Liz Phair - Whip-Smart

9.0

changing paths, docile, out west, sonorous, a boy of her own

Standouts:

"Whip-Smart"

"Supernova"

"Nashville"

Phoenix - United

8.4

party fever, uneasy, spotlight, dazzled, shifting moods

Standouts:

"Too Young"

"If I Ever Feel Better"

"On Fire"

Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly

9.3

flow, raw, extraordinary, retreat, thirst for progress

Standouts:
"King Kunta"
"These Walls"
"Mortal Man"

Passion Pit - Manners

9.4

glare, higher, maturing, jubilant, childlike vision

Standouts:

"Little Secrets"

"The Reeling"

"Eyes Like Candles"

The Offspring - Smash

8.8

savage, fury, release, own worst enemy, disaffected

Standouts:

"Self-Esteem"

"Gotta Get Away"

"Bad Habit"

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

9.8

regret, ennui, longing, essence, life in seasons

Standouts:

"God Only Knows"

"You Still Believe in Me"

"Sloop John B"

Beach House - Teen Dream

9.9

comfort, wintry, trust, lovely whirl, snowy promenade

Standouts:

"Real Love"

"10 Mile Stereo"

"Zebra"