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Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicAssemblage 23 DefianceIn a nutshell, this album fails to escape the most basic type of flaw; there's not a single thing bad with this album. Compared to the man's other works, his voice on this one doesn't sound like a robot, which is truly captivating. He must have been sent to vocal training or something, because I was pleasantly surprised when I heard his voice. With him sounding soulful, energized, passionate, and touching, this is by far his best effort. Not to mention, the songs delivered here are easy-on-the-ear, warm, catchy, reflecting, and in my honest opinion, career-defining. Songs like 'Fallen Down', 'Horizon', 'Drive', and 'Cocoon' represent this in a positive way, without a doubt. You won't ever hear me handing compliments out like this, because this is an album I will cherish for a lifetime.Chicane Far From the Maddening CrowdsSimple, beautiful, and emotional are probably the best descriptors to phone in with Chicane's unbelievable album, Far From the Maddening Crowds. The album relies heavily on delicate atmospheres and airy synthesizers that are juxtaposed into one amazing listening experience. Every song here displays brilliance and has that "summer reminiscence" affect; you'll perhaps look back on your summer and remember good times while listening to the album, particularly Chicane's arguably most stellar song 'Offshore.' This album is overall captivating, remarkable, and one hell of a journey.Eraser Chair Avant-Tard http://restriktedandfriends.bandcamp.com/album/avant-tard ROCK ON!!Goldie TimelessIf there were ever to be a single soundtrack for the ocean along with it's various creatures and atmospheres, this album by Goldie would have to be it. The album features not only gorgeous, down-to-earth melodies but also some snazzy diva vocals from various females. Goldie (to be believed) has a strong connection with the ocean (alongside me), and that is reflected within this album. Sounds of gracious seagulls, ocean swishes, and morningrise beach atmospheres pop up one right after another with this album, and that is the ultimate reason why this album is so beautiful. Rhythmic wise, it's what you could have asked for with DnB; furious, and although flamboyant, very energetic and appropriate. Timeless ultimately never suffers from a drawback, thus yielding this into be a quintessential beach album as well as Goldie's most classifiable album.Mudvayne L.D. 50There's something odd about this album, it's well, good nu-metal; who know it could actually be good for once? That's what LD50 contains, nu-metal with a bent towards the progressive style. This album never fails to tone down, as it's musically and lyrically intense through most of it. Chad's vocals were at his apex during this time, and this album shows it without a doubt, as his grunty, growly voice seemingly reaches no-holds-barred. Songs like the noisy 'Dig', and the emotionally devestating 'Death Blooms' and even the musical juggernaut 'Know Forever' are by far Mudvayne's most stellar. This is without a doubt one of the greatest albums to ever surface the earth.Nine Inch Nails The Downward SpiralOne of the most emotionally charged albums I know of, Nine Inch Nails's 1994 sophomore album The Downward Spiral is an absolute monster, and possibly Reznor's most prolific release. While the album sounds quite mechanical (as does most of Reznor's material), it's nicely mixed with distorted guitars and walls of sound. The album constantly shifts between chaotic noise and melody in which the same way the character does with the album; nihilism and living life. Trent executes every instrument perfectly and soaks up much atmosphere in the process. Even though some songs can be musically overbearing (like 'Heresy' and 'Reptile' in particular), they are all powerful and ardent. The Downward Spiral is by far Nine Inch Nails's magnum opus.Tiesto In Search of Sunrise 5: Los AngelesAs much as I generally look down on modern Trance, DJ's like Tiesto are the ones who can always suit my needs. Whether I need some inspiration for daily life, or I simply want to cool off for a bit and pop open a tasty Red Bull, he's seemingly always been there. Honestly, this album is simply irresistible and packed with gorgeous melodies, all acquainted throughout the course of the album. The first disc is the most accessible; there are more dance-floor themed tracks that are ridiculously catchy, euphoric, and just plain fun. But now if you skirmish on over to the second disc, the sound is entirely different. Instead of relatively short and immediately rewarding tracks, you are encountered with lengthier, darker tracks. One of the most ambitious compilations ever recorded (especially for a DJ), and a crucial starting point for anyone looking to explore this albums further.4.5 superbBackstreet