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26 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said:

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140. Kimbra - Everybody Knows (Art Pop)

 

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I've never cared for Kimbra much but Everybody Know has that delicate sound that can appeal to almost anyone and at first listen it did the trick for me. Can't say the same for Top Of The World. 

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139. Spoon - Hot Thoughts (Indie Rock)

 

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Hot Thoughts was an early favorite of mine back in January and they certainly picked the right lead single for their album. It lost a bit of steam though as time went on and more content started to show up. But if there's one track to check out from them this year, can't go wrong with this. 

 

138. Beck - Dear Life (Pop/Rock)

 

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Beck didn't have an amazing year due to both delays and moving further away from his original alt rock sound. I've witnessed his long-term fans panning him for going the "generic radio pop" route and while I think his newest album certainly could've been better, there was some keeps, like Dear life . The Beck charm is still present and the piano works in favor. 

 

137. Young Thug ft Future - Relationship (Trap Rap)

 

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How could you not love these two as a pair?  (excluding super slimey cuz we already know that went) 

 

136. Chris Stapleton - Broken Halos (Country)

 

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I've always liked Chris ever since Traveller and feel he's one of the better modern country artists out there. His songs usually have more soul/authenticity compared to the pop-country drivel destined for radio play out there. 

 

135. Remo Drive - Art School (Emo/Indie Rock)

 

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I cannot deny such a catchy chorus and their light melodies. The instrumental breaks catch on as well. It's a fun track to let yourself loose. 

 

134. Big Boi ft Killer Mike & Jeezy - Kill Jill (Hip Hop)

 

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The intro sample's cool and this track's style being a nod to Taratino's Kill Bill is an entertaining touch. I wasn't expecting much tbh but Big Boi has some juice in him still. 

 

133. Trouble - Snake Eyes (Jazz/Instrumental)

 

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In context to Twin Peaks, this mix of Jazz/Blues/Rocks creates an extremely convincing atmosphere. I would love to play this on a late night stroll. 

Let me quote this for the new page since i'm feeling a bit petty. 

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24 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said:

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132. Destroyer -  Tinseltown Swimming in Blood (Chamber Pop)

 

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Destroyer kinda underwhelmed me this year but Tinseltown had traces of Kaputt era so it's definitely my pick. 

 

131. Peach Pit - Alrighty Aphrodite (Indie Pop)

 

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Prime summer beach vibes.  

 

130. Billy Woods ft Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman - Wonderful (Underground Hip Hop)

 

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A trinity of efficient verses from these three underdogs over banging Blockhead production. 

 

129. U.S Girls - Mad As Hell (Art Pop)

 

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128. Superorganism - Something For Your M.I.N.D (Glitch Pop)

 

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These guys have a bright future ahead of them if they play their cards right. Their choruses are pretty memorable and offer innovation. The track itself is a mind trip along with the video. 

 

127. Upper Wilds - UFO (Noise Rock)

 

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THIS GETS ME REALLY PUMPED UP. TURN IT UP LOUDER!

 

126. Nicolas Jaar - A Coin in Nine Hands (Ambient Pop/Microhouse)

 

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I had to include this on my list even tho it's just a deluxe track that was recently released. Sirens would've been better had the unreleased tracks been tacked on the original since they actually improve the album's flow. This track's overall progression with the bass-line, spoken word, and mid placed post-industrial synths got me stanning. 

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everybody knows is super great, and made me like Kimbra, such a good tune.. (first radio friendly song from kimbra, of course minus that one with gotye)

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THIS GETS ME REALLY PUMPED UP. TURN IT UP LOUDER!

We decided to STAN :clap3: 

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Everybody Knows was great but I personally liked Top of the World even more. If she keeps this quality, she's about to serve her best album :jonny:

 

From Beck I probably preferred the title track by a little bit but either way, these were his only songs this year that interested me even a little bit, liked Chris' album but nothing really stood out that much for me.

 

A Coin in Nine Hands oh my god what an anthem :jonny:

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Dear Life is cute although it's my least fav on Colors. I love Seventh Heaven.

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Felt the same way about Hot Thoughts tbh :chick1:

This Remo Drive sing was v nice, I got introduced to them by my friends not that long ago

I think I wouldn't put Tinseltown Swimming in Blood next to Kaputt but it sure was his best song in 6 years

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52 minutes ago, prézli said:

Isn't Gorgeous your favorite on reputation? :cm:

She is not even top 300. IES6aBh.gif 

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1 minute ago, Topmaster 2 said:

She is not even top 300. IES6aBh.gif 

I'll believe it if I see it.

