ATRL Moderator madonnas Posted December 14, 2019 ATRL Moderator Posted December 14, 2019 Essentials so high! I didn't listen to Alduous or Cate, I wonder if I would have liked them. I didn't count Jai Paul's album as a 2019 release but it would have been very very high on my list if I did. I actually never bothered to listen to the leak before this year
Ewan Chaos Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 Ooh girl taste. Lemme try and go through my thoughts on your picks quickly. Jay Som - TALENT I liked this more than her other album! Hatchie cute. Caroline, TALENT x3. Nuelniffer or whatever... eh didn't care for that record. Weyes Blood, also talent. I knew you stanned Erika so I'll just leave it at that Angel, talent! Aldous is so high on your list, love it! Knew Cate would be top 10 for you - a great album as well. Bit of a kii seeing Jai Paul on your top listing, but actually I hadn't listened to it until this year (I know, sue me), and it's amazing. As are his newest random singles.
theblackestday Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 Erika making the top 10 We love a conversationalist. I think she's better than any therapist I've encountered. That doom metal / memphis rap album from ms. Olsen... I would like to hear it Aldous and Cate just nod and smile It still feels wrong to put Jai on your list but it's also what he deserves
Tom Vercetti Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 Hi Jolteon. You have done it again. Essentials being the best debut of the year is spot on x Jai making 2019 lists from pre-2013 material Kinda surprised All Mirrors isn't in your top 5.
Eeveelution Posted December 17, 2019 Author Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 05 // (sandy) alex g - house of sugar indie folk, neo-psychedelia FKA Alex G has released more albums this decade than i can remember, but I'm pretty sure this is his best work. Alex's songs don't have one specific defining quality to them, but you always know one when you hear it. I like how his songs are full of intricate detail but still have a sort of lovable unfinished quality to them. The tracks on House of Sugar work like vignettes, focusing on people who all seem to be going through something: the guy who just wants to walk away, the guy who lost his friend to fentanyl, the guy who has another guy in his arms. It's not clear how much of it is autobiographical but it doesn't really matter. The sonics of House of Sugar itself are just as varied, with a four song electronic suite in the middle of the album that somehow works really well. House of Sugar is a record where I can't pin down exactly why it's so successful at what it does, but that's part of the charm. points: walk away, hope, gretel, in my arms 04 // jessica pratt - quiet signs contemporary folk, singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt does a lot with very little. This decade saw her release albums of spellbinding folk characterised by just her voice, a nylon-string guitar, and a little tape hiss for good measure. Pratt has a way with enchanting melodies and gorgeous fingerpicked chord progressions that makes her music fascinating in spite of its simplicity. This time around, however, Jessica recorded in a studio and invited other musicians to contribute. There are splashes of woodwind and piano throughout Quiet Signs; basically an orchestra for her standards. While the arrangements of songs like Poly Blue and Fare Thee Well are lush and beautiful, with major 7 chords and breezy flutes, this is contrasted by Jessica's voice. Sounding somehow both childlike and akin to a wizened old hag, nobody sings like her. It gives the songs a sense of strangeness that almost matches their gorgeousness. It's an album that exceeded my expectations and has stayed with me throughout 2019. points: as the world turns, this time around, aeroplane 03 // big thief - u.f.o.f indie folk 2019 was a banner year for folk music, and U.F.OF. sits at the top as the best of them. Adrianne Lenker really caught my eye with 2017's Capacity thanks to her masterful songwriting, her songs vivid character studies full of memorable details and great hooks. This album is her (and their) best work, however. Stitched together with strange otherworldly folk songs about alien encounters and twisted limbs, U.F.O.F. is engaging throughout its 43 minutes. Adrianne's lyrics are as glass-cutting as ever, but enveloped in her wistful melodies they fall as soft as leaves. Songs like these are stories, and new details emerge with every listen, which I love. While U.F.O.F. has a weightless, ethereal quality to it, the album has heavier moments too: Contact and Jenni are two of the best slowcore songs this side of 1998 and show that the band can pull of as many styles as they want. More than maybe any act on this list I'm excited to see where Big Thief go next after this year. Though let's be honest, we probably won't be waiting very long. points: contact, ufof, orange, betsy, jenni 02 // fka twigs - magdalene art pop, glitch pop If FKA twigs - and for a while that was a big if - was gonna release a second album, I really thought it would be at least kind of a sophomore slump. LP1 was one