Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2014. Our next list is from DJ (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Thursdays 8-10pm) and Assistant Music Director Mike Scales.

Ten faves of 2014 in no particular order:

Television Man by Naomi Punk (Captured Tracks)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

Listen to the title track, "Television Man."

The Drain by Psalm Zero (Profound Lore)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

"Force My Hand" is the jam.

The Buzz or Howl Sessions by The Bellicose Minds (A389 Recordings)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

"Hammer of Ice" kills it in less than a minute and a half.

Psychedelic Thriftstore Folk by Joel Jerome (Manimal)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

Check out epic opening cut "Everybody Wants Somebody."

Ecdysis by Horrendous (Dark Descent)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

Meet "The Stranger."

Night of the Hammer by Dawnbringer (Profound Lore)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

Allow me to introduce you to my "One-Eyed Sister."

Perfect Hair by Busdriver (Big Dada)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

"Retirement Ode" is fire but you knew that, c'mon!

Foundations of Burden by Pallbearer (Profound Lore)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

Give "The Ghost I Used to Be" 10 minutes of your time, thank the melodic doom gods later.

Stay Gold by First Aid Kit (Columbia)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

These chicks rule. Especially when they swear in "Master Pretender."

Run the Jewels 2 by Run the Jewels (Mass Appeal)
BUY: Reckless / Permanent / iTunes / Insound / Amazon

Bump "Oh My Darling Don't Cry" like they do in the future.