Originally published in student-made magazine Femme
Written November 2017
2017 has been a huge year for female musicians: old favourites have made a long-awaited return with Taylor Swift bumping Ed Sheeran off the top spot for best-selling album of the year, and new artists have made their mark on the industry. Here's our round-up of 2017's best releases:
Melodrama by Lorde
From the electric single ‘Green Light', to raw ballads (‘Liability' and ‘Writer in the Dark'), Lorde's second album is a pop triumph. She beautifully describes the confusing but thrilling emotions of early adulthood.
Reputation by Taylor Swift
Electro-pop magic that captures Taylor in love, with an exception for feisty tracks rebelling against the Kimye backlash (‘Look What You Made Me Do' and ‘This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things').
SweetSexySavage by Kehlani
The singer establishes a catchy, R&B sound in her debut album. But Kehlani's honesty elevates the LP – ‘Piece Of Mind' is an ode to her battle with self-worth (Tryna forget all the unnecessary/ Thoughts from my head, man, it was pretty scary).
Something to Tell You by Haim
The sister trio once again delivers a perfect formula of soft rock and retro for their second record. Songs such as ‘Nothing's Wrong' are reminiscent of the likes of Fleetwood Mac.
Rainbow by Kesha
After facing a publicised, gruelling sexual assault case, Kesha bounces back in an album of empowerment and artistic versatility. ‘Hunt You Down' has an upbeat country feel, ‘Hymn' is an addicting pop anthem for outcasts, and ‘Praying' is an emotionally driven ballad.
Ctrl by Sza
Ctrl is striking for its unapologetic R&B tracks. "Let me tell you a secret/ I been secretly banging your homeboy/ Why you in Vegas/ All up on Valentine's Day?," sings Sza on the revengeful album opener ‘Supermodel.'
Tell Me You Love Me by Demi Lovato
Demi effectively takes on a sultry, R&B sound for her sixth album about heartbreak and
yearning. Her vocals shine in the gospel-inspired title track and slow tempo songs, making
this record a stand out.
Dua Lipa by Dua Lipa
Her first album earns Dua the title of pop princess, especially after delivering women with words to live by in ‘New Rules' (One, don't pick up the phone/ You know he's only calling ‘cause he's drunk and alone).
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