smholiv Posted December 12, 2021 Author Posted December 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, luckystrike said: yassss hofork!!!!!! too many excellent songs and albums for me to mention, hope the basement that they run hofork from stays intact slkjfs ty
Alldeezy Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 18 hours ago, Hikari said: try pale waves too x I Love Change by Pale Waves haven't gave all there stuff a listen yet though
Ewan Chaos Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 Wow some truly fantastic picks here I can't even list them all (Erika, Faye, St. Vincent). Little too much Olivia for my liking tbh but good 4 u is a valid inclusion!
Mr. Loco Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 good 4 u & Deja vu are bops and great songs! Love the Olivia domination I don't stan for driver's license tho
smholiv Posted December 13, 2021 Author Posted December 13, 2021 okay! part of the fun of having my lists just out there and on the first page is I can mess around with the rest. As I mentioned I went through and rated a bunch of albums so here are some interesting stats based on my ratings: Lowest Scorers: Lake Street Dive - Obviously (1.7) - the worst album I'd heard all year and one of the worst albums I've ever heard! Painfully un-fun in every sense of the term. Insipid lyrics, awful Target commercial reject melodies, bad vocals, utterly meaningless. It's the kind of experience where your life is better for not hearing it. Vibes: Pop, listening to the worst person you've ever met sing karaoke about uneventful things that happened in their day James Blake - Friends that Break Your Heart (3.0) Ugly sounding album that is dull and banal. Nothing is achieved throughout the entirety of its runtime. He basically renders himself and any previous work useless. Vibes: idk... pop but like really bad pop? Songs about Jameela? Chloe Angelides - Friends Who Failed at Love (3.4) Just so boring that I can't even say why you shouldn't listen to it. This is the kind of album where it's literally just filler, unnecessary white noise that nobody would be worse or better of hearing. Next. Vibes: Who knows/cares just skip this Hiatus Kaiyote - Mood Valiant (3.5) Faux artsy try hard nonsense. It's just audial clutter and has no reason to exist. Vibes: A person who talks at you rather than with you, the sound check at a jazz concert Ed Sheeran - = (3.7) I don't hate basic pop bops but he can't even accomplish that so what are we even doing here Vibes: music you only hear 3.4 seconds of because you've already switched the radio station Ashe - Ashlyn (3.8) Who releases an album filled with ballads? Who is this girl? No lyric here is hard-hitting at all. She's like Julia Michaels but with less artistic merit. Vibes: The random tracks that are in the bottom third of a Spotify playlist that's called "In My Feelings" or "Sad Girl Shit" Park Hye Jin - Before I Die (3.8) Just really weird and nonsensical. At the very least I'd say listen to it for comedic value. Vibes: We can fuck, we can fuck We can fuck, we can fuck We can fuck, we can fuck We can fuck, we can fuck We can fuck, we can fuck We can fuck, we can fuck I wanna fuck, I wanna fuck Justin Bieber - Justice (4.0) He sucks so bad. There's two good songs here and the rest is just like who even cares? The audacity of including an MLK Interlude and the audacity to record and release Peaches should have him jailed. Vibes: Justin Bieber. So... bad vibes Joshua Bassett - Joshua Bassett EP (4.1) Why does he sound so flat and bored all the time? Why did he take all this time to say absolutely nothing? Vibes: You fell asleep watching a Disney+ original series Hayley Williams - Flowers for Vases/Descansos (4.3) Listening to this makes me feel like a loser Vibes: Hayley Williams, snoozy folk -- Honourable Mentions: Maggie Lindemann - Paranoia (8.0) Solid pop-rock fused EP. I think it's very teenage angsty but it's also very fun and quick, I enjoyed this a lot at the beginning of the year. Highlights: Knife Under My Pillow (see songs list), Different, Scissorhands Vibes: Pop-rock, pop-punk, there's a random screaming song Aly & AJ - a touch of the beat... (8.0) I'm so impressed that this is the sound they're doing now. Truthfully they were already great in their Disney days, but I feel like this is a bright, summery, mature vibe that still feels very them. It's got a good amount of personality and I can't say I dislike any song. I just grew out of it a bit but still think its worth mentioning! Highlights: Pretty Places, Personal