[Music]
these albums definitely deserved some
more love in 2017 welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten albums
you missed in 2017
[Music]
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’re
focusing on great albums that passed
under the radar in 2017
[Music]
number ten rocket sandy Alex G
[Music]
[Applause]
previously known as Alexander Janus
goalie on Bandcamp
this Philadelphian stylized his image
after teaming with London’s Domino
recording company
Alex G keeps it cryptic and lo-fi on
many rocket tracks but it’s the folk
rock songs that stand out most with
their lyrical clarity whether it’s the
fun-loving proud or powerful men both of
which help this rocket blast off
but there’s a strong message to the
process too as Alex pokes fun at
celebrity adoration massive egos and
societal norms he’ll make you laugh
unwind and rewind over and over again
[Music]
it was magic number nine antisocial
lights
always
from Toronto this indie collective has a
catchy melodic sound with potential for
massive mainstream success if that’s
what they’re into
[Music]
on their sophomore album always explores
various dream pop sounds from an
outsider point of view
[Music]
there’s a little new wave mixed in along
with some Punk here and there and lead
singer Molly Rankin beautifully connects
the album’s anti socialite narrative
with her gorgeous vocals it’s a
well-rounded album with 10 beautiful
tracks and it closes out strong with the
atmospheric forget about life
[Music]
number eight take me apart
kilala
[Music]
this debut album is slick sexy and
exceptionally produced we have take me
apart Maryland native Colella delivers a
romantic concept album as she begins
with a breakup and sorts through her
wants and needs there’s a clear
storyline to connect with however each
track also manages to stand on its own
[Music]
pick your poison it’s all here as the
singer/songwriter breaks down the
pleasures and pains of falling hard
whether the topic is good loving or the
importance of me-time Vilela offers up
sensual commentary on feeling vulnerable
both physically and emotionally
I can’t forget it
[Music]
number seven the ooze came cruel by
calming fe9 do you need to tell us
something
four years after dropping his first
studio album as King cruel Archie
Marshall came back strong in 2017 with a
fusion of punk rock and jazz lyrically
the London native explores dark themes
through rather descriptive visuals
complemented by his distinct vocal tone
cruel will hit you with a noise rock
track and then he’ll transition into
something you might hear in a smokey
lounge just when you think he’s taking
you somewhere even darker the King mixes
in poetic lyrically sparse tracks that
give new meaning to the album as a whole
number six at what cost gold link after
much hype this Washington DC MC released
his debut album in March 2017
goldlink doesn’t have the same
influences Drakkar kendrick lamar but he
does have a Grammy nomination thanks to
the collective brilliance of at what
cost togetherness with a sick guest no
finish net cash flow like fellow East
Coaster Colella goldlink strays from
genre norms and blends various
production styles for his Washington DC
storyline at what cost has an old-school
feel at times can fellow artists wale
and Maya stopped by for the party with
guest spots it’s a mash-up of hip hop
subgenres fueled by gold link staccato
Ratatat flow number five drunk
Thundercat some of you may recognize
this la musician for his work on
Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 album to pimp a
butterfly in 2017 though Thundercat
released his own eclectic classic a
versatile album that’s musically
intoxicating Thundercats production on
drunk is sublime and he doesn’t take
himself too seriously with the lyrical
content
[Music]
this is an album that features KDOT on
one joint and Kenny Loggins and Michael
McDonald on another it’s a purely
original 2017 album and you’ll discover
something new with each listen number
four
process Samba with personal themes of
family self-doubt and death this album
may leave you a bit misty-eyed
[Music]
despite the underlying darkness though
Sam feh a South London er maintains an
uplifting vibe with his electoral R&B
production vocally he doesn’t sound like
anybody else and the industrial sound of
process creates a gritty feel at least
on some of the more intense tracks then
there’s a beautiful ballad like no one
knows me which strips everything away
revealing an artist that’s trying to
fill a major emotional void
[Music]
with this album santhu is figuring
himself out and he works wonders in the
process number three Freudian
Daniel Caesar from Ontario Canada this
young musician earned a Grammy
nomination for his gospel inspired debut
but Freudian isn’t sister-act Gospel as
