2016 was an okay year when it comes to music, and much worse when it come to politics, obviously!
Solange, Seat at the table ; (Alt R&B, Neo-Soul)
This great album has probably the best song and music video I've seen this year! Absolutely stunning,
both visually and musically!
Highlights; Rise, Weary, Don't touch my hair.
M83, Junk; (Synth POP, Experimental pop)
This by far is my favorite album of the year, not the best, but the goofiest/silliest and the one I listened to the most. Experimental music done right!!
http://sollyelmasry.blogspot.com.eg/2016/04/m83-junk-album-review-experimenting-af.html
Highlights; Do it, Lazer Gun, For the kids Bibi the dog.
David Bowie, Black Star; (Experimental/Art Rock)
Highlights; Lazarus, Girl loves me.
We shall forever be mourning HIM <3
http://sollyelmasry.blogspot.com.eg/2016/01/david-bowieblackstar-album-review-one.html
Leonard Cohen; (Singer-Songwriter)
Yet another great loss this year.
This album didn't contain much of innovation, almost the same good music we used to get. But to be fair he was few days ahead of his death and was like 83 years old. We'd take whatever we could get from this great man <3!
Highlights; You want it darker, Treaty, Traveling light.
Radiohead, A moon shaped Pool; (Art/Psychedelic Rock)
Highlights; Burn the witch, Daydreaming, Tinker taylor soldier.
Metallica, Hardwired...to self-destruct; (Heavy.Trash Metal)
Highlights; Now we're dead, I am savage, Moth into flame.
Danny Brown, Atrocity Exhibition; (HipHop)
I've never been into HipHop, like at all. But this album is just plain dope! It reminds me of Kendrik Lamar's last year album, both made me listen to them and their super awesome lyrics!
Highlights; Downward spiral, Rolling stones, Golddust.
The 1975, I like it when you sleep ...; (Synth/Art POP)
Hilights; Love me, She's American, The ballad of me and my brain.
Frank Ocean, Blond; (Alt R&B)
Well I'm not gonna lie, I prefer the two albums before this one, some songs here sound weird and silly and poorly-made. But even with a "mediocre" album he still is one great talented motherfu**er!
Highlights; Ivy, Godspeed, White Ferrari
Nick Cave & The Bad seeds, Skeleton Tree; (Art Rock, Singer-Songwriter)
Highlights; Rings of Saturn, Jesus alone,
Bon Iver, 22 a million; (Art POP, Singer-Songwriter)
Highlights; ( I have no idea why they are titled this way)
Honorable Mentions:
Hamilton Mixtape; (Probably one of my really favorite albums but since it's a huge collaboration and not really an album, it was unfair to make it on the list above. I just love everything about it and everything it stands for! OUTSTANDING EFFORT!!!
Whitney, Light upon the lake; (Indie Rock)
Angle Olsen, My woman; (Indie Rock)
Beyonce, Lemonade; (POP, R&B)
Rihanna, Anti; (R&B, POP)
Kings of Leon, Wall;. (Alt Rock)
(I only mentioned them because they're like my favorite band, but I'm disappointed af by this album, probably more than how "Xmen, Superman v Batman, Mrs Peregrine" movies disappointed me this year.
Britney Spears, Glory; (Dance POP) (Because how could I not?!)
Bruno Mars, 24k Magic; (Funk, Synth POP)
(Not really but the head song is awesome as usual and he's hot af, so yes)
John Legend, Darkness and light; (Neo-Soul)
The Weekend, Starboy; (Electronic POP, Alt R&B)
And Finally,
Lady Gaga, Joanne; (POP Rock)
I have so many mixed feelings about this one, I mean I've always been one of her loyal little monsters, but this like the second album that wasn't that good, after ARTFART, I know she's experiencing and like maturing which is good, but anyways I expected more after three years.
For full review:
http://sollyelmasry.blogspot.com.eg/2016/10/lady-gagajoanne-album-review.html
And in the end of this sad year we can only say, RIP
Prince </3 !