Boys The Hits: Chapter OneBeck Mellow GoldBetter Music Better AlbumAbsolutely INCREDIBLE music, holy snot. I cried the second I heard the beauty named 'Damn'. Thank you guys for making me happierBrian Eno Ambient 1: Music For AirportsEno's ambient installations are absolutely sublime, and this one is by far his best. In short, the album title sets the mood and general atmosphere for an actual airport, giving it a more relaxing and breathable feel. If you're anything like me, who adores traveling (especially by air), then this album will be a wonderful experience.BT ESCMDead Can Dance AnastasisDJ Shadow Endtroducing.....Eminem The Marshall Mathers LPEminem The Slim Shady LPIn The Nursery DualityThis is absolutely breathtaking neo-classical music, it almost never fails to bring me joy. These aren't cheesy or "those 30 minute tracks that go nowhere" songs, these are truly remarkable and beautiful compositions of music. Duality is an In the Nursery gem, loaded with some of the most legendary, breathless tunes that are altogether a privilege to listen to. Highly recommend this albumKorn Follow The LeaderMy Life with the Thrill Kill Kult Hit & Run HolidayMy Life with the Thrill Kill Kult Gay, Black And MarriedNas IllmaticNew Order Low-LifePearl Jam Vs.Pearl Jam Ten (2009 Remix & Remaster)Rotersand Random is ResistanceThe Menzingers On the Impossible PastTiesto In Search of Sunrise 7: AsiaTiesto Magik One: First FlightU2 Achtung BabyU2 The Best Of 1980-1990Underoath Define the Great Line4.0 excellent10 Years Feeding the WolvesAcumen Nation The 5ifth ColumnAmerican Football American FootballAndrew Jackson Jihad Knife ManAngels and Airwaves I-EmpireAs much hate as this band gets (probably because of the vocalist), this is a really uplifting, fun album in my books. While the lyrics are still rather dimwitted and somewhat cheesy, the instrumentation and musicianship makes up for it. There are gallons of catchy songs to listen to here, much of what are all Tom's best. In fact, this is probably A&A's best, too.Aphex Twin Richard D. James AlbumAphex Twin ...I Care Because You DoArcade Fire FuneralArmin van Buuren A State Of Trance 2012Assemblage 23 FailureFailure ultimately manages to successfully scope into Assemblage 23's catalogue with more a "positive" and "upbeat" style of sound. How the listener approaches the album will be the deciding factor, in all reality, because the songs themselves are entirely different from the rest of his albums; they are considerably more spontaneous and rambunctious. But that somewhat disjointed assumption doesn't necessarily entitle the album is this way; it could be completely different from listener to listener. Fact is, though, this is a very great album with a great deal of playback and skillfully moves between weak spots and avoids them. This is a very mysterious and wonderful album loaded with some stellar tracks, naming ones such as 'I Am The Rain', 'Disappoint', and 'Silence'. Highly recommended album for just about anyone or any lone star looking into getting into his music (Defiance is close to this as well).Assemblage 23 StormAnother fine effort from the man, only this time adding more optimistic choice of songs with a more positive nature. Some of the songs are admittely depressing and murky, but others are beautiful and really pleasurable to hear. At the Drive-In Relationship of CommandATB No SilenceATB Distant EarthOne of ATB's most deepest albums, exploring euphoria and emotion, leaving his common "dancefloor" shaking songs out of the window. While the album is very dramatic (25 songs????), if you slowly work your way down the album, and let everything soak up in your brain, it'll be a great experience for you. Atoma SkylightBackstreet Boys MillenniumBackstreet Boys Black & BlueBackstreet Boys Backstreet BoysBackstreet Boys Backstreet's BackBad Religion SufferBad Religion Recipe for HateBad Religion How Could Hell Be Any Worse?Banner Pilot CollapserBanner Pilot Heart Beats PacificBehemoth Thelema.6Bill Callahan Sometimes I Wish We Were An EagleBjork DebutBlack Flag DamagedBlack Flag My WarA very nice album which is half-and-half between genres. Interestingly enough, the first half is strictly loud, abrasive hardcore punk whereas the second half (believe it or not) is actually sludge tinged and slower paced. One of my personal Black Flag favorites, these guys know how to get me pumped up.blink-182 Enema of the StateBloodhound Gang Hooray For BoobiesBloodhound Gang One Fierce Beer CoasterBloodhound Gang Hefty FineHonestly, I find this hard to believe that this could even be called an "album", mostly because of the lack of songs and the under-30 second-skits. The lyrics aren't comical in the slightest but rather neutral (they aren't cringe-worthy but they definitely aren't funny either), aka they are just there for the sake of the song. Although the songs are ridiculously childish (minus Something Diabolical, which sounds musically serious) and predictable, they are insanely catchy and fun to sing along to. To be quite honest with you, there are really only 6 tracks here, fooling the listener into thinking they are legitimate tracks. The three skits are downright stupid and the song 'Farting With the Walkman On' is barely even a "song", but simply a random fruity loop beat mixed in with power chords (not to mention, horrible lyrics that are repeated annoyingly) that altogether probably took them 2 days to make. So now you really only have 6 tracks, but luckily, they are all fun to listen to. 