Daniel Caesar takes the narrative in
many saucy directions while sorting
through the ins and outs of his
relationships like the album title
suggests Caesars music is cerebral and
it pinpoints that feeling when you’re
super stressed out but haven’t yet
reached the breaking point when Freudian
reaches full gospel mode you may just
break down in tears tears of joy that is
the love yeah we can
number two all-american badass Joey
badass I used to feel so devastated it’s
as a Joey that Meg released on April 7th
2017 this politically conscious album is
a modern classic still all-american
badass got lost in the mainstream
shuffle when Kendrick Lamar released
damn the following week
[Music]
with his second studio album Joey badass
comes out swinging from trak-1 and
there’s a singular message that
continues throughout racial injustice
notice leavis dead in the street debated
organ donors date is so good not my
people made this sword doughnut he goes
hard at fake MCS and ring the alarm and
the final track is a perfect
representation of the album’s vision
arguably one of the genres most
brilliant emcees Joey badass is locked
in with each and every track proving
that he’s way more than a celebrity tell
me how are we gonna shake this vision
complaining all day but in the same
condition if you want to make changes
gonna take commitment before we unveil
our number one pick here are some
honorable mentions
[Music]
so
[Music]
[Applause]
number one pure comedy father John misty
Betty Taylor Swift every night inside
the oculus rift to put it bluntly Josh
Tillman trolled modern society and
possibly even himself with this 2017
classic
[Music]
the former Fleet Foxes drummer aimed
high with his third studio album pure
comedy even releasing a complimentary
25-minute short film
[Music]
now that’s what I call it’s a
fascinating listening experience as
father John contemplates the future and
the effects of technology celebrity
culture and egocentric behavior he’s
preaching away with pure comedy but he
acknowledges his own self-doubt and
insecurities throughout father John
ultimately reaches a moving conclusion
and for its collective vision and
concepts this must be the album that you
listen to by year’s end close in the gap
between do you agree with our picks
check out these other great clips from
WatchMojo and subscribe for new videos
every day
these albums definitely deserved some
more love in 2017 welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten albums
you missed in 2017
[Music]
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’re
focusing on great albums that passed
under the radar in 2017
[Music]
number ten rocket sandy Alex G
[Music]
[Applause]
previously known as Alexander Janus
goalie on Bandcamp
this Philadelphian stylized his image
after teaming with London’s Domino
recording company
Alex G keeps it cryptic and lo-fi on
many rocket tracks but it’s the folk
rock songs that stand out most with
their lyrical clarity whether it’s the
fun-loving proud or powerful men both of
which help this rocket blast off
but there’s a strong message to the
process too as Alex pokes fun at
celebrity adoration massive egos and
societal norms he’ll make you laugh
unwind and rewind over and over again
[Music]
it was magic number nine antisocial
lights
always
from Toronto this indie collective has a
catchy melodic sound with potential for
massive mainstream success if that’s
what they’re into
[Music]
on their sophomore album always explores
various dream pop sounds from an
outsider point of view
[Music]
there’s a little new wave mixed in along
with some Punk here and there and lead
singer Molly Rankin beautifully connects
the album’s anti socialite narrative
with her gorgeous vocals it’s a
well-rounded album with 10 beautiful
tracks and it closes out strong with the
atmospheric forget about life
[Music]
number eight take me apart
kilala
[Music]
this debut album is slick sexy and
exceptionally produced we have take me
apart Maryland native Colella delivers a
romantic concept album as she begins
with a breakup and sorts through her
wants and needs there’s a clear
storyline to connect with however each
track also manages to stand on its own
[Music]
pick your poison it’s all here as the
singer/songwriter breaks down the
pleasures and pains of falling hard
whether the topic is good loving or the
importance of me-time Vilela offers up
sensual commentary on feeling vulnerable
both physically and emotionally
I can’t forget it
[Music]
number seven the ooze came cruel by
calming fe9 do you need to tell us
something
four years after dropping his first
studio album as King cruel Archie
Marshall came back strong in 2017 with a
fusion of punk rock and jazz lyrically
the London native explores dark themes
through rather descriptive visuals
