In the world of music, the year 2016 began with sadness. At the start of the second week of January, David Bowie passed away just days after his 69th birthday.
The demise of other rock icons soon followed, as we lost Glenn Frey of the Eagles and Dale “Buffin” Griffin that same month. Before the year was out, fans had to say a final goodbye to Prince, Leon Russell, and Paul Kantner, among others.
Fortunately, Bowie left us a new studio album that was released just before his death. noble black Starthe album certainly shed a bright light for the rest of 2016 for music fans.
Here are the top fifteen albums that were released in 2016.
breaking point by Peter, Bjorn and John
Contagious rhythms and a tenor as sweet as John Lennon’s were combined to make this album, with the single dominothe best album of the year.
(White Album) by Weezer
The power pop band returned to their ’90s heyday with this luscious, Grammy-nominated album, highlighted by the Beach Boys-inspired Endless boredom.
Stay together by Kaiser Chiefs
Electronic beats have been added to the indie band’s electric rock, creating an impressive array of songs about every stage of a relationship.
Paging Mr. Proust for the Jayhawks
Literary reference is appropriate when you examine the poetic lyrics of the songs in this treasure of ten songs, especially Ghosts of old dead stars.
self-titled by look at the park
Chris Collingwood announced the demise of Fountains of Wayne shortly after releasing this acoustic yet clever collection of his new band.
good times for the monkeys
Mickey, Mike and Peter are in great shape on this album of all-new material produced by Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlessinger, and even includes a never-released song featuring lead vocals by the late Davy Jones.
self-titled by Fitz and the tantrums
Applause was one of the most successful singles of the summer, and there are many more songs that also make you stomp.
Schmilco by Wilco
Jeff Tweedy, who pitched Star Wars just a year ago, he created another collection of folk-rock songs that includes If I was ever a child Y Normal American children.
Take a look at what you’re not by dinosaur, jr.
The band’s first album in four years was certainly worth the wait, spawning instant classic singles like Tiny Y going down.
Analgesics by Brian Fallon
Moving away from his role as the leader of The Gaslight Anthem, Fallon made this solo album that shines thanks to fantastic tracks like Mojo Hand.
full circle by Loretta Lynn
Twelve years after Jack White produced rose van learthe country music Hall of Famer got John Carter Cash to help her with this Bach of new songs like Who is going to miss me? and the all that is needed duet with Elvis Costello.
Expect by the Strumbellas
Spirit It was the hottest single of the spring and catapulted this Canadian folk-rock band onto the US charts.
bitter suites by Travis Bretzer
Anyone who wants a hard copy of these sweet eleven new songs needs a cassette player, as tape is the only available format besides digital download.
wonderful crazy Night by Elton John
The title song as well as tambourine are just two of the tracks that make this a truly worthy comeback album for the legendary pianist.
California by blinking 182
Nominated for a Grammy, the title is perfect for songs about cities like Los Angeles and San Diego.
