The 10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2014 #1. 2NE1 - Crush The phenom’s second full-length proved more than worth the nearly-four-year wait with Crush bringing everything 2NE1 fans were waiting for. The album sees the girls exploring new sonic territory via the reggae/trap hybrid single “Come Back Home,” straight-up R&B cuts “Baby I Miss You” and “Good to You” as well as leader CL rocking out solo on “MTBD.” But opening the record with Crush, with its bewitching Middle-Eastern vibe and aggressive attitude similar to their signature hit I Am the Best proved that the girls know where their roots lie and theyre happy to treat fans while still evolving as artists. Fans responded accordingly and Crush debuted at No. 61 on the Billboard 200, marking the highest chart position and biggest sales week for a K-pop album ever. #6. Taeyang - Rise The BIGBANG members summer record is the shining example of how to make a good R&B album today. There arent many elaborately flamboyant moments, but instead an emphasis on vocal performance (Eyes, Nose, Lips, Let Go) and strong melodies (Stay With Me, Love You to Death) with a few tracks allowing for experimentation (Body, Ringa Linga). America responded to Rise by breaking the record for highest-charting album for solo K-pop acts. #8. Epik High - Shoebox Shoebox is not only the best hip-hop album to come out of the K-pop scene this year, but also the most brilliantly dark. Theres arresting lyrical content from the band detailing private struggles (Amor Fati), laments (Happen Ending) and angst (Spoiler), which all get a backdrop of top-notch, lavish productions. link: billboard/articles/columns/k-town/6397820/best-k-pop-albums-2014
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 12:18:58 +0000
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