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The Genius Community's 25 Best Songs of 2019 So Far
#16: Vampire Weekend, “Harmony Hall”
Coming off a six-year hiatus between albums, indie rock band Vampire Weekend returned with the release of “Harmony Hall” as a single for their new record Father of the Bride. The track, centered around a light, acoustic instrumental with a peppy, piano-driven chorus, delves into changed impressions of an initially pristine place. The track most likely alludes to the band members' alma mater, Columbia University, which recently has experienced incidents of anti-Semitism on campus. Ezra Koenig, the lead singer and writer of the band, and a member of the Jewish faith, manages to discuss these atrocious events in a creative manner, not allowing them to take over this infectiously upbeat track. —@ibmac26The Genius Community's 25 Best Albums of 2019 So Far
#16: Kevin Abstract, ARIZONA Baby
With the recent success of his boyband BROCKHAMPTON, not many expected Kevin Abstract to turn back to his solo work. With a unique, multi-part rollout, ARIZONA BABY features a look into the life and strife of a queer man attempting to grow up in a world that he doesn't understand, and that he believes doesn't understand him.
His adventures in love have never been more explicitly stated than on “Big Wheels,” where he raps over an erratic, electric instrumental, while “Peach” provides a softer, more intimate look into his romantic endeavors and introduces Dominic Fike into Kevin and the group's array. Kevin addresses other issues too, like drug abuse and religious turmoil within his family on “Use Me,” which features a gospel introduction. Overall, Abstract was able to use an abruptly-released project to give listeners a more introspective look into his life than any group project was able to do before. —@ibmac26
#10: Vampire Weekend, Father of the Bride
With six years passing and no releases, a crucial member of the group departing the band, and Ezra Koenig, the lead singer, getting married, Vampire Weekend's sound was almost guaranteed to change on their new project. However, Father of the Bride managed to retain the band's core style while integrating a folk sound that allowed Koenig to explore more songs about love and growing more mature together, as a group.
The new style can be heard almost immediately on the first track, “Hold You Now,” incorporating an acoustic instrumental and the first of three features by Danielle Haim, the first female vocalist featured in any of their music. The band's afro-pop origins remain prevalent on the faster-paced “Bambina,” but sound more blended on tracks like “Sunflower,” with experiments in vocal inflections and an almost-independent bassline. With Father of the Bride, Vampire Weekend found a new sound while helping cement their status as one of the most successful indie bands of all time. —@ibmac26The Genius Community's 100 Best Albums of the 2010s
#94: Isaiah Rashad, Cilvia Demo
Top Dawg Entertainment became synonymous with its four Black Hippy MCs in its early years, but out of their shadow rose the label's fifth signee, Isaiah Rashad. A little-known Chattanooga rapper who had been making waves in his hometown, Rashad dropped his major label debut, Cilvia Demo, on TDE to widespread critical acclaim and buzzing popularity. Standout tracks like “Shot You Down” featuring labelmates Jay Rock and Sc
Hoolboy Q showcased a confident Rashad speaking on conquering his competition while keeping up with his famous peers. Deeper cuts like “Heavenly Father” revealed a different side of Rashad, one struggling with depression and the everyday pressures of life. The project proved he could hold his own within TDE's star-studded lineup, while its personal subject matter would endear him to listeners despite a sparse output in the years to come. —@ibmac26
#36: Vampire Weekend, Modern Vampires of the City
Following their rapid rise from indie success to widespread fame after releasing their first two records, the Columbia graduates of Vampire Weekend released their magnum opus, Modern Vampires of the City. Frontman Ezra Koenig delves into a wide and diverse range of lyrical content, from relationships to world history. On “Step,” Koenig sets a story of dancing with a significant other over slow, piano-driven instrumental. “Worship You” and “Finger Back” touch on Jerusalem and the band members' Jewish roots. Featuring less of their past afro-pop and preppy styles and more mature lyrical content over a short and concise tracklist, the record showed the Ivy League kids had grown up and were here in the music industry to stay. —@ibmac26
#2: Frank Ocean, Blonde
What can be said about the generational talent Frank Ocean, that hasn't been said already? The recluse artist tortured fans for four years after the release of channel ORANGE, teasing release dates before pump faking with Endless and finally releasing Blonde the day after. But the wait was worth it.
With this record, Ocean became a genre unto himself. He experimented with uncommon sonic effects, droning instrumentals, and unpredictable song patterns. Only a few songs on Blonde feature any kind of conventional song structure—they just float in the air before morphing into something else entirely. Ocean can sing like an angel, yet chooses to distort and contort his voice in every which way. He's got a great ear for melody, but he often eschews hooks.
