best of Tom Vercetti's Best Of 2017 | Finished

[clue]

omfg Thinking of a Place is so pretty  I'm listening now

[Playa Playa]

Amazing Top 10

 

I said this somewhere else but EOY lists got me to listen to Thinking Of a Place more and it really is a great Dad Rock anthem.

 

And Subenstein (My Sub IV), XXX, Blue Light are definitely top-tier on their respective albums, so I'm here for them picks.

Edited December 29, 2017 by Playa Playa

[JEWRJEWR]

4 hours ago, Tom Vercetti said:

And my number 1 has to go to....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. The War On Drugs - Thinking Of A Place (Heartland Rock)

 

 

Dad Rock won in the end  The musical composition, the endearing lyrics, Adam's authentic vocals, the traces of Americana imagery, the sprawling duration. Everything about it entails a long and rich journey through the roadways of life and new experiences. There was a time where I hated songs that lasted longer than 4-5 minutes and this was mainly because all I was ever exposed to were radio songs, but as I got older and explored more I achieved greater patience and appreciation for songs that are in layered in sonic detail and progression. It's a poetic anthem that I can play at anytime of the day, from the bright early morning sunrise to the warm and settling evenings that are close to ending the day. When a song this monumental uses every second in favorable usage, it gets nothing but praise from me. No other track this year gives me the kind of vivid feelings that Thinking Of A Place achieved. 

 

[Pink Matter]

4 hours ago, Tom Vercetti said:

Spoiler

10. Shabazz Palaces ft Thaddillac - Shine A Light

9. Chelsea Wolfe - 16 Psyche

8. King Krule - Dum Surfer

7. BROCKHAMPTON - Gold

6. Goldlink ft Brent Faiyaz & Shy Glizzy - Crew

5. The National - I'll Still Destroy You

4. Kendrick Lamar ft U2 - XXX.

3. Kelela - Blue Light

2. Big K.R.I.T - Subenstein (My Sub IV)

1. The War On Drugs - Thinking Of A Place

 

 

The way I said aye after every song  1-4 and 6-8 are sooooo good! XXX. and Blue Light are my faves off of their respective albums and Subenstein knocks so hard  Gold and Crew has just been on repeat and Thinking of a Place is an 10+ minute song done well! Great way to top off your singles. Can't wait for your albums  

[Unoriginal]

the universal acclaim for ToaP

[Zay]

Thinking of a place 

 

Are you making a spotify playlist of your songs? 

Edited December 29, 2017 by Zay

[Tom Vercetti]

6 minutes ago, Zay said:

Thinking of a place 

 

Are you making a spotify playlist of your songs? 

linked one on the previous but will again on this page.

 

 

[Zay]

2 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said:

linked one on the previous but will again on this page.

 

 

[Tom Vercetti]

Only tracks that are missing are from Melody's Echo Chamber and Jay's 4:44 for obvious reasons. 

[volition]

I’ve been hesitant to comment on some of these songs because the similarities to the upcoming places on my list are uncanny and I feel id reveal too much 

 

Nevertheless, I’m loving the choices greatly and cheers for the playlist 

[Topmaster 2]

The War On Drugs  

Kelela and The National  

 

[Lazuli]

Not you calling King Krule a talented caveman  Dum Surfer is a great song tho

I'll Still Destroy You, XXX, Blue Light  

TOAP #1  It's an amazing song indeed and TWOD deserves it, but I feel like there are better songs on the album  

[Ewan Chaos]

Wow great #1 track! I'm glad they're getting praise - I thiiiiink they were my fave dad rock release this year? Or maybe Foxygen if they count.

[rihannafan]

will check out the #1 son

[Tom Vercetti]

 sotys:

2010: Kanye West - Lost In The World

2011: The Weeknd - The Morning

2012: Frank Ocean - Pyramids

2013: Jai Paul - Str8 Outta Mumbai

2014: Flying Lotus ft Kendrick Lamar - Never Catch Me

2015: Neon Indian - Slumlord

2016: David Bowie - Lazarus

2017: The War On Drugs - Thinking Of A Place 

 

can't wait to see what 2018 and 2019 will have in store 

 

[Eeveelution]

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2010: Kanye West - Lost In The World

Your best SOTY.  

