{"id":2447,"date":"2017-12-18T22:12:38","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T22:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marmoset-journal.flywheelsites.com\/2017-12-marmosets-top-25-albums-of-2017\/"},"modified":"2021-03-26T01:12:14","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T08:12:14","slug":"marmosets-top-25-albums-of-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/marmosets-top-25-albums-of-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Marmoset&#8217;s Top 25 Albums of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>As 2017 draws to an end, we\u2019ve taken it upon ourselves to celebrate all the positive things that have happened throughout the year. &nbsp;Much like the solar eclipse that gathered the nation together for a few short, awe-inspiring moments, it\u2019s no secret that music often wields the power to unite people across all differences. 2017 was no exception, with one artist after another releasing game-changing albums. Although it was near impossible to narrow it down to such a small list, we finally managed to pick out 25 of Marmoset\u2019s favorite albums. Without further ado, we present our top 25 albums for 2017.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sqs-block-button-container--center\" data-animation-role=\"button\" data-alignment=\"center\" data-button-size=\"medium\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/user\/marmosetmusic\/playlist\/1rgGqXdE6MwIMHP99I4t5Z\" class=\"sqs-block-button-element--medium sqs-block-button-element\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><em>1. Capacity<\/em> by Big Thief<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:800.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/big-thief-capacity2.jpg\" alt=\"big-thief-capacity 2.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/big-thief-capacity2.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/big-thief-capacity2.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"800x800\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"big-thief-capacity 2.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a383da88165f5e58ac8cb14\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> June 9, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Great songwriting transcends genre and era. There are many reasons why Capacity is my favorite album this year: the arrangements, the performances, the tones, &nbsp;etc. But Adrianne Lenker\u2019s songs are deep and timeless and that\u2019s why this album is so good. She fully channeled through music the indescribable, mysterious, dank, stewy unknown that connects all things.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Katy Davidson, Original Music Producer<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>3. <em>Stranger in the Alps <\/em>by Phoebe Bridgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:1200.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a3164574832_10.jpg\" alt=\"a3164574832_10.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a3164574832_10.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a3164574832_10.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1200x1200\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"a3164574832_10.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38407b9140b7643726d1f1\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/1000;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>September 14, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When I first heard this record, I fell in love with it. Its one of those records that sounds immediately familiar. Bridgers has a beautiful way of describing heartbreak and loss, without making things feel too heavy. These universal themes turn my mind to contemplating my own loves lost. The simple instrumentation holds up the delicate melodies she weaves, her lyrics feel like my own thoughts. If an artist\u2019s goal is to make work that connects us, Bridgers has done just that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Casey Wheeler, <\/em><em>Music Licensing Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>5. <em>Process <\/em>by Sampha<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:1200.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sampha-process-album-art.jpg\" alt=\"sampha-process-album-art.jpeg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sampha-process-album-art.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sampha-process-album-art.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1200x1200\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"sampha-process-album-art.jpeg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38417d24a6949ae32ca375\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/1000;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>February 3, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This Sampha record hits a tender place with me. His electro soul debut is a meditation on grief, adulthood, doubt, and a lot of unfun but real feelings that can\u2019t slide away when it\u2019s just you. This record feels like a friend meeting you on your level, not trying to talk you out but showing up. It\u2019s a quiet storm.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Jackie Westfall, Music Licensing Creative<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>7. <em>Ash <\/em>by Ibeyi <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:760.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ibeyi.jpg\" alt=\"Ibeyi.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ibeyi.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ibeyi.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"760x760\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"Ibeyi.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a384698ec212d30325db3af\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/760;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>September 29, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These twins managed to create a record with vastly different sounds, tempos, and energy, yet one unified story. It&#8217;s the conviction behind their angelic voices and the way the instruments and various dance with the melody that made this one of the more transformative albums for me.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\">&#8211;&nbsp;<em>Katie Seaton, <\/em><em>Music Licensing Creative<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>9. <em>Plunge <\/em>by Fever Ray <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:620.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FeverRay_Plunge_albumart_web28129.jpg\" alt=\"FeverRay_Plunge_albumart_web (1).jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FeverRay_Plunge_albumart_web28129.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FeverRay_Plunge_albumart_web28129.