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02.13.19 everyone's having a really groovy time 12.04.18 My End of Year List
11.13.18 life ending patent pending (13/11/2018)09.01.18 TOP 200 BEST GTA FAILS EVER (1/9/2018)
08.02.18 if the sink ships (2/8/2018) 07.21.18 99 problems (21/7/18)
07.07.18 one foot in the time capsule (7/7/2018) 06.20.18 new single from this band that i play i
06.17.18 beautiful rocks, inviting hard places ( 06.04.18 billy corgan calls in sick for hallowee
05.22.18 checking in (22/5/2018) 04.14.18 one year sputnik anniversary
04.02.18 placeholder (it is early april, 2018) 12.09.17 helo this is what i liked most in 2017
10.24.17 YouTube10.15.17 An Education: Electronic
09.11.17 i got a new job :sunglasses:09.04.17 An Education: Post Punk/Noise Rock
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My Favourite Songs, Like, Ever

these songs are proper good. limited to one song per artist, no particular order
1...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
The Century of Self


Isis Unveiled

holllllly shit the middle section of this song is mind-blowing
2Now, Now
Dead Oaks EP


Shifting

the glitchy beat perfectly supports Cacie's vocals, which are especially from the heart here
3The Fall of Troy
Doppelganger


F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X

possibly the best guitar riff ever
4The Hotelier
Home, Like NoPlace Is There


An Introduction to the Album

...and what an introduction it was. the climax of this track will bring the floor out from underneath you
5Milo
Cavalcade


Geometry and Theology

production is so full-bodied and massive and milo is off on the most beautiful of tangents
6Radiohead
Kid A


Idioteque

tell me your soul doesn't float through the roof when you here that opening chord progression
7The Dear Hunter
Act II: The Meaning of, & All Things Regarding Ms. Leading


The Bitter Suite 1 and 2: Meeting Ms Leading

the apex of rock opera
8White Rabbits
It's Frightening


Percussion Gun

a sprint through some broken down, deserted ballroom
9Gospel
The Moon Is a Dead World


Congratulations... You've Hit Bottom!

we hit bottom and gospel hit the ceiling of post hardcore
10The Chariot
One Wing


First.

i am riding across the desert on the back of a broken man
11Bandit
Of Life


Pushing

i will never pass on an opportunity to plug this wonderful little band. this song is like a dream real enough to convince you you're awake
12Madvillain
Madvillainy


All Caps

don't talk about my moms yo
13The World Is a Beautiful Place...
Whenever, If Ever


Getting Sodas

the latter half of this song is euphoric. i was absolutely steeped in a state of confusion when i found this song and i still am, but i am content with not knowing what's going on now
14toe
For Long Tomorrow


Goodbye

like if you were guided to a room filled with television screens, and they all played you different home videos of some of your most formative, profoundly lovely memories
15Lorde
Pure Heroine


A World Alone

the most intimate portrait of a childhood friendship
16Queens of the Stone Age
Songs for the Deaf


You Think I Ain't Worth A Dollar, But I Feel Like A Millionaire

this is a terrifically bad-mannered opener for a classic album
17Trial Kennedy
New Manic Art


Hollowood

this is a fucking gem of an album and i'll fight anyone that says otherwise. tim morrison's voice is above the clouds
18Ben Folds Five
Whatever and Ever, Amen


Brick

fighting back tears, usually
19Trophy Scars
Holy Vacants


Qeres

blues rock for the end of the world. greatest hook on earth
20Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada


Blaise Bailey Finnegan III

life-affirming is a stupid, superlative term that should be applied with the utmost caution.

that said, this EP -- and by extension -- song, is life-affirming. it feels like someone has uncovered an extremely rare and legendary old short film, and it's as beautiful as the tales have made it out to be
21Tim Minchin
Ready For This? [DVD]


Not Perfect

he's equally as good when he decides to forgo that comedic edge. this is a stunning reflection on self-love and just appreciating the fact that you're on this beautiful shithole
22Brian Eno
Another Green World


The Big Ship

i loved this before i knew ambient was a thing. song is like climbing jack's beanstalk and finding your purpose in life at the top
23Circa Survive
On Letting Go


The Difference Between Poison and Medicine Is the Dose

on anthony green's voice: if by 'feminine' you mean 'gliding over the music gorgeously', i wholeheartedly agree
24Floating Points
Elaenia


Silhouettes I and II

saw these guys at a festival and there was barely anyone there and i was like what?????? huh??????? who is choosing to watch Chet Faker over this and why do they have to be so wrong???????

yeah but Silhouettes deconstructs electronic music, twisting and bending it into weird post-rock/jazz soundscapes and it is incredible
25Talk Talk
Laughing Stock


Myrrhman

this song utilises the space between the notes better than any other piece of music i've heard
26Team Me
To The Treetops!


Riding My Bicycle (from Ragnvalsbekken to Sorkedalen)

making this list reminded me of this stunning pop pilgrimage and even if it has achieved nothing else (which it definitely hasn't) i'm happy to have this track back in my life
27Does It Offend You, Yeah?
You Have No Idea What You're Getting You


Dawn of the Dead

emotionally vulnerable dance-punk would like you to dance, punk
28Seth Sentry
This Was Tomorrow


Strange Lot

not actually on the album, but the EP. probably my favourite lyrics and a testimony for the legitimization of aus hip-hop
29Children Collide
The Long Now


Farewell Rocketship

song is out of this world (kill me)
another aus indie rock classic that means a lot to me
30George Gershwin
Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls


Rhapsody In Blue

don't listen to this piece too often, but i will be forever grateful for the fact that it was the impetus for all my future forays into both jazz and classical music. two for the price of one rhapsodic composition. shout-out to my grandmother, who introduced this to me way back when
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