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So instead of a trending or a recent album, I decided to write one of my favourites of all time, which is Daft Punk's Discovery. Although it was made in 2001, it is still listened to people today (in 2014). It is one of those albums when you can listen to it non-stop, since all the songs are connected.

"Discovery" eventually became the soundtrack of an anime film named Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem. There were no dialogs. Only the album played along with animation. I believe that Daft Punk will create music that won't be forgotten, unlike most songs that trended and then disappeared. I don't have a favourite song because I loved each and every song. As much as I loved last year's Random Access Memories (Get Lucky, Doin' It Right, Give Back To Music), Discovery (Digital Love, One More Time, 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger') is a record I would never get tired of.

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I recently came across this album. Since this reached #1 in the top albums section from iTunes, so I gave it a shot. I was slightly disappointed at first, but as I listened to it over and over again, I found it not bad. Its songs sound awfully alike, yet there were lyrics and several beats that complimented each other throughout the album.

"Souled Out" was calming to my ears. I heard this was singer/songwriter Jhené Aiko's major label debut. It was a combination of R&B and Neo Soul. If you want to hear her single, it is "The Pressure". Despite of repetition of some beats, I found every song interesting, since their themes are different. I found "Brave", "Wading" and "W.A.Y.S." catchy.

One of the songs that caught my attention was "Promises", which was dedicated to her six-year old daughter, and her late brother (who lost to cancer). It showed that things will always be okay, no matter what.

Click here to listen to this album!

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V (pronounced as 'five') was recently released yesterday, I think. I took my time to listen to the entire album, and I could say, it isn't that bad. I thought it was worse because popular songs this year have been sounding quite generic. I also love their album cover. Its name is unique too, as V is 5 in roman numerals.

I pretty much miss songs similar to their Songs About Jane (2002 -- Sunday Morning, This Love, She Will be Loved, etc.) album, but they grew as a band, and as a fan, I'm proud of that. I'm happy for them!

My personal favourites are Leaving California, Coming Back For You, and their second single for V, It Was Always You. Adam Levine's co-coach in "The Voice"-- Gwen Stefani (of No Doubt) collaborated with them in My Heart is Open. I actually liked it in my opinion.

Although this album isn't as memorable as their previous albums, I give them a chance in this one. I miss their bluesy-rock vibes, though!

Click here to listen to 'V' now!

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"The Voice" season 3 alum Melanie Martinez recently released an extended play last February! It was the first set of original songs she posted in public. Her title song 'Dollhouse' is about 'dysfunctional family hiding behind a picture-perfect façade', says Martinez.

As for the other set of songs from the extended play, she said from Billboard.com:

"'Carousel' is about my feeling in love with someone and being stuck on the same ride and trying to grab them but I never reach them. 'Dead To Me' is the aftermath of 'Carousel' and me trying to eliminate that person from my brain, by killing them in my mind. And 'Bittersweet Tragedy' sums up the whole relationship, which was definitely bittersweet and there were moments where I was only focusing on the sweet parts but not noticing how sour so much of it was. That is the final song, because it also sums up the whole EP."

I enjoyed listening to the album overall-- and I hope to listen to more songs from her! If only it was an album more than an EP. I love the authentic theme of carnivals and vintage dollhouses in this work. I'll give it a 4.5/5!

You can watch her 'Dollhouse' music video here.

Listen to: Carousel | Dead To Me | Bittersweet Tragedy

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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy may be a hella rad movie, but check out the soundtrack! Filled with 60’s-80’s songs instead of newly produced music— that was exclusively made the movie. I think that the decision of placing nostalgic hits, had brought a bigger impact to the film and to their market. Young audiences become familiarised to music that their parents grew up with. I also believed that the playlist goes well with the story; especially on Peter Quill / Star-Lord’s perspective. Knowing that he grew up in the 1980s and listening to it since childhood, had influenced him on who is really was. Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back”, The Runaway’s, “Cherry Bomb”, and Rupert Holme’s “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” are some of the songs that were included in “Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1”. Mixed with music genres such as pop, rock and soul— there is no way anyone wouldn’t enjoy listening to this ‘awesome mix’! Have fun jamming to Blue Swede's "Hooked on a Feeling"!

Here's the complete list of songs from the album!

1. Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling 2. Raspberries - Go All the Way 3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky 4. David Bowie - Moonage Daydream 5. Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around and Fell in Love 6. 10CC - I'm Not in Love 7. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back 8. Redbone - Come and Get Your Love 9. The Runaways - Cherry Bomb 10. Rupert Holmes - Escape (the Pina Colada Song) 11. The Five Stairsteps - O-O-H Child 12. Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough

If you have a Spotify account-- click this link to listen to this mix-tape!