Music for Your Soul: The Top 5 Albums of 2019

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We’re rounding up the best music of 2019, including our top 5 favorite albums of the year! If you’re looking for some new soulful tunes to add to your collection, look no further than this list.

What is Music for Your Soul?

Music for Your Soul is a type of music that is supposed to soothe the soul. It can be any genre, but it is usually slow and calming. This type of music is often used for relaxation, meditation, or sleep. It can also be used to help with anxiety or stress.

The Top 5 Albums of 2019

The year 2019 was an incredible year for music. So many talented artists released such great albums that it was hard to narrow it down to just five. But, after much deliberation, here are the top 5 albums of 2019.

“Circles” by Mac Miller

“Circles” is the first posthumous studio album by American rapper Mac Miller. It was released on January 17, 2020, by Warner Records, and produced by Jon Brion. The album was originally intended to be an accompaniment to 2018’s “Swimming”, as a sister record titled “Circles”. After Miller’s death in September 2018, Brion finished the album based on his notes and demos.

musically similar to “Swimming”. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its introspection and production. It debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 with 115,000 album-equivalent units, becoming Miller’s sixth US top-ten album.

“Hurts 2B Human” by P!nk

P!nk’s “Hurts 2B Human” is a moving and vulnerable album about the singer’s journey through love, loss, and everything in between. It’s a personal and honest portrait of P!nk as a woman, wife, and mother, one that is sure to resonate with fans old and new.

“Hurts 2B Human” is the follow-up to P!nk’s highly successful album “Beautiful Trauma,” which was released in 2017. “Hurts 2B Human” features the singles “Walk Me Home,” “Can We Pretend,” and “Hustle.”

Fans of P!nk’s previous work will find plenty to love on “Hurts 2B Human.” The album is full of the singer’s signature powerful vocals and catchy hooks. But it also explores new territory for P!nk, with more introspective lyrics and slower tempo songs.

If you’re looking for an emotionally charged album that will stay with you long after you’ve finished listening, look no further than P!nk’s “Hurts 2B Human.”

“I Used to Know Her” by H.E.R.

This year’s top 5 albums come from a range of genres, but they all have one common thread: each album is a soul-stirring work of art that is sure to stand the test of time. From H.E.R.’s searing R&B to Bon Iver’s ethereal indie-folk, these are the albums that we can’t stop listening to.

1. “I Used to Know Her” by H.E.R.
With a voice that is both powerful and vulnerable, H.E.R. bares her soul on this stunning R&B album. From the heart-wrenching ballad “Lost Souls” to the upbeat and empowering “Hard Place,” H.E.R.’s music is guaranteed to resonate with anyone who’s ever struggled with love and heartbreak.

2. “i,i” by Bon Iver
The fourth album from indie-folk giants Bon Iver, “i,i” is a dreamy and introspective collection of songs about love, loss, and hope. Featuring guest appearances from collaborators like Moses Sumney and Bruce Hornsby, “i,i” is a gorgeously layered album that warrants repeated listens.

3. “Cuz I Love You” by Lizzo
Lizzo’s major label debut is a celebratory ode to self-love, body positivity, and Black girl magic. With irresistible anthems like “Truth Hurts” and “Good as Hell,” it’s impossible not to fall in love with Lizzo’s unapologetic confidence and joyous spirit.

4. “Norman F***ing Rockwell!” by Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey’s sixth studio album is a nostalgic journey through America’s troubled history, with references to everyone from Sylvia Plath to Elvis Presley. sonically diverse tracks like the haunting title track and the anthemic “Venice Bitch,” Del Rey creates a unique listening experience that feels both timeless and modern simultaneously.

5.” WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO?” by Billie Eilish
At just 17 years old, Billie Eilish has already made waves in the music industry with her debut album, “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO?”. A dark and ethereal collection of songs about anxiety, depression, and addiction, Eilish’s album is a raw and honest portrayal of what it’s like to be a teenager in today’s world.

“Father of the Bride” by Vampire Weekend

If you’re looking for an album that will make you feel all the feelings, look no further than Vampire Weekend’s “Father of the Bride.” The band’s first album in six years is a masterclass in cathartic songwriting, with lead singer Ezra Koenig bearing his soul on tracks like “Harmony Hall” and “This Life.” The result is an emotionally charged record that feels both timely and timeless.

“Thank U, Next” by Ariana Grande

“Thank U, Next” is the second studio album by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on February 8, 2019, by Republic Records. The album features guest appearances from Kris Wu, Nicki Minaj, and Social House. Following the release of Sweetener (2018), Grande began working on a new album in late 2018 and finished it within two weeks. She later described the album as “a retrospective 33-year-old me looking back at all her past loves and thinking about how each of them contributed to shaping who she is”, with much of the material written about her current partner Dalton Gomez.

“Thank U, Next” debuted atop the US Billboard 200 with431,000 album-equivalent units, becoming Grande’s third US number-one album. It also broke several streaming records: most streams ever for an album in a single week, most streams ever for a female artist in a single week, and most video views in 24 hours for an artist on YouTube Music. The album was positively reviewed by critics and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 62nd Grammy Awards.

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