1. Best Albums of 2014 (so far) + Songs Mix

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    2014 got off to a slow start music-wise, but it’s picked up quite a bit and left us with a pretty solid lineup of albums & songs. If there’s been a theme to my music listening this year so far, it’s that a big share has been devoted to singer/songwriter and indie rock types, which may stand in contrast to the perception that electronic / dance pop are dominating the music landscape. The best albums are listed chronologically below and you can listen to my 30 favorite songs of the year in this Spotify playlist. Enjoy!

    Best Albums of 2014 (so far)

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    CEO - Wonderland (February 4, Modular)

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    Sun Kil Moon - Benji (February 11, Calo Verde)

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    St. Vincent - St. Vincent (February 24, Loma Vista/Republic)

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    Real Estate - Atlas (March 4, Domino)

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    The War on Drugs - Lost in the Dream (March 18, Secretly Canadian)

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    Sisyphus - Sisyphus (March 18, Asthmatic Kitty)

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    Future Islands - Singles (March 24, 4AD)

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    The Hold Steady - Teeth Dreams (March 25, Washington Square)

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    Cloud Nothings - Here and Nowhere Else (April 1, Carpark/Mom & Pop)

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    tUnE-yArDs - Nikki Nack (May 6, 4AD)

     

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    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Days of Abandon (May 13, Yebo)

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    Kishi Bashi - Lighght (May 13, Joyful Noise)

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    Owen Pallett - In Conflict (May 27, Domino)

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    First Aid Kit - Stay Gold (June 6, Columbia)

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    The Antlers - Familiars (June 17, ANTI)

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    HM / Needs More Time:

    Wye Oak - Shriek
    Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow
    SOHN - Tremors
    Chromeo - White Women
    Sharon Van Etten - Are We There

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    Best Songs of 2014 (so far) Mix

    Click here to listen via Spotify Playlist. Tracklist below…

    The Antlers - Palace
    Ben Khan - Youth
    Beyoncé - XO
    Bombay Bicycle Club - Luna
    Caribou - Can’t Do Without You
    CEO - Whorehouse
    Chromeo - Come Alive (ft. Toro y Moi)
    Cloud Nothings - Psychic Trauma
    Cymbals Eat Guitars - Jackson
    First Aid Kit - My Silver Lining
    Future Islands - Seasons (Waiting On You)
    The Hold Steady - On With The Business
    Hundred Waters - Murmurs
    Kishi Bashi - Bittersweet Genesis for Him AND Her
    Kevin Drew - Good Sex
    Lana Del Rey - Brooklyn Baby
    Lykke Li - Never Gonna Love Again
    Owen Pallett - Song For Five & Six
    The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Eurydice
    Real Estate - Talking Backwards
    Robyn & Royskopp - Do It Again
    Sharon Van Etten - Afraid of Nothing
    Sisyphus - Rhythm of Devotion
    SOHN - Artifice
    St. Vincent - Digital Witness
    Sun Kil Moon - I Watched The Film The Song Remains The Same
    Tokyo Police Club - Argentina (Parts I, II, III)
    tUnE-yArDs - Wait For A Minute
    The War on Drugs - An Ocean in Between The Waves
    Wye Oak - Glory

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    Let me know your favorites in the notes/comments. Thanks for reading!

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