Tag: 2014

Song of the Day: September 19, 2024

We Are Toonz: Drop That #NaeNae Drop That #NaeNae on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_e3G3X-CYA https://open.spotify.com/track/5raJprQNbc6DlAeRygnDFy?si=ba8993e289704308 I can't conclude my focus on the music of 2014 without recognizing the dance craze of the year. Although released in 2013, "Drop That #NaeNae" by We Are Toonz went internationally viral in 2014. Based on the character Sheneneh from … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 19, 2024 →

Song of the Day: September 18, 2024

Swans: Screen Shot Screen Shot on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qDq9eGUmMI&list=OLAK5uy_nqEDfB23AdNQTvOfzLxsPpjPqiT37aRo0&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/23cFxNXbwYcb6gfSOzL55H?si=f3e0c060610047d2 Concluding my focus on the Top 10 albums of 2014, coming in at #1 is To Be Kind by Swans. Counting down my top 10 albums of this year has been an enjoyable excursion into music from a decade ago, but the previous 9 … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 18, 2024 →

Charli XCX: Break the Rules Break the Rules on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABhDiXbUaBE&list=OLAK5uy_lD11W_BVHPWOEC3DNpsaHgkHzOga7ymww&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/0A5qqtFMG1qrNQEcjvr1A2?si=80fc959aefd64f41 Continuing my focus on the Top 10 albums of 2014, coming in at #2 is Sucker by Charli XCX. Sucker is the second album by 21st century hyperpop superstar Charli XCX and was one of the first massive hits of the … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 17, 2024 →

Beck: Heart is a Drum Heart is a Drum on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Zp84XH6Eo&list=OLAK5uy_mLGPyNfLTJrsZFGwV_vuS9YKEl4hB9Hjs&index=3 https://open.spotify.com/track/573nT62vtbezncIwCfxIm7?si=52fcf565498c48d6 Continuing my focus on the Top 10 albums of 2014, coming in at #3 is Morning Phase by Beck. Beck released 11 albums between 1993 and 2008, each one a little different. That was a period when you could expect … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 16, 2024 →

Arturo O'Farril & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: Cuarto de Colores Cuarto de Colores on Amazon Prime Music https://open.spotify.com/track/4rttq7zwYbvUTfQaRyZImz?si=a35aca71634947bb Sunday is jazz day. Continuing my focus on the music of 2014, the best Latin jazz album of the year was The Offense Of The Drum by Arturo O'Farril & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. This album … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 15, 2024 →

Run The Jewels: Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fu*k) Close Your Eyes (And Count to Fu*k) on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkGwI7nGehA&list=OLAK5uy_nYisO5r_cpC-oM7ZBee2QaWn5PLfP_cg0&index=4 https://open.spotify.com/track/7aM6WvuAOcb6moeQDuG2Fg?si=5f1d9a28cc19407c It's funky Friday! Continuing my focus on the music of 2014, Run The Jewels 2 by Run The Jewels, the rap group formed in 2013 by El-P and Killer Mike, is my … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 13, 2024 →

Triptykon: Boleskin House Boleskin House on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4a8UGehzIE&list=OLAK5uy_lkx1nh7YO9KyIYA0ZY5-GXuJ1w3r-dqRE&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/3IjshyH1qjppgvHWD38TVf?si=aceb6237ed26405c Continuing my focus on the music of 2014, Melana Chasmata by Triptykon is my favorite metal album of the year. This Swiss extreme metal band was formed in 2008 by Thomas Gabriel Fischer, founding member of metal icons Celtic Frost, and this was their … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 12, 2024 →

Sharon Van Etten: Afraid of Nothing Afraid of Nothing on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTI9ArDdF2E&list=OLAK5uy_mO_5TEqmziveatdmx4GLro2L2N1RbfEx0&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/3IjshyH1qjppgvHWD38TVf?si=aceb6237ed26405c Continuing my focus on the Top 10 albums of 2014, coming in at #4 is Are We There by Sharon Van Etten. Van Etten’s fourth album was her breakout recording and one of the most critically acclaimed releases of the … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 11, 2024 →

Mitski: Francis Forever Francis Forever on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHKTdlUyyko&list=OLAK5uy_m1iQ_rKlmsi_IDbG2Qr8FNO97ClnVrgVI&index=4 https://open.spotify.com/track/5411TEB6tlzvuF5A4oyldr?si=1a51cfee02ec4d5e Continuing my focus on the Top 10 albums of 2014, coming in at #5 is Bury Me At Makeout Creek by Mitski. This was the 3rd album for Mitski, but it was her first to show the compositional style that would soon define her … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 10, 2024 →

FKA twigs: Two Weeks Two Weeks on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yDP9MKVhZc&list=OLAK5uy_lffsZyoqTY-_ZPVTSDZ9CgLxCMMGPBd80&index=3 https://open.spotify.com/track/7E66uxFz2NtHWAyiGXotha?si=157506a850834983 Continuing my focus on the Top 10 albums of 2014, coming in at #6 is LP1. Anyone looking for an easily accessible collection of R&B bangers will find this debut album for British avant-pop/experimental R&B artist FKA twigs disappointing, but if you’re looking … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 9, 2024 →