Cathedrals, Listen!! kind of reminds me of something from Insomniatic Vibes: Synthpop, Summery pop, a couple Fleetwood Mac-esque moments Erika de Casier - Sensational (7.9) Super smooth and loungey but it has enough personality to make it feel interesting. The tracks pull from other genres but it feels very cohesive and Erika's voice is smooth and kind of gentle/wavering in the best way. I would've probably rated this higher if I vibed with the loungey stuff more, but truthfully I have to be in a mood for that. Highlights: Better Than That (see songs list), Drama, Busy Vibes: R&B, UK Garage, sort of like a high rise elevator but in a good way Spellling - The Turning Wheel (7.9) I didn't think I'd like this... and at first I thought it was just "fine" but it did grow! I guess this is more for the baroque pop type crowd, but I do love that the second half has more electronic influences. I wouldn't be spinning this a lot but I enjoyed what it was. Highlights: Queen of Wands, Magic Act, Little Deer Vibes: Artpop, Baroque Pop, Darkwave moments Tkay Maidza - Last Year Was Weird Vol 3 (8.7) Quite the score! I wish I wanted to listen to this more but when I did I really enjoyed it. Just another solid release from Tkay. If you already know her/like her you'd like this, if not you'd still probably like it because she has a lot of versatility and variety that there's something for everyone. Highlights: Cashmere, Syrup, Onto Me Vibes: Pop Rap, R&B, Trap Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power (7.8) Super cinematic with stellar production, Halsey takes a step forward with this release and avoids some of the bogged down cliches of her last two albums. I think this is an album that others would like more than I did, but I just appreciate that she's trying something new and aims to push herself forward. Highlights: Easier Than Lying, You Asked For This, I Am Not A Woman I'm A God Vibes: Rock, Alt-rock, Synthy stuff Kacey Musgraves - star-crossed (7.8) One of several acclaimed/anticipated artists who sort of fizzled out this year, Kacey's album conceptualizes her divorce and explores the life after I suppose. It's somewhat basic in it's explorations but I do think the songs are pretty and I like the subdued nature of it. It just doesn't feel like an album I could have on my BEST OF if you know what I mean? Highlights: Hook-up Scene, Justified Vibes: Pop, Dreampop maybe?, An album that scratches the surface but that's about it Sufjan Stevens - A Beginner's Mind (7.7) I was surprised I liked this so much! I thought it would be kind of boring and samey, but oddly enough I just found it really beautiful. I think his voice is kind of hard to get into (at least for me) but that aside idk this was a fun surprise. Highlights: It's Your Own Body, Lost in the World, Fictional California Vibes: Indie Folk, Singer-songwriter, it's kind of artsy but not in an inaccessible way Grouper - Shade (7.7) This is a weird album. You can barely hear her which I guess is the appeal? The album is half indie folk songs that are fine, and half these really unusual songs that feel like vintage, 70s radio feed. It's like the kind of music you'd use if you were making an ARG or doing like a The War of the Worlds Orson Welles kind of radio show thing Highlights: Kelso (Blue Sky), Unclean Mind, Followed the Ocean Vibes: Indie folk, ASMR but if you like to relax to creepy stuff, listening to a ouija board Twice - Formula of Love (7.7) I wasn't that big on K-Pop this year and haven't been in a while, but I still check out some of the major releases because why not. Twice have had some underwhelming moments in their career but I actually really liked their out put this year. Alcohol Free is a fun Bossa nova bop, but this album especially has some really solid tracks. The single is one of the weaker moments, the rest has some slick K-pop. Highlights: Espresso, Cruel, The Feels Vibes: K-Pop duh, Someone looking for pop bops, fans of Twice I guess
Uncatena Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 omg i love these graphics deja vu number one song love the male fantasy placement, such an underrated closer! yeule, samia, erika, mitski you lose!, good ones
Kinich Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 I likes some songs from the Hiatus Kaiyote album x The rest deserved the lashings though especially Lake Street Dive and Ed! I didn't really vibe to the Grouper and Sufjan albums but I like the rest of the HMs.
Kinich Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 @SanguinePark Hyejin getting lashed! Defend her!
