best of Tom Vercetti's Best Of 2017 | Finished

[Unoriginal]

23 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said:

 

if it makes u feel any better, honeymoon was in a higher position on my 2015 list. 

I mean for all we know there could have just been fewer albums of a better quality in 2015 (putting HM higher even if you think it's inferior  to LfL if that makes any sense) 

Edited January 1, 2018 by Unoriginal

[Tom Vercetti]

18 minutes ago, Pink Matter said:

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.

low? eh. i think it's fine. and yeah lack of variety is the issue 

 

11 minutes ago, Vilppu said:

Laura and Wednesday Campanella were amazing, both should be higher than JMSN and L4L at least x

i think superman is on the frontloaded side in terms of quality and i haven't spent much time on it either.  keep hating on jmsn but that won't knock his hustle x

 

10 minutes ago, Eeveelution said:

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.  

woops   a genuine typo, and considering semper's context.  

 

getting a bit of whatsthetruth.gif from these suggestions but i'll have to use my own ears to judge. 

[Tom Vercetti]

4 minutes ago, Unoriginal said:

I mean for all we know there could have just been fewer albums of a better quality in 2015 (putting HM higher even if you think it's inferior  to LfL if that makes any sense) 

there were actually more albums of a better quality in 2015 compared to 2017.

 

and all i will say for now is that uv is still her best and btd is still her worst 

[Unoriginal]

3 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said:

there were actually more albums of a better quality in 2015 compared to 2017.

 

and all i will say for now is that uv is still her best and btd is still her worst 

HM ≥ UV >>> LfL > P > BtD imo

UV's highs are higher than HM's but its lows are a lot lower than HM's for me

[Wicked]

I listened to one JMSN album and I was out. I can't differentiate between Lana albums anymore so I haven't even listened to LFL. Agreed about Charlotte's album though.

[Playa Playa]

Superman was a nice surprise but yeah pretty front-loaded.

 

Charlotte Gainsbourg is my fave from this batch :clap3:

 

 

[Brandon]

 

Lana Del Rey 

[Topmaster 2]

Caligula's Horse + Charlotte + Lana

[madonnas]

Surprised Lana made it so far!

Love Charlotte and Wednesday Campanella, do you know anybody who makes music like them?! 

[TRF.]

Karen's album was nice! loved to see Charlotte and Lana too.  the Wednesday Campanella album was not really my thing unfortunately, which is sad bc I usually love that type of stuff

[feelslikeadream]

I've been meaning to give LFL another spin. Let me just play your key tracks since I agree with your review

[SLIME]

I missed a bit much but what I can say, that's banging top end to the songs list. Everyone has different Kelela picks and I keep shouting them all but Blue Light is a real one for real, love the #1 too. I just need to listen to K.R.I.T. still SMH, these double albums gonna be my downfall.

 

Good spot for LFL.

On 12/29/2017 at 2:22 AM, Tom Vercetti said:

2010: Kanye West - Lost In The World

2013: Jai Paul - Str8 Outta Mumbai

 

[Tom Vercetti]

Thnx for the feedback~

 

2 hours ago, madonnas said:

Surprised Lana made it so far!

Love Charlotte and Wednesday Campanella, do you know anybody who makes music like them?! 

I've been trying to find something similar to Superman myself and besides the recent Mondo Grisso's Reborn Again album, haven't had much luck    

 

OT: Update time! I'm serving a bit "graphic design is my passion" with some of these writeups. 

[Tom Vercetti]

 

 

50. Planning For Burial - Below The House (Shoegaze/Drone Metal)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

Below The House is a mixture of Shoegaze, Drone, Metal & Slowcore and offers a desolating winter-like experience. 

 

Highlights: Whiskey & Wine, Warmth Of You, Dull Knife Pt. II

 

49. Power Trip - Nightmare Logic (Thrash Metal)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

Riffs galore. A suitable album to get whatever anger or angst out with their frenzy bundled tracks. 

 

Highlights: Executioner's Tax (Swing Of The Axe), Firing Squad, If Not Us Then Who

 

48. Xiu Xiu - Forget (Art Pop)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

Forget is a unique pop album with interesting song arrangements, catchy yet surreal melodies, and occasional creepy turnouts. I wasn't completely into it however all the way through, but in the moments where they do standout, it hits.

 

Highlights: Get Up, Forget, Wondering, Jenny GoGo

 

47. Migos - Culture (Trap Rap)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

ATRL's Public Enemy #2 actually made a good album under their arsenal, and their sophmore album led them to much success in 2017. Culture is overall fun and what makes it fun is Migos's lively delivery with the turn up beats that blends ever so nicely. Even though the singles obviously gett the most attention there's a couple of album cuts here that hold on a similar energy. 

 

Highlights: Get Right Witcha, What The Price, T-Shirt, Slippery, Kelly Price

 

46. Pond - The Weather (Psych Pop)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

A sub Currents album but it works for me. Just like Melody Echo Chamber's self titled album, Kevin Parker's contribution is easily present. 

 

Highlights: Colder Than Ice, Paint Me Silver, Sweep Me Off My Feet,  The Weather

 

45. SZA - CTRL (Contemporary R&B)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

 Back when her career was constantly shelved by wicked chains of delays and setbacks, it didn't look too good for SZA. 2017 was her year however, and i'm happy she got to release what she wanted. CTRL achieved in reaching upon many as relatable and authentic with the themes it discussed and songwriting, therefore making it her most accessible record. I've always liked her vocals, even in features with other tde mates.  Now I know what the majority of y'all are thinking "why is this so low!" "deserved better, etc" Well, the fact is while I like SZA and CTRL, I wasn't that wow'd or stanned it as hard as the majority.  There's something distinctive about her past mixtapes that appealed more to me. Will still check out her supposedly Tame Impala collab.  

