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Mariah has come such a long way since her days of wearing denim jeans.
She was so much simpler (and more likable) back then.
And cuter.
The Lady Killer is a really great album, too.
Soulscribe
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Albums 10-6 of the countdown coming to ya in a few minutes. I'm going to the movies in a bit so I'll post 5-1 when I get back.
Stay tuned....
happy DMeisterJ? 
Stay tuned....
Albums 10-6 of the countdown coming to ya in a few minutes. I'm going to the movies in a bit so I'll post 5-1 when I get back.happy DMeisterJ?
Stay tuned....
happy DMeisterJ?
Where is this list going?
Leona Lewis
Banned
Crumpet Trumpet
Banned
this is worse than the spinach
paperheart
Banned
Wafflecakes
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Soulscribe
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Sorry for the delay everyone, but let's get the ball rolling again...
Previous Entries:
Albums 50-41
Albums 40-31
Albums 30-21
Albums 20-11
Author's Note: "Is a pop album born or made?"
10 -- AMERICAN IDIOT, Green Day (2004)
The influence of American Idiot album managed to transcend the boundaries of music itself, inspiring other channels of entertainment (American Idiot The Musical) and even the socio-political climate. Its title tracks release was timed almost poetically with the high political tension at the time, and the entire albums theme was an example of how music and pop culture can be, if done correctly, so magically intertwined. American Idiot is a compact album, but within its to-the-point package it manages to shuffle through an incredible breadth of motifs and themes that are pretty much unrivaled in their commitment to the bottom line. The alternative nature of the album can lower its defenses as something that shouldnt be taken as seriously, but theres a great deal of intelligence permeating through on behalf of the artist that can make the listener hang on to every word. Whether you choose to count American Idiot as a pop crossover or not, one things is for sure: This album single-handedly defined pop culture in the first half of this decade, and its influence will continue to be seen today in alternative-pop fusions and alternative music in general.
Brightest moments: American Idiot, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Homecoming
9 -- THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL, Lauryn Hill (1998)
Theres an overwhelming sense of revolution when listening to The Miseducation, and that aura is consistent with this albums relevance and influence on the world of R&B and music in general. Lauryn Hills voice is simply transcendent, and her intonation has a magical quality to it that I dont think anyone else in R&B can come close to touching. The Miseducation is brimming with both happiness and painful despair, and the artist magically bounces from one powerful motif to another with a masterful attention to her intonation with incredible detail. Theres of course a touch of reggae and lazy-hip-hop throughout the album, and that low-tempo feel-good sound matches up so perfectly with her vocal style and delivery. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill completely legitimized the R&B genre with its release; the genre had been previously stigmatized as a sub-field that couldnt quite find its intellectual edge or transcendent moment. What this album brings to the table is an avant-garde audit of the R&B genre, and it magically fuses together other musical influences to create a package with an untouchable level of quality. The songs are both impersonal in their ability to inspire anyone, but are still very much deeply personal reflections from the artist herself (hence the title). The bottom line is that this is the greatest pure R&B album of all time, and it single-handedly caused a revolution in both sound and content for artists that followed, which one can see so vividly in the stylings of Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Cee-Lo Green and Mary J. Blige. It's ironic that the album that taught modern R&B acts the proper archetype is one with the word "miseducation" in the title. Talk about an understatement.
Brightest moments: Ex-Factor, Doo Wop (That Thing), To Zion
8 -- FUTURESEX/LOVESOUNDS, Justin Timberlake (2006)
What makes a perfect album? It takes a number of criteria, but by most contemporary metrics its easy to declare FS/LS a perfect concoction of pop-R&B music. The album has a production value to it thats unmatched in its field, and it presents the opposite case from an album like Justified: The overall package in Timberlakes second album has a cohesive value to it that transcends the value of its individual songs. The tracks are of course riddled with intelligent esoteric lyrics and uber-sexual references, and are cood and serenaded by Timberlakes incredible ability to get the listener to hang on to his every word. You can very easily pin-point Timberlakes every musical influence, and because of it you cant help but feel that this was exactly the type of album that the artist was building his career up to releasing. His chemistry with Timbaland is of course unrivaled and sort of the golden metric for production collaborations, but Timberlakes artistry permeates throughout this generally fun and care-free record, and his eye for attractive chords and intonations makes him one of the most talented modern artists of our time. Even though this album holds slightly less emotional value than his first album, FS/LS is not meant to be an in-depth emotional circus; its a slick package that oozes cool from start to finish, and as an album it does a tremendous job of inspiring the music scene while elevating Justin Timberlakes own musical worth.
