Sylvan Esso’s debut album was electropop brilliance with a folky edge. Their other albums were just as good and their acoustic EP is one of my goto albums when I need calmness and beauty.
Sylvan Esso’s debut album was electropop brilliance with a folky edge. Their other albums were just as good and their acoustic EP is one of my goto albums when I need calmness and beauty.
His mother sent him to boarding school in Samoa because of his drug use. Or perhaps because of his involvement with Odd Future. After his return, he recorded my favourite rap debut album of the era. Moody, with a great texture in his voice and a superb flow. It’s Earl Sweatshirt.
His mother sent him to boarding school in Samoa because of his drug use. Or perhaps because of his involvement with Odd Future. After his return, he recorded my favourite rap debut album of the era. Moody, with a great texture in his voice and a superb flow. It’s Earl Sweatshirt.
Probably the most important producer of the mid-10s. Arca’s Xen is full of exceptional rhythms and soundscapes.
Probably the most important producer of the mid-10s. Arca’s Xen is full of exceptional rhythms and soundscapes.
A pop album tonight. Very smooth, and I read that the critics added ‘sensual’ and ‘sultry sound’. Who am I to argue with that.
A pop album tonight. Very smooth, and I read that the critics added ‘sensual’ and ‘sultry sound’. Who am I to argue with that.
Hope this counts as a debut. Jay Z and Kanye West had recorded music as a duo before, but this was their first real album together. Watch the Throne has some great tracks on it.
Hope this counts as a debut. Jay Z and Kanye West had recorded music as a duo before, but this was their first real album together. Watch the Throne has some great tracks on it.
Maybe not as iconic as the three albums that followed, but still a great album, showcasing his talents. I remember discussing it with friends: this kid might go places. Hiiipower!
Maybe not as iconic as the three albums that followed, but still a great album, showcasing his talents. I remember discussing it with friends: this kid might go places. Hiiipower!
Never before had I heard anything like Sleigh Bells. Noise, powerchords, strong bassdrums, soft female voices and a spark of hardcore techno attached. Their debut Treats was ahead of its time. SB were probably influential for bands like 100 gecs and the hyperpop genre in a way.
Never before had I heard anything like Sleigh Bells. Noise, powerchords, strong bassdrums, soft female voices and a spark of hardcore techno attached. Their debut Treats was ahead of its time. SB were probably influential for bands like 100 gecs and the hyperpop genre in a way.
One of the great chillwave albums. A genre named by Hipster Runoff, which really makes this a blast from what feels like a long forgotten past.
One of the great chillwave albums. A genre named by Hipster Runoff, which really makes this a blast from what feels like a long forgotten past.
Election day in The Netherlands, so this is a Dutch entry. Eefje de Visser’s 2020 album Bitterzoet is one of the best Dutch albums ever recorded. De Koek was her 2010 debut. It’s a good album and also shows her growth as a singer, lyricist and creator of soundscapes in the 2010s.
Election day in The Netherlands, so this is a Dutch entry. Eefje de Visser’s 2020 album Bitterzoet is one of the best Dutch albums ever recorded. De Koek was her 2010 debut. It’s a good album and also shows her growth as a singer, lyricist and creator of soundscapes in the 2010s.
Purity Ring’s shrines is relatively unknown, but typical electropop from the era. It aged well.
Purity Ring’s shrines is relatively unknown, but typical electropop from the era. It aged well.
Still in love with this album. The vulnerability in the lyrics, the beautiful voice of Elena Torna. Youth has been a favourite for over a decade.
Still in love with this album. The vulnerability in the lyrics, the beautiful voice of Elena Torna. Youth has been a favourite for over a decade.
The Weeknd started his musical career with music we had never heard the likes of. Dark, hedonistic indie r&b. His three mixtapes were later compiled into an album.
The Weeknd started his musical career with music we had never heard the likes of. Dark, hedonistic indie r&b. His three mixtapes were later compiled into an album.
Toevallig de laatste dagen met OL aan een projectje gewerkt.
Toevallig de laatste dagen met OL aan een projectje gewerkt.