Category Archives: Year in Review

YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite songs of 2018

Here are my favorite songs that came out in 2018, separated into lists for the 50 best Alternative, Hip-hop, and Pop song. Full playlists can be found on Spotify, are updated frequently and include additional songs. As always, thanks for listening! Alternative/rock songs Cute Thing – Car Seat Headrest Ullswater – Hookworms Your Dog –Continue reading “YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite songs of 2018”

YEAR IN REVIEW: My 11 favorite albums of 2018

I don’t think 2018 produced nearly as many great albums as the previous 3 years had, making it an average or somewhat below average year. It felt like there was an endless supply of albums that I felt were fine but didn’t fully capture my attention. That said, there were 11 that stood out toContinue reading “YEAR IN REVIEW: My 11 favorite albums of 2018”

YEAR IN REVIEW: My 20 favorite albums of 2017

1. American Dream – LCD Soundsystem From the first time I heard it (when it was released Sept. 1) to the last time (about 10 minutes before writing this), American Dream was my favorite album of the year. It’s rare I like something that much on first listen without getting sick of it, and comingContinue reading “YEAR IN REVIEW: My 20 favorite albums of 2017”

YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite songs of 2017

Here are my favorite songs that came out in 2017, separated into Alternative, Hip-hop, and Pop lists. Full playlists can be found on Spotify and are updated frequently. As always, thanks for listening! Alternative/rock songs Cool Your Heart – Dirty Projectors call the police – LCD Soundsystem Star Roving – Slowdive Nothing To Find –Continue reading “YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite songs of 2017”

YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite songs of 2015

by Nicholas Cicale (@nickcicale) The lists are a bit longer than usual because I liked a lot that came out this year, but here are my favorite Alternative, Hip-hop, and Pop songs from 2015.

YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite albums of 2015

by Nicholas Cicale (@nickcicale) Carrie & Lowell is the year’s most personal album, and probably the darkest. Driven entirely by a folk guitar, a muted piano and Steven’s vocals, each track creates a portrait of the past, as he intimately whispers stories, his deepest thoughts and his fears. Obviously, many of the songs sound theContinue reading “YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite albums of 2015”

YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite albums of 2014

by Nicholas Cicale (@nickcicale) This article was written in 2014. For an updated list of 2014 albums, songs and reviews, click here to view the 2014 year in review page. Flying Lotus’ electronic-jazz-rap fusion album You’re Dead! is not your typical top album. It doesn’t have singles, catchy hooks, or even discernible lyrics. Instead, You’reContinue reading “YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite albums of 2014”

YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite songs of 2013

by Nicholas Cicale (@nickcicale) This year had a TON of really good rock songs, partly because there were a lot of solid albums (consequently, there are a lot of repeat artist). Luckily I liked a lot of singles too, so the list is a really nice mix of things. There aren’t that many pop orContinue reading “YEAR IN REVIEW: My favorite songs of 2013”