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libby's top albums of 2014!

OOF, has this been an amazing year of music or what!?  In no particular order, here are my picks of the best albums of 2014.

FKA Twigs - LP1

Once I heard "How's That" from EP2, I was dying for a full album.  She did NOT disappoint and I don't think I'll stop being fascinated by her for a very long time.

Gorgon City - Sirens

These guys did a great job of filling my Disclosure-loving heart.  A distinct bass "thump" in the chorus of each song and great guest vocalists - nobody does 90s house music like the Brits.

SOHN - Tremors

The emotion in each song kills me.  Someone tore him up...

Beck - Morning Phase

Okay, I lied, I have two albums tied for first place.  This is one of them.  I have to admit, I haven't listened to Beck's stuff much outside of the 90s and man, this came out of nowhere!  Haunting and gorgeous.

Caribou - Our Love

This is my other #1 album.  I love each and every song from this album but the standout song, of course, is "Can't Do Without You."  Just those four words building up for 5 minutes...unreal.

Toni Braxton & Babyface - Love, Marriage & Divorce

I know, this came out of nowhere.  Though a little cheesy at times, it took me right back to the mid-90s.

Royal Blood - Royal Blood

Rock is alive and well in these two Brits.  The first song along blows my face off every time I hear it.

Ariana Grande - My Everything

Don't worry, I whip myself every night for loving this album.  Too bad it came from such a terrible little brat.

Sam Smith - In the Lonely Hour

He's an angel.  That is all.

Tinashe - Aquarius

Take note, Rihanna, this is how it's done.

Little Dragon - Nabuma Rubberband

The minute I heard "Klapp Klapp" I knew we were in for a great album...

-Libby Hostetler

coachella tu(n)esday by libby hostetler

Hooray, it's that time of year where I grab all the sunscreen I can get a hold of and get ready to wipe dust and sand out of every part of my face.  (Side note, my LA friend told me yesterday that when I visit, she buys 2 extra bottles of sunscreen.  Thanks, German-Irish ancestors!)  So, yes - it's almost Coachella time!  Here's the artists I'm looking forward to seeing/crying over/losing my mind to:





Outkast - So Fresh So Clean

I mean, it's their first appearance in years and this is the first of what feels like 80 festivals they're playing at.  Curious to see if they can stand up to the tremendous hype that's come about from their reunion.





Duke Dumont - I Got U



Oh God, this is probably going to be my first "ugly Oprah cry" moment.  I've been listening to Annie Mac play this song for about 3 months now and I've never gotten sick of it.





Nas - Get Down



I love his anger.  That's all.





Blood Orange - You're Not Good Enough



I had the pleasure of seeing Dev Hynes open up for Sam Smith last week and LOVED him.





Disclosure feat. Sam Smith - Latch



DUH.





Little Dragon - Klapp Klapp



I've always loved them but when this single was released, forget it.  OOF.





The 1975 - Settle Down



Presti will probably argue with me over which song I chose but whatever, we're seeing them again.  :)





John Newman - Love Me Again

Anxious to see Mr. Newman again after he cancelled his US tour.  ($20 to whomever can find out WHY he had to cancel his tour.  I'm still pissed.)


That's all for now!  If you find me even coming close to seeing Martin Garrix, you have permission to shoot me.


-Libby