Top Albums of 2014 (so far)

FaSho · 06-29-2014, 10:42 AM

I mainly want to do this because I haven't listened to nearly as many releases from this year as I have by the midpoint of previous years, and want to see what is on you guys' lists. here is my top 10 though:

1. St Vincent - St Vincent
2. Arctic Monkeys - AM
3. The Hotelier - Home, Like Noplace is There
4. YG - My Krazy Life
5. Glass Animals - Zaba
6. The Antlers - Familiars
7. Schoolboy Q - Oxymoron
8. Frankie Cosmos - Zentropy
9. Conor Oberst - Upside Down Mountain
10. You Blew It! - Keep Doing What You're Doing

The top 3 are all very solid albums (4/5 or better), but in general I feel very underwhelmed this year to be honest.

YorkeDaddy · 06-29-2014, 11:41 AM

1. A Sunny Day in Glasgow - Sea When Absent
2. Lyyke Li - I Never Learn
3. Future Islands - Singles
4. Swans - To Be Kind
5. Sun Kil Moon - Benji
6. Cloud Nothings - Here and Nowhere Else
7. Mac DeMarco - Salad Days
8. EMA - The Future's Void
9. The War on Drugs - Lost in the Dream
10. Warpaint - Warpaint

**Goofle** · 06-29-2014, 12:01 PM

bob. · 06-29-2014, 12:44 PM

^ you are obsessed

i complete disagree....it's been a great year for music so far

1. Swans - To Be Kind
2. TacocaT - NVM
3. Survival Knife - Loose Power
4. Conan - Blood Eagle
5. Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence
6. Current 93 - I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell (A Channel)
7. Supersuckers - Get The Hell
8. OFF! - Wasted Years
9. Woven Hand - Refractory Obdurate
10. The Skull Defekts - Dances in Dreams of the Known Unknown

FaSho · 06-29-2014, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goofle11

I really appreciate that gif, the album on the other hand....

also didn't know current 93 had a new album out, will be listening asap

~~James~~ · 06-29-2014, 05:50 PM

10 -Amphetamine Ballads by The Amazing Snakeheads
9 -Salad Days by Mac DeMarco
8 -Morning Phase by Beck
7 -Love Letters by Metronomy
6 -Eighteen Hours Of Static by Big Ups
5 -Benji by Sun Kil Moon
4 - Here and Nowhere Else by Cloud Nothings
3 - Love by Amen Dunes
2 -To Be Kind by Swans
1 - Sea When Absent by A Sunny Day In Glasgow

My top 2 are basically interchangeable, both amazingly perfect albums. Big drop off after my top six. Very rock based list, hip hop and dance haven't blown me away yet this year. Neither has Metal.

14232949 · 06-29-2014, 06:07 PM

Yo, Fasho, Arctic Monkeys album was last year.

10. Death Grips - Niggas On The Moon: The Powers That B Part I
9. Martyn - The Air Between Your Words
8. The Chain Gang of 1974 - Daydream Forever
7. YG - My Krazy Life
6. La Dispute - Rooms of The House
5. Fireworks - Oh, Common Life
4. Self Defense Family - Try Me
3. Cloud Nothings - Here and Nowhere Else
2.The Hotelier - Home, Like Noplace Is There
1. The Menzingers - Rented World

**Goofle** · 06-29-2014, 06:09 PM

https://rateyourmusic.com/list/TomCl...lbums_of_2014/

Cuz I'm lazy.

~~James~~ · 06-29-2014, 06:13 PM

**** I knew I had forgotten something that Ought album would edge in at 7 for sure.

LoathsomePete · 06-29-2014, 07:25 PM

Granted I haven't been listening to much this year, but these are my standout albums of 2014. In no particular order:

Behemoth - The Satanist

Never been the biggest Behemoth fan, but I was pretty blown away by this record. I don't know if it will remain my favourite metal album of the year, but for the time being it is.

BADBADNOTGOOD - III

I guess I'm kind of in the minority for liking this album. I will admit it lacks the visceral energy of their first two albums, but I am intrigued that this is the kind of original material the band feels like releasing.

CunninLynguists - Strange Journey Volume Three

A nice little distraction to fill the gap between their 2011 album and their next LP. It's exactly what I expect from a CunninLynguists album, and while some people may find that a detriment, I at least like knowing I'll most likely enjoy it.

