Pusha T: My Name Is My Name (2013) (Hip-hop)

A solid debut solo album full of coke raps and Pusha's known ferocity. The poppy aesthetic of his previous solo projects remains an occasional drawback and much of the album is feature heavy, but this is still ultimately more of a Pusha T project than his previous efforts with darker rhymes and a glittery often haunting production.


Best Tracks: King Push, Numbers On The Boards*, Sweet Serenade, 40 Acres, Nostalgia, Pain, S.N.I.T.C.H.*




B

Gangsta Rap/ Southern Hip-hop

D'eon: Music for Keyboards IV (2013) (Electronic,Folk,Instrumental)

Pleasant, minimalist, instrumental medieval Celtic tunes. The transitions from dreamy ambient to jumpy folk may seem jarring but the whole album embarks listeners on an earthy almost exalting journey, that manages to stay aesthetically consistent. Though very organic sounding, the melodies are executed in an electronic, poppy fashion by keyboard. At times the instrumental arrangments and patterns may feel a bit stiff, however, the instruments used and the simple approach allow for a fruitful listen. 

Best Tracks: Sewer Mine*, Blood Sport, Putrid Water, Seigneurial, Yout Father Used to See Airplanes in the Sky, Aviation Graveyard, Dread God*, The Birds Eat Our Corpses* 

B

Forest Vibes/ Folktronica/ Medieval Celtic