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# Favorite Top 10 Albums of 2016 - Oliver's Picks
- URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/favorite-top-10-albums-2016-olivers-picks/
- Published: 2016-12-19T13:25:13.000Z
- Updated: 2016-12-19T13:25:13.000Z
- Author: Oliver Bouchard
- Tags: Music, #oliver-2, #wordpress, #Import 2024-07-26 07:44

In 2016 it felt harder than usual to put together a best-of list and looking around there is surprisingly little consensus beyond a few established superstars. But here we go: my favorite ten albums, in loose order:

### Young Magic – Still Life

The third album of Brooklyn duo [**Young Magic**](https://www.facebook.com/youngmagicsounds/) is inspired by singer Melati Malay’s exploration of her Indonesian ancestry. The result is a beautiful, effortless blend of acoustic and electronic elements. ([Review](https://wp.glamglare.com/music/2016/05/23/new-album-young-magic-still-life/?ref=glamglare.com) | [Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/Nv2Xab?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/6JXPiYbcfFFkIAweyNGPSQ?ref=glamglare.com))

### Warpaint – Heads Up

With [**Warpaint’s**](http://warpaintwarpaint.com/?ref=glamglare.com) third album, their most self-confident and consistent work up to date, the L.A. four-piece arrives in a class of its own. ([Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/qxWTdb?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/5uGGOeDoB2jHetZJTbkwcC?ref=glamglare.com))

### Hælos – Full Circle

London trio [**Hælos**](http://www.haelos.com/?ref=glamglare.com) debut album is a dark and intense affair and their live shows are brilliant. ([Review](https://wp.glamglare.com/music/2016/04/02/haelos-plays-sxsw-releases-their-debut-album-and-kicks-off-u-s-tour-at-mercury-lounge/?ref=glamglare.com) | [Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/bT76%5F?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3kE0d3eZX1EjoWMeHQTvXQ?ref=glamglare.com))

### Negative Gemini – Body Works

[**Negative Gemini**](http://www.negativegemini.com/?ref=glamglare.com) , the project of Brooklyn producer/singer Lindsey French released a beautiful debut album of dance music light and fresh like a sunrise at the beach. ([Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/%5F2g7eb?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/6RuhNyZlrO9GzL5QZt2EzZ?ref=glamglare.com))

### Jessy Lanza – Oh no

The Canadian singer/producer [**Jessy Lanza**](http://jessylanza.com/?ref=glamglare.com) put out an album that hits the exact sweet spot between up-to-date and classic dance music. ([Review](https://wp.glamglare.com/music/2016/05/25/new-album-jessy-lanza-oh-no/?ref=glamglare.com) | [Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/dbEoab?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/0fKRmakoDafFSBLwUrIqas?ref=glamglare.com))

### L.A. Girlfriend – Neon Grey

“Neon Grey” by L.A. singer/songwriter [**L.A. Girlfriend**](http://www.lagirlfriendmusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com) is a collection of minimalistic, straightforward and beautiful songs. ([Review](https://wp.glamglare.com/music/2016/02/13/new-album-l-a-girlfriend-neon-grey/?ref=glamglare.com) | [Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/pjmiab?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3b52EjHApqe9sQODQiYD5O?ref=glamglare.com))

### Cross Record – Wabi Sabi

Emily Cross’ vocals are the guiding thread through this diverse, shapeshifting musical landscape by Austin duo [**Cross Record**](http://www.crossrecord.com/?ref=glamglare.com) that demands undistracted listening. ([Review](https://wp.glamglare.com/music/2016/01/28/new-album-cross-record-wabi-sabi/?ref=glamglare.com) | [Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/ftTG-?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/4NtiklQ1pE4FHngLr5pKw8?ref=glamglare.com))

### Let’s Eat Grandma – I, Gemini

Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth of [**Let’s Eat Grandma**](http://letseatgrandma.co.uk/?ref=glamglare.com) ignore all pop music conventions as much as the life-saving comma in their band name. ([Airwaves Show](https://wp.glamglare.com/music/2016/11/20/lets-eat-grandma-at-harpa-silfurberg-iceland-airwaves/?ref=glamglare.com) | [Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/lcf%5Fbb?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/46wqQLtofqE1FWA7Sh17Un?ref=glamglare.com))

### Wildhart – Shine

[**Wildhart’s**](http://wildhart.se/?ref=glamglare.com) “Shine” is a wonderfully weird indie pop album and I could listen to Ylda Holmdahl singing all day anyway. ([Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/y0Yxeb?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3ahoMCzBvg7DAQUT3948xm?ref=glamglare.com))

### Alpines – Another River

London duo [**Alpines**](http://www.alpinesmusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com) released a gem of powerful, essential pop music with their second album “Another River” ([Apple Music](https://itun.es/us/Iv%5Fbeb?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/7vBwy3b0vOs9qDsjtRViqb?ref=glamglare.com))