this too  Timberlands is the clear highlight for me

TA13OO... I like the first two songs  

Thom made points on Suspiria  haven't seen the film yet but I bet it works perfectly in context

I liked Oxnard a lot more on my second listen

EIL is def overhated cause it's a flop. It's still not Bey's best record and I could've done without it.. but she still cute

On 12/16/2018 at 7:57 PM, geodancefreak said:

Wish ASIB was higher

well Joanne was on my worst album list just 2 years ago so I guess we have to take what we can get  

On 12/16/2018 at 7:58 PM, Superpower said:

Negro Swan, Everything Is A Good Song, SSSS

great update.

thaks legend

On 12/16/2018 at 8:07 PM, Eeveelution said:

Tea! They made several points honestly.

 

The actual song songs on Suspiria are good, Suspirium is probably the best solo Thom track.

 

I need to check out Ryan, the other white twinks weren't doing it for me this year.

I tried getting into Thom's other solo stuff too.. but it was really not the T tbh. he snapped on Suspiria

On 12/16/2018 at 8:11 PM, prézli said:

I've heard the first song from their album, actually, and... Thank you, next.  

you're so hard to predict with what you're going to like

On 12/16/2018 at 8:16 PM, kelly-clarkson said:

The album of Black Panther has some bops!!

All The Stars it's amazing

a grammy nominated bop

On 12/16/2018 at 8:49 PM, potent said:

ASIB and Black Panther soundtrack represented here

 

I really loved Missing U from Robyn but I had a hard time getting into Honey, so idk how I would feel about the album! Gotta give it a listen though along with MO’s (never really checked for her but Blur is a slay) 

I'm sure you'll like a few cuts from Robyn!

On 12/16/2018 at 8:59 PM, Jet said:

Black Panther is pretty good minus a few tracks, the movie made me really enjoy the soundtrack tbh.

 

EIL in general is pretty decent. Would’ve been better if it weren’t so polluted with Mr. Carter.

T

On 12/16/2018 at 9:01 PM, madonnas said:

I tried listening to VanJess but gave up after 10 seconds...

Us, Taboo, ssss, and EIL are good but not mindblowing

Negro Swan is the best update in this one.

 

 

Mess I thought VanJess was pretty accessible and easily likeable foaijewfpoa

On 12/16/2018 at 9:14 PM, Jet said:

Mess I missed this. Sis you did Sweetener wrong with this position but I lowkey agree with your commentary 

TU, N will prolly do better.. but it's too late now  

23 hours ago, TheWayWeWere said:

EIL is such a boring mess  

SSSS is not better than INL, but still so good  I've bopped to it 

Suspiria  

thxx

23 hours ago, Vilppu said:

totally feel you about everything is love, i like it a lot but somehow... it doesn't feel right following lem/4:44 and maybe that's why i neglected it a bit

 

rly like the two soundtracks and oxnard i would like more if it were anderson's debut, after malibu it was severely underwhelming

Yeah EIL doesn't feel like the conclusion we deserve, eaux well

23 hours ago, Dom said:

SUSPIRIA ALBUM OMG SIS. I JUST SAW MOVIE YESTERDAY AND I WAS SHOOK. THE MUSIC, THE EVERYTHING. UH SO GLAD TO SEE IT HERE.

Ariana's slay of an album making it, legend Ari. Nicki who?

I still need to see it  lowkey disappointed in myself. Also yes, nicki who?

22 hours ago, Legend E said:

So Sad So Sexy  

stan

20 hours ago, lhdang2000 said:

I don't know 31 to 35. 

 

But EIL is not a good album at all.  

 

drag me 

19 hours ago, Pink Matter said:

Some solid picks this round! Black Panther OST and VanJess are def the best from this set  

Nice to see some Taboo and Oxnard love too  

I reaaaaaaally wanted to like Negro Swan but outside of a handful of songs it just didn't do it for me  

Ryan Beatty was kinda overrated? Very been there don that by much better artists. EIL isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be but I do think it's placement is a bit high. 

And so sad so sexy was some hot trash mama  

thanks ❤️ I agrih that Negro Swan isn't the most instant album out there, and I guess it's easy to give up on it. 

17 hours ago, Vxspertine said:

The Suspiria soundtrack was alright, I'm not huge on soundtracks so I don't really have much to say about it

Oxnard  great placement for it tbh! I agree with what you said about it but I find it to be a lot more flawed 

I think it's pretty good, but Left To Right.. that was a flaw, that was a flaw

14 hours ago, Wicked said:

MTE

 

But Suspiria OST >>

ifaepofapjei but stan!

12 hours ago, theblackestday said:

SSSS is overhated! but now we said it. Thom did what he had to do with Suspiria  

tea and tea

8 hours ago, Maddox said:

I enjoyed Oxnard, second half felt a little weak but overall it was good! Kadhja's vocals  I'm just...

 

VanJess was cute too, there was some bops here and there! Didn't like EIL much

Kadhja really snapped this year  

8 hours ago, Prismee said:

TLIC is truly a stain on Sweetener

 

ASIB is too low, but stan for Black Eyes  Bradley really snapped with that one.

a mini cooper whew

5 hours ago, Reinvention said:

I'm a big fan of Sweetener. It was an experimental and interesting direction for Ariana while saying in her pop lane. Loved it - and love that "imagine" feels like a continuation of that sound.

 

A Star is Born OST is completely flawless. "Always Remember Us This Way" might be one of Gaga's best ever ballads.

All the ballads are undoubtedly her best ballads.. ARUTW is not my fav though   still great though

4 hours ago, Staryu said:

ASiB is good, some killer Gaga ballads on it, also I really love Hair Body Face  it's the kind of pop I miss from Gaga 

HBF is kinda one of my least fav Gagz tracks from the soundtrack  

2 hours ago, Scandalous said:

nice to see Boy In Jeans getting some love

the twink we deserve

[prézli]

2 minutes ago, Navyofbadgals said:

you're so hard to predict with what you're going to like

I judge book by its cover.  

[Vilppu]

you're brave for sitting through kamashi album... not only so long but also jazz, just say you want me to hate you and go

 

sophie, pusha t idk a better serve jorja, rae, lily i know better serves but they're still fine x

[Scandalous]

Lily & Rae

Legend X should be higher imo

[Unoriginal]

The points you made with this update oh wow  I enjoy almost every album here your mind 

I hope Kids See Gh*sts isn't somewhere on the list if it's above Daytona I might just be being stupid tho and be forgetting I've seen it already irdk

 

congrats on your good news!

 

[theblackestday]

#30 is a fair placement for IOP, if you deserve lashings for anything it's for putting that rae morris album here!

 

I feel like that wye oak album was really overlooked this. I quite liked it and should've prob revisited it

 

Shook at Heaven and Earth. L&F, Daytona, Oil  

[Body Electrician]

OIL deserves higher 

 

I tried getting into that Wye Oaks album but it wasn't for me..