Wicked Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 I haven't heard this set but they sound up my alley, I'll check them out.
ATRL Moderator Unoriginal Posted January 1, 2018 ATRL Moderator Posted January 1, 2018 Goldfrapp kinda did that huh. I'd deabte Anymore being a highlight but the other two highlights are spot on
Pink Matter Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 Let me play catch up real quick: 75. Washed Out - Mister Mellow 74. Chris Stapleton - From A Room: Vol 1 73. Freddie Gibbs - You Only Live 2wice 72. Nick Hakim - Green Twins 71. Call Super - Arpo 70. Allie X - Collxtion 2 69. Julie Byrne - Not Even Happiness 68. Moses Sumney - Aromanticism 67. John Maus - Screen Memories 66. Your Old Droog - Packs 65. Porter Ricks - Anguilla Electrica 64. Goldfrapp - Silver Eye 63. Billy Woods - Known Unknowns 62. Oxbow - Thin Black Duke 61. Idles - Brutalism Interesting list so far (bolded the ones I've heard). Of the ones I listened to, Julie Byrne was by far my least favorite Gonna listen to Your Old Droog since he/they've always interested me.
Glassmouth Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 75. Washed Out - Mister Mellow 74. Chris Stapleton - From A Room: Vol 1 73. Freddie Gibbs - You Only Live 2wice 72. Nick Hakim - Green Twins 71. Call Super - Arpo 70. Allie X - Collxtion 2 69. Julie Byrne - Not Even Happiness 68. Moses Sumney - Aromanticism 67. John Maus - Screen Memories 66. Your Old Droog - Packs 65. Porter Ricks - Anguilla Electrica 64. Goldfrapp - Silver Eye 63. Billy Woods - Known Unknowns 62. Oxbow - Thin Black Duke 61. Idles - Brutalism need to catch up on the bolded ones
Navyofbadgals Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 when will my Tom Vercetti return from war
Navyofbadgals Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 On 31-12-2017 at 4:38 PM, Tom Vercetti said: yes need you as a highlight. why do folks hate it again it's the least interesting song, it has no soul or life in it and is just an instant skip
Tom Vercetti Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 39 minutes ago, Navyofbadgals said: when will my Tom Vercetti return from war I'm here now. 39 minutes ago, Navyofbadgals said: it's the least interesting song, it has no soul or life in it and is just an instant skip I disagrih but to each their own~ OT: Lemme Update these alberms.
Tom Vercetti Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 60. Wednesday Campanella - Superman (J-Pop) Spoiler Really fun production + vibrant melodies. If only the album was at strong from start to finish as the first few tracks. Highlights: Aladdin, Ikkyu-san, Kamehameha the Great 59. Karen Gwyer - Rembo (Techno/House) Spoiler When I noticed that each odd song title starts off with a question and the following even track answers it, my mind was blown Rembo is pretty busy with dance tunes that are reminiscent of the classic Detroit techno style. Highlights: The Workers Are on Strike, Why Does Your Father Look So Nervous, He's Been Teaching Me To Drive 58. Upper Wilds - Guitar Module 2017 (Noise Rock) Spoiler A bandcamp'd album gem that's loud, aggressive and really defines what noise rock is capable of. By the time it starts, it practically finishes. Highlights: Roy Sullivan, UFO, Let's Build A Moon 57. Caligula's Horse - In Contact (Progressive Metal) Spoiler There's a mixture of clean and melodic vocals with amusing rhythms and steady guitar riffs that gets the job done. With most progressive rock or metal albums, they're usually carried by some kind of concept or story and with in contact, it involves the connection of humans through love and eras of renaissance despite dissimilarity. Throughout the album there's soft sections, with even a spoken word in there, that support the album's narrative. For prog fans, it should hold some appeal for sure. Highlights: Will's Song (Let The Colours Run), Songs for No One. Graves 56. Laura Marling - Semper Femina (Chamber Folk) Spoiler Semper Femina's title and theme with the help of a translation, is about femininity/the relationship of women. With the help of Blake Mills production & acoustic styled instrumentation, the album certainly has that cozy folk sensation around it. Laura's voice is usually calm and soothing (pun kind of intended) so the elements come together nicely. There's some extra touches along this record that I didn't expect till the near end like the electric guitar breakdown on Nothing, Not Nearly. I wouldn't say this is her best album, but still a pleasant listen. Highlights: Soothing, Wild fire, Next time 55. JMSN - Whatever Makes U Happy (R&B) Spoiler Whatever makes u happy is another relatively short length 8 track lp (like Freddie's you only live 2wice) and while i believe it offers a "all killer, no filler" experience with a laid back approach, the only criticism i can think of is that it's more of the same for him. Ever since his self titled, he's been around a similar sound path and i'd wish for him to experiment a bit more to keep things interesting. Highlights: Always Somethin, Slowly, Drinkin 54. Deepchord - Auratones (Dub/ambient Techno) Spoiler Deepchord was a discovery for me last year and i'm glad to have made that find just for the relaxing underwater-like atmosphere he creates through pads and synths. It's mostly a mellow and aquatic experience. Some tracks the pace is picked up (devil ray could very well be an uptempo club track) while others like Azure just more purely ambient. Highlights: Devil Ray, Point Reyes, Azure, Portofino 53. Charlotte Gainsbourg - Rest (Art Pop) Spoiler Rest was an solid first listen, as I had no experience with her music prior to 2017 and all I knew was that she was related to French Legend Serge Gainsbourg. Talent runs in the family after all. Rest offers a mix of pop/funk/disco and even shoegazey elements which makes the album an adventurous soundscape with the help of SebastiAn production. Not to mention that parts of the album are also in French. Lyrically it's simple yet personal due to the background of this album being revolved around deceased relatives. Good for