JOHNNY MARR – “Playland” After spending time in both Modest Mouse and the Cribs, former Smiths guitarist, Johnny Marr really found his footing on last year’s effort, “The Messenger,” which was in effect his second album under his own name following 2003’s “Boomslang,” which was released as Johnny Marr and the Healers. This album is definitely more streamlined and accessible than her last while still maintaining an experimental undercurrent throughout.Ĥ8.
A haunted piano ballad like “3Jane,” too proves that Anderson is indeed honing her skills. You can imagine something like the single “So Blonde” getting wider airplay. If you put the music of Kim Gordon, Patti Smith, Kurt Cobain and Madonna in a blender, you might come up with something like “The Future’s Void.” It’s a very edgy, experimental release with an art-house flare and a punky sense of release, but at the same time this is also on the fringes of pop. Anderson further explores the mixture of electro-clash, art-punk and alt-rock that made her 2011 album “Past Life Martyred Saints” such a refreshing release. EMA – “The Future’s Void" On her second solo outing, former Gowns front-woman Erika M. All of these elements make “Careers” a truly inspiring collection.Ĥ9. The garage rock, shoegaze and dream-pop influences are evident and yet the songwriting recalls an earlier time. This is classic music for summer excursions, thick with harmonies and coated with fuzz. Standout “Honey Do” sounds like an answer to Best Coast’s first album “Crazy For You,” while closer “Black And Grey” is a mighty ballad with a minimalist backdrop. Rose’s bandmate is Drew Citron and together the two make appealing music that should please fans of the previously mentioned bands. BEVERLY - “Careers” Beverly is a noise-rock and power-pop duo featuring Frankie Rose, who spent time in the Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls and the Crystal Stilts. Hopefully this will introduce you to some great albums.ĥ0. Many years there are great records that don’t receive the coverage they deserve. This list also aims to urge you to think outside the box.
This list promises to have plenty of records you know, plus some you don’t but should.
I hope this gives you a well-balanced look at 2014’s musical offerings. There were also many albums I wanted to put on this list, but could not fit. This list was carefully culled and there were plenty of surprises this year.
It’s hard to turn on Top 40 radio and find a song playing that purely adheres to any genre. A new form of synth-pop that began bubbling under in 20 has now fully taken over while rock and R&B seem to be disappointingly fading from the mainstream. There are several trends that come to light when looking at the best albums of the year. — - As 2014 comes to a close, it's time to take stock in the year.
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