theblackestday Posted December 18, 2017 Author Posted December 18, 2017 36 minutes ago, theblackestday said: Here we go 35. XIU XIU Forget EXPERIMENTAL / ELECTRONIC / AVANT-POP Quote Getting through the cringe of some of the album (e.g. singer's vocals) was hard, I mean, just listen to the first and last ten seconds of the opening track and try not to burst out laughing. It took several listens for me to get into this, but I did it, and I actually LOVE it now. It's full of compelling sounds and structures, and the production is clearly the album's best feat. It's futuristic, disturbing and at times danceable. I don't think I've heard anything like that before. faves: Forget, Queen of the Losers, Wonderingleast faves: The Call 30 minutes ago, theblackestday said: 34. LAURA MARLING Semper Femina FOLK, SINGER/SONGWRITER Quote I can't be the only one who's convinced this is Fiona Apple, right? That alone justifies a placement. 15 minutes ago, theblackestday said: 33. PRIESTS Nothing Feels Natural POST-PUNK Quote Priests deliver a classic punk record that is filled with fun and energetic jams. The instrumentation is lively, clean and exhilarating, and features some of the funkiest stuff of the year. I live for the fantastic bass and guitar work. They remind me of The Sugarcubes a lot at times (e.g. "JJ"), and that's a great compliment considering they're the greatest post-punk band of all time. Even the vocalist can be very Björk-esque with her growls and screams. faves: No Big Bang least faves: Interlude 6 minutes ago, theblackestday said: 32. JAY SOM Everybody Works INDIE ROCK / BEDROOM POP Quote On my first listen, I thought this is just another generic indie rock record, but on repeated listens, the charm of the album reveals itself. The guitar tones throughout the record are colorful, the songwriting is sweet and memorable and Melina's voice is pleasant to listen to. It offers some more moody tunes and some more funky jams. "One More Time, Please" closes off with a fantastic guitar solo, "(BedHead)" is gorgeously dark, and "For Light" is without a doubt one of the best album closers of the year. faves: For Light, (BedHead)least faves: The Bus Song Just now, theblackestday said: 31. KELLY LEE OWENS Kelly Lee Owens TECH HOUSE Quote Beautifully delicate and melodic ambient-techno record. Kelly's vocals aren't exactly extraordinary but they assist the dreamy atmosphere the album portrays with her production. The production is minimal, yet there's a lot of subtle stuff going on in each song. The obvious highlight for me is "Evolution" which is an absolute BANGER. You also have Jenny Hval here so there's that. faves: Evolution, 8, Lucidleast faves: Keep Walking Bump!
theblackestday Posted December 18, 2017 Author Posted December 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, bluth said: yes!! nothing feels natural was def one of my big faves from this year. like u said, it feels so clean but also so right. it was the energy i needed @ the beginning of the year. didn't listen to jay's lol but i'm happy to accept that it was probably fine if bey's taste level has been rubbing off on him, yes tidal no ratings poor him. speaking of miss Knowles 4:44 is kinda better than Lemonade 16 minutes ago, Lucas32 said: feels good to buy something you can't afford A bop 7 minutes ago, Lucas32 said: this better be an error on your part cause.. It's trash
ultraviolence.xx Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 i need to listen to kelly! i listened to that one yesterday that i'm not even going to try to spell and my favorite tracks were the last two! overall it was really f***ing long but i quite liked it
ATRL Moderator Tsareena Posted December 18, 2017 ATRL Moderator Posted December 18, 2017 cute. don't know any though
Vxspertine Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 Xiu Xiu and The BOP deserved better 39 minutes ago, theblackestday said: I can't be the only one who's convinced this is Fiona Apple, right? That alone justifies a placement. Jay Som The Bus Song deserved better Skipped the priests album and the Kelly Lee Owens album was ok
theblackestday Posted December 18, 2017 Author Posted December 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said: Laura, Xiu Xiu, Kelly. Talent :clap3: 8 minutes ago, ultraviolence.xx said: i need to listen to kelly! i listened to that one yesterday that i'm not even going to try to spell and my favorite tracks were the last two! overall it was really f***ing long but i quite liked it Which are you referring to? 3 minutes ago, Tsareena said: cute. don't know any though 1 minute ago, Vxspertine said: Xiu Xiu and The BOP deserved better Jay Som The Bus Song deserved better Skipped the priests album and the Kelly Lee Owens album was ok The Call sucks She sounds exactly like Fiona (and the style in general isn't far off either), those were my immediate thoughts and I still think this every time I listen For the longest time I thought Kelly's album was just ok but idk it grew on me I guess
ultraviolence.xx Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 1 minute ago, theblackestday said: Which are you referring to? sevdaliza
theblackestday Posted December 18, 2017 Author Posted December 18, 2017 Just now, ultraviolence.xx said: sevdaliza Oh Last two are two of my least faves nnn but I'm glad you liked it!
