Since I forgot to post them in January, here is the list of my favorite albums of 2008, listed in alphabetical order.
Bass Communion - Molotov And Haze
Black Mountain - In The Future
Brant Bjork - Punk Rock Guilt
Causa Sui - Summer Sessions Vol. 1
Colour Haze - All
Dozer - Beyond Colossal
Earth - The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull
Grails - Take Refuge In Clean Living
LSD Pond - LSD Pond
Nachtmystium - Assassins: Black Meddle Part 1
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
Runhild Gammelsaeter - Amplicon
Silver Mt. Zion - 13 Blues For Thirteen Moons
Sitaar Tah! - Semimimimimin
Spiritualized - Songs In A&E
The Black Angels - Directions To See A Ghost
The Mars Volta - The Bedlam In Goliath
Torche - Meanderthal
Ufomammut - Idolum
Victor Wooten - Palmystery
Favorites that were not a full length album...
EPs/7"s of year:
Om - Gebel Barkal
Howlin Rain - Wild Life
GHQ - Everywhere At Once
Black Boned Angel & Nadja - Christ Send Light
Blues Control - Snow Day
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Best Of 2007
I've had a list done for awhile now but I've kept forgetting to post my favorite albums of 2007. I managed to form a top 10 but with no order. I don't like including EPs in my top 10 so I did a separate list for them. There's also a long list of honorable mentions.
Top 10 Albums (in no order):
Citay - Little Kingdom
A fantastic album that sounds like it came out in the early '70s. Featuring mellow, acoustic folk-like tracks along with psychedelic rock of the same era.
Clutch - From Beale Street To Oblivion
Now with full-time keyboard player, Clutch have continued their streak of great albums. This album might be their bluesiest to date. They just groove on every track.
Earthless - Rhythms From A Cosmic Sky
Their live show is stunning so it's no surprise they record live in the studio with minimal overdubs. Two long jams and a nice cover of the Groundhogs to end the disc.
Big Business - Here Come The Waterworks
If I had to choose a number one album, I would probably pick this one. It took 4 or 5 listens and then really clicked with me. The vocals do tend to be similar on every track but the hooks make up for it. Love the closing mellow track after they crush you.
High On Fire - Death Is This Communion
I didn't care much for their previous album so this one came as a nice surprise. Better production, a new bass player who brought new instruments to the table and some great hooks make this my favorite metal album of the year.
Raccoo-oo-oon - Behold Secret Kingdom
Although their previous releases have more of a free folk vibe, this album has more of a psychedelic rock feel to it. Some great jams on here thanks to their awesome drummer.
Nadja - Thaumogenesis
Lots of releases from Nadja in 2007 thanks to a bunch being reissued but this was my favorite of the new material. One long track that goes from blissful to crushing throughout.
Witchcraft - The Alchemist
While their influences are still clear, they now have their own identity and it's working great. From more pop sounding songs to a song in Swedish to the epic title track, it's well written album.
Om - Pilgrimage
Nothing dramatically new compared to their previous album but this is their best songwriting to date. Every track is fantastic and has its own identity.
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez - Se Dice Bisonte, No Bufalo
This might be my favorite solo album he has done so far. Plenty of variety in the styles of music he pulls from and the playing is top notch.
EP of The Year:
Torche - In Return
This was only a few tracks short of making my top 10. Can't wait to hear a new full length by them.
Rest of the EPs:
Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Rameses III - Honey Rose
Bloodhorse - Bloodhorse
Nadja - Guilted By The Sun
Honorable mentions (in no order):
Tomahawk - Anonymous
Oxbow - The Narcotic Story
The Angelic Process - Weighing Souls With Sand
Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound - Ekranoplan
Titan - A Raining Sun Of Light & Love, For You & You & You
Wolves In The Throne Room - Two Hunters
Wooden Shjips - Wooden Shjips
Solace - The Black Black
Six Organs Of Admittance - Shelter From The Ash
Sir Richard Bishop - Polytheistic Fragments
Serpent Throne - Ride Satan Ride
Aluk Todolo - Descension
Reverend Bizarre - III: So Long Suckers
Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet
Neurosis - Given To The Rising
Mammatus - The Coast Explodes
Grinderman - Grinderman
Fu Manchu - We Must Obey
Electric Orange - Morbus
Electric Wizard - Witchcult Today
Dinosaur Jr. - Beyond
Do Make Say Think - You, You're A History In Rust
Deathspell Omega - Fas - Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum
Circle - Katapult
Causa Sui - Free Ride
Buried At Sea - Ghost
Brant Bjork And The Bros - Somera Sol
Bass Communion & vidnaObmana - Continuum 2
Baroness - Red Album
Top 10 Albums (in no order):
Citay - Little Kingdom
A fantastic album that sounds like it came out in the early '70s. Featuring mellow, acoustic folk-like tracks along with psychedelic rock of the same era.
Clutch - From Beale Street To Oblivion
Now with full-time keyboard player, Clutch have continued their streak of great albums. This album might be their bluesiest to date. They just groove on every track.
Earthless - Rhythms From A Cosmic Sky
Their live show is stunning so it's no surprise they record live in the studio with minimal overdubs. Two long jams and a nice cover of the Groundhogs to end the disc.
Big Business - Here Come The Waterworks
If I had to choose a number one album, I would probably pick this one. It took 4 or 5 listens and then really clicked with me. The vocals do tend to be similar on every track but the hooks make up for it. Love the closing mellow track after they crush you.
High On Fire - Death Is This Communion
I didn't care much for their previous album so this one came as a nice surprise. Better production, a new bass player who brought new instruments to the table and some great hooks make this my favorite metal album of the year.
