Favorite Albums of 2014

So effortlessly flowing and gentle, it’s like being inside the singer’s head as thoughts drift by. Click for full review.

Musical cubism, each song twisting away from expectations and finding multiple ways to express itself. A brilliant album. Click for full review.

His usual consummate pop craft applied to the breakup of a long-term relationship. Click for full review.

Immensely talented multi-instrumentalists, terrific songs, playful arrangements and, oh, that voice. Click for full review.

Arty post-punk from Detroit that’s catchy, ferocious, moody, even pretty, as singer Joe Casey stands crooning at the center of the storm. Click for full review.

Sensuous grooves, unexpected beats, warm electronics; definitely one of 2014’s top five. Click for full review.

Classical and rock palettes blend in ten ambitious, symphonic movies for your ears about specific addresses in Los Angeles. Click for full review.

Trouble contains echoes of Hospitality’s breezy, charming debut, but adds more variety and muscle. Click for full review.