MDC 5,877 Posted December 20, 2014 For me, the album of the year is easily "Lost in the Dream" by Philly's own The War on Drugs. I never thought I'd love an album that sounds so much like Springsteen, Tom Petty, Don Henley and Dire Straights but it is just awesome end to end: WoD ended up on a lot of year end best album lists. A lesser known band I really liked this year is Total Control. They definitely fall into the late 70s / early 80s post punk sound and remind me most of bands like Wire and New Order. Their album "Typical System" is very strange and really great: What do you have for best albums of 2014? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 20, 2014 Led Zeppelin I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted December 20, 2014 Right now its between these two: and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icqddnGuijs Although i just found out yesterday Afghan Whigs released a new album in 2014 so i may be changing my mind soon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF3HCzLqia8 Also i know that this isnt psuedo-indie ironirock, so this post will be largely ignored by the posters here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted January 9, 2015 Wanted to give a shout out to MDC for the recommend. I had heard of War on Drugs and saw them perform on Letterman once but never gave them a solid thought. But I've been listening non stop at work since this thread as the full album is on youtube. Really, really good. Took me about two full listen throughs but its my go to right now. A new, young, Tom Petty is a really good analogy. For me the two albums of 2014 were Lost in a Dream - War on Drugs They Want My Soul - Spoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted January 9, 2015 I did not release an album last year. ask me next January Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted January 9, 2015 EL-P and Killer Mike - Run The Jewels 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted January 9, 2015 The new AC/DC, because it's the only 'album' I listened to this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,877 Posted January 10, 2015 KSB glad to hear you like it. I'm not a classic rock fan at all, I mostly listen to punk, indie, electronic music etc. but "Lost in the Dream" is just awesome - I can listen to it over and over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,877 Posted January 10, 2015 EL-P and Killer Mike - Run The Jewels 2 I heard this was really good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,631 Posted January 10, 2015 I didn't know anybody did albums anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted January 10, 2015 I heard this was really good. Yeah, me too. But I fear I've become to old for rap/hip hop. Even the smart, good, creative rap. I just can't relate anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,631 Posted January 10, 2015 Mitch album? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted January 10, 2015 Nice pick MDC. I'm enjoying it right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted January 10, 2015 For me, the album of the year is easily "Lost in the Dream" by Philly's own The War on Drugs. I never thought I'd love an album that sounds so much like Springsteen, Tom Petty, Don Henley and Dire Straights but it is just awesome end to end: Sorry but to me that song sounds like a car crash between bad Depeche Mode and worse Tom Petty. Totally unlistenable; I quit about 2:30 in. Maybe I'm just an old fart. Get off my lawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted January 10, 2015 Pink Floyd - Wish you were here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted January 10, 2015 The War on Drugs. SUX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted January 10, 2015 Pink Floyd - Wish you were here Wish you were here < Led Zeppelin I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted January 10, 2015 Wish you were here < Led Zeppelin I Agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted January 10, 2015 Jack White - Lazaretto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,877 Posted January 10, 2015 Yeah, me too. But I fear I've become to old for rap/hip hop. Even the smart, good, creative rap. I just can't relate anymore. I like very little hip hop but I have a couple recommendations: "Liquid Swords" by GZA is among my favorite albums of any genre. More recently "Madvillainy" by Madvillain is incredibly weird and creative. "Skelethon" by Aesop Rock is worth a listen to. For straight up un-PC sexist / homerphobic ghetto rap "Violent by Design" by Jedi Mind Tricks is worth a listen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 314 Posted January 12, 2015 Nice pick MDC. I'm enjoying it right now. me too. I'll send Mike my 2015 dues - still finding good things at fftoday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted January 12, 2015 Sorry but to me that song sounds like a car crash between bad Depeche Mode and worse Tom Petty. Totally unlistenable; I quit about 2:30 in. Maybe I'm just an old fart. Get off my lawn. That don't sound like no Tom Petty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