The opening track, “Nikes,” features Ocean crooning over a dreamy, luscious synthesizer-driven instrumental, and uses his lyrics to pit his love and desire for a significant other against their materialistic, surface level character. The album apexes with “Nights,” a track that features a dramatic instrumental switch at the exact half point of the record's playtime. During the first half of the track, Ocean sings about past relationships and Hurricane Katrina ravaging his hometown, while on the second, darker half of the track shows Ocean's vulnerability in trying to cope with these life events. Ocean had already established himself as a talented singer, songwriter, and producer, Blonde showcased his unfiltered ambition. The album didn't yield many smash Billboard hits, yet it cemented him as a generational artist in touch with the millennial zeitgeist. —@ibmac26
#16: Vampire Weekend, “Harmony Hall”
Coming off a six-year hiatus between albums, indie rock band Vampire Weekend returned with the release of “Harmony Hall” as a single for their new record Father of the Bride. The track, centered around a light, acoustic instrumental with a peppy, piano-driven chorus, delves into changed impressions of an initially pristine place. The track most likely alludes to the band members' alma mater, Columbia University, which recently has experienced incidents of anti-Semitism on campus. Ezra Koenig, the lead singer and writer of the band, and a member of the Jewish faith, manages to discuss these atrocious events in a creative manner, not allowing them to take over this infectiously upbeat track. —@ibmac26The Genius Community's 25 Best Albums of 2019 So Far
#16: Kevin Abstract, ARIZONA Baby
With the recent success of his boyband BROCKHAMPTON, not many expected Kevin Abstract to turn back to his solo work. With a unique, multi-part rollout, ARIZONA BABY features a look into the life and strife of a queer man attempting to grow up in a world that he doesn't understand, and that he believes doesn't understand him.
His adventures in love have never been more explicitly stated than on “Big Wheels,” where he raps over an erratic, electric instrumental, while “Peach” provides a softer, more intimate look into his romantic endeavors and introduces Dominic Fike into Kevin and the group's array. Kevin addresses other issues too, like drug abuse and religious turmoil within his family on “Use Me,” which features a gospel introduction. Overall, Abstract was able to use an abruptly-released project to give listeners a more introspective look into his life than any group project was able to do before. —@ibmac26
#10: Vampire Weekend, Father of the Bride
With six years passing and no releases, a crucial member of the group departing the band, and Ezra Koenig, the lead singer, getting married, Vampire Weekend's sound was almost guaranteed to change on their new project. However, Father of the Bride managed to retain the band's core style while integrating a folk sound that allowed Koenig to explore more songs about love and growing more mature together, as a group.
The new style can be heard almost immediately on the first track, “Hold You Now,” incorporating an acoustic instrumental and the first of three features by Danielle Haim, the first female vocalist featured in any of their music. The band's afro-pop origins remain prevalent on the faster-paced “Bambina,” but sound more blended on tracks like “Sunflower,” with experiments in vocal inflections and an almost-independent bassline. With Father of the Bride, Vampire Weekend found a new sound while helping cement their status as one of the most successful indie bands of all time. —@ibmac26The Genius Community's 100 Best Albums of the 2010s
#94: Isaiah Rashad, Cilvia Demo
Top Dawg Entertainment became synonymous with its four Black Hippy MCs in its early years, but out of their shadow rose the label's fifth signee, Isaiah Rashad. A little-known Chattanooga rapper who had been making waves in his hometown, Rashad dropped his major label debut, Cilvia Demo, on TDE to widespread critical acclaim and buzzing popularity. Standout tracks like “Shot You Down” featuring labelmates Jay Rock and Sc
Hoolboy Q showcased a confident Rashad speaking on conquering his competition while keeping up with his famous peers. Deeper cuts like “Heavenly Father” revealed a different side of Rashad, one struggling with depression and the everyday pressures of life. The project proved he could hold his own within TDE's star-studded lineup, while its personal subject matter would endear him to listeners despite a sparse output in the years to come. —@ibmac26
#36: Vampire Weekend, Modern Vampires of the City
Following their rapid rise from indie success to widespread fame after releasing their first two records, the Columbia graduates of Vampire Weekend released their magnum opus, Modern Vampires of the City. Frontman Ezra Koenig delves into a wide and diverse range of lyrical content, from relationships to world history. On “Step,” Koenig sets a story of dancing with a significant other over slow, piano-driven instrumental. “Worship You” and “Finger Back” touch on Jerusalem and the band members' Jewish roots. Featuring less of their past afro-pop and preppy styles and more mature lyrical content over a short and concise tracklist, the record showed the Ivy League kids had grown up and were here in the music industry to stay. —@ibmac26
#2: Frank Ocean, Blonde
What can be said about the generational talent Frank Ocean, that hasn't been said already? The recluse artist tortured fans for four years after the release of channel ORANGE, teasing release dates before pump faking with Endless and finally releasing Blonde the day after. But the wait was worth it.
With this record, Ocean became a genre unto himself. He experimented with uncommon sonic effects, droning instrumentals, and unpredictable song patterns. Only a few songs on Blonde feature any kind of conventional song structure—they just float in the air before morphing into something else entirely. Ocean can sing like an angel, yet chooses to distort and contort his voice in every which way. He's got a great ear for melody, but he often eschews hooks.
The opening track, “Nikes,” features Ocean crooning over a dreamy, luscious synthesizer-driven instrumental, and uses his lyrics to pit his love and desire for a significant other against their materialistic, surface level character. The album apexes with “Nights,” a track that features a dramatic instrumental switch at the exact half point of the record's playtime. During the first half of the track, Ocean sings about past relationships and Hurricane Katrina ravaging his hometown, while on the second, darker half of the track shows Ocean's vulnerability in trying to cope with these life events. Ocean had already established himself as a talented singer, songwriter, and producer, Blonde showcased his unfiltered ambition. The album didn't yield many smash Billboard hits, yet it cemented him as a generational artist in touch with the millennial zeitgeist. —@ibmac26
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