Brightest moments: Losing My Way, Sexyback, What Goes Around/Comes Around
7 -- VIVA LA VIDA OR DEATH AND ALL HIS FRIENDS, Coldplay (2008)
What makes a great concept album is its religious commitment to the message, as well as finely-tuned adventure that has a beginning, middle, and end. What Viva La Vida does is demonstrate that an alternative/soft-rock band can release a project thats heavily contextual and referential, and thats more of a package than a collection of individual tracks, and still find life on the radio and top 40 charts. The albums rousing success (and number of accolades) gave it such a powerful voice in 2008 and it helped in presenting one of the great pop turnovers of the late 00s: awakening the publics demand for riskier, braver material to be played on radio. Furthermore, the album has a general sound thats amazingly consistent from the soft instrumental opening to the delicate, understated ballad finisher. Its a modern album that defies the trends of modern pop but, through its success, inevitably re-defines it. The entire package has a glisten that elevates the entire listening experience, and the sheer variety in the tempos and tone ensures that theres a little something for everyone. The brightest moments on the album are the ones with heavy baroque-esque chants and harmonies, coupled with instrumentals that bring back imagery of the Gothic Middle Ages. The lyricism is deep but stylized, the delivery is avant-garde but soulful, and the artists musical integrity shines bright throughout. You may not necessarily be a fan of Coldplay, but that doesnt stop Viva La Vida from being one of the most unique pop moments of all time, and one of the best modern albums ever, pop or otherwise.
Brightest moments: Cemeteries of London, Viva La Vida, Strawberry Swing
6 -- THE ARCHANDROID, Janelle Monae (2010)
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Following the foundation delicately paved by her debut concept album (Metropolis), The ArchAndroid presents the second and third suites to the over-arching world and concept presented by Monae. The difference between Monaes concept album and one like Coldplays is that the former feels more like a living and breathing world. Monae transcends the boundaries of musicality by giving elevated meaning and value to the music; the songs are simply part of the bigger story. The pacing of the album and the unique placement of tracks make the listener try to bridge together the pieces of the puzzle; its an incredibly smart creation thats rich in thematics and purpose. The more pure-pop fare are infectious, fast-paced, and incredibly fun to sing along to (Dance or Die and Tightrope come to mind) but its the more serious and at-stake tracks that stand out the most. Cold War and Oh, Maker are absolutely iconic in their genetic make-up, and avant-garde anomalies like Wondaland and Sir Greendown add an element of unpredictability and mystery to the entire package. Theres so much more to say about The ArchAndroid, but I would rather the listener experience every track and draw his or her own point of view from it. Its truly an album thats too good to be bogged down by the genre of pop.
ALBUMS 5-1 COMING IN JUST A FEW HOURS. WILL YOUR FIVE MAKE THE ICONIC TOP 5?
Previous Entries:
Albums 50-41
Albums 40-31
Albums 30-21
Albums 20-11
Author's Note: "Is a pop album born or made?"
10 -- AMERICAN IDIOT, Green Day (2004)
The influence of American Idiot album managed to transcend the boundaries of music itself, inspiring other channels of entertainment (American Idiot The Musical) and even the socio-political climate. Its title tracks release was timed almost poetically with the high political tension at the time, and the entire albums theme was an example of how music and pop culture can be, if done correctly, so magically intertwined. American Idiot is a compact album, but within its to-the-point package it manages to shuffle through an incredible breadth of motifs and themes that are pretty much unrivaled in their commitment to the bottom line. The alternative nature of the album can lower its defenses as something that shouldnt be taken as seriously, but theres a great deal of intelligence permeating through on behalf of the artist that can make the listener hang on to every word. Whether you choose to count American Idiot as a pop crossover or not, one things is for sure: This album single-handedly defined pop culture in the first half of this decade, and its influence will continue to be seen today in alternative-pop fusions and alternative music in general.
Brightest moments: American Idiot, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Homecoming
9 -- THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL, Lauryn Hill (1998)
Theres an overwhelming sense of revolution when listening to The Miseducation, and that aura is consistent with this albums relevance and influence on the world of R&B and music in general. Lauryn Hills voice is simply transcendent, and her intonation has a magical quality to it that I dont think anyone else in R&B can come close to touching. The Miseducation is brimming with both happiness and painful despair, and the artist magically bounces from one powerful motif to another with a masterful attention to her intonation with incredible detail. Theres of course a touch of reggae and lazy-hip-hop throughout the album, and that low-tempo feel-good sound matches up so perfectly with her vocal style and delivery. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill completely legitimized the R&B genre with its release; the genre had been previously stigmatized as a sub-field that couldnt quite find its intellectual edge or transcendent moment. What this album brings to the table is an avant-garde audit of the R&B genre, and it magically fuses together other musical influences to create a package with an untouchable level of quality. The songs are both impersonal in their ability to inspire anyone, but are still very much deeply personal reflections from the artist herself (hence the title). The bottom line is that this is the greatest pure R&B album of all time, and it single-handedly caused a revolution in both sound and content for artists that followed, which one can see so vividly in the stylings of Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Cee-Lo Green and Mary J. Blige. It's ironic that the album that taught modern R&B acts the proper archetype is one with the word "miseducation" in the title. Talk about an understatement.
