Top 10 albums of 2015: A completely unofficial and unprofessional list.

"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada)
12/13/2015 at 17:16 • Filed to: Musiclopnik, music, shitty lists, rankings, list

Now, 2015 was a REALLY fucking good year for music. I attribute this to the fact that most musicians take about 2 years between albums, and the fact that we got so much really good new artists in 2013, which was 2 years ago. So, all those artists are no releasing sophomore albums. Not only that, 2013 had some really good albums from already established artists, too.

For this list, I’m going to name the best and worst song from each, after #5 or so, it got really hard naming the worst song, because for most of these albums, I really like every song.

#10 - The Names - Baio

Who knew the bassist from Vampire Weekend could actually sing? I sure didn’t!

Best Song: Brainwash yyrr Face

Worst Song: Needs

#9 - Astoria - Marianas Trench

Marianas Trench, proving that the transition from pop punk to full on pop doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Other artists have done this too, like Paramore and Panic! At The Disco. Also wins the award for “worst album cover”.

Best Song: Astoria

Worst Song: One Love

#8 - Talking Is Hard - Walk The Moon

This album reminded me a lot of Two Door Cinema Club, which is good, considering TDCC seemed to have disappeared of the earth.

Best Song: Work This Body

Worst Song: Come Under The Covers

#7 - Vega Intl. Night School - Neon Indian

This is a very, interesting, album. However, it’s interesting in the best way possible. It’s an extremely unique album, although in some songs the uniqueness goes too far.

Best Song: News From The Sun

Worst Song: 61 Cygni Avenue

#6 - American Beauty/American Psycho - Fall Out Boy

FOB took everything that was good about Save Rock And Roll, and basically did it again, but bigger and better. However, the version of Irresistible that had Demi Lovato in it can go fuck itself.

Best Song: Fourth Of July

Worst Song: Centuries

#5 - Blue Neighbourhood - Troye Sivan

Finally! An internet star makes an album that doesn’t make me want to chop my ears off! Take notes, Shawn Mendes.

Best Song: Cool

Worst Song: Talk Me Down

#4 - another eternity - Purity Ring

On behalf of the entire province of Alberta, we’re extremely sorry for Nickelback. I think that’s why this band exists, to prove music from this province doesn’t have to be shit. Another Eternity is an excellent album, blending the clean, almost artificial sounding vocals of Megan James with some extremely good hip-hop inspired beats.

Best Song: Repitition

Worst Song: Sea Castle

#3 - Emotion - Carly Rae Jepsen

This album had literally no right to be this goddamn excellent. Pop music doesn’t have to be grating and insufferable, and this album proves it.

Best Song: Warm Blood

Worst Song: I Really Like You

#2 - Every Open Eye - CHVRCHES

Yes, I love this band. Of course it was going to be high up on this list, what would you have expected? Granted, I still like The Bones Of What You Believe a lot better, but this is a very, very, very good sophomore album.

Best Song: Empty Threat

Worst Song: Afterglow

#1 - Adventure - Madeon

Quite simply the best EDM album I’ve ever listened to. Absolutely mesmerizing from end to end. This album has been on repeat since it was released in March, and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet.

Best Song: La Lune

Worst Song: Imperium

(Editors note: This is a completely arbitrary and unprofessional list, your mileage and opinions may vary)

DISCUSSION (20)

deprecated account > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/13/2015 at 17:31

No love for Tame Impala or Beach House?

Also Vampire Weekend and 2DCC need to hurry the hell up and drop new albums.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > deprecated account
12/13/2015 at 17:35

My jimmies are rustled because of no Beach House.

not for canada - australian in disguise > deprecated account
12/13/2015 at 17:36

Didn’t listen to either album. I procrastinate a lot, it took me ages to listen to Purity Ring or the new Carly Rae Jepsen album.

deprecated account > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)
12/13/2015 at 17:37

Not sure I DC or TYLS though. Sparks and Majorette are both good but each has its lows as well.

deprecated account > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/13/2015 at 17:40

I getcha, I’m in the same boat. Plenty of stuff I missed. Also, Talib Kweli’s Indie 500 oughta get an honorable mention for best album cover.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/13/2015 at 17:51

I accept this list solely on the inclusion and placement of Purity Ring and CHVRCHES.

Clearest Blue is such an epic song. Lies might be a little better, but I have enjoyed Every Open Eye very much.

I would have Son Lux on there. Bones is a very good album.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > deprecated account
12/13/2015 at 17:52

I love Depression cherry but now I have to hear the rest of their stuff. The first time I heard Space Song on the indie/school radio station, I loved the guitar riff. I feel cheesy for saying indie station, if you’ll excuse me I have to wear oversize glasses, drive a 20 year old rwd car, hate everything, and talk about free trade coffee.

deprecated account > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)
12/13/2015 at 17:57

It’s nbd. I listen to indie and alt but I also hunt, drive a 4Runner, and have a large dog. No shame in not fitting the stereotype.