Top Tracks 2015 Part IV 70–61
70. Grimes – California ( Art Angels ) Art Angels was Grimes´ way of shutting down the harsh criticism following her single "Go" and the prospect of a bad followup to 2012´s superb Visions . Reportedly, after "Go"´s fallout, Grimes scrapped her previous work and created Art Angels . California, a very Grimes mixture of sweet catchy melodies and a good amount of strange sounds (this time with a little country feel), is a hate-anthem against Pitchfork and music critics in general. Well, I myself didn´t really care that much for "Go" as it lacked a certain kind of edge you´d expect from Grimes. As she sings "I get carried away commodifying all the pain", the statement is clear: her intent on making somewhat "happier" music was panned and the critics are calling for sad music. After hearing the song and Art Angels in full, you´ll get the idea that she has found a way of breaking this stupid dichotomy and is happily flipping a finger...