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Top Tracks 2014 Part II 99 - 90

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99. Nicki Minaj – Pills N Potion (The Pink Print) This is Nicki going 808´s And Heartbreaks in the best way possible. Her churning "I still love" paired with her sullen rapping works well with the simplistic beat. For all the unbearable pop escapades, Nicki knows how to redeem herself and remains capable as a rapper. 98. ♡ kitty ♡ – Marijuana (Impatiens) I admit, without the great beat by Chrome Sparks there wouldn´t be much justification for a track by kitty to be on the list. Here way of non-rap talking just shouts trash in every way imaginable. Here we have a musician who knows that her output can´t be taken seriously; so why not try singing for once. The hushed and unconfident vocals work well with the pulsating beat and become catchy after some listens. 97. Dads – Only You (I´ll Be The Tornado) "I haven´t been practicing what I preach" the first line of Only You fits the sparse guitar glimmer and drums of the first 90 seconds. This isn´...

Top 50 Albums 2013 Part II

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This concludes the best albums of 2013. Hope you enjoy the list and get into as many artists as possible. Expect my ten favortive Singles / EP´s of this year in a few days and look forward to some albums and releases getting a full review in the future. 24. The Field - Cupid´s Head The Field - Cupid´s Head Dark wouldn´t necessarily be the best way to describe Cupid´s Head . In comparison to The Field´s previous work, maybe, but listening to the album in it-self, it would be very misguiding and put his style of electronic music too close to the categories of Goth and rave. Cupid´s Head is an breath-taking heady and atmospheric listen. With this said, it isn´t overwhelmingly complex or textured, but draws you in and lets you dwell in its own atmosphere. Moments like "No. No..." might fall on the sadder side, but if you take "A Guided Tour" or the title track into account, there is a very well made mixture of uplifting and moody sounds, without dragging ...