"It’s that time of year again. And just like last year, I think we should compose a list of nominations together. The rules are simple: Add three nominations in the comment section below. If an album is getting two or more mentions, it will likely end up on the final list where we all vote on […]"
ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2016: NOMINATIONS
It’s that time of year again. And just like last year, I think we should compose a list of nominations together. The rules are simple: Add three nominations in the comment section below. If an album is getting two or more mentions, it will likely end up on the final list where we all vote on the definitive top list.
Last year there were an amazing 700 submissions, with 70 of the titles ending up in the top list. And as RTJ pointed out to me earlier this week, Kendrick Lamar almost killed the suspense and won by a landslide last year. But this year it might be a bit different as there’s a lot of major artists who put out stellar albums, as well as some minor, indie artists killing it with their debuts.
To get inspired, why not read our 2015 list or view the video for the Top 10 albums in 2014. Or why not check out the more obscure list of the most mediocre albums of 2013. We even got a list for 2012’s best albums. We’re getting old!
– Mojib
I’m adding The Avalanches – Wildflower.
Hands down my album of the year.
And yes, I’m aware that there are a few weeks left. But I don’t think The Weeknd or Childish Gambino will convince me otherwise.
Would Carly Rae Jepsen’s Emotion B-sides count? Cause that is it for me, hands down.
Lady Gaga – Joanne
Beyonce – Lemonade
Tyler Glenn – Excommunication
David Bowie – Blackstar
A Tribe Called Quest – We got it from Here, Thank You 4 Your Service
Beyonce – Lemonade
I’m adding Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande
Touche Amore – Stage Four
Taking Back Sunday – Tidal Wave
White Lung – Paradise
Denzel Curry – Imperial
Isaiah Rashad – The Suns Tirade
Travi$ Scott – Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight
The avalanches, Wildflower
Nick Cave, Skeleton Tree
Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn, The flowers in your room
I’m going for Choreography by Bright Light Bright Light, Nothing’s Real by Shura & Arranging Time by Pete Yorn
Rihanna – ANTI
Radiohead – A MOON SHAPED POOL
James Blake – THE COLOUR IN ANYTHING
School of Seven Bells – SVIIB
Phantogram – Three
Anderson .Paak – Malibu
A Tribe Called Quest – We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service
Noname – Telefone
Danny Brown – Atrocity Exhibition
(s/o to Blank Face LP, A Moon Shaped Pool, Interview 2016 and Bottomless Pit)
I’ll make a second list for albums that were like, the ones I refreshed HasItLeaked for the most times, evne though I thought the final result was like, meh or okay.
1. Kanye West – The Life Of Pablo
2. Frank Ocean – blond(e)
3. Lance Skiiiwalker – Introverted Intuition
A Day To Remember – Bad Vibrations
Blink-182 – California
Avenged Sevenfold – The Stage
1. Anderson .Paak – Malibu
2. Clams Casino – 32 Levels
3. ScHoolboy Q – Blank Face LP
Gojira – Magma
Metallica – Hardwired… To Self-Destruct
David Bowie – Blackstar
Gojira – Magma
Metallica – Hardwired…To Self Destruct
Killswitch Engage – Incarnate
Michael Kiwanuka – Love And Hate
Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool
Messenger – Threnodies
Frank Ocean – Blonde
Twelve Foot Ninja – Outlier
Blink 182 – California
Surprised no one mentioned these
Flatbush zombies – 3001: a laced oddesey
Vince staples – Prima donna
Jarren benton – Slow motion 2
This is a tough one as most of my favourite artists released amazing albums, but I will go with:
Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool
The Rocket Summer – Zoetic
I’m going to out on a limb and say Childish Gambino’s “Awaken, My Love!” before release.
Gambino before release – That’s a bold choice!
Quite the fan and based on the 2 songs released I already know I’m going to love it.
^^This is why Frank made us wait so long, no love XD
Quite surprised that Kanye’s album has yet to be nominated.
Right?
No Flume/Skepta/Kendrick either, all four are surprising snubs so far…….I love it.
No – it’s awful, just abysmal
Yndi Halda – Under Summer
Cult Of Luna & Julie Christmas – Mariner
Moderat – III
just one nom
Angel Olsen – My Woman
A Day To Remember – Bad Vibrations
Boston Manor – Be Nothing
Too Close To Touch – Haven’t Been Myself