Raccoo-oo-oon - Behold Secret Kingdom
Although their previous releases have more of a free folk vibe, this album has more of a psychedelic rock feel to it. Some great jams on here thanks to their awesome drummer.
Nadja - Thaumogenesis
Lots of releases from Nadja in 2007 thanks to a bunch being reissued but this was my favorite of the new material. One long track that goes from blissful to crushing throughout.
Witchcraft - The Alchemist
While their influences are still clear, they now have their own identity and it's working great. From more pop sounding songs to a song in Swedish to the epic title track, it's well written album.
Om - Pilgrimage
Nothing dramatically new compared to their previous album but this is their best songwriting to date. Every track is fantastic and has its own identity.
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez - Se Dice Bisonte, No Bufalo
This might be my favorite solo album he has done so far. Plenty of variety in the styles of music he pulls from and the playing is top notch.
EP of The Year:
Torche - In Return
This was only a few tracks short of making my top 10. Can't wait to hear a new full length by them.
Rest of the EPs:
Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Rameses III - Honey Rose
Bloodhorse - Bloodhorse
Nadja - Guilted By The Sun
Honorable mentions (in no order):
Tomahawk - Anonymous
Oxbow - The Narcotic Story
The Angelic Process - Weighing Souls With Sand
Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound - Ekranoplan
Titan - A Raining Sun Of Light & Love, For You & You & You
Wolves In The Throne Room - Two Hunters
Wooden Shjips - Wooden Shjips
Solace - The Black Black
Six Organs Of Admittance - Shelter From The Ash
Sir Richard Bishop - Polytheistic Fragments
Serpent Throne - Ride Satan Ride
Aluk Todolo - Descension
Reverend Bizarre - III: So Long Suckers
Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet
Neurosis - Given To The Rising
Mammatus - The Coast Explodes
Grinderman - Grinderman
Fu Manchu - We Must Obey
Electric Orange - Morbus
Electric Wizard - Witchcult Today
Dinosaur Jr. - Beyond
Do Make Say Think - You, You're A History In Rust
Deathspell Omega - Fas - Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum
Circle - Katapult
Causa Sui - Free Ride
Buried At Sea - Ghost
Brant Bjork And The Bros - Somera Sol
Bass Communion & vidnaObmana - Continuum 2
Baroness - Red Album
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Top Albums Of 2006
While I have two more CDs ordered that haven't arrived yet, I do have a list of some of my favorite albums of the year. I've yet to put them in any kind of order yet, but here's the list:
The Mars Volta - Amputechture
The Goslings - Grandeur Of Hair
Tool - 10,000 Days
Sunn O))) - La Mort Noir Dans Esch/Alzette
Six Organs Of Admittance - The Sun Awakens
Om - Conference Of The Birds
Melvins - (A) Senile Animal
Mammatus - Mammatus
John McBain - The In-Flight Feature
Jack Rose - (Untitled)
Harvey Milk - Special Wishes
GHQ - Heavy Elements
Comets On Fire - Avatar
Charalambides - A Vintage Burden
Bardo Pond - Ticket Crystals
Wooden Wand & The Omen Bones Band - Horus On The Horizon
Sunn O))) & Boris - Altar
Monkey3 - 39 Laps
Bass Communion - Loss
Hush Arbors - Landscape Of Bone
Hypnos 69 - The Eclectic Measure
Burning Saviours - Hundus
Khlyst - Chaos Is My Name
Colour Haze - Tempel
Grails - Black Tar Prophecies Vol. 1, 2, & 3
Battle Of Mice - A Day Of Nights
Boris With Michio Kurihara - Rainbow
Suishou No Fune - Where The Spirits Are
Now I have to pick a Top 10 from that list which is going to be tough. Once that is done I'll do a mini writeup for each album.
This is also the first Christmas (since 1995 I believe) that I did not receive any CDs as gifts. Being that I buy so many, it was actually a relief. I have quite the stack I still need to get through. Then again, a trip to the Lou's Records or Tower Records (if they are still open) might be in order before the year is done.
The Mars Volta - Amputechture
The Goslings - Grandeur Of Hair
Tool - 10,000 Days
Sunn O))) - La Mort Noir Dans Esch/Alzette
Six Organs Of Admittance - The Sun Awakens
Om - Conference Of The Birds
Melvins - (A) Senile Animal
Mammatus - Mammatus
John McBain - The In-Flight Feature
Jack Rose - (Untitled)
Harvey Milk - Special Wishes
GHQ - Heavy Elements
Comets On Fire - Avatar
Charalambides - A Vintage Burden
Bardo Pond - Ticket Crystals
Wooden Wand & The Omen Bones Band - Horus On The Horizon
Sunn O))) & Boris - Altar
Monkey3 - 39 Laps
Bass Communion - Loss
Hush Arbors - Landscape Of Bone
Hypnos 69 - The Eclectic Measure
Burning Saviours - Hundus
Khlyst - Chaos Is My Name
Colour Haze - Tempel
Grails - Black Tar Prophecies Vol. 1, 2, & 3
Battle Of Mice - A Day Of Nights
Boris With Michio Kurihara - Rainbow
Suishou No Fune - Where The Spirits Are
Now I have to pick a Top 10 from that list which is going to be tough. Once that is done I'll do a mini writeup for each album.
This is also the first Christmas (since 1995 I believe) that I did not receive any CDs as gifts. Being that I buy so many, it was actually a relief. I have quite the stack I still need to get through. Then again, a trip to the Lou's Records or Tower Records (if they are still open) might be in order before the year is done.
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