Brightest moments: Ex-Factor, Doo Wop (That Thing), To Zion
8 -- FUTURESEX/LOVESOUNDS, Justin Timberlake (2006)
What makes a perfect album? It takes a number of criteria, but by most contemporary metrics its easy to declare FS/LS a perfect concoction of pop-R&B music. The album has a production value to it thats unmatched in its field, and it presents the opposite case from an album like Justified: The overall package in Timberlakes second album has a cohesive value to it that transcends the value of its individual songs. The tracks are of course riddled with intelligent esoteric lyrics and uber-sexual references, and are cood and serenaded by Timberlakes incredible ability to get the listener to hang on to his every word. You can very easily pin-point Timberlakes every musical influence, and because of it you cant help but feel that this was exactly the type of album that the artist was building his career up to releasing. His chemistry with Timbaland is of course unrivaled and sort of the golden metric for production collaborations, but Timberlakes artistry permeates throughout this generally fun and care-free record, and his eye for attractive chords and intonations makes him one of the most talented modern artists of our time. Even though this album holds slightly less emotional value than his first album, FS/LS is not meant to be an in-depth emotional circus; its a slick package that oozes cool from start to finish, and as an album it does a tremendous job of inspiring the music scene while elevating Justin Timberlakes own musical worth.
Brightest moments: Losing My Way, Sexyback, What Goes Around/Comes Around
7 -- VIVA LA VIDA OR DEATH AND ALL HIS FRIENDS, Coldplay (2008)
What makes a great concept album is its religious commitment to the message, as well as finely-tuned adventure that has a beginning, middle, and end. What Viva La Vida does is demonstrate that an alternative/soft-rock band can release a project thats heavily contextual and referential, and thats more of a package than a collection of individual tracks, and still find life on the radio and top 40 charts. The albums rousing success (and number of accolades) gave it such a powerful voice in 2008 and it helped in presenting one of the great pop turnovers of the late 00s: awakening the publics demand for riskier, braver material to be played on radio. Furthermore, the album has a general sound thats amazingly consistent from the soft instrumental opening to the delicate, understated ballad finisher. Its a modern album that defies the trends of modern pop but, through its success, inevitably re-defines it. The entire package has a glisten that elevates the entire listening experience, and the sheer variety in the tempos and tone ensures that theres a little something for everyone. The brightest moments on the album are the ones with heavy baroque-esque chants and harmonies, coupled with instrumentals that bring back imagery of the Gothic Middle Ages. The lyricism is deep but stylized, the delivery is avant-garde but soulful, and the artists musical integrity shines bright throughout. You may not necessarily be a fan of Coldplay, but that doesnt stop Viva La Vida from being one of the most unique pop moments of all time, and one of the best modern albums ever, pop or otherwise.
Brightest moments: Cemeteries of London, Viva La Vida, Strawberry Swing
6 -- THE ARCHANDROID, Janelle Monae (2010)
Following the foundation delicately paved by her debut concept album (Metropolis), The ArchAndroid presents the second and third suites to the over-arching world and concept presented by Monae. The difference between Monaes concept album and one like Coldplays is that the former feels more like a living and breathing world. Monae transcends the boundaries of musicality by giving elevated meaning and value to the music; the songs are simply part of the bigger story. The pacing of the album and the unique placement of tracks make the listener try to bridge together the pieces of the puzzle; its an incredibly smart creation thats rich in thematics and purpose. The more pure-pop fare are infectious, fast-paced, and incredibly fun to sing along to (Dance or Die and Tightrope come to mind) but its the more serious and at-stake tracks that stand out the most. Cold War and Oh, Maker are absolutely iconic in their genetic make-up, and avant-garde anomalies like Wondaland and Sir Greendown add an element of unpredictability and mystery to the entire package. Theres so much more to say about The ArchAndroid, but I would rather the listener experience every track and draw his or her own point of view from it. Its truly an album thats too good to be bogged down by the genre of pop.
ALBUMS 5-1 COMING IN JUST A FEW HOURS. WILL YOUR FIVE MAKE THE ICONIC TOP 5?
paperheart
Banned
Marius, thanks for keeping the hope alive that GaGa will bless us with something before the new year. <3
Soulscribe
Member
Can someone please tell me what the hell this is, it's haunting me. lol
EDIT: I should scroll up sometimes
Was never really a fan, personally.
Leona Lewis
Banned
This made me laugh hard and cry at the same time. Jesus.
Apparently it's Modonna.