of the defining debut albums of the decade, very near perfect, and very hard to live up to. But when twigs disappeared for those years she wasn't messing around, MAGDALENE is everything I could want from a follow up, a great album and one that shows clear growth. Almost like her vision of a singer/songwriter album, MAGDALENE takes piano ballads and splinters them among forward-thinking beats and ghostly ambience. The songs are often messy and unpredictable, full of weird left turns and dozens of layers of production detail. And I like that! I feel like it's her way of getting across the ambivalence and rollercoaster of emotions that come with a break up, without being too literal about it. Most of all the songs are all just.. really good. Every track has great vocals, production, even the lyrics have charm to them. Any other year this would have a good shot at #1 but... points: home with you, mary magdalene, fallen alien, daybed, cellophane 01 // lana del rey - norman ****ing rockwell! singer/songwriter, art pop The easiest aoty choice I've ever had to make. I've been a fan of Lana for 8 years now, probably almost to the day - at the end of 2011 I happened upon the Born to Die video and haven't looked back since. NFR! is the kind of album that makes following an artist for so long so rewarding. The most Lana of Lana albums: it opens with the lines "goddamn manchild, you ****ed me so good I almost said 'I love you'", there's a 10 minute psych epic in Venice Bitch, there's a song literally called California. But it's an album she could have only made after really honing her songwriting over the decade. On NFR! I feel like her lyricism finally matches up to her one-of-a-kind melodic skill. Songs like Bartender and Hope are such nuanced and astute reflections about her life that catch me off guard with every listen. And we have to give credit to Jack too. Some (not me!) were skeptical of his working with Lana but he really delivered some of his best work here. He colours the songs just enough to keep them interesting without overshadowing Lana's lyrics. I don't wish to be part of the narrative that this is 'her first great album', but it's hard to deny this is her most accomplished work yet, even if Ultraviolence will always be my personal favourite. Lana ending the decade hailed as a hugely influential artist with a massively acclaimed, AOTY nominated record is a moment most pleasing to me in her career. But, more importantly, NFR! is an album that has had a profound impact on me, and one that I'll be listening to through the next decade and beyond. points: mariners apartment complex, venice bitch, love song, the greatest, bartender Edited December 17, 2019 by Eeveelution
ATRL Moderator madonnas Posted December 17, 2019 ATRL Moderator Posted December 17, 2019 Top 2 doesn't surprise me at all, shoulda switched them though Alex G's album wasn't amazing for me but I liked it way more than his last so props for improvement.
theblackestday Posted December 17, 2019 Posted December 17, 2019 Magdalene is not an album; it’s a mountain. It’s an immense, granite form aggressively rising from volcanic soil. It questions everything: sound, elegance, bluntness, how far one can go. It’s pure hubris, mixing politics with extreme intimacy, braggadocio with immense vulnerability. I always come back to it whenever I want to know what courage is. Great countdown and I had fun following it. Love that top 2 especially xx hope you have a wonderful life.
Eeveelution Posted December 17, 2019 Author Posted December 17, 2019 ;3 Spoiler On 12/14/2019 at 12:08 PM, Lazuli said: nn i've listened to designer and reward a lil but i feel like i should listen to them more after seeing them in many lists all mirrors truly excellence you should they are excellent albums! On 12/14/2019 at 3:41 PM, Vilppu said: Lark maybe Angel's best song but I felt like overall this was a step down from My Woman idk Can't wait to see what album beats NFR out for the sake of shock factor x well i don't disagree. I love all mirrors but the writing on her previous two was better. bitch you thought! I'm sure you'd rather one of the folk albums won though On 12/14/2019 at 3:52 PM, Remmy said: All Mirrors Yup it was really great and her voice paired with the instruments is often magical. I need to explore the rest of her discography. you should, her discography >>> On 12/14/2019 at 5:06 PM, World Eater said: the talent jumped out... love most of these, I think it's about time I catch up with miss Wolfe wouldn't be mad if #15-11 was your top 5 also glad I'm not the only one who's putting Jai on this year's list our rebellious minds On 12/14/2019 at 5:36 PM, Mr. Blue_Shirt said: The albums list is full of great albums Mess i forgot that Solange & Jai Paul released an album this year Let me listen to it. yes you better listening! On 12/14/2019 at 6:16 PM, minho said: Jai Paul coming THROUGH. He really is just that good huh producer of the decade On 12/14/2019 at 7:34 PM, Madame X said: Essentials so high! I didn't listen to Alduous or Cate, I wonder if I would have liked them. I didn't count Jai Paul's album as a 2019 release but it would have been very very high on my list if I