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"620x620\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"FeverRay_Plunge_albumart_web (1).jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38485553450a1651242d66\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/620;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> October 27, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Exploratory, political, imaginative and risky! The name of Karin Dreijer&#8217;s second solo album <em>Plunge<\/em>&nbsp;is quite fitting &#8211; I feel like I&#8217;ve plunged right into a cold tank&#8230; left to splash about in shock and in awe each time I immerse my ears with it. And coming up for air feels transformative and freeing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Jamie McMullen, Music Licening Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>11. <em>More to Say Versions<\/em> by The Frightnrs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:700.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a1426874745_5.jpg\" alt=\"a1426874745_5.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a1426874745_5.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a1426874745_5.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"700x700\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"a1426874745_5.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a3862edf9619a424ba66aab\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/700;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>October 20, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One of the hardest things to do musically is to create something new that instantly feels familiar, classic and like it can hold it\u2019s own, no matter the era or audience. The Frightnrs do that for me. And as down tempo as it may be, I\u2019ve yet to spin it at a party or an event where someone doesn\u2019t ask me, with great interest and curiosity, what I\u2019m playing. That\u2019s the true measure of a strong record.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Ryan Wines, Co-Founder + CEO<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>13. <em>Forced Witness<\/em> by Alex Cameron <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:600.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/forcedwitness_alexcameron.jpg\" alt=\"forcedwitness_alexcameron.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/forcedwitness_alexcameron.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/forcedwitness_alexcameron.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"600x600\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"forcedwitness_alexcameron.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a3863ed652dea7bc2483f76\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> September 8, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy Alex Cameron obsession started when I first heard the single &#8216;Candy May&#8217;, shared by NPR. It had this Nick Cave-esque delivery, clever, witty lyrics, and it doesn\u2019t hurt that Angel Olsen signs backup vocals. It\u2019s a fun listen, start to finish.&nbsp;Alex Cameron is a weirdo, but the good kind of weirdo. Looking forward to see what else he will be creating in the future.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Ryan Rebo, Software Engineer<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>15. <em>Everybody Works<\/em> by Jay Som<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:700.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a3337164431_5.jpg\" alt=\"a3337164431_5.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a3337164431_5.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a3337164431_5.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"700x700\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"a3337164431_5.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a3865268165f5e58acfc519\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/700;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>March 10, 2017<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI ride the bus to work everyday so Jay Som\u2019s &#8216;Bus Song&#8217;&nbsp;is a perfectly cheesy and relatable soundtrack to my mornings. Listen to <em>Everybody Works<\/em> if you like Carly Rae Jepsen, but you\u2019re too cool to admit you like Carly Rae Jepsen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Quinn Kennelly, Sr. Relationships Manager<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>17. <em>Faye Webster<\/em> by Faye Webster <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:500.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/62d2e5ce56d19c1694cf6fd0149246b8.500x500x1.jpg\" alt=\"62d2e5ce56d19c1694cf6fd0149246b8.500x500x1.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/62d2e5ce56d19c1694cf6fd0149246b8.500x500x1.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/62d2e5ce56d19c1694cf6fd0149246b8.500x500x1.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"500x500\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"62d2e5ce56d19c1694cf6fd0149246b8.500x500x1.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a3865f753450a16512925df\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> May 12, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Faye Webster\u2019s voice is amazing, and her vocal melodies are simple in a unique way. The album has natural but vibe-y production throughout, and the addition of a lush, melodic pedal steel totally makes this record for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Tim Shrout, Producer + Audio Engineer<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>19. <em>Aromanticism <\/em>by Moses Summary <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:800.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unnamed-21.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed-21.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unnamed-21.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unnamed-21.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"800x800\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"unnamed-21.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a3866f10d92972a19c8c007\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> September 22, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If I can listen to a musician acapella and become emotional, you&#8217;re going to get a big kudos from me. Moses Sumney&#8217;s voice is pure velvet. His range is insane, making each note that pours out of his mouth orchestral. He&#8217;s going to be one to watch.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Alex Gianola, Digital Marketing Strategist<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>21. <em>Prisoner<\/em> by Ryan Adams <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:600.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ryanadams.jpg\" alt=\"ryanadams.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ryanadams.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ryanadams.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"600x600\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"ryanadams.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a386769f9619a424ba72671\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>February 17, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Prisoner is chock full of the same reasons that made me fall hard for Ryan Adams&#8217; music 17 years ago. The songs are raw and visceral but also easy and approachable. He&#8217;s given us a lot of variety over the course of his career, but I think this album captures some of his best work yet.