1. Kendrick Lamar- To Pimp a Butterfly
Full review here
2. Hero Fisher- Delivery
The British born singer-songwriter provides haunting melodies and deep lyrics, sang by a voice with a rasp. And who can resist a voice with a rasp! Definitely one of my year’s heroes.
3. Courtney Barnett- Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
Full review here
4. Wolf Alice- My Love Is Cool
I’ve had this long-awaited debut album of the British foursome on repeat ever since it got released. All the songs are equally good and it’s a bit surprising considering the band members’ young age and experience. In one year they have become huge and it’s well-deserved. Looking forward to their future releases!
5. Low- Ones and Sixes
This band has been active for years and years and still produces one of its best albums. There isn’t even a bit of a “recycling” old habits feeling while listening to this album. To me it sounds like Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker are still exploring their limits and seeing their live this year just proved it.
6. Chvrches- Every Open Eye
Full review here
7. Torres- Sprinter
Full review here
8. Peaches- Rub
Peaches is back and maybe more provocative than ever. She’s bold, she’s direct, she’s fun and it’s delicious.
9. Tame Impala- Currents
I’ve been following Tame Impala’s music since they started so it wasn’t a surprise that they managed to produce another top-notch album. They seem to have a certain musical signature, even though it seems like the synths are taking over the guitars.
10. The Dead Weather- Dodge and Burn
I chose this album not because it’s their best but because I have been waiting for it for so long and because I think it’s underrated. True, the Dead Weather aren’t doing anything out of their ordinary, they’re not jumping off cliffs,and it’s nothing new but it’s familiar.
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