9 -- THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL, Lauryn Hill (1998)
Theres an overwhelming sense of revolution when listening to The Miseducation, and that aura is consistent with this albums relevance and influence on the world of R&B and music in general. Lauryn Hills voice is simply transcendent, and her intonation has a magical quality to it that I dont think anyone else in R&B can come close to touching. The Miseducation is brimming with both happiness and painful despair, and the artist magically bounces from one powerful motif to another with a masterful attention to her intonation with incredible detail. Theres of course a touch of reggae and lazy-hip-hop throughout the album, and that low-tempo feel-good sound matches up so perfectly with her vocal style and delivery. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill completely legitimized the R&B genre with its release; the genre had been previously stigmatized as a sub-field that couldnt quite find its intellectual edge or transcendent moment. What this album brings to the table is an avant-garde audit of the R&B genre, and it magically fuses together other musical influences to create a package with an untouchable level of quality. The songs are both impersonal in their ability to inspire anyone, but are still very much deeply personal reflections from the artist herself (hence the title). The bottom line is that this is the greatest pure R&B album of all time, and it single-handedly caused a revolution in both sound and content for artists that followed, which one can see so vividly in the stylings of Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Cee-Lo Green and Mary J. Blige. It's ironic that the album that taught modern R&B acts the proper archetype is one with the word "miseducation" in the title. Talk about an understatement.
Brightest moments: Ex-Factor, Doo Wop (That Thing), To Zion
8 -- FUTURESEX/LOVESOUNDS, Justin Timberlake (2006)
What makes a perfect album? It takes a number of criteria, but by most contemporary metrics its easy to declare FS/LS a perfect concoction of pop-R&B music. The album has a production value to it thats unmatched in its field, and it presents the opposite case from an album like Justified: The overall package in Timberlakes second album has a cohesive value to it that transcends the value of its individual songs. The tracks are of course riddled with intelligent esoteric lyrics and uber-sexual references, and are cood and serenaded by Timberlakes incredible ability to get the listener to hang on to his every word. You can very easily pin-point Timberlakes every musical influence, and because of it you cant help but feel that this was exactly the type of album that the artist was building his career up to releasing. His chemistry with Timbaland is of course unrivaled and sort of the golden metric for production collaborations, but Timberlakes artistry permeates throughout this generally fun and care-free record, and his eye for attractive chords and intonations makes him one of the most talented modern artists of our time. Even though this album holds slightly less emotional value than his first album, FS/LS is not meant to be an in-depth emotional circus; its a slick package that oozes cool from start to finish, and as an album it does a tremendous job of inspiring the music scene while elevating Justin Timberlakes own musical worth.
Brightest moments: Losing My Way, Sexyback, What Goes Around/Comes Around
Bless you. Paying respects to two of my favorite albums.
Leona Lewis
Banned
Ballot sent.
Expecting the worst from you gerls tbh.
Expecting the worst from you gerls tbh.
Should you ever expect anything less?
Just check the OP.
Edit: DMJ did you see my Supernatural post or did you just ignore ha
Sorry I'm late sis but i've been traveling and partying lol No worries tho, I just sent my ballot.Mhm.
But where is SaintZ?
So excited for the results tbh.
Supermanisdead
Member
I withdraw from voting too much work to be honest
It takes like 5 minutes lol. If you don't feel like voting every category just leave them out (idk if Marius cares though).
Or are you just pressed Alicia didn't get any noms?
Supermanisdead
Member
I'm on my phone right now and writing long text and shit is just too much. When does it end I might vote when I get home.
He said not to leave the ballot empty. lol, we need to have smaller nominees next time.
Fine, be a flop like your phone and your fave and don't vote.
Oops, I left the videos and remix one empty. Don't shun me, Mother Monster.
Wafflecakes
Member
I think the number of nominees was fine....I think we should only have to rank our top 5 though. Would make it much easier.
Not complaining though. I am sooooo hyped for the results.
DELIO MAKE SURE TO VOTE!
A Gaga stan stanning for Romanian Queen Inna.
https://twitter.com/MonstersPower/status/282978883161165824
Also for anyone than cares (AKA NOBODY LOL FLOP) Inna's new album is titled Party Never Ends. SaintZ I think you might care a shred right?
https://twitter.com/MonstersPower/status/282978883161165824
Also for anyone than cares (AKA NOBODY LOL FLOP) Inna's new album is titled Party Never Ends. SaintZ I think you might care a shred right?
Yes. The unreleased song catergory felt like it was going to take forever.
Wafflecakes
Member
Ugh yeah. That and remix's.....none of which I had ever listened too..
Just ended up throwing up artists I liked or songs with names I thought looked good.
YAS. Always here for the Romanian Queen.
Yasss it's about time that bitch released a new album. Here for more jams tbh.
No word on a new album from her, but I trust you've heard Lemonade and Cliche (lol).
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