With 2009 quickly coming to an end, literally one day left, I thought I'd jump into the best of fray. .
Back to Basics- Christina Aguilera- Can't get anymore conceptual than this. The only major hit on the album was 'Ain't no other Man' but the album follows in line with that single's vibe. Unfortunately, I think she just included too much material. She should have limited it to one disk. Overall, undeniably some of the best singing by a female artist.
Hotel Paper- Michelle Branch - Another good album, it could have made my underrated list, but she actually did have at least two hits from this disk. If you're into singer/ songwriters, Michelle Branch is your girl. She's not the best singer, but like so many other pop girls, she's not trying to be. The lyrics on songs like the title track, 'Hotel Paper' capture her vulnerability as an artist.
Hot Fuss- The Killers - I'm a sucker for anything 80s and when an album has a quintessential 80s sound, I'm all over it. Enter The Killers, 2004 release, everything from cheeky lyrics, to bombastic style, these guys were definitely channelling 80s new wave synthpop/rock.
Other favorites,
White Stripes- Elephant- 2003
Lady Gaga- The Fame- 2008
Alicia Keys- Diary- 2003
Mary J. Blige- No More Drama- 2002
N.E.R.D- In Search of- 2001
Pink- I'm Not Dead- 2006
Madonna- Music- 2000
Sade- Lover's Rock- 2000
