I'm sure we have all gotten tired of Adele saying, "Hello," and we definitely have all realized that Demi Lovato is "Confident." Maybe we need something new, something fresh, and maybe it's been under our noses this whole time. So many albums have gone through the wood works that we don't even realize what they have to offer. Since the start of the decade, musicians have come and gone but their albums are here to stay whether we like it or not. The following list will be albums that you've probably heard of before, but never quite given a chance. It's possible that a few of their tracks have made their way into your iTunes library but you can't lie that you haven't pressed "Play Next" as soon as they come on. So, without further ado, I give you, the top 5 underrated albums of the decade.
5. Nick Jonas - "Nick Jonas"
Wake up Nick, you're not on Disney Channel anymore. Nick Jonas has come out with the album that is going to tear girls hearts out for years. With amazing collaborations with Demi Lovato (ignore the previously thrown shade) and Mike Posner, Jonas shows us what his voice can really do and the song "Chains" is nothing compared to in "Avalanche" or "Levels." He is definitely a grown up now with grown up lyrics and an even more grown up look. "Camp Rock" must have something in the water.
4. Halsey - "Badlands"
I'm sure we all got the memo that Halsey is the "New Americana," but that song is at the bottom of the totem compared to how lyrically and musically advanced the rest of the album, "Badlands" is. With themes of feminism, being controlled by the industry, and just all around bad girl attitude, Halsey brings us a new voice that has been desperately needed in recent years, a young, spry, and "getting high on legal marijuana." Tracks such as, "Castle," "Gasoline," and "Young God" set the stage for an all new look at contemporary music and taking popular music to a whole other level. This has been one of best albums of the past two years, but is hardly heard in full due to the youth anthem, "New Americana."
3. Kacey Musgraves - "Same Trailer Different Park"
Kacey Musgraves is relatively new to the country music scene, but she has taken the industry by storm with her attitude and sarcasm and has also proven to put true lyrical genius into her songs. You may recognize her from her hit single, "Follow Your Arrow," which has been leading people her direction since the album dropped in 2013. She has been known to contrast her music and her lyrics. In an interview with Spotify, Musgraves said on her song, "Most people don't realize that the song literally only has two chords... It never changes... I love the dynamic that it just kinda it gets in its groove and it just stays there." Although Musgraves has not reached the height of passed country females like Shania Twain or Faith Hill, she is definitely on her way to the top and shows no signs of stopping there.
2. Of Monsters and Men - "My Head is an Animal"
Of Monsters and Men, an Icelandic folk-pop group, has one of the best combinations of genres in music today. They rose to a certain fame after the release of their album, "My Head is an Animal," and the popularity of its number 5 track, "Little Talks." Though the song has been covered countless times on YouTube, seriously about a million, the other tracks rarely see much love until now. I'm one of those people who usually associate music with different times in my life. This album has always been special due to the fact that I came across it on it the day I moved to college. The album has a variety of sounds, including a gradual ballet on the first track, "Dirty Paws," to the upbeat third track, "Mountain Sound." There is no doubt in my mind that this album does not get the love it deserves, which is why it is so high on my list.
1. Marina and the Diamonds - "Electra Heart"
Marina Lambrini Diamandis, also known as her stage name Marina and the Diamonds, has been around since 2010 when she released her debut album, "The Family Jewels," which saw limited success in the United States. This was pretty much the same story with her second album, "Electra Heart," released in 2012. Working more towards her own sound, Diamandis continues with her electro-pop/lyric based genre. She wrote this album to depict the stereotypical images of women in the States, particularly the tracks named, "Homewrecker," "Sex Yeah," and "Starring Role." I completely recommend this album, especially if you're feeling particularly sassy and want to dance at the same time. It has been one of my top listened to albums since I stumbled across it two summers ago, which makes it number one on my list.
There you have it, folks. Some of the most underrated albums of the decade. While I'm sure some of you will disagree, I'll always be open to suggestions. Who knows, all of these may be irrelevant by 2020.


