 

Nice top 10. I enjoyed previous releases by Chelsea and Shabazz Palaces but for whatever reason I didn't really keep up this year. Blue Light is obviously great, so is I'll Still Destroy You. XXX is nice. I still think TWOD are overrated but Thinking of a Place is one of their best and a truly beautiful song

[Wicked]

On 12/26/2017 at 1:27 PM, Tom Vercetti said:

Based on what i've witnessed, XO is cemented as Uzi's classic. It has reached out to the masses (a legit hit) and connected with them, We all have our troubles in life and ways on dealing with them and with Uzi & his girl, the topics range from popping Xannys (substance abuse) to the thought of Suicide. Although this song is upbeat and catchy in a production sense, the track is still melancholic in nature. A brilliant mix I might say. 

 

I was going through the songs I didn't hear yet from your list but I wanted to quickly expand on this. I agree. 

 

I used to **** on Uzi before he made this (he's painful on B&B), but after listening to it a few months ago I appreciated it. I think he has a nice spot in hip hop. I mean Future mentioned substance abuse but Uzi does tackle it differently here in a way I see the appeal. This kind of song above all else was very needed. It wasn't on my own list but I do think it's one of the best songs of the year. 

 

Anyways, I finally peeped all the songs I didn't hear, and as usual most were great. can't wait for your albums list. 

[TayRianaPH]

Lazarus is your best SOTY

XXX Top 10! 

An epic #1 too 

comment on mine too  

[Mark Rih]

Ok wow that #1 is beautiful. Wow.

 

Quote

2011: The Weeknd - The Morning

woo

 

[theblackestday]

Oh wow, Kelallah did THAT  Love your choice too. LMK is excellent but c'mon it's not even close to being a TMA highlight.

Chelsea  She deserves it. Not really one of my top picks from Hiss Spun, but still a great song.

Perfect Kendrick choice  Definitely a DAMN highlight. Agree with what you said about it.

I'll Still Destroy You is cute.

...Interesting #1 (*screams in OTWODH*)  jk, this was my favorite on ADU so I'll clap3 to that

 

Can't wait for the albums list

[Vxspertine]

8 hours ago, Tom Vercetti said:

 sotys:

2010: Kanye West - Lost In The World

2011: The Weeknd - The Morning

2012: Frank Ocean - Pyramids

2013: Jai Paul - Str8 Outta Mumbai

2014: Flying Lotus ft Kendrick Lamar - Never Catch Me

2015: Neon Indian - Slumlord

2016: David Bowie - Lazarus

2017: The War On Drugs - Thinking Of A Place 

 

can't wait to see what 2018 and 2019 will have in store 

 

SO MUCH TALENT 

[Tom Vercetti]

7 hours ago, Eeveelution said:

Your best SOTY.  

 

Nice top 10. I enjoyed previous releases by Chelsea and Shabazz Palaces but for whatever reason I didn't really keep up this year. Blue Light is obviously great, so is I'll Still Destroy You. XXX is nice. I still think TWOD are overrated but Thinking of a Place is one of their best and a truly beautiful song

I think it still tops off as my favorite out of the bunch  

 

6 hours ago, Wicked said:

I was going through the songs I didn't hear yet from your list but I wanted to quickly expand on this. I agree. 

 

I used to **** on Uzi before he made this (he's painful on B&B), but after listening to it a few months ago I appreciated it. I think he has a nice spot in hip hop. I mean Future mentioned substance abuse but Uzi does tackle it differently here in a way I see the appeal. This kind of song above all else was very needed. It wasn't on my own list but I do think it's one of the best songs of the year. 

 

Anyways, I finally peeped all the songs I didn't hear, and as usual most were great. can't wait for your albums list. 

I'm no Uzi fan either but I will give him credit when deserved. Features just aren't his strength. 

 

6 hours ago, theblackestday said:

Oh wow, Kelallah did THAT  Love your choice too. LMK is excellent but c'mon it's not even close to being a TMA highlight.

Chelsea  She deserves it. Not really one of my top picks from Hiss Spun, but still a great song.

Perfect Kendrick choice  Definitely a DAMN highlight. Agree with what you said about it.

I'll Still Destroy You is cute.

...Interesting #1 (*screams in OTWODH*)  jk, this was my favorite on ADU so I'll clap3 to that

 

Can't wait for the albums list

She did. I'd put LMK as a highlight for others sake only because it got many people into her material.

I noticed some slight otwodh tendencies from other threads, but glad u acknowledged it as the best, x. 

[Same Ol' Mistakes]

I did not expect the Blue Light praise from you at all, it's the best song on TMA by far

 

The War On Drugs  

 

Kendrick was expected tho  

[TheWayWeWere]

XXX

Blue Light praise wheeeeeeeew, this is such a gold

[Maddox]

'Thinking Of A Place' is so beautiful  Saving your playlist for later!