 

Highlights: Love Galore,  Broken Clocks, Prom, Pretty Little Birds, Supermodel

 

44. Ariel Pink - Dedicated To Bobby Jameson (Psych Pop)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

Along with partner in crime, John Maus, Ariel is an expert at making hypnagogic pop with the sense of dreaminess and quirkiness. I'm not too familiar with everything Ariel made so I can't get around to comparisons, but what I can say is that throughout the length, there's a sense of diversity and self awareness that makes Bobby Jameson a wholesome lo-fi ride. 

 

Highlights: Another Weekend, Feels Like Heaven, I Wanna Be Young, Kitchen Witch

 

43. Shabazz Palaces - Quazarz vs Jealous Machines (Abstract Hip Hop)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

Out of the two albums they released, Jealous Machines had more of a stable tracklist and emphasis on Butler's rapping and lyricism. Jealous Machines's space like production supports its extraterrestrial aesthetic and while the album isn't as effective as their previous two in executing a fully fleshed out concept, there's an enjoyable middle section that packs heat and charm that made them a special duo to me. 

 

Highlights: 30 Clip Extension, Effeminence, Gorgeous Sleeper Cell, Julian's Dream (ode to a bad)

 

42. Ryuichi Sakamoto - async (Ambient)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

Async is another piece of evidence of how emotional electronic music can be with the right tools and melancholic atmosphere. 

 

Highlights: andata, solari, ZURE, fullmoon

 

41. G Perico - All Blue (G-Funk/West Coast Hip Hop)

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

I'd like to describe this as a cohesive driveby through the west coast supplied by DJ Quik's understudy (this is a good thing). The cover makes it better. 

 

Highlights: Wit Me or Not, Bacc Forth, Right Now, Gets My Staccs, All Blue

[Tom Vercetti]

Recap:

Spoiler

 

50. Planning For Burial - Below The House

49. Power Trip - Nghtmare Logic

48. Xiu Xiu - Forget 

47. Migos - Culture

46. Pond - The Weather 

45. SZA - CTRL

44. Ariel Pink - Dedicated To Bobby Jameson

43. Shabazz Palaces - Quazarz vs Jealous Machines 

42. Ryuichi Sakamoto - Async 

41. G Perico - All Blue 

 

 

[Unoriginal]

CTRL the highlights are great too. Supermodel is pretty special

[Vxspertine]

Forget  Overplayed it to DEATH

[Tom Vercetti]

28 minutes ago, Unoriginal said:

CTRL the highlights are great too. Supermodel is pretty special

That's what most openers intend to be and Supermodel is one indeedy. 

 

25 minutes ago, Vxspertine said:

Forget  Overplayed it to DEATH

I try not to overplay new albums too much since some novelty could wear off for me. 

 

top 40 hit albums tomorrow, lego. 

[theblackestday]

Forget is my fave from this batch! The Weather and Dedicated are great as well.
Glad to see Ctrl isn't too high 

[World Eater]

FORGET, Bobby and Quazarz

I need to check out async, I've been in the mood for some ambient lately

All Blue>2 tha Left 

[Pink Matter]

Pond and SZA  I never finished Culture but I liked what I heard (WTP is a definite highlight  so I gotta get on that)

Didn't like the new Ariel Pink all that much and I don't think I can get into Shabazz Palaces  I don't know what it is but there's just something stopping me from liking their music. Gonna make sure to check that G. Perico guy out though. He looks interesting 

[Same Ol' Mistakes]

I'm pretty surprised Culture is on your list. Glad Ctrl isn't that high. Don't know about the rest but I'm intrigued by Shabazz Places.

[Tom Vercetti]

3 hours ago, theblackestday said:

Forget is my fave from this batch! The Weather and Dedicated are great as well.
Glad to see Ctrl isn't too high 

 

2 hours ago, AlexisNeiers said:

FORGET, Bobby and Quazarz

I need to check out async, I've been in the mood for some ambient lately

All Blue>2 tha Left 

still gotta listen to 2 tha left. will save for later 

 

2 hours ago, Pink Matter said:

Pond and SZA  I never finished Culture but I liked what I heard (WTP is a definite highlight  so I gotta get on that)

Didn't like the new Ariel Pink all that much and I don't think I can get into Shabazz Palaces  I don't know what it is but there's just something stopping me from liking their music. Gonna make sure to check that G. Perico guy out though. He looks interesting 

Shabazz's newest albums aren't great starting points. their 2011 record is much better and concise. if you like yg then g perico should be right up the alley. 

 

2 hours ago, Same Ol' Mistakes said:

I'm pretty surprised Culture is on your list. Glad Ctrl isn't that high. Don't know about the rest but I'm intrigued by Shabazz Places.

I'm a fan of culture. not a stan though. Will be interesting to see how their 2nd one holds up. 

[Pink Matter]

3 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said:

Shabazz's newest albums aren't great starting points. their 2011 record is much better and concise. if you like yg then g perico should be right up the alley. 

Nah I've listened to some of their earlier records (Lese Majesty to be exact, though admittedly I don't really remember it that well so a relisten could always change my opinion) and those didn't really sit well with me either. I'll try some relistening to LM cuz something could always click for me later on and maybe an older record too.

[Price of Fame]

Haven't listened to most of this batch

 

but I'll take the time to say that while LFL sucks, Coachella is one of the best tracks on it