tomsches 17,365 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hey friends. Since 2017 is almost over and there are no albums scheduled to be released that I am personally interested in, I am going to provide you with my personal review of the best albums of 2017. Feel free to comment on my list or post your own list. Here we go: 1. Björk – Utopia Well, she did it again. Björk shows that she is the mastermind of music of our generation. The album is gorgeous, innovative, full of beautiful lyrics and compositions. A classic in her discography. (PS: yes, I’m one of the sinners who listened to it early) 2. The xx – I see you A different side to the once minimalistic indie pop band. I am glad, Jamie has more influence on this record, because he blissed us with some amazing melodies and a more extrovert album than anything the band has ever produced. 3. Cigarettes After Sex – Cigarettes After Sex I was looking forward to this album for so long. And they didn’t disappoint. They created the soundtrack of a romantic summer. 4. Angus & Julia Stone – Snow I found out about this band only a few months ago and I really like what they did with this album. It’s a nice listen on a rainy autumn day. 5. Feist – Pleasure “Century” is one of the best songs of 2017. The album takes on a more grungy vibe than her more popular songs she released in the past. 6. Lana Del Rey – Lust For Life Another great album by Lana. A bit too long though. There are 4 songs she easily could have got rid of to make it more coherent and to have less fillers. 7. Anna of the North – Lovers Anna of the North managed to bring forth a debut album that will excite you from the start with her synthpop tunes that make you want to dance. 8. Ásgeir – Afterglow The album features more electronic experimentation than his previous endeavours. Stardust and Here comes the wave in are highlights. Unfortunately the album is a bit too slow towards the end. 9. White Sea – Tropical Odds A collection of some very summery songs. However, I am missing a concept. Nevertheless, the beautiful melodies still get half a year after its release. 10. JFDR – Brazil Sounds like Björk’s little sister at times. Quite experimental. “Airborne” and “Destiny is upon us” are the 2 highlights. The rest is great but can get a bit static. 11. The Underground Youth – What kind of dystopian hell hole is this? Sounds like a typical Underground Youth album, just that it’s a bit more melodic. Although the album starts out strong, it gets too monotonous towards the end. I wish they would experiment more with their sound. 12. The War on Drugs – A Deeper Understanding Nice debut album. I like the singer’s voice. Pain is a standout track. The instrumental parts could be shorter. It’s nice background music. 13. Fever Ray – Plunge More upbeat than her 1st album, which I like. None of the songs blew me away like “Keep the streets empty for me” though… 14. SZA – CTRL First of all, the album is good, but I am disappointed with it. I was expecting to get more PBR&B kind of songs like “hiiijack” or “Julia”. I liked the songs on her EPs much more than CTRL. 15. Morrissey – Low in High School A typical Morrissey record that could have been released this year or 10 years ago. Fans won’t be disappointed, I was hoping for some more experimentation. 16. Haim – Something to tell you I mean it’s a nice album, especially to sing along in the car. But it doesn’t have the freshness that “Days are gone had” and I think I only listened to it 4-5 times until I got bored of it. 17. Electric Youth – Breathing Great synth music. I’m just sad that most of the songs are instrumentals. “Still my love” is amazing, so I wish they had released a “proper” album instead. 18. Evanescence – Synthesis It’s on this list, because the songs themselves are good. That being said, I am disappointed, because the album just feels recycled. Some songs don’t sound any different than the original versions, just that there are more violins in them. I was soooo hoping for new songs, but we only got two. And I hope Amy stops screaming for their next record. 19. Sohn – Rennen Nice electronic album. 20. Lorde – Melodrama Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bostonGUY Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 yassss Synthesis I don't agree with your thoughts on it, but thats okay! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicOfCANCER 6,292 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 lust for life is hardly better than melodrama. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayo 7,664 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 MASSEDUCTION and Blue Lips not being on this list.... shame Make it stupid! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHS 4,714 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I'm done with everybody forgetting about Double Dutchess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeIIadonna 5,480 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 You Forgot: Kesha - Rainbow Taylor Swift - reputation Tove Lo - Blue Lips Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanripley 86,575 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 i'm gunna listen to some of these https://goo.gl/xMgMvJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsches 17,365 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, MonsterGaga5555 said: You Forgot: Kesha - Rainbow Taylor Swift - reputation Tove Lo - Blue Lips I listened to praying and didn't like it. I also listened to the Taylor Swift singles and hated them, so I didn't add them on the list. I don't know Tove Lo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsches 17,365 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, slayo said: MASSEDUCTION and Blue Lips not being on this list.... shame I completely forgot about Masseducation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeIIadonna 5,480 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, tomsches said: I listened to praying and didn't like it. I also listened to the Taylor Swift singles and hated them, so I didn't add them on the list. I don't know Tove Lo Blue Lips. Recommended: shedontknowbutsheknows,Stranger & Disco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgirlmeat 3,243 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 yassss at Utopia at #1, she's serving with this era i also listened to it when it leaked but i'll buy it soon as it is released 🤠 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsches 17,365 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, badgirlmeat said: yassss at Utopia at #1, she's serving with this era i also listened to it when it leaked but i'll buy it soon as it is released "Arisen my senses" is everything I ever wanted from any musician ever! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgirlmeat 3,243 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, tomsches said: "Arisen my senses" is everything I ever wanted from any musician ever! those sounds at the beginning 🤠 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamite 54,719 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Give Anastacia's 'Evolution' a listen as well and let me know what you think! Like a poem said by a neydy in red Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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