My list differs from other year-end lists in three important ways:Įurope – Since the internet gives everyone around the world instant access to all albums released anywhere, it makes no sense for these other lists to ignore albums released in Europe but not the U.S. Their probable justification, that there is no point listening to and recommending albums that are not available here, is nonsensical and silly. Albums released only in Europe are instantly available for us to hear, and to buy as downloads, just like American releases.
Since I haven’t discriminated against or ignored Europe-only releases, this list includes a lot of great music missing from other year-end lists.įinding Quality Via Quantity – Most year-end lists include a limited number of albums. You might conclude from scanning this list that I heard every indie album released.ĭoes anyone seriously think there are only a few albums released each year that are worth recommending and hearing? I’ve attempted to include every good album released this year, not just an inherently arbitrary Best Of. In 2014 I proved conclusively, once again, that no one can hear everything that comes out. I tried to listen to every 2014 album that got substantial press attention.
As a result, any well-known album not listed below is likely missing because I don’t think it’s worth your time. Examples of hyped artists that released poor 2014 albums include Afrojack (Nick Van De Wall), Hoodie Allen (Steven Markowitz), Kris Allen, Lily Allen (daughter of actor Keith), Anberlin, Die Antwoord, August Alsina, Marsha Ambrosius (of Floetry), Anushka, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Avenged Sevenfold, Iggy Azalea (Amethyst Kelly) (for both The New Classic and Reclassified), Katy B. (Kathleen Brien), Azealia Banks, Lee Bannon, Baptists, BeatKing (sic), Beyond Creation, Big K.R.I.T.
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