Lazuli Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 NOOOO the hayley and james drag i think the sufjan one is samey and boring BUT beautiful too halsey and kacey
Dessy Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 Quote 40. serpentwithfeet - Fellowship (Neosoul) It's cute! It actually isn't even my favourite but I think the charming feeling that it's a song about friendship is what draws me in. 39. MUNA & Phoebe Bridgers - Silk Chiffon (Indie Pop) It's a bop idcccc. The marketing of this song is so true though, the amount of people who can't just have FUN 38. H.E.R. - Damage (R&B) While the album was more or less the same song for 20 tracks, I think Damage is particularly pretty. It has a solid throwback vibe to it that pulls from Janet influences but it stands on its own. 36. Summer Walker - Ex For A Reason (R&B) Massive bop. Definitely the feel that I was looking for when it comes to Summer 35. Charli XCX - Good Ones (Electropop, Synthwave) I see why people are reluctant but I think CRASH will slay 19. Addison Rae - Obsessed (Synthwave, Experimental) When that other song drops its over for all pop girls. People need to get over themselves with this girl because this song is surprisingly cool and daringly catchy 17. Olivia Rodrigo - good 4 u (Pop-rock) A fun kiss off type song. I think it could've gone harder but you don't know how excited I was when I found out there was pop-rock on this album. Besides she's my artist of the year. 10. Jazmine Sullivan - Pick Up Your Feelings (R&B) One of my favourite R&B songs in a long time, it just feels like a big power move 9. SZA - Good Days (Dreampop, R&B) It's so pretty and fun, I miss SZA 6. willow - Transparent Soul (Pop-rock) pop-rock anthem [2342] 5. Olivia Rodrigo - drivers license (Indie Pop) I haven't listened to a song more. I probably won't like a debut single more for a long time. She is the moment for a reason. That reason is earnest songwriting and fantastic bridges. 3. Billie Eilish - Male Fantasy (Indie Folk) The true closer! HTE is obviously a climactic moment, but I like the soft reprise of MF which I think brilliantly summarizes the themes of the album Stanning these
Dessy Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 8 hours ago, hofork said: Ed Sheeran - = (3.7) I don't hate basic pop bops but he can't even accomplish that so what are we even doing here Vibes: music you only hear 3.4 seconds of because you've already switched the radio station I'm screaming at the vibe here 8 hours ago, hofork said: the audacity to record and release Peaches should have him jailed. SEEK HELP 8 hours ago, hofork said: Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power (7.8) Super cinematic with stellar production, Halsey takes a step forward with this release and avoids some of the bogged down cliches of her last two albums. I think this is an album that others would like more than I did, but I just appreciate that she's trying something new and aims to push herself forward. Highlights: Easier Than Lying, You Asked For This, I Am Not A Woman I'm A God Vibes: Rock, Alt-rock, Synthy stuff STAN
Sunderland 4ever Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 12:11 AM, hofork said: vibes: neosoul, R&B, dreampop I'm definitely checking album #15. Great list. I'm into Valentine, Troubled Paradise, Sour, Happier Than Ever, Daddy's Home, I Know I'm Funny and To Hell With It.
TheWayWeWere Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 Hayley needs to stop with her solo stuff and just return Paramore Halsey and Aly&AJ on HMs only
BlackoutZone Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 Glad I wasnt the only one to find Flowers for Vases weak af But damn the albums in HM deserved a spot, so good
kiiwii Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 oop, the worst of list i'd have to agree with you on james blake & hayley's albums, but i was hoping i liked them ed and justin's have some guilty pleasures of mine tho nnn maggie + aly & aj in honorable mentions both great!
Hug Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 I love your worsties section, a trusted publication shares ALL their opinions, not just their positive ones. Agree with Ed and James, they deserve dragging. I probably wouldn't have Justice THAT low but it wouldn't be high I know that much.
