2014 - Top 10
Well, there's Desensus left. I have high hopes for it, but here's my top 10 before rthat, roughly ranked. rHonestly don't think I have anything else to look forward to rfor this year, but surprises always come. Plus rthere are still some albums I need to rgive the time of day. |
| 10 | | Brent Walsh
Seven
"Default World" is one of my songs of the year. The rest is pretty awesome too, but that one
is serene. 3.6/5 |
| 10 |  | Brent Walsh
7
"Default World" is one of my songs of the year. The rest is pretty awesome too, but that one
is serene. 3.6/5 |
| 9 |  | Gerard Way
Hesitant Alien
I just love hearing this man sing. And I love how every track is actually really good and no
two are similar. Welcome back Gerard. 3.7/5 |
| 9 | | Gerard Way
Hesitant Alien
I just love hearing this man sing. And I love how every track is actually really good and no
two are similar. Welcome back Gerard. 3.7/5 |
| 8 |  | Stolas
Allomaternal
Definitely need more time, but it is in every way an improvement from their debut and I just
love this songwriting. 4/5 |
| 8 | | Stolas
Allomaternal
Definitely need more time, but it is in every way an improvement from their debut and I just
love this songwriting. 4/5 |
| 7 |  | Chiodos
Devil
Due to how much Chiodos is condemned, I forgot how much I enjoyed this upon first listen
and when I came back to it, god, it sounded great. Not everything is perfect but I am a
sucker for Craig Owens and songs like "3 AM" are extremely catchy and then we have "I Am
Everything That's Normal" which shows just how far this band has come in a completely epic
manor. 4/5 |
| 7 | | Chiodos
Devil
Due to how much Chiodos is condemned, I forgot how much I enjoyed this upon first listen
and when I came back to it, god, it sounded great. Not everything is perfect but I am a
sucker for Craig Owens and songs like "3 AM" are extremely catchy and then we have "I Am
Everything That's Normal" which shows just how far this band has come in a completely epic
manor. 4/5 |
| 6 | | Damien Rice
My Favorite Faded Fantasy
Gorgeous vocals, great songwriting, awesome builds. I'm definitely going to need more time
with it though. 4/5 |
| 6 |  | Damien Rice
My Favourite Faded Fantasy
Gorgeous vocals, great songwriting, awesome builds. I'm definitely going to need more time
with it though. 4/5 |
| 5 |  | Artifex Pereo
Time In Place
It's post-hardcore that somehow feels more alive than those in the same field. This guy can
really sing, and "Liable For Tragedy" is so beautiful. 4/5 |
| 5 | | Artifex Pereo
Time In Place
It's post-hardcore that somehow feels more alive than those in the same field. This guy can
really sing, and "Liable For Tragedy" is so beautiful. 4/5 |
| 4 |  | Anberlin
Lowborn
Took me a while to become a fan, but now they are becoming one of my favorite bands. This
sendoff album is probably their most concise out of everything I've heard. And that's
something to applaud. 4/5 |
| 4 | | Anberlin
Lowborn
Took me a while to become a fan, but now they are becoming one of my favorite bands. This
sendoff album is probably their most concise out of everything I've heard. And that's
something to applaud. 4/5 |
| 3 |  | La Dispute
Rooms of The House
It's not Wildlife or Somewhere... but it's Rooms of The House and if you give it the time it
deserves, you will be more than pleased. After connecting with "35" a week ago, I cannot
stress enough how much of a lyrical genius Jordan Dreyer is. 4.5/5 |
| 3 | | La Dispute
Rooms of The House
It's not Wildlife or Somewhere... but it's Rooms of The House and if you give it the time it
deserves, you will be more than pleased. After connecting with "35" a week ago, I cannot
stress enough how much of a lyrical genius Jordan Dreyer is. 4.5/5 |
| 2 |  | Trophy Scars
Holy Vacants
Don't you hate when you hype an album up too much and than it doesn't live up to it? Yeah
me too but clearly this doesn't fall into that category. 4.5/5 |
| 2 | | Trophy Scars
Holy Vacants
Don't you hate when you hype an album up too much and than it doesn't live up to it? Yeah
me too but clearly this doesn't fall into that category. 4.5/5 |
| 1 |  | Icarus The Owl
Icarus The Owl
Yano that feeling when you find exactly what you are looking for? That's Icarus The Owl for
me. It's catchy and poppy, yet very technical, with every member showing off their talents
quite exceptionally. I seriously couldn't have dreamed for a better release. I don't think I've
ever thought an album was a 5 right from the get-go, but I've also never thought that one
could definitely reach that status after only a few listens. This is a masterpiece in every
aspect. 4.7/5 |
| 1 | | Icarus The Owl
Icarus The Owl
Yano that feeling when you find exactly what you are looking for? That's Icarus The Owl for
me. It's catchy and poppy, yet very technical, with every member showing off their talents
quite exceptionally. I seriously couldn't have dreamed for a better release. I don't think I've
ever thought an album was a 5 right from the get-go, but I've also never thought that one
could definitely reach that status after only a few listens. This is a masterpiece in every
aspect. 4.7/5 |
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