With a heavy heart, here's the list:
1. Bjork Utopia:
it’s what every Bjork fan feared: she’s created this fantastic world and tunnelled so far ahead that she’s left us behind.2. Shabazz Palaces Quazarz: The Jealous Machines:
maybe they knew all the fascinating stuff was on the sister release but why bother with this disc then?3. Arcade Fire Everything Now:
trying to subvert their usual sound into a coat of many colours has shrunk not only their uniqueness but also the message.4. Vince Staples Big Fish Theory:
starts out fair enough and then rap laziness takes over.5. Tyler, The Creator Flower Boy:
a few genuine gems but not as consistent as his previous album.6. Susanne Sundfor Music For People In Trouble:
this really threw me because I’m still replaying her excellent Fade Away in my head like every day.7. Chelsea Wolfe Hiss Spun:
all darkness and no delicious evil fun.8. Grizzly Bear Painted Ruins:
usually dependable but peters out rather tamely. 9. Lupe Fiasco Drogas Light:
feels like a huge letdown after his previous album.10. Big Boi Boomiverse:
I’m convinced he can’t make bad music no matter how hard he tries but throwing in so many different voices—that are lesser talents—and it’s a mix bag result.
