You knew it was coming, right? I may very well be the last music writer to finally get around to posting their favorite albums of 2014, but better late than never. I have listed my favorite 20 albums of the year in alphabetical order. I also included several "Honorable Mentions" that are terrific and could easily have made my top 20 depending on the day...
1. Rock or Bust, AC/DC
2. Everyday Robots, Damon Albarn
3. Common Ground, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin
4. The Both, The Both
5. Sweet Freaks, The Brand New Heavies
6. Ghost Stories, Coldplay
7. The River & The Thread, Rosanne Cash
8. The Take Off and Landing of Everything, Elbow
9. Built to Break, Ronnie Fauss
10. Stay Gold, First Aid Kit
11. Terms of My Surrender, John Hiatt
12. Diamonds, Johnnyswim
13. Counterfeit Blues, Corb Lund
14. Playland, Johnny Marr
15. Good Luck Charm, The Mastersons
16. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
17. Bluesamericana, Keb' Mo'
18. Most Messed Up, Old 97's
19. Trigger Hippy, Trigger Hippy
20. Storytone, Neil Young
Honorable Mentions = great listening
Carter Girl, Carlene Carter
Way Out West, The Fallen Stars
Sundown Heaven Town, Tim McGraw
No Fools, No Fun, Puss n Boots
Classics, She & Him
Goin' Home, Kenny Wayne Shepherd
The Blues Came Callin', Walter Trout
1 comment:
I see some surprises. We have a few titles in common among your top 25.
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