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Nicole Wilson, <\/em><em>Producer + Music Supervisor&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>23. <em>Fin<\/em> by Syd<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:640.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Syd-Fin-1485878406-640x640.jpg\" alt=\"Syd-Fin-1485878406-640x640.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Syd-Fin-1485878406-640x640.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Syd-Fin-1485878406-640x640.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"640x640\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"Syd-Fin-1485878406-640x640.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a3868e9f9619a424ba761cb\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/640;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> February 3, 2017 &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This album is SEXY. Syd&#8217;s breathy vocals croon over neo-soul, R&amp;B-influenced tracks that sound effortlessly sensual. The result is something undeniably modern and fresh, and I definitely can&#8217;t get enough.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Sarah Crisp, Product Owner + Scrum Master <\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>25. <em>City of No Reply<\/em> by Amber Coffman<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:620.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/amber_coffman_city_of_no_reply.jpg\" alt=\"amber_coffman_city_of_no_reply.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/amber_coffman_city_of_no_reply.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/amber_coffman_city_of_no_reply.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"620x620\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"amber_coffman_city_of_no_reply.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a3869bce4966b79a0fd2d6c\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/620;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>June 2, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>City of No Reply<\/em>&#8216;s greatest accomplishment is how it takes serious issues of breakup, newfound independence, and finding own\u2019s one voice and makes it sound so breezy and positive. This album was the constant theme of a summer full of backyard dinners at our new house and made our new home and space feel blessed. Fusing elements of classic &#8217;70s California like Fleetwood Mac and &#8217;90s R&amp;B like Mary J. Blige, Amber stakes her claim as an artist whose sound is deceptively complex and somehow goes down so easy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Steve Schroeder,&nbsp;A&amp;R Curation Manager <\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>2. <em>CTRL<\/em> by SZA <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:640.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SZA-CTRL-album-cover.jpg\" alt=\"SZA-CTRL-album-cover.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SZA-CTRL-album-cover.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SZA-CTRL-album-cover.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"640x640\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"SZA-CTRL-album-cover.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a383dee0d92972a19c18d3a\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/640;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> June 9, 2017<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI haven\u2019t heard a debut album this deft and intelligent since \u201cIllmatic.\u201d SZA\u2019s long-awaited debut is both raw and ornate, deconstructed and fully-formed. But it\u2019s her delivery of zeitgeist-y femme-forward lyrics conveying sexuality, intimacy and emotional connection that place \u201cCtrl\u201d squarely at the top of a pack of amazing records this year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Michael Van Pelt, Music Licensing Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>4. <em>DAMN. <\/em>by Kendrick Lamar <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:1000.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3754-1000x1000.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3754-1000x1000.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3754-1000x1000.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3754-1000x1000.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1000x1000\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"IMG_3754-1000x1000.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38408124a6949ae32c70fd\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/1000;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>April 14, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;To say Kendrick Lamar topped his previous work is an understatement. DAMN. was a winner straight out of the gate. The visceral tunes, such as DNA. and FEEL., paint a portrait of a lone wolf making its way in this dog eat dog world, and the songs LOYALTY. and LOVE. bring you nothing but the feel-good elements of love and lust. The album took over the world for a moment \u2013 his lyrics and musicality grabs you and you don\u2019t want to let go.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Ashley Rountree, Financial Affairs Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:800.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alvvaysantisocialitiesalbumart.jpg\" alt=\"alvvays antisocialities album art.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alvvaysantisocialitiesalbumart.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alvvaysantisocialitiesalbumart.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"800x800\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"alvvays antisocialities album art.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38418e24a6949ae32ca70b\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>6. <em>Anti-Socialites<\/em> by Alvvays <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>September 8, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You know when a band&#8217;s debut record is so astonishingly good that you actually experience anxiety around their impending sophomore release? And 9 times out of 10 it can&#8217;t possibly attain the absurd level of hype you&#8217;ve built up around it? Well, this is that rare and wonderful 10th time. <em>Antisocialites<\/em>&nbsp;is dreamier and sadder but every bit as intoxicating as Alvvays&#8217; 2014 self titled debut.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Bob Werner, <\/em><em>Producer + Creative Project Manager<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>8. <em>Slowdive <\/em>by Slowdive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:806.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slow.jpg\" alt=\"Slow.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slow.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slow.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"806x806\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"Slow.