Alex Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 Love the list, especially Obsessed, basically everything besides Olivia
K$Ellie Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 Lake Street is too iconic you robbed Haitus tho, cute-ish album! the Hayley and Ed drags are appreciated not MOST of those bolded HMs being in my top 10 hjgjhfss Kacey and Twice albums were really cute as well
Sanguine Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 Spellling won. LSD lost! No comment on the Hiatus Kaiyote writeup 10 hours ago, Hikari said: @SanguinePark Hyejin getting lashed! Defend her! She’s too artsy and sophisticated for most people. I’m not gonna make them feel bad for not getting it
smholiv Posted December 14, 2021 Author Posted December 14, 2021 Spoiler 17 hours ago, ChapelHooker said: omg i love these graphics deja vu number one song love the male fantasy placement, such an underrated closer! yeule, samia, erika, mitski you lose!, good ones Thank youuuu and yes! I think it's so underrated but still one of my favourites off the whole album. 12 hours ago, Hikari said: I likes some songs from the Hiatus Kaiyote album x The rest deserved the lashings though especially Lake Street Dive and Ed! I didn't really vibe to the Grouper and Sufjan albums but I like the rest of the HMs. I won't speak on Hiatus but yes the worst ofs were truly the worsties... 12 hours ago, Lazuli said: NOOOO the hayley and james drag i think the sufjan one is samey and boring BUT beautiful too halsey and kacey alksjfds yes at least I enjoyed some of Hayley's 2020 album! 9 hours ago, Dessy said: I'm screaming at the vibe here SEEK HELP STAN Peaches is terrible and so low effort!! The featured artists can do much better on their own! 8 hours ago, Sunderland 4ever said: I'm definitely checking album #15. Great list. I'm into Valentine, Troubled Paradise, Sour, Happier Than Ever, Daddy's Home, I Know I'm Funny and To Hell With It. I think you'd like it, it's a very chill album! 7 hours ago, TheWayWeWere said: Hayley needs to stop with her solo stuff and just return Paramore Halsey and Aly&AJ on HMs only I'm an OHWH now because of the g4u fiasco but yes she should stop releasing music! 6 hours ago, BlackoutZone said: Glad I wasnt the only one to find Flowers for Vases weak af But damn the albums in HM deserved a spot, so good In hindsight I could've done a top 25 but yeah idk, they felt more like hms. Glad you liked them though! 6 hours ago, kiiwii said: oop, the worst of list i'd have to agree with you on james blake & hayley's albums, but i was hoping i liked them ed and justin's have some guilty pleasures of mine tho nnn maggie + aly & aj in honorable mentions both great! Yeah same I enjoyed some of Hayley's album last year so I thought I'd like it but idk it just didn't work out. I agree with Ed/Justin, both of their albums have like 2 songs I enjoy but the rest .. nah 5 hours ago, Hug said: I love your worsties section, a trusted publication shares ALL their opinions, not just their positive ones. Agree with Ed and James, they deserve dragging. I probably wouldn't have Justice THAT low but it wouldn't be high I know that much. Justin got two scores of 0 from me so it dragged him down a bit, there were 2-3 songs I liked though.... at least its better than Changes! 1 hour ago, K$Ellie said: Lake Street is too iconic you robbed Haitus tho, cute-ish album! the Hayley and Ed drags are appreciated not MOST of those bolded HMs being in my top 10 hjgjhfss Kacey and Twice albums were really cute as well Lake Street infamous for all the wrong reasons can't wait to see your list! 1 hour ago, Sanguine said: Spellling won. LSD lost! No comment on the Hiatus Kaiyote writeup She’s too artsy and sophisticated for most people. I’m not gonna make them feel bad for not getting it LSD losers yes! Also wasn't your Park Hye Jin score lower than mine!!! responding to a few thanks for commenting! I'll go through and comment on yours if I haven't already!
Remmy Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 Damn ma this is so much Change, Fallen Fruit, You Lose!, Silk Chiffon, Good Ones, @elio.irl, At the Holiday Party Halley's Comet didn't do much for me, Male Fantasy outsold - and your ML description is so accurate, I've BEEN telling people this! OMG finally someone else has Samia on a damn list! She made multiple appearances on mine last year and I felt so alone Daddy's Home + I Know I'm Funny haha have some cute moments, don't love them overall. Happier Than Ever (album) could've been stronger. Love Hayley so much but yeah, FLOWERS for VASES really was too snoozy. Aly & AJ getting a shoutout, yup!!! We have the exact same trinity for Tkay's EP
Cloröx Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 Nooooooooo not the James Blake slander here I don't get the hype behind Spelling's album. I blame Melon Fantano for his pretentious taste
theblackestday Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 Okay first of all slay at the graphics. And love the dump in the OP, quite inspiring Second, why is hofork the publication to show the most taste this year? Like. So many great and underrated picks for songs; love most of them but let me listing my absolute favorites: Posing in Bondage, On One, You Lose!, Damage, All Along(!!), Better Than That, WFTK, INTIMATE FLESH IKTR HER BEST SONG, Just for Me, At the Holiday Party, Pick Up Your Feelings, Good Days, DBSHOYOB!!!, Transparent Soul, DARKER THAN DEATH!!! Talented albums list as well so glad my girl Indigo is your aoty she really ate
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