Re: Best Music of 2016
Posted: December 28th, 2016, 8:57 am
Album #2
Parquet Courts: Human Performance
Parquet Courts have finally delivered on an exceptional album. Previous efforts have resulted in some great moments, but never quite felt like a singular listening experience. But here their songs are not only strong individually, but the album more cohesive. There is a great dynamic between the more wry, frivolous songs, and the intimate and occasionally earnest moments, even within individual songs such as the superb title track.
Track #2
Frank Ocean: Ivy
Frank Ocean's long-awaited second album surprised many. It wasn't the Prince-influenced extravaganza that people expected, but a more subdued affair which probably annoyed the pop fans. This track is the highlight, a beautiful ballad with Ocean balancing hushed tenderness with more impressive vocal tricks, all the while backed with a very wonky guitar that gives the song a bit of edge.
Parquet Courts: Human Performance
Parquet Courts have finally delivered on an exceptional album. Previous efforts have resulted in some great moments, but never quite felt like a singular listening experience. But here their songs are not only strong individually, but the album more cohesive. There is a great dynamic between the more wry, frivolous songs, and the intimate and occasionally earnest moments, even within individual songs such as the superb title track.
Track #2
Frank Ocean: Ivy
Frank Ocean's long-awaited second album surprised many. It wasn't the Prince-influenced extravaganza that people expected, but a more subdued affair which probably annoyed the pop fans. This track is the highlight, a beautiful ballad with Ocean balancing hushed tenderness with more impressive vocal tricks, all the while backed with a very wonky guitar that gives the song a bit of edge.