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38469d9140b76437280897\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 806px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 806\/806;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> May 5, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Shimmering production and warm vocals made the <em>Slowdive<\/em> record well worth the 20 year wait. There is a hint of nostalgia to it that makes me feel like i\u2019m catching up with an old friend. This record will be a favorite of mine for years to come!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Allison Soule, Production Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>10. <em>A Deeper Understanding <\/em>by The War on Drugs <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:720.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/war-on-drugs2.jpg\" alt=\"war-on-drugs 2.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/war-on-drugs2.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/war-on-drugs2.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"720x720\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"war-on-drugs 2.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38485fe2c4836296e066e8\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/720;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>August 25, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was counting down the days for this record to drop and when it did, it didn\u2019t disappoint! Adam Granduciel had full creative control, both as a producer and engineer, which gave him the ability to meticulously construct this album piece by piece. It\u2019s easy to hear that every element was added with a high level of care and intention \u2014 like an executive chef orchestrating their signature dish. It doesn\u2019t take a deeper understanding to realize how phenomenal this album is front to back. Something tells me I\u2019ll be spinning this one for years to come!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Reid Mackenzie, Associate Producer<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>12. <em>Melodrama<\/em> by Lorde <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:806.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.99256134033203%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7_image-asset.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7_image-asset.png\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7_image-asset.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"806x814\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38631e53450a165128b128\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 806px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 806\/814;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>June 16, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Lorde&#8217;s 2017 album<em> Melodrama<\/em> had this fresh new vibe, that had me feelin&#8217; all the feels. A more upbeat fave of mine off the album, &#8216;Green Light&#8217;, just makes you wanna dance, with its funky pre-chorus building into the chorus, and once that hits &#8211; it felt like pure freedom (insert image of you in a convertible, top down, flying south on the 5). The maturity of her voice in this album made me nostalgic for bands like Azure Ray and Metric.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Frankie Simone, A&amp;R Community Ambassador <\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>14. <em>Drunk<\/em> by Thundercat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:640.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thundercat-Drunk-album-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Thundercat-Drunk-album-cover.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thundercat-Drunk-album-cover.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thundercat-Drunk-album-cover.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"640x640\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"Thundercat-Drunk-album-cover.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a3863fbf9619a424ba693c3\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/640;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>February 24, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On the surface, Drunk sounds fun and lighthearted but there\u2019s something dark boiling underneath. An exhausting fever dream of sorts. It\u2019s a strange mixture of sweat and tears or something.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Richard Beardsley, Brand Strategist<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>16. <em>Gang Signs &amp; Prayer<\/em> by Stormyz<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:755.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_image-asset.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_image-asset.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_image-asset.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"755x755\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38650424a6949ae332c698\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 755px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 755\/755;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>February 24, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Grime had a big year this year and of every rapper that released an album, veteran or newcomer, Stormzy\u2019s debut was the only one I had on repeat. It&#8217;s raw and visceral but had tender elements of soul and gospel. Truly an album that lives up to it\u2019s name.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Nathaniel Schmidt, Music Licensing Coordinator <\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>18. <em>YOUNG<\/em> by Overcoats <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:700.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a4232059424_5.jpg\" alt=\"a4232059424_5.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a4232059424_5.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a4232059424_5.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"700x700\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"a4232059424_5.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a386603ec212d3032630a13\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/700;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released: <\/strong>April 21, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Can\u2019t think of the last time I knew all the words to an album from first song to last. The sisterly connection between this duo creates harmonies so buttery they\u2019d melt faster than a popsicle sunbathing in August.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Luisa Jeffery, Executive Assistant + Project Manager<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>20. <em>Green Twins<\/em> by Nick Hakim<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:670.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1500NickHakimGreenTwins-670x670.jpg\" alt=\"1500NickHakimGreenTwins-670x670.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1500NickHakimGreenTwins-670x670.