Overview
Best Albums
Worst Albums
Reviews
Lists
Perfect Scores

PopMatters

www.popmatters.com

Highest Rated Albums of 2014

Year
Genre
This is an ordered list of PopMatters's highest rated albums of 2014. Check out PopMatters's Year End List.

1. D'Angelo - Black Messiah

D'Angelo - Black Messiah
December 15, 2014
Neo-Soul
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

2. Captain Beefheart - Sun Zoom Spark: 1970-1972

Captain Beefheart - Sun Zoom Spark: 1970-1972
November 17, 2014
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music

3. Big K.R.I.T. - Cadillactica

Big K.R.I.T. - Cadillactica
November 11, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

4. Bob Dylan & The Band - The Bootleg Series Vol. 11: The Basement Tapes Complete

Bob Dylan & The Band - The Bootleg Series Vol. 11: The Basement Tapes Complete
November 4, 2014
Folk
Score
90
Source →
Amazon

5. Saint Saviour - In The Seams

Saint Saviour - In The Seams
November 3, 2014
Singer-Songwriter
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

6. Run the Jewels - Run the Jewels 2

Run the Jewels - Run the Jewels 2
October 28, 2014
Hip Hop
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

7. Taylor Swift - 1989

Taylor Swift - 1989
October 27, 2014
Pop
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

8. The Acacia Strain - Coma Witch

The Acacia Strain - Coma Witch
October 14, 2014
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

9. Field Report - Marigolden

Field Report - Marigolden
October 7, 2014
Indie Folk
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music

10. Flying Lotus - You're Dead!

Flying Lotus - You're Dead!
October 7, 2014
Electronic
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

11. Allo Darlin' - We Come From The Same Place

Allo Darlin' - We Come From The Same Place
October 7, 2014
Indie Pop
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

12. Nicholas Krgovich - On Sunset

Nicholas Krgovich - On Sunset
October 6, 2014
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

13. Perfume Genius - Too Bright

Perfume Genius - Too Bright
September 23, 2014
Art Pop
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

14. Sondre Lerche - Please

Sondre Lerche - Please
September 23, 2014
Indie Pop
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

15. Steph Cameron - Sad-Eyed Lonesome Lady

Steph Cameron - Sad-Eyed Lonesome Lady
September 23, 2014
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

16. George Harrison - The Apple Years: 1968-1975

George Harrison - The Apple Years: 1968-1975
September 22, 2014
Score
90
Source →
Amazon

17. Gazelle Twin - UNFLESH

Gazelle Twin - UNFLESH
September 22, 2014
Art Pop
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

18. Pere Ubu - Carnival of Souls

Pere Ubu - Carnival of Souls
September 8, 2014
Experimental Rock
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music

19. Shovels & Rope - Swimmin' Time

Shovels & Rope - Swimmin' Time
August 26, 2014
Indie Folk
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

20. Todd Snider - Cheatham Street Warehouse

Todd Snider - Cheatham Street Warehouse
August 25, 2014
Score
90
Source →
Amazon

21. Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas - Secret Evil

Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas - Secret Evil
August 19, 2014
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

22. Judas Priest - Redeemer of Souls

Judas Priest - Redeemer of Souls
July 8, 2014
Heavy Metal
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

23. Craig Leon - Anthology of Interplanetary Folk Music Vol. 1: Nommos/Visiting

Craig Leon - Anthology of Interplanetary Folk Music Vol. 1: Nommos/Visiting
June 24, 2014
Score
90
Source →
Amazon

24. Cabaret Voltaire - #7885 (Electropunk to Technopop 1978-1985)

Cabaret Voltaire - #7885 (Electropunk to Technopop 1978-1985)
June 23, 2014
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music

25. Willie Nelson - Band of Brothers

Willie Nelson - Band of Brothers
June 17, 2014
Country
Score
90
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings PopMatters awarded albums throughout 2014.
POPMATTERS'S HIGHEST RATED ALBUMS OF ...
2019
2018
2015
2013
You May Also Like
The Needle Drop's Highest Rated Albums of 2014
Pitchfork's Highest Rated Albums of 2014
Consequence of Sound's Highest Rated Albums of 2014
NME's Highest Rated Albums of 2014
A.V. Club's Highest Rated Albums of 2014
Connect with AOTY
Like Us
Follow Us
All Publications
A.V. Club
AllHipHop
AllMusic
Alternative Press
American Songwriter
Billboard
Clash
Complex
Consequence of Sound
Crack Magazine
DIY
Drowned in Sound
Entertainment Weekly
Exclaim!
FACT Magazine
FasterLouder
FLOOD Magazine
God Is in the TV
HipHopDX
Loud and Quiet
Metal Injection
Metal Sucks
Mojo
musicOMH
NME
No Ripcord
Northern Transmissions
NOW Magazine
Paste
Pitchfork
PopMatters
Prefix
Pretty Much Amazing
Resident Advisor
Rolling Stone
Slant Magazine
Spectrum Culture
Spin
Sputnikmusic
The 405
The Arts Desk
The Fly
The Guardian
The Independent
The Line of Best Fit
The Needle Drop
The Observer
The Skinny
The Telegraph
Time Out London
Tiny Mix Tapes
Uncut
Under The Radar
Wondering Sound
XLR8R
XXL
Newsworthy
Submit a Link
Mac DeMarco Confirms New Album in 2019, Announces North American Tour
Mac DeMarco Confirms New Album in 2019, Announces North American Tour
1 point / 1 Comment
Video: Xiu Xiu – “Pumpkin Attack On Mommy And Daddy”
Video: Xiu Xiu – “Pumpkin Attack On Mommy And Daddy”
The Drums to release fifth album, 'Brutalism'
The Drums to release fifth album, 'Brutalism'
Strand of Oaks Announce New Album Eraserland, Shares New Song “Weird Ways”
Strand of Oaks Announce New Album Eraserland, Shares New Song “Weird Ways”
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Reaches No. 1 With a Dubious Distinction
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Reaches No. 1 With a Dubious Distinction
1 point / Comment
New Album Releases
78
69
74
70
83
73
72
70
NR
NR
More Releases

2018 Playlist
AOTY Discord
Forums
Vinyl Me, Please
ALBUMS
Highest Rated
Lowest Rated
Recently Rated
Year End Lists
New Releases
Random
ARTISTS
Overview
Highest Rated
Random
GENRE
Overview
Indie Rock
Electronic
Hip Hop
Folk
Indie Pop
MORE
Forums
Newsworthy
User Updates
Site Updates
SITE DETAILS
FAQ
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
Feedback
Donate
© 2018 Album of The Year