complemented by his distinct vocal tone
cruel will hit you with a noise rock
track and then he’ll transition into
something you might hear in a smokey
lounge just when you think he’s taking
you somewhere even darker the King mixes
in poetic lyrically sparse tracks that
give new meaning to the album as a whole
number six at what cost gold link after
much hype this Washington DC MC released
his debut album in March 2017
goldlink doesn’t have the same
influences Drakkar kendrick lamar but he
does have a Grammy nomination thanks to
the collective brilliance of at what
cost togetherness with a sick guest no
finish net cash flow like fellow East
Coaster Colella goldlink strays from
genre norms and blends various
production styles for his Washington DC
storyline at what cost has an old-school
feel at times can fellow artists wale
and Maya stopped by for the party with
guest spots it’s a mash-up of hip hop
subgenres fueled by gold link staccato
Ratatat flow number five drunk
Thundercat some of you may recognize
this la musician for his work on
Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 album to pimp a
butterfly in 2017 though Thundercat
released his own eclectic classic a
versatile album that’s musically
intoxicating Thundercats production on
drunk is sublime and he doesn’t take
himself too seriously with the lyrical
content
[Music]
this is an album that features KDOT on
one joint and Kenny Loggins and Michael
McDonald on another it’s a purely
original 2017 album and you’ll discover
something new with each listen number
four
process Samba with personal themes of
family self-doubt and death this album
may leave you a bit misty-eyed
[Music]
despite the underlying darkness though
Sam feh a South London er maintains an
uplifting vibe with his electoral R&B
production vocally he doesn’t sound like
anybody else and the industrial sound of
process creates a gritty feel at least
on some of the more intense tracks then
there’s a beautiful ballad like no one
knows me which strips everything away
revealing an artist that’s trying to
fill a major emotional void
[Music]
with this album santhu is figuring
himself out and he works wonders in the
process number three Freudian
Daniel Caesar from Ontario Canada this
young musician earned a Grammy
nomination for his gospel inspired debut
but Freudian isn’t sister-act Gospel as
Daniel Caesar takes the narrative in
many saucy directions while sorting
through the ins and outs of his
relationships like the album title
suggests Caesars music is cerebral and
it pinpoints that feeling when you’re
super stressed out but haven’t yet
reached the breaking point when Freudian
reaches full gospel mode you may just
break down in tears tears of joy that is
the love yeah we can
number two all-american badass Joey
badass I used to feel so devastated it’s
as a Joey that Meg released on April 7th
2017 this politically conscious album is
a modern classic still all-american
badass got lost in the mainstream
shuffle when Kendrick Lamar released
damn the following week
[Music]
with his second studio album Joey badass
comes out swinging from trak-1 and
there’s a singular message that
continues throughout racial injustice
notice leavis dead in the street debated
organ donors date is so good not my
people made this sword doughnut he goes
hard at fake MCS and ring the alarm and
the final track is a perfect
representation of the album’s vision
arguably one of the genres most
brilliant emcees Joey badass is locked
in with each and every track proving
that he’s way more than a celebrity tell
me how are we gonna shake this vision
complaining all day but in the same
condition if you want to make changes
gonna take commitment before we unveil
our number one pick here are some
honorable mentions
[Music]
so
[Music]
[Applause]
number one pure comedy father John misty
Betty Taylor Swift every night inside
the oculus rift to put it bluntly Josh
Tillman trolled modern society and
possibly even himself with this 2017
classic
[Music]
the former Fleet Foxes drummer aimed
high with his third studio album pure
comedy even releasing a complimentary
25-minute short film
[Music]
now that’s what I call it’s a
fascinating listening experience as
father John contemplates the future and
the effects of technology celebrity
culture and egocentric behavior he’s
preaching away with pure comedy but he
acknowledges his own self-doubt and
insecurities throughout father John
ultimately reaches a moving conclusion
and for its collective vision and
concepts this must be the album that you
listen to by year’s end close in the gap
between do you agree with our picks
check out these other great clips from
WatchMojo and subscribe for new videos
every day
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