did. I actually never bothered to listen to the leak before this year idk if you'd like Aldous. Maybe check out the barrel and if you like it listen to the album. Cate is an acquired taste I think, but still worth a listen On 12/14/2019 at 7:42 PM, Ewan Chaos said: Ooh girl taste. Lemme try and go through my thoughts on your picks quickly. Jay Som - TALENT I liked this more than her other album! Hatchie cute. Caroline, TALENT x3. Nuelniffer or whatever... eh didn't care for that record. Weyes Blood, also talent. I knew you stanned Erika so I'll just leave it at that Angel, talent! Aldous is so high on your list, love it! Knew Cate would be top 10 for you - a great album as well. Bit of a kii seeing Jai Paul on your top listing, but actually I hadn't listened to it until this year (I know, sue me), and it's amazing. As are his newest random singles. I'm glad it's not just me who didn't listen His singles this year are pretty good too. On 12/14/2019 at 9:52 PM, theblackestday said: Erika making the top 10 We love a conversationalist. I think she's better than any therapist I've encountered. That doom metal / memphis rap album from ms. Olsen... I would like to hear it Aldous and Cate just nod and smile It still feels wrong to put Jai on your list but it's also what he deserves We listen to conversationalists, we rarely listen to people who cannot converse. Angel grew up listening to noise musica... her experimental era is coming some day. On 12/14/2019 at 10:36 PM, Tom Vercetti said: Hi Jolteon. You have done it again. Essentials being the best debut of the year is spot on x Jai making 2019 lists from pre-2013 material Kinda surprised All Mirrors isn't in your top 5. you're back king hope you do a best of! all mirrors is great but I'll always stan My Woman more. On 12/15/2019 at 2:54 AM, Navyofbadgals said: Weyes and Angel we love to see it
jose168 Posted December 17, 2019 Posted December 17, 2019 Great top 3, though I prefered Two Hands to ufof! The top 2's ordering is definitely a hot take. Though I havent even made my album list (in full) yet.
jose168 Posted December 17, 2019 Posted December 17, 2019 Wait I've barely listened to anything in your 15-6 rankings Am I out of touch
Mr. Blue_Shirt Posted December 17, 2019 Posted December 17, 2019 YES!!! Lana & Twigs are top two Female artists literally released the best body of work this year, we STAN!
bluth Posted December 17, 2019 Posted December 17, 2019 really fukin great top five i loved that 2017 big thief alberm but havent listened to either of this years lolz magdalene is really superior to lp1 in every way. i could see why people may think otherwise... BUT THEY’RE WRONG nonetheless i’ve been relatively ambivalent about lana throughout her carrier but even i have to admit she did that with nfr. god damn man child is honestly my fave lyric from this year luv ur lists n writing boo
Eeveelution Posted December 17, 2019 Author Posted December 17, 2019 Full recap in the first post btw xx 5 hours ago, Madame X said: Top 2 doesn't surprise me at all, shoulda switched them though Alex G's album wasn't amazing for me but I liked it way more than his last so props for improvement. gotta go with my heart! It's kinda hard to have the element of surprise after doing best ofs for so long! 5 hours ago, theblackestday said: Magdalene is not an album; it’s a mountain. It’s an immense, granite form aggressively rising from volcanic soil. It questions everything: sound, elegance, bluntness, how far one can go. It’s pure hubris, mixing politics with extreme intimacy, braggadocio with immense vulnerability. I always come back to it whenever I want to know what courage is. Great countdown and I had fun following it. Love that top 2 especially xx hope you have a wonderful life. that was beautiful, you did a great job expressing yourself. glad you enjoyed and happy holidays xx also start your decade list 4 hours ago, jose168 said: Wait I've barely listened to anything in your 15-6 rankings Am I out of touch some of them went quite under the radar like Erika but all are worth a listen. My favourite best of top 10 in ages. 17 minutes ago, bluth said: really fukin great top five i loved that 2017 big thief alberm but havent listened to either of this years lolz magdalene is really superior to lp1 in every way. i could see why people may think otherwise... BUT THEY’RE WRONG nonetheless i’ve been relatively ambivalent about lana throughout her carrier but even i have to admit she did that with nfr. god damn man child is honestly my fave lyric from this year luv ur lists n writing boo if you stan capacity i think you'd like two hands tbh, but listen to both asap! i'm still deciding which one i like better... both are classics for me. i might be biased but those are the greatest opening lines of all time Thank you 16 minutes ago, Diarrhoea said: okay pitchfork NFR does nothing for me They copied me!!! I've had this top 3 since magda came out
Remmy Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 NFR has some cute moments. Love song and MAC are nice picks, wish I appreciated the latter more when it originally came out. The title track is a discography highlight though, how is it not in your faves?