Vxspertine Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 1 minute ago, theblackestday said: The Call sucks She sounds exactly like Fiona (and the style in general isn't far off either), those were my immediate thoughts and I still think this every time I listen For the longest time I thought Kelly's album was just ok but idk it grew on me I guess The Call sweetie, I'm so sorry. And I don't hear it
ultraviolence.xx Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 20 minutes ago, theblackestday said: Oh Last two are two of my least faves nnn but I'm glad you liked it! IT SHOULDNT HURT THIS MUCH TO BE YOUR ANGEL
World Eater Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 1 hour ago, theblackestday said: least faves: The Call 1 hour ago, theblackestday said: least faves: The Bus Song blatant LIES
Vxspertine Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 34 minutes ago, ultraviolence.xx said: IT SHOULDNT HURT THIS MUCH TO BE YOUR ANGEL It was my favorite on my first few listens but the more I listened to the album the more I realised how unnecessary it is
ultraviolence.xx Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Vxspertine said: It was my favorite on my first few listens but the more I listened to the album the more I realised how unnecessary it is how would you feel about just a shorter version?
Vxspertine Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 1 minute ago, ultraviolence.xx said: how would you feel about just a shorter version? Maybe if it was like a 2-minute interlude it'd make more sense. She does serve vocals though
ATRL Moderator madonnas Posted December 18, 2017 ATRL Moderator Posted December 18, 2017 Xiu Xiu, Priests, and Kelly are good. None made my main list tho.
ultraviolence.xx Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 Just now, Vxspertine said: Maybe if it was like a 2-minute interlude it'd make more sense. She does serve vocals though that’s most of why i love it
Tom Vercetti Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 Quote Björk flops? The foreshadowing 1 minute ago, ultraviolence.xx said: oh my god that clickbait title And it's working
theblackestday Posted December 18, 2017 Author Posted December 18, 2017 1 hour ago, AlexisNeiers said: blatant LIES Nothing but tea. 57 minutes ago, Mark Rih said: checking out KLO atm and I'm liking it Slay 50 minutes ago, madonnas said: Xiu Xiu, Priests, and Kelly are good. None made my main list tho. Way to spoil your list sis 24 minutes ago, ultraviolence.xx said: oh my god that clickbait title 21 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said: The foreshadowing We'll see about that 20 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said: And it's working Not really, this update is kinda flopping
ATRL Moderator Unoriginal Posted December 18, 2017 ATRL Moderator Posted December 18, 2017 Semper Femina is gorgeous lemme add it to my HMs list I kinda forgot to
Eeveelution Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 N I wouldn't say Laura sounds like Fiona. Have you listened to her earlier albums? LUV Semper Femina tho And Angel > careers
Tom Vercetti Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, theblackestday said: Not really, this update is kinda flopping I can relate today
theblackestday Posted December 18, 2017 Author Posted December 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, Unoriginal said: Semper Femina is gorgeous lemme add it to my HMs list I kinda forgot to Oh wow my impact strikes again 2 minutes ago, Eeveelution said: N I wouldn't say Laura sounds like Fiona. Have you listened to her earlier albums? LUV Semper Femina tho And Angel > careers I haven't, but I'm actually baffled as to how one wouldn't see it? I'm a Fiona stan and I'm actually quite convinced Laura Marling is just an alias of hers cause she likes to have huge gaps between releases under the Fiona Apple name. Careers > Angel 4 minutes ago, Tom Vercetti said: I can relate today Edit the title to "Kesha strikes again" for those clicks
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