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1500NickHakimGreenTwins-670x670.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"670x670\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"1500NickHakimGreenTwins-670x670.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a38670fe2c4836296e59671\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/670;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> May 19, 2017&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nick Hakim\u2019s &#8216;Green Twins&#8217;&nbsp;is both beautiful and haunting at the same time. The songwriting is dense, soulful, and intimate. His lyrics range from vulnerable and deeply personal tales, to more conceptual themes full of vivid imagery and substance. Hakim\u2019s songs explore an expansive sonic palette full of psychedelic, tripped-out soundscapes, and reverb-soaked vocal arrangements, backed by hypnotic grooves and syncopated beats.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Rob Dennler, Director of Music Production <\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>22. <em>City Music<\/em> by Kevin Morby <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:600.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/citymusic_kevinmorby.jpg\" alt=\"citymusic_kevinmorby.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/citymusic_kevinmorby.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/citymusic_kevinmorby.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"600x600\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"citymusic_kevinmorby.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a3867fce4966b79a0fce924\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> June 16, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Kevin Morby. Keeps. Getting. Better. For me, <em>City Music<\/em> is a wholly different musical experience from Singing Saw. With City Music, there\u2019s a distinctive shift in his story and in the vulnerability of his songwriting. He\u2019s an incredible musician and I feel an intense emotional connection to his music. I\u2019m loving and I\u2019m listening.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Amanda Patterson, <\/em><em>Senior Producer<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>24. <em>Tease<\/em> by Blossom &amp; Hott 16 <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:700.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:100.0%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a1782981497_5.jpg\" alt=\"a1782981497_5.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a1782981497_5.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a1782981497_5.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"700x700\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"a1782981497_5.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5a386903e2c4836296e5e15f\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/700;\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> July 21, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Blossom&#8217;s first full-length debut album, produced by Hot16, had me bobbing my head to its smooth, soulful R&amp;B beats. Her lyrics are female-centric and empower in a feel-good, easy-listening kind of way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\"><em>&#8211; Fiona Kang, Community Ambassador<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"sqs-block-button-container--center\" data-animation-role=\"button\" data-alignment=\"center\" data-button-size=\"medium\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/journal.marmosetmusic.com\/2017-top-albums-honorable-mentions\" class=\"sqs-block-button-element--medium sqs-block-button-element\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View our honorable mentions <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"sqs-svg-icon--outer social-icon-alignment-center social-icons-color-black social-icons-size-medium social-icons-shape-circle social-icons-style-border\" >\n<nav class=\"sqs-svg-icon--list\">\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MarmosetMusic\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sqs-svg-icon--wrapper facebook\" aria-label=\"Marmoset\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div>\n        <svg class=\"sqs-svg-icon--social\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--icon\" xlink:href=\"#facebook-icon\"><\/use>\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--mask\" xlink:href=\"#facebook-mask\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n<p>    <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marmosetmusic\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sqs-svg-icon--wrapper twitter-unauth\" aria-label=\"Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div>\n        <svg class=\"sqs-svg-icon--social\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--icon\" xlink:href=\"#twitter-unauth-icon\"><\/use>\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--mask\" xlink:href=\"#twitter-unauth-mask\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n<p>    <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/marmosetmusic\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sqs-svg-icon--wrapper vimeo\" aria-label=\"marmoset\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div>\n        <svg class=\"sqs-svg-icon--social\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--icon\" xlink:href=\"#vimeo-icon\"><\/use>\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--mask\" xlink:href=\"#vimeo-mask\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n<p>    <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC6_Fa0ef9xGRvs9aFp6mnww\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sqs-svg-icon--wrapper youtube\" aria-label=\"marmosetmusic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div>\n        <svg class=\"sqs-svg-icon--social\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--icon\" xlink:href=\"#youtube-icon\"><\/use>\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--mask\" xlink:href=\"#youtube-mask\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n<p>    <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/marmosetmusic\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sqs-svg-icon--wrapper instagram\" aria-label=\"Marmoset\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div>\n        <svg class=\"sqs-svg-icon--social\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--icon\" xlink:href=\"#instagram-icon\"><\/use>\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--mask\" xlink:href=\"#instagram-mask\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n<p>    <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As 2017 draws to an end, we\u2019ve taken it upon ourselves to celebrate all the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2448,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","has-excerpt"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/TOP25.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2447"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2447\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2447"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}