her in using music to express not only sorrow moods but also lighthearted measures. Highlights: Rest, Deadly Valentine, Syvlia Says 52. Lana Del Rey - Lust For Life (Pop) Spoiler I appreciate Lana for having her own "give the fans everything they want" experience but the outcome turned out to be on the bloated side for me. For the highs that exist, the lows are draining and begging to be skipped. Clocking at around 70 minutes, that's a whole lot of Lana but how much of that Lana is really needed? For me LFL is inconsistent, but still enjoyable with the help of editing and it's nice to see a more upside aspect from her. It's also her most varied album with some more replayable moments than Honeymoon. Highlights: Love, Summer Bummer, When The World Was At War, Heroin, Get Free 51. The Doppelgangaz - Dopp Hopp (Hip Hop) Spoiler There's something about this Duo's style that speaks to me. They're easy going and they have an appealing classic hip hop sound supported by the bass, drums and samples present . From G-Funky Roll Flee to laid back E.W.W, there's a various amount of vibes Dopp Hopp possesses. It's a straightforward experience of homage. Highlights: Roll Flee, I've Been, Boston Beard, Olympics
Tom Vercetti Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 Recap: Spoiler 60. Wednesday Campanella - Superman 59. Karen Gwyer - Rembo 58, Upper Wilds - Guitar Module 2017 57. Caligula's Horse - In Contact 56, Laura Marling - Semper Femina 55. JMSN - Whatever Makes U Happy 54. Deepchord - Auratones 53. Charlotte Gainsbourg - Rest 52. Lana Del Rey - Lust For Life 51. The Doppelgangaz - Dopp Hopp
Tom Vercetti Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Navyofbadgals said: LFL what would be your lows on the album I'm an obsessed Coachella Hater. Also not really a fan of LFL title track anymore. Don't care for God Bless, In My Feelings or the track with Stevie Nicks either.
World Eater Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 Brutalism was so good, I'll never forgive myself missing out their set on on this festival I've been to this summer Whatever Makes U Happy was solid but I quickly forgot he'd released this
ATRL Moderator madonnas Posted January 1, 2018 ATRL Moderator Posted January 1, 2018 Wait you've only heard 2 Goldfrapp albums? Which ones?!?!
Tom Vercetti Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, AlexisNeiers said: Brutalism was so good, I'll never forgive myself missing out their set on on this festival I've been to this summer Whatever Makes U Happy was solid but I quickly forgot he'd released this Mostly everyone did, and that's assuming people was even aware of the release 2 minutes ago, madonnas said: Wait you've only heard 2 Goldfrapp albums? Which ones?!?! Silver Eye & Seventh Tree, but Eeveelution gave me some info on others to catch up on.
ATRL Moderator madonnas Posted January 1, 2018 ATRL Moderator Posted January 1, 2018 Just now, Tom Vercetti said: Mostly everyone did Silver Eye & Seventh Tree, but Eeveelution gave me some info on others to catch up on. Well, he probably ddn't mention Head First cuz nobody does but it's their best album besides Head First!
Navyofbadgals Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said: I'm an obsessed Coachella Hater. Also not really a fan of LFL title track anymore. Don't care for God Bless, In My Feelings or the track with Stevie Nicks either. oh wow poor Coachella God Bless is also cute, but agrih'd on the others. Imo Tomorrow Never Came is also weak
Tom Vercetti Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 I intend on finishing this countdown by the weekend before school starts next week~
ATRL Moderator Unoriginal Posted January 1, 2018 ATRL Moderator Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) Semper Femina Wasn't expecting LfL that high Love as a highlight is debatable but the rest are pretty spot on. the lowkey Honeymoon shade wasn't nice either Edited January 1, 2018 by Unoriginal
theblackestday Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 Upper Wilds, Our exclusive darlings. Their album deserved more attention Poor Lana she lost (but this is actually a decent placement, and no lies in that writeup if I ignore the subtle Honeymoon shade). Aside from HATE, your highlights are the tea; just missing Cherry and Change. x Oh, and loved the Fiona Apple clone album.
ATRL Moderator Legend E Posted January 1, 2018 ATRL Moderator Posted January 1, 2018 LFL was such an underwhelming album for me.
Tom Vercetti Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 42 minutes ago, Unoriginal said: Semper Femina Wasn't expecting LfL that high Love as a highlight is debatable but the rest are pretty spot on. the lowkey Honeymoon shade wasn't nice either 29 minutes ago, theblackestday said: Upper Wilds, Our exclusive darlings. Their album deserved more attention Poor Lana she lost (but this is actually a decent placement, and no lies in that writeup if I ignore the subtle Honeymoon shade). Aside from HATE, your highlights are the tea; just missing Cherry and Change. x Oh, and loved the Fiona Apple clone album. if it makes u feel any better, honeymoon was in a higher position on my 2015 list.
Pink Matter Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 JMSN, Lana (a tad low, no? ), and Charlotte I don't mind that Whatever Makes U Happy is similar to It is. but what dragged WMUH down was the fact that there was very little variety within the album. It is. had many different styles of instrumentation (which made it a much more enjoyable listen for me) while I can't say the same for WMUH. I do hope he goes for something different with his next album though.
Vilppu Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 Laura and Wednesday Campanella were amazing, both should be higher than JMSN and L4L at least x
Eeveelution Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 Quote wouldn't say this is his best album, Poor Laura. I agree that LFL is long but it's obvs too low. And stay away from Head First unless you like, really, love their other albums.
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