 

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Hot Thoughts :worship:

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1 hour ago, Dom said:

everybody knows is super great, and made me like Kimbra, such a good tune.. (first radio friendly song from kimbra, of course minus that one with gotye)

She probably has other radio friendly ones but I haven't dug deep enough.

 

1 hour ago, Vilppu said:

Everybody Knows was great but I personally liked Top of the World even more. If she keeps this quality, she's about to serve her best album :jonny:

 

From Beck I probably preferred the title track by a little bit but either way, these were his only songs this year that interested me even a little bit, liked Chris' album but nothing really stood out that much for me.

 

A Coin in Nine Hands oh my god what an anthem :jonny:

For what it's worth Top Of The World is also interesting so i'll be checking her album out next year. 

 

1 hour ago, AlexisNeiers said:

Felt the same way about Hot Thoughts tbh :chick1:

This Remo Drive sing was v nice, I got introduced to them by my friends not that long ago

I think I wouldn't put Tinseltown Swimming in Blood next to Kaputt but it sure was his best song in 6 years

Art School was on a discover playlist and I saved it since then. Shade Poison Season :siptea:

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i like the sound of something for your mind and mad as hell! ur lists always come thru with the suggestions. otherwise, hot thots is my fave!!

 

n, i completely forgot beck released. was the album even worth it? i have a feeling it probs wasn't :'(

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15 minutes ago, bluth said:

i like the sound of something for your mind and mad as hell! ur lists always come thru with the suggestions. otherwise, hot thots is my fave!!

 

n, i completely forgot beck released. was the album even worth it? i have a feeling it probs wasn't :'(

If you liked Dreams/Wow & Dear Life then a spin wouldn't hurt but It's definitely in the lower half of his discography. It's pretty much a pop rock album. 

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Kimbra :clap3: 

Beck this era served me mid-life crisis and I wasn't here for it tbh

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Hot htoughts :clap3: in retrospect dunno why i didnt pick it over CISNTY

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Rah I'm glad you found a way to include Coin In Nine Hands

 

It might be even higher on my list that's still in development because it's THAT good :'( Nico never disappoints  

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Love Everybody Knows and MAH :smitten:

Prefer Top of the World and Velvel 4 Sale tho :-*

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1 hour ago, Navyofbadgals said:

Kimbra :clap3: 

Beck this era served me mid-life crisis and I wasn't here for it tbh

Wow was a good summation of;

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16 minutes ago, Playa Playa said:

Rah I'm glad you found a way to include Coin In Nine Hands

 

It might be even higher on my list that's still in development because it's THAT good :'( Nico never disappoints  

It would've been higher have I had more time with it. 

 

13 minutes ago, Unoriginal said:

Love Everybody Knows and MAH :smitten:

Prefer Top of the World and Velvel 4 Sale tho :-*

A bit contrarian are we. Haven't heard Velvet 4 sale yet still. Should probably get on that :rip: 

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Just now, Tom Vercetti said:

Wow was a good summation of;

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Mess :ahh: 

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2 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said:

A bit contrarian are we. Haven't heard Velvet 4 sale yet still. Should probably get on that :rip: 

oop the lowkey drag :deadbanana2:

you'll probably prefer MAH but you should listen to V4S yes

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1 minute ago, Unoriginal said:

oop the lowkey drag :deadbanana2:

you'll probably prefer MAH but you should listen to V4S yes

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Really like this! Too late to add it in though. Their album is on the radar. 

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1 minute ago, Tom Vercetti said:

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Really like this! Too late to add it in though. Their album is on the radar. 

:eek: unexpected and shame it's too late. a last-minute honourable mention #201? :eli: 

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Everybody Knows is lovely, I see what you mean by delicate. I even preferred Top Of The World though, it grows on you more. Can’t wait for her album it’s so soon. I’m a mega Kimbra fan though, her first two albums got so many plays from me.

 

Hot Thoughts is one of the best songs this year for sure. And I didn’t mind Beck’s album that much either. Superorganism too :clap3:

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4 hours ago, Tom Vercetti said:

I've witnessed his long-term fans panning him for going the "generic radio pop"

He's went pop before, they're either pretentious or don't really listen to his catalog lolz.

4 hours ago, Tom Vercetti said:

I've always liked Chris ever since Traveller and feel he's one of the better modern country artists out there. His songs usually have more soul/authenticity compared to the pop-country drivel destined for radio play out there. 

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9 minutes ago, Unoriginal said:

:eek: unexpected and shame it's too late. a last-minute honourable mention #201? :eli: 

I haven't thought about doing Honorable mentions for songs but that can be an idea for later on. 

 

20 minutes ago, Wicked said:

He's went pop before, they're either pretentious or don't really listen to his catalog lolz.

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Their loss :michael: Beck's pretty much experienced enough in multiple styles to do things the way he wants to. 

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