With eleven months of 2015 now gone, it's natural to think back over the year and reflect on what worked and what didn't. After reading an article that touted 2015 as being the best year for rap in recent memory, it got me thinking about how 2015 really was quite a year for not only rap, but music in general. While it was definitely the year for several major hits, there were also a slew of great songs released that seemed to not get the amount of attention they deserved. So with that, here are the most underrated songs of 2015:

1. Pilot - Tyler, the Creator (Cherry Bomb)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy5MLK29cQU (Warning: Explicit Lyrics)

While Tyler, the Creator's third studio album is far from underrated (if album sales and downloads are any indication), some of the songs on said album were less-than praised due to the sudden shift in Tyler's style from violent shock rap to...whatever genre Cherry Bomb falls under. Pilot is the quintessential representation of Tyler's new approach to music. Starting off with the catchiest bout of percussions you'll ever hear, the song evolves into a heavily-synthesized romp about the rapper's yearning for ultimate success (a stark contrast to the dark, violent lyrics that defined the earlier work that made him famous). Fun beats and uplifting lyrics aside, Pilot succeeds because it's different--the production is chaotic and the verses and hook are far from traditional, making it a refreshing song against the sea of mainstream rap that flooded 2015.

2. Eventually - Tame Impala (Currents)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHe8kKO8uds

Tame Impala is definitely not for everyone, with a unique and non-traditional sound that mixes psychedelic hallmarks of the '60's with synth beats of the '80's. Despite a polarizing sound, Eventually has everything you could want in a song--a bombastic beat deftly blended with soft vocals, a catchy hook and an overabundance of synthesized sounds that make for a multi-dimensional listening experience. The song ends with a smooth, yet hypnotically trippy finale that is unlike practically anything released in 2015. Eventually's ability to harken back to sounds of prior decades without sacrificing relevancy is where it really succeeds--even the most devoted followers of the 2010s musical stylings can't deny how commanding the song is.

3. Baby Blue - Action Bronson (Mr. Wonderful)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AppS4S8g7w (Warning: Explicit Lyrics)

Action Bronson has yet to be mentioned in the same breath as Drake, J. Cole, or Big Sean in terms of big-time rappers of the 2010's, but he definitely has the talent and potential to do so. While Mr. Wonderful was received well by critics, it debuted at a lowly 7th on the US Billboard 200. Furthermore, in the week in which it was released, it was only the third-highest selling album in the US. While Action Bronson's album may not have been a disappointment, it's clear that he doesn't get the exposure he deserves. This is most apparent with the single, Baby Blue. While the name of the rap game lately has been to one-up the competition in expensive production value and esoteric samples, Baby Blue returns to basics with a traditional structure set against a simplistic piano-driven beat. The break-up song also allows the audience to relate to its content, a quality that has been lost as rap continues discussing little else aside from celebrity women, hard drugs and having too much money. Throw in a humorous verse from the hot up-and-comer, Chance the Rapper, and you've got a song that should've been a hit from the moment it was released.

4. Losers - The Weeknd (Beauty Behind the Madness)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLcYwzGc2Yw

It's weird to think that any song by The Weeknd could possibly be underrated, but Losers is one of the least-downloaded and streamed songs from the R&B artist's latest album, but for no apparent reason. Aesthetically, the song benefits from a haunting, well-constructed piano-based hook that carries the song through to the end, where it explodes into a climactic symphony of chaotic sound. The song also benefits from guest Labrinth, who adds vocal dimension. As far as content goes, it's The Weeknd at his finest as he proclaims over and over again that, "only losers go to school" in a way that only the man who turned cavalier and misogynistic lyrics into highly-praised art could. The Weeknd works best when he's not caring what you think, and his bold assertion that dropping out of school was the best thing he could have ever done proves that to no end.

5. Huey - Earl Sweatshirt (I Don't Like S**t, I Don't Go Outside)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1HjpJ1BHso (Warning: Explicit Lyrics)

To be completely honest, you could pick any song from Earl's sophomore studio effort and put it on this list. Huey, however, is the most representative of the album as a whole. Serving as the first track, its beat is carried by an organ, which foreshadows the interesting experience that follows. While the beat may not be as dark as the sounds of the rest of the album, the interesting choice of instrument to carry the song is indicative of the unique and mesmerizing musical interludes that define I Don't Like S**t as a whole. As if not already unconventional enough, Huey is also a prime example of juxtaposition, as Earl's dark trademark tongue twisters slither through the breezy beat with effortless flow. In all, Huey is an exemplary representation of one of the most unconventional, unique musical works of all 2015 and deserves more recognition for being out of the box and daring.