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AllMusic Best of 2014The end of 2014 is in sight, so it's time to devote ourselves to the daunting task of attempting to summarize the musical output of an entire year. Over the next three weeks we're going to tackle the best releases of a few dozen genres and formats, so be sure to keep an eye out for your favorites, whether it's metal or jazz or Americana. We're starting with our editors' overall best-of list, then we'll narrow our gaze to individual genres.. Ana Tijoux / VengoThis flawless, wildly ambitious offering is not only mature, but sets a new bar for creativity in Latin music.. Angaleena Presley / American Middle ClassThe last of the Pistol Annies to deliver a solo album offers a richly detailed, deceptively relaxed portrait of middle class America in 2014.. Craig Handy / Craig Handy & 2nd Line SmithA buoyant celebration inspired by the organ jazz of Jimmy Smith and the joyous New Orleans second-line tradition.. El-P / Killer Mike / Run the Jewels / Run the Jewels 2Growing into something serious, rappers El-P and Killer Mike stun once again with this excellent sequel.. Kimbra / The Golden EchoThe New Zealand songstress' second album delivers vibrant R&B and pop pastiches that borrow the best of Michael Jackson and Prince.. Miranda Lambert / PlatinumMiranda tries to be everything to everyone on her fifth album and comes awfully close to succeeding.. Source www.allmusic.com |