2014: Albums of the Year (#40 - 31)

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40. Al Dobson Jr. - Sound from the Village Vol. 1 (IZWID)

Lovers of dusty beats and organic house will be completely fond of mister Dobson's grooves...

Listen to 'Everybody'

39. The Roots - ... And Then You Shoot Your Cousin (Def Jam)

Not nearly as good as 2011's 'Undun', but still a welcome addition to The Roots' impressive discography... 

Listen to 'Understand'

38. Jungle by Night - The Hunt (Rush Hour)

'The Hunt' shows Jungle by Night expanding their horizon yet maintaining their drive: these kids keep getting better... 

Listen to 'Attila'

37. Young Fathers - DEAD (Anticon)

'DEAD' confirmed what the first EP's hinted at: Young Fathers is the best Scottish export product since Hudson Mohawke...

Listen to 'Low'

36. Mr. Mitch - Parallel Memories (Planet Mu)

The Gobstopper-labelhead showed us that fragile grime can be quite astonishing...Listen to 'Don't Leave'

35. Low Leaf - AKASHAALAY (Fresh Selects)

Low Leaf's tribute to her homeland, The Philippines, is a really beautiful clash between traditional and modern sounds...

Listen to 'Set Me Free'

34. Moodymann - Moodymann (KDJ)

Kenny Dixon Jr. reminded everyone how dirty, sleazy and funky house music is supposed to sound...Listen to 'Lyke U Use 2'

33. Andy Stott - Faith in Strangers (Modern Love)

Andy Stott keeps on releasing stellar albums bathed in darkness; 'Faith in Strangers' might even be better than 2012's 'Luxury Problems'...

Listen to 'Faith in Strangers'

32. Mono/Poly - Golden Skies (Brainfeeder)

Another quality release by one of Brainfeeder's most overlooked producters...

Listen to 'Ra Rise'

31. Zeroh - Pool Party: Original Still Picture Soundtrack (self-released)

Beattapes that turn out to be crazy trips trough psychedelic landscapes are rare, but Zeroh managed to create one... Listen to 'Envoûter'