14 - Atlas Genius - If So
If you had told me last year that Altas Genius would have gone anywhere near my top 20 countdown, I would have told you that you were absolutely insane. Their lead single last year was a track titled "Trojans", which effectively was enough for me to write them off as a snobby, artsy alt-rock group for snobby art-monkeys. In fairness, they are, but the album itself is 10x better than the lead single, which was a huge hit for the band in 2012.
However, "If So" incorporates a catchy bass-line, bouncy guitars and perfectly smooth synths to create a solid indie-rock sound that went great in the summer of 2013. Atlas Genius also has some very pretty melodies, and I was surprised by the albums use of synths, as the lead single (Trojans) was void of most of these characteristics. Anyhow, the video has members of the band walking through artistic scenic split-screens and chasing around a pretty brunette. Nothing of spectacular note, but again; perfectly indie.
Title: If So
Artist: Atlas Genius
Album: When It Was Now
Previous 14s
2012: Metric - Clone
2011: Crystal Castles - Not In Love (ft Robert Smith)
2010: Nevermore - Moonrise (Through Mirrors of Death)
2009: Red - Out From Under
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