Lets get to it…
1989 - Taylor Swift
I was waiting for the release of this album for so long. I'm super proud -- no, I don't think proud is the word -- but so happy for Taylor as she had the bravery to branch out and completely change genres. I have fallen in love with the 80's inspired syntho-pop sound. It's so different & not something you'd usually here in 2014. I'm so glad that she took a risk and it paid off so well.
Favourite Song: Style -- Mainly because it's so obvious it's about the one and only, Harry Styles and plus, who doesn't want someone with that James Dean daydream in their eyes?
Sweet Talker - Jessie J
If you aren't already aware, Jessie J is probably my favourite solo female artist. The pure emotion that comes from her voice in every song shows she gives nothing less than 110%. This is her 3rd album and she just keeps getting better, though thats hard because she's already perfect! This record has a mix of upbeat, catchy tunes and raw, stripped back, from the heart songs. This is definitely an album for y'all to put on and keep on repeat for months!
Favourite Song: Masterpiece -- I think this is a great song that absolutely anyone and everyone can relate to at some point in their life. It's so honest and pretty much spells out that nobodies perfect but we all deserve to try our best.
X - Ed Sheeran
My most anticipated album of the year. The wonderful Ed has done it again. Whilst I don't prefer this album to + or say Songs I Wrote With Amy, it is still an absolutely amazing record. Nothing will ever beat his pure, heartfelt voice and his amazing skills with his trusty guitar. I do love this album so much though. His voice can always bring me to tears. Damn you Ed!
Favourite Song: Afire Love -- No words. This is an amazing, raw song and I will love it forever.
In The Lonely Hour - Sam Smith
Last, but not least. My favourite album of the year. The one and only, Sammy Smith. I honestly don't know what to say about this album -- it's pretty self explanatory. It's too amazing for words. Sam's voice pulls you into each and every song and makes you feel like he's right in front of you, giving you a private performance. His voice is so strong, deep, emotional & flawless. This has got to be THE album of the year, no doubt about it.
Favourite Song: every single one of them. Impossible to not like a song from this record.
All in all, there have bee some amazing albums that have been produced this year. There have been so many new artists on the scene, so these guys have done extremely well to keep their popularity up. Although, it's not that hard 'coz they're all pretty perfect.
Ciao X
