SULKING OVER the same artists persistently is musical suicide. So you're going to listen to all your favorite pop or rock artists' songs forever, huh? But why not try checking out other artists just like the ones on this list? Here are five highly recommended albums to warm you up this December. | Are you looking for albums to give to yourself (or maybe to someone this Christmas)? Here are five new albums that are definitely worth listening to. |
MUSIC CRAZY / FRESHIE / TOP FIVE / ALBUM REVIEW
pom pom | If you're into artsy lo-fi music, then listen to the eclectic juxtaposition of psychedelic hodgepodge of pom pom. It brings about an eccentric and nostalgic feel all throughout the album. Listen to the eerie track, "Not Enough Violence" and be enthralled with "Put Your Number in My Phone". This weird mix-tape is worth listening to. ● |
Broke with Expensive Taste | Ambitious yet deserving much approval, Azealia Banks' long-awaited LP isn't just your average club music. For fans of "212", you can now enjoy a full play of Banks' craft with a mixture of hip hop and house. Broke with Expensive Taste is more than just a collection of dance-to music, it is an ecstasy-inducing rhythmic potpourri. ● |
Sucker | Sucker brings an exhilarating and captivating experience to any pop music fan. It's direct like a "F*** you!" on your face yet admirable for its fresh dancy beats just like its opening track, "Sucker". "Break the Rules" is a teenage rebellion anthem. "London Queen," "Gold Coins," and "Boom Clap" proves that this synthpop-pop punk crossover is dope. ● |
Sonic Highways | If you're a fan of Foo Fighters, this album will not fall short of your urge for a good "rock out" moment. Unlike their other albums, Sonic Highways features collaborations with different music artists in each track (like Zac Brown and Ben Gibbard, among others). Indeed, this album still sounds like Foo Fighters. Consistent. Never fails. ● |
Seeds | TVOTR released their new album, packed with passion and finesse, after the demise of their bassist in 2011. It is adventurous yet delightful with tracks that sound as if being in a futuristic-cum-fantastic dream. Though Seeds bears an electropop-ish impression on it, TVOTR hasn't really lost their indie rock spirit. ● |
I hope you agree with the list. It does have a funky feel to it but that is actually the purpose—to turn you into some music nerd. The fact is, this world has more than what Beyoncé, Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, or any other mainstream artists has to offer. There's more never-heard-of music out there that you can learn to love.
●●● Here are some songs from the albums above. Go ahead and listen. |