Ultraviolence [Lana Del Rey, 2014]

favourite tracks:

1. Black Beauty
2. Florida Killos
3. Brooklyn Baby

notes:

oh lana the woman that you are…

Wasteland, Baby! [Hozier, 2019]

favourite tracks:

1. Movement
2. No Plan
3. Talk

notes:

this man's heavenly voice distracts anyone from the fact most of his songs are about fumbling a baddie

Marina Lima [Marina Lima, 1991]

favourite tracks:

1. Não Sei Dançar
2. Pode Ser O Que For
3. Criança

notes:

a national treasure! a MPB classic! gloomy and nostalgic album by my absolute favorite brazilian artist!

The College Dropout [Kanye West, 2004]

favourite tracks:

1. All Falls Down
2. Slow Jamz
3. Never Let Me Down

notes:

this album altered my brain's chemistry at 12 years old, i wish i could hear it for the first time again

Lamp Genso [Lamp, 2008]

favourite tracks:

1. Hatachi No Koi
2. Yume Utsutsu
3. Hakucyumu

notes:

beautifully dreamy, when i'm sad, tired or angry i simply put this on and i'm instantly relaxed

Abbey Road [The Beatles, 1969]

favourite tracks:

1. Something
2. Here Comes The Sun
3. Oh! Darling

notes:

what can i say, you can't have a list of favorite albums without including The Beatles. it was really hard only choosing one to put on here, but this one specifically has a lot of emotional weight to me. It reminds me of my little brother and my childhood, it's full of hopes and dreams and it reminds me of the beauty in life when things are looking grey. simply timeless.

Grace [Jeff Buckley, 1994]

favourite tracks:

1. Lover, You Should've Come Over
2. Last Goodbye
3. Dream Brother

notes:

a newfound obsession. when i tell you i weeped when i found out this man died when i first begin to listen to his discography, such a talanted man who unfortunately didn't have much time in this earth to showcase his full potential. Grace is an unique and beautiful glimpse into the mind of Jeff and i hope everyone who hasn't learned about him yet has the opportunity to give it a listen.

One in a Million [Aaliyah, 1996]

favourite tracks:

1. 4 Page Letter
2. One In A Million
3. A Girl Like You

notes:

another case of an artist gone too soon. Aaliyah is one of my main inspirations, she was so cool and her songs really translated that authenticity that no one else can't duplicate to this day. this album is so smooth and sexy and i listen to it whenever i need a confidence boost lol.

So Tonight That I Might See [Mazzy Star, 1993]

favourite tracks:

1. Fade Into You
2. Blue Light
3. Five String Serenade

notes:

melancholic and dreamy, Mazzy Star, in this album specially, really captures those outwordly feelings and sensations we can't really name it. the instrumentals in this one make me transcend to another dimension. 10/10

New Beginning [SWV, 1996]

favourite tracks:

1. Use Your Heart
2. You're the One
3. On & On

notes:

these girls are everything! the vocals, the beat, the lyrics! it makes me wish i was a teen back in those days.

MONOCHROME [Minako Yoshida, 1980]

favourite tracks:

1. MIDNIGHT DRIVER
2. RAINY DAY
3. MIRAGE

notes:

a gold finding! Minako's voice is a hidden gem and her harmonies are gorgeous. this album is such a good listen whilst you get cozy under some blankets and watch the rain fall outside. truly one of the best voices in the j-pop genre.

My Sweet And Free Day [IVY, 2005]

favourite tracks:

1. 오늘밤 일
2. A-Ha
3. Dawn Dawn Dawn

notes:

another underrated gem! IVY's sound is reminiscent of other pop icons like Britney Spears and Ciara, and whilst the rest of her career was focused more on ballad songs, this debut album really captures the cheeky 2000s bombshell vibe that makes me dance around my room lol please search up her performances on youtube and you won't be dissapointed by her pure charisma and stage presence!

Love Deluxe [Sade, 1992]

favourite tracks:

1. Like a Tattoo
2. Kiss of Life
3. No Ordinary Love

notes:

soft, feminine and elegant. Sade's voice feels like melted gold in my ears and i can't get enough!

Who Are You? [Miki Matsubara, 1980]

favourite tracks:

1. Jazzy Night
2. Aitsu no Brown Shoes
3. Rainy Day Woman

notes:

Miki offers the best of japanese citypop, and this album realy captures the upbeat essence of the 80s!

Invincible [Michael Jackson, 2001]

favourite tracks:

1. Whatever Happens
2. Heaven Can Wait
3. 2000 Watts

notes:

Michael's most underrated album fr! such a good collection of songs, he really showcased his diverse range of vocals, intrumentals and harmonies in this album. i've been listening to it non stop for the past month and it's rapidly warming up into one of my favorite albums.

Dazed And Confused [Various Artists, 1993]

favourite tracks:

1. Hurricane [Bob Dylan]
2. Cherry Bomb [The Runaways]
3. Show Me The Way [Peter Frampton]

Before Sunset And Before Sunrise (Music From The Motion Pictures, 1995 & 2004)

favourite tracks:

1. Come Here [Kath Bloom]
2. Je t'aime tant [Julie Delpy]
3. Living Life [Kathy McCarty]

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2019]

favourite tracks:

1. Son of a Lovin' Man [Buchanan Brothers]
2. Hush [Deep Purple]
3. Twelve Thirty [the Mamas & the Papas]

Empire Records [Various Artists, 1995]

favourite tracks:

1. A Girl Like You [Edwyn Collins]
2. Liar [The Cranberries]
3. Sugar High [Coyote Shivers]

Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 [Various Artists, 2014]

favourite tracks:

1. Come And Get Your Love [Redbone]
2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough [Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terell]
3. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) [Rupert Holmes]

A Hard Day’s Night [The Beatles, 1964]

favourite tracks:

1. Can't Buy Me Love
2. And I Love Her
3. Tell Me Why

Pretty In Pink [Various Artists, 1964]

favourite tracks:

1. Please Please Please, Let Me Get What I Want [The Smiths]
2. Round, Round [Belouis Some]
3. Wouldn't It Be Good [Danny Hutton]