Staff Picks: Abby’s Top 5 Albums of 2016
December 12th, 2016 by Margaret Jokoh
Review by: Abby Cirelli ’20
Disclaimer: These albums are albums listened to in 2016, these may not actually be albums released in 2016.
5. Highly Suspect – The Boy who died wolf –
Highly Suspect’s album, released in November of 2016 brings back signature 90s grunge rock vibes, with some bluesy bar-room charm. “Viper strike” is an energetic song driven by heavy distortions while “Little One” is a more toned down reflection on a past relationships. The album is great for getting the adrenaline going but also to sit back and listen to the reflective lyrics.
Highly Suspect’s album, released in November of 2016 brings back signature 90s grunge rock vibes, with some bluesy bar-room charm. “Viper strike” is an energetic song driven by heavy distortions while “Little One” is a more toned down reflection on a past relationships. The album is great for getting the adrenaline going but also to sit back and listen to the reflective lyrics.
Glass Animals released their second album, How to Be a Human Being in August of 2016. They stayed true to their sweet smooth indie-electric sound while drawing upon the nostalgia of 1970s funk. Each song tells its own story and the reality of humanity. “Pork Soda” has a fun “trip hop” beat while ‘s smooth vocals and the flute create a transcendentalist element to “Mama’s Gun.” This album is great whether you want to just chill out or to go out.
English rock band Temples draws inspiration from rumbling surf guitar grooves from the 60s and the Beatles in Sun Structures. ‘The Golden Throne’ establishes a dream-like psychedelic vibe, blending heavy distortions with undistinguished background noise. “Keep in the Dark” is rhythmic with Beatles-like harmonies. The album is great to kick back and listen to.
1. Karen Elson – The Ghost Who Walks –