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| Top Ten Albums Of 2006
My favorite releases of '06. | | 1 |  | Kayo Dot
Dowsing Anemone With Copper Tongue
"Kayo Dot's "Dowsing Anemone With Copper Tongue" is like any great album, at first hard to enjoy. Its complexity is perplexing especially to someone who is usually more inclined to simple songs. Kayo Dot are past metal, even past being described by a genre, they seem as if they have transgressed into a simple emotional reflection of their members. Whether that be a strong sense of loneliness or a sense of pure bliss, the emotions are covered in full detail and that's what in time makes this so accessible to the listener. Like I said before Kayo Dot can attract a non-metal fan and this is the primary reason, their main reliance is on that of pure emotional outlet, not technical prowess, not lyrical finesse. While they possess both of those traits, they aren't the foundation of their music and that is what helps them to in my opinion but one if not the top fore-runner in todays music scene." | | 2 |  | Converge
No Heroes
"Bannon's lyrics are at top shape as always, the band has taken their loved sound and experimented with it enough to keep it fresh, and most of all like every great Converge record it just completely ****ing wrecks your notion of what the peak of intense music should be." | | 3 |  | Isis
In the Absence Of Truth
" Basically an improvement in everyway on the Isis sound. This is a great album and very little moments are put to waste. Post-metal at it's finest." | | 4 |  | Flying Lotus
1983
"In its essence, "1983" isn't meant to be fully appreciated by someone that isn't familiar with its content or genre. The innovation on it is subtle and modest just like its delivery. Ellison isn't showing off his brilliance in sequencing like say, Aaron Funk of Venetian Snares. No, Ellison's beauty and intelligence lies in the minimalism of his compositions. Whether it is in the off-rhythm of "Orbit Brazil" or the easily accessible "Unexpected Delight", "1983" is able to jump through an array of subgenres in just under forty minutes, but not by forcefully showing you, instead by subtly leading you." | | 5 |  | Comets on Fire
Avatar
"Rock and roll to the core and a noted evolution from Blue Cathedral " | | 6 | | Subtle
For Hero: For Fool
"Electronica and rap and pop all swished together in the mouth like a shot of listerine." | | 7 | | Ahleuchatistas
What You Will
" Beautifully dynamic math rock that is definitely some of the most experimental and interesting to come out of the genre. " | | 8 | | Burton Wagner
A Sentinel's Eyes
"Really, if you are a fan of post-rock, ambient, or solo guitar, I think "A Sentinel's Eyes" would be an enjoyable listen for you. It represents amateur music at its emotional and compositional peak, and for that I think it deserves way more attention than it'll probably ever receive. " | | 9 | | M. Ward
Post War
" M. Ward is probably the best current singer/songwriter around. Everything he does is better than anything you could do. " | | 10 |  | Scott Walker
The Drift
" Although "The Drift" is certainly not an album that can be played over and over again, it is most definitely a one of a kind experience. Any listeners who are interested in avant garde music or experimental music in general should definitely at least try out the album, as it is one of the most interesting and creative releases of the decade. Scott Walker simply doesn't create an album on "The Drift" he creates an aural portrait of his nightmares, and that is what makes it succeed in it's vision." | |
samthebassman
12.28.06 | a pretty generic list, i think I have read 5 on here that are almost exactly the same | Tyler
12.28.06 | Well, all Staff members had to make Top 10s, and since we all have pretty decent taste, there's a lot of overlap. | Hatshepsut
12.28.06 | how is this generic? | pixiesfanyo
12.28.06 | also, i'm the one who basically whored all of these albums sans Isis and M. Ward.
| Ephex
12.28.06 | The only one i have listened to very much on this list is the Burton Wagner album | francesfarmer
12.28.06 | Personally, I'd say Converge's lyrics grow worse and worse as the band continues to release music. Although their instrumental talent has become something to see. | Dried Muffin Remnants
12.28.06 | Converge's lyrics aren't that good, but they're awesome musicians fo sho. | omgwtfboogie
12.28.06 | I love #1-3, but then again that's all I've heard...
And Jake Bannon's lyrics own. |
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