Top 5 Albums :)

I find it hard to choose just five albums, five destinations. I composed my list on the albums that truly affected me (some even mark certain points in my life.) That being said, here are just some of my favorite albums. I would love to hear yours, comment below if you would like to recommend some music!

1. Kings of Convenience, Declaration of Dependence 

Two lads from Norway and their soothing vocal harmonies and guitar melodies. They are supremely talented, especially with their lyrics, and not to mention-quietly adorable. Standouts: "Mrs. Cold," "Boat Behind," "Renegade."

2. Bon Iver, Bon Iver

Proper music for retreating to your cabin in the woods amidst fog, a fire in the hearth, you know...as one does. Standouts: "Calgary," "Holocene."

3. Green Day, American Idiot 

I remember how obsessed I was throughout the latter half of my elementary school years and all of middle school with this band. I'm a bit better with it now, but I can still sing/scream every lyric to the title track...and nearly all the songs for that matter. Standouts: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," "Jesus of Suburbia."

4. Digable Planets, Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) 

Yes, I watched Freedom Writers, heard "Rebirth of Slick" and then proceeded to devour this album. I love the jazz flourishes they mix with their music, very laid-back sound coupled with engaging lyrics. Good stuff. Standouts: "Rebirth of Slick," "Where I'm From."

5. Frank Ocean, Nostalgia ULTRA 

Channel Orange is great, but let's give some of his earlier work more love. I think this one showcases some of his soulful best. Standouts: "LoveCrimes,"We All Try."

That's it for now, thanks for reading. Let me know your top five!

cheers,
Michele