Pink Matter Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 Yes Lana, yes twigs, yes top 2 As always your write ups are wonderful and you put into perspective the things I'd like to say about both NFR! and Magadalene. Can't wait for the songs
Ewan Chaos Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 UFOF was not your top pick I should have known the Lana stannage of your blood would force you to put it as your #1 pick. Ah well, NFR is a fantastic album, so this year I won't even try to jokingly ignore that you picked Lana like I usually do. Twiggy is talent as well of course (great picks). Alex was cute too! Never listened to that Jessica record... maybe I'll give it a listen.
K$Ellie Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 All Mirrors was the first album I've heard from her and it's so good our faves are pretty much the same too Magdalene was such a serve home with you and fallen alien are my faves finally someone who doesn't stan sad day The #1, shocking I wasn't a huge fan of the album but I love Venice Bitch the greatest and MAC are cute too
TheWayWeWere Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 whew, that top 2 and write ups are everything yeah, I never expected FKA to do such a great follow-up for LP1, especially affter all the wait
Lazuli Posted December 19, 2019 Posted December 19, 2019 hmmm jessica pratt idk i almost fell asleep listening to her album ufof predictable top 2 but magdalene should've prevailed!!!
Sbbmsve Posted December 19, 2019 Posted December 19, 2019 Jessica getting the recognition she deserves Magdalene and ufof are not surprsing choices but they're great of course. NFR! is a very deserving #1
ATRL Moderator Tsareena Posted December 19, 2019 ATRL Moderator Posted December 19, 2019 miss alex g grew a bit on me but I didn't listen much same with quiet signs your top 3 is talent though
Alldeezy Posted December 20, 2019 Posted December 20, 2019 interesting list right there didnt know Lana had a new album x3
Eeveelution Posted December 20, 2019 Author Posted December 20, 2019 thank you all for commenting, best songs coming in a minute Spoiler On 12/18/2019 at 1:37 AM, Remmy said: NFR has some cute moments. Love song and MAC are nice picks, wish I appreciated the latter more when it originally came out. The title track is a discography highlight though, how is it not in your faves? That's one of my faves too, like top 6/7. Some of her best lyrics too. On 12/18/2019 at 2:31 AM, Pink Matter said: Yes Lana, yes twigs, yes top 2 As always your write ups are wonderful and you put into perspective the things I'd like to say about both NFR! and Magadalene. Can't wait for the songs Thank you so much On 12/18/2019 at 5:45 AM, Ewan Chaos said: UFOF was not your top pick I should have known the Lana stannage of your blood would force you to put it as your #1 pick. Ah well, NFR is a fantastic album, so this year I won't even try to jokingly ignore that you picked Lana like I usually do. Twiggy is talent as well of course (great picks). Alex was cute too! Never listened to that Jessica record... maybe I'll give it a listen. This is the first time I gave Lana the #1 album I couldn't deny it this time there was no competition. Jessica is less than half an hour so you should definitely listen. On 12/18/2019 at 10:48 AM, K$Ellie said: All Mirrors was the first album I've heard from her and it's so good our faves are pretty much the same too Magdalene was such a serve home with you and fallen alien are my faves finally someone who doesn't stan sad day The #1, shocking I wasn't a huge fan of the album but I love Venice Bitch the greatest and MAC are cute too Our minds. Listen to her last two albums if you haven't! Sad Day was a huge grower for me but not quite top 5 On 12/18/2019 at 3:42 PM, TheWayWeWere said: whew, that top 2 and write ups are everything yeah, I never expected FKA to do such a great follow-up for LP1, especially affter all the wait Thank you! Yes we need to stop underestimating her. 23 hours ago, Lazuli said: hmmm jessica pratt idk i almost fell asleep listening to her album ufof predictable top 2 but magdalene should've prevailed!!! I- Jessica deserves better first time i gave lana #1 [2] 17 hours ago, Sbbmsve said: Jessica getting the recognition she deserves Magdalene and ufof are not surprsing choices but they're great of course. NFR! is a very deserving #1 Underrated queen 12 hours ago, Tsareena said: miss alex g grew a bit on me but I didn't listen much same with quiet signs your top 3 is talent though well listen again bitch yes it is
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