Wovenhand - Refractory Obdurate

So 2012's The Laughing Stalk was pretty much a sign of a heavier, more rock orientated Wovenhand. I'm down.

Sage Francis - Copper Gone

Didn't care much for 2010's Li(f)e, but I have pretty much enjoyed every track I've heard Sage featured on since then, and Copper Gone has that "ripped from the heart" feel where you can really hear the passion in the music.

Darren Korb - Transistor OST

He really blew me away with this 2011 soundtrack for Bastion and his newest OST with the same game developer really makes lightning strike twice. Some great vocal tracks and some wonderful instrumentals. Definitely some good reading music.

Casualties of Cool - Casualties of Cool

Devin Townsend does country rock and somehow makes it work. Not my favourite album by him, but a fun little divergent between now and Ziltoid 2.

L'Orange - The Orchid Days

Another album I quite enjoy with a book. Some good hip hop guest features and some really good use of samples.

06-29-2014, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	^ you are obsessed i complete disagree....it's been a great year for music so far 1. Swans - To Be Kind 2. TacocaT - NVM 3. Survival Knife - Loose Power 4. Conan - Blood Eagle 5. Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence 6. Current 93 - I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell (A Channel) 7. Supersuckers - Get The Hell 8. OFF! - Wasted Years 9. Woven Hand - Refractory Obdurate 10. The Skull Defekts - Dances in Dreams of the Known Unknown __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

06-29-2014, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Granted I haven't been listening to much this year, but these are my standout albums of 2014. In no particular order: Behemoth - The Satanist Never been the biggest Behemoth fan, but I was pretty blown away by this record. I don't know if it will remain my favourite metal album of the year, but for the time being it is. BADBADNOTGOOD - III I guess I'm kind of in the minority for liking this album. I will admit it lacks the visceral energy of their first two albums, but I am intrigued that this is the kind of original material the band feels like releasing. CunninLynguists - Strange Journey Volume Three A nice little distraction to fill the gap between their 2011 album and their next LP. It's exactly what I expect from a CunninLynguists album, and while some people may find that a detriment, I at least like knowing I'll most likely enjoy it. Wovenhand - Refractory Obdurate So 2012's The Laughing Stalk was pretty much a sign of a heavier, more rock orientated Wovenhand. I'm down. Sage Francis - Copper Gone Didn't care much for 2010's Li(f)e, but I have pretty much enjoyed every track I've heard Sage featured on since then, and Copper Gone has that "ripped from the heart" feel where you can really hear the passion in the music. Darren Korb - Transistor OST He really blew me away with this 2011 soundtrack for Bastion and his newest OST with the same game developer really makes lightning strike twice. Some great vocal tracks and some wonderful instrumentals. Definitely some good reading music. Casualties of Cool - Casualties of Cool Devin Townsend does country rock and somehow makes it work. Not my favourite album by him, but a fun little divergent between now and Ziltoid 2. L'Orange - The Orchid Days Another album I quite enjoy with a book. Some good hip hop guest features and some really good use of samples. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

06-29-2014, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	10 -Amphetamine Ballads by The Amazing Snakeheads 9 -Salad Days by Mac DeMarco 8 -Morning Phase by Beck 7 -Love Letters by Metronomy 6 -Eighteen Hours Of Static by Big Ups 5 -Benji by Sun Kil Moon 4 - Here and Nowhere Else by Cloud Nothings 3 - Love by Amen Dunes 2 -To Be Kind by Swans 1 - Sea When Absent by A Sunny Day In Glasgow My top 2 are basically interchangeable, both amazingly perfect albums. Big drop off after my top six. Very rock based list, hip hop and dance haven't blown me away yet this year. Neither has Metal.

06-29-2014, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Yo, Fasho, Arctic Monkeys album was last year. 10. Death Grips - Niggas On The Moon: The Powers That B Part I 9. Martyn - The Air Between Your Words 8. The Chain Gang of 1974 - Daydream Forever 7. YG - My Krazy Life 6. La Dispute - Rooms of The House 5. Fireworks - Oh, Common Life 4. Self Defense Family - Try Me 3. Cloud Nothings - Here and Nowhere Else 2.The Hotelier - Home, Like Noplace Is There 1. The Menzingers - Rented World

06-29-2014, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	**** I knew I had forgotten something that Ought album would edge in at 7 for sure.