Best 2014

"LSD" is a 1996 goa trance single by British electronic musician Simon Posford, who records under the name Hallucinogen. The track is characterized by its fast tempo, complex layered synthesizers, and psychedelic sound design, utilizing vocal samples that discuss the effects of the drug. It is widel...

The “Interstellar” docking scene depicts a critical moment of risk and ingenuity within the film’s narrative. It showcases Cooper’s desperate attempt to manually guide the Endurance probe through Saturn's rings for a vital signal transmission. This visually arresting sequence, underscored by Hans Zi...

Launched by the European Space Agency in 2014, Sentinel-1 is a radar imaging satellite and a core component of the Copernicus program. It utilizes a C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) instrument to provide continuous all-weather, day-and-night imagery of the Earth's surface. This data is used by...

MV Sewol was a South Korean passenger ferry that operated a route between Incheon and Jeju Island. On April 16, 2014, the vessel capsized while carrying 476 passengers and crew, most of whom were high school students on a field trip from Danwon High School. The incident resulted in 304 deaths, large...

The Velódromo Bicentenario is an indoor track cycling facility located in Aguascalientes, Mexico, a city situated at approximately 1,870 meters above sea level. Constructed as part of Mexico's bicentennial infrastructure projects, the venue features a banked wooden track and has hosted stages of the...

Citizen Four (2014) remains a cornerstone of modern investigative documentary. Directed by Laura Poitras, the film meticulously chronicles Edward Snowden's revelations about mass surveillance programs within the NSA and CIA. Through interviews with Snowden and other key figures, it exposes the scal...

Red Light is the third studio album by South Korean group f(x), released in 2014 by SM Entertainment, rather than the group's second full-length album. Its title track uses dense electronic production and abrupt rhythmic changes, while the album also moves through electro-pop, R&B, dance-pop, and mo...

Crush is the second and final Korean studio album by South Korean group 2NE1, released in 2014 by YG Entertainment. It includes Come Back Home, Gotta Be You, Happy, and the title track, with member CL receiving writing or composition credits on several songs. The record combines electronic dance mus...

Serial is a groundbreaking true crime podcast that revolutionized the genre. Created by Sarah Koenig and investigative reporter Julie Snyder, each season investigates a single case in depth, often revisiting evidence and interviewing witnesses to uncover new details. Its meticulous research and comp...

Ultraviolence is the third studio album by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey, released in June 2014. The album marks a sonic shift from her previous cinematic pop style, moving toward a darker, heavily guitar-driven sound influenced by rock, psychedelia, and blues. It was primarily produce...

Released in 2021 by British electronic musician Sam Shepherd, "DJ-Kicks: Floating Points" is a mix album that serves as part of the long-running !K7 DJ-Kicks series. The compilation stands out for its extensive and sprawling curation, blending deep electronic dance music with obscure jazz, soul, and...

Secret Affair is a South Korean drama series from 2014 centering around a complex love triangle involving Kim Hee-ae and Yoo Ah-in. The sixteen episode television show, broadcast on JTBC, explores themes of deception and passionate romance within a melodramatic setting. It’s primarily for viewers in...

Behemoth’s “The Satanist” is a 2014 Polish death metal album notable for its intense blackened sound and complex arrangements. Created during frontman Nergal's battle with leukemia, it represents a significant artistic statement within the modern death metal landscape. The album appeals to fans of e...

What We Do in the Shadows is a 2014 New Zealand mockumentary horror-comedy film written, directed by, and starring Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The film documents the daily lives of four vampire flatmates—Viago, Vladislav, Deacon, and Petyr—as they navigate modern society in Wellington. Blendi...

The film *Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth* documents the musician’s life over a single year, observed through intimate footage captured by his partner and close friend, Kylie Minogue. It offers an unprecedented look into Cave's creative process, daily routines, and personal relationships. The docume...

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is a rhythm game developed by IndiesZero for the Nintendo 3DS. It utilizes iconic music from across the Final Fantasy series, requiring players to match key presses to the beat. The game’s unique “SuperSustain” mechanic offers extended musical sections, provid...

Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' is a visually stunning and intellectually ambitious film exploring the possibility of interstellar travel to save humanity from Earth's environmental collapse. The film's depiction of wormholes, black holes, and time dilation is grounded in theoretical physics, whi...

Forza Horizon 2 is a 2014 racing video game available for Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles. Developed by Playground Games and Sumo Digital with support from Turn 10 Studios, it serves as the first multi-console installment in the Forza series. The Xbox 360 version represents the last Forza title relea...

The Duke of Burgundy is a 2014 British erotic art-house film directed by Peter Strickland, notable for its all-female principal cast and its depiction of a BDSM relationship between two entomologists.

"Plowing into the Field of Love" is the third studio album by the Danish post-punk band Iceage, released in 2014. The record marks a significant stylistic departure from their earlier, more abrasive work by incorporating elements of gothic country, piano, and brass. It appeals to listeners intereste...

Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue is a Japanese romance visual novel developed by Sprite and released for Windows in 2014. The story is set in a world where anti-gravity shoes called 'Grav-Shoes' enable flight, and revolves around the fictional sport of 'Flying Circus,' in which competitors race a...

Freddie Gibbs’ Pinata, released in 2014, is a critically lauded hip-hop album crafted in collaboration with producer Madlib. The project showcases Gibbs' distinctive Midwest style and vivid storytelling centered on drug culture and urban life. Known for its boom-bap production and raw honesty, Pinat...

Piñata represents a significant collaboration between rapper Freddie Gibbs and producer Madlib. The 2014 album showcases a distinctive boom-bap style blending Gibbs’s lyrical prowess with Madlib's experimental production. It is notable for its influence on contemporary underground hip hop, appealing...

Dead Congregation’s “Promulgation of the Fall” is a 2014 Greek death metal album recognized for its intensely heavy soundscapes and cavernous production. The record showcases a significant influence from classic death metal while establishing the band's distinctive style. It appeals to listeners int...

Run the Jewels 2 represents a significant contribution to contemporary hip hop. This 2014 album from the duo comprised of Killer Mike and El-P delivers intense political commentary through a raw boom-bap sound. It’s notable for its uncompromising lyrical delivery and sharp social critiques, appealin...

Fool's Assassin (2014) by Robin Hobb is the first volume in the Fitz and the Fool trilogy, part of the broader Realm of the Elderlings sequence. It reunites readers with FitzChivalry Farseer, now living quietly as Tom Badgerlock at Withywoods decades after the events of the Tawny Man trilogy. The na...

Carl Froch vs George Groves II was an IBF and WBA super middleweight boxing rematch held on May 31, 2014, at Wembley Stadium in London. The fight was staged in response to their controversial first meeting, where Froch won by stoppage despite Groves dominating the early rounds. In front of a post-wa...

Ty Segall’s *Manipulator* is a 2014 double album exploring a dynamic fusion of garage rock and glam influences. The project showcases Segall's expansive songwriting, incorporating diverse sonic textures and tempos into over an hour of music. It appeals to fans of raw, energetic rock with a penchant...

P.T., developed by Konami, is a short, first-person psychological horror experience released in 2014. It gained significant attention as an interactive demo created to showcase ideas for the cancelled Silent Hills game directed by Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro. The game’s unsettling atmosphere...