2020 Albums That Got Me Through The Year
Whenever you have a rough year, which is often every year, you can always count on new music to help you and this year was no exception.
For those who have been lucky enough to be home, it could mean that you had even more time to listen to your favorite tunes. I might just be referring to my own experience, but seriously, this year's releases were especially needed.
No Song Without You - HONNE
I would say of all the albums, this is my most played on repeat. All of HONNE's songs from this year were like a literal hug from someone who knows that we're going through a rough time. All the songs are filled with warm reassurance that things will be alright in the end. If there's one thing we all need after this year, it's comfort vibes & optimism.
A few faves: free love, lines on our face, loving you is so easy
Wake Up, Sunshine - All Time Low
This album really reignited my love for All Time Low. It also might be because I was home all the time so I felt like I was back in high school where I was stuck & only went out when absolutely necessary. Nonetheless, I can't stress how good this album is & I'm looking forward to when live concerts come back because I definitely can't miss hearing the live version of these songs.
A few faves: Favorite Place (ft. The Band CAMINO), Summer Daze (Seasons, Pt. 2), Pretty Venom (Interlude)
Future Nostalgia - Dua Lipa
I'm honestly so bummed that I couldn't just be out listening to this album all the time with friends. It's so upbeat & as someone who moves a lot while listening to music, I can't help dancing along with these bops. I typically only listen to Dua's singles, but every song on this album is a hit.
A few faves: Cool, Boys Will Be Boys, Love Again
The New Abnormal - The Strokes
A few faves: Eternal Summer, Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus, At the Door
Heartbreak Weather - Niall Horan
This album could not have been released at a more perfect time to be honest. It was literally when the stay-at-home orders started in March. I remember a few weeks after, it was constantly raining which made for absolutely prime listening conditions. Also, if you're missing someone, these songs will without a doubt get you in a nostalgic sort of mood so beware.
A few faves: Everywhere, Cross Your Mind, Still
folklore/evermore - Taylor Swift
A few faves: the 1, invisible string, willow
Notes on a Conditional Form - The 1975
I remember only listening to the live version of If You're Too Shy for so long because the studio one had not been released yet that it felt so weird listening to the actual song. It probably goes back to the fact that I felt so robbed this year of live entertainment. With the cancellation of so many events, I had to try to imitate the feel of live concerts by re-living them through YouTube videos. Pretty sad, but it gave me enough happy brain chemicals to get through the year.
A few faves: If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know), Me & You Together Song, I Think There's Something You Should Know
Calm - 5 Seconds of Summer
A few faves: Wildflower, High, Red Desert
Positions - Ariana Grande
A few faves: POV, Just Like Magic, Love Language
Manic - Halsey
A few faves: Still Learning, Clementine, Finally // Beautiful Stranger
Non-2020 Albums That Still Got Me Through the Year
These albums were not technically released in 2020, but they were released in late 2019 that I listened to them an unhealthy amount so I can't not mention them. Plus, both Harry & Taylor were my most listened to artists of 2020 so it's definitely deserved.
Fine Line - Harry Styles
A few faves: Sunflower Vol. 6, Treat People With Kindness, Adore You
Lover - Taylor Swift
A few faves: Cornelia Street, I Think He Knows, A Thousand Cuts
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