'Balls Out' is a nu-metal parody while 'I'm The Least You Could Do' is piano rocking ear-candy. They should have made this album an EP, because with 6 songs (with ALL of them relying on power chords but like one track), this is not a particularly classy Bloodhound Gang album and a dimwitted version of their classic 'Hooray For Boobies.' Minus the negatives, though, the songs are exciting and enjoyable.Blue Sky Black Death Late Night CinemaBomb the Music Industry! Get WarmerBomb the Music Industry! ScramblesBomb the Music Industry! VacationBon Iver For Emma, Forever AgoBrand New The Devil and God Are Raging Inside MeBrian Eno Another Green WorldBuckethead Shadows Between The SkyChicane Behind the SunChicane Thousand Mile StareCoheed and Cambria The Second Stage Turbine BladeCoheed and Cambria From Fear Through the Eyes of MadnessColony 5 LifelineVery smooth, groovy, and emotional, this is a fantastic futurepop album. 'Freedom' is easily one of the most gripping songs I've ever heard. I love the insanely groovy rhythm and the catchy, well-sung chorus. Covenant SkyshaperCrash Test Dummies Songs of the UnforgivenCurrent 93 Thunder Perfect MindCurrent 93 All the Pretty Little HorsesDark New Day Twelve Year SilenceDavid Bowie Best of BowieDead Can Dance Within the Realm of a Dying SunDear Landlord Dream HomesDecyfer Down CrashDeer Tick War ElephantDeftones White PonyDeftones Saturday Night WristDeftones Diamond EyesDepeche Mode ViolatorDepeche Mode Music for the MassesDr. Dre The ChronicDrake Bell TelegraphEmpire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) What It Takes To Move ForwardEnvy On The Coast LowcountryFair to Midland Fables From a MayflyFair to Midland Arrows and AnchorsFaith No More Angel DustFaith No More The Real ThingFree Energy Stuck On NothingFree Spirit Pale Sister of LightGivers In LightGlassjaw Everything You Ever Wanted To Know AboutGnarls Barkley St. ElsewhereGomez Liquid SkinGoo Goo Dolls Dizzy Up The GirlGoo Goo Dolls A Boy Named GooGoo Goo Dolls Superstar Car WashGorillaz Demon DaysGreen Day DookieGreen Day NimrodGreen Day InsomniacGreen Day KerplunkGreen Day 39/SmoothGWAR RagnarokGWAR America Must Be DestroyedHIM Razorblade RomanceHIM Dark LightHot Water Music No DivisionOne of the greatest modern punk albums I've heard, it's very positive, uplifting, fun to listen to on a sunny day, and a go-to album if I'm having problems in my life. I strongly suggest you listen to this, because you'll be singing along and humming those clean, amazing melodic guitar riffs in no time.How To Destroy Angels Welcome OblivionWhile I've never been a huge fan of Nine Inch Nails, upon exploring this album out of boredom, I was very impressed by what Reznor (along with other folks) have accomplished here. The tracks on the album are almost all subtle and gripping in some way, making this album very calming and relaxing. This is one of my favorite albums from this year.Incubus Make YourselfIncubus S.C.I.E.N.C.E.Interpol AnticsIrepress Sol Eye Sea IIron & Wine Our Endless Numbered DaysIron & Wine The Shepherd's DogJimmies Chicken Shack Pushing the Salmanilla EnvelopeJorn Lonely Are The BraveJustin Timberlake The 20/20 ExperienceYes yes, cover your mouths and hold in the vomit because this album was surprisingly good. For a man that has been in a poor-quality boy band, Justin has remarkably improved since then and this album represents in almost one fell swoop. After all, how many contemporary pop artists do you know of that can write 8 minute pop songs? Not many, and this album will whack off any typical listener who has been susceptible to common 2-4 minute standard pop song. In short, though, every track here is delightful ear candy and will easily get your blood flowing.Kate Bush Hounds of LoveKate's baby-like, heavenly voice always gets me in the mood to party, and so does this album. Every song here is either a. quirky yet fun, or b. brilliantly emotional and tearjearking. This is such a good album and her best album for my sakeKing's X Gretchen Goes to NebraskaKorn KornKorn IssuesKorn Life Is PeachyKraftwerk AutobahnAutobahn is Kraftwerk at their best, without a doubt. The self-titled track is indeed one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard, it's bliss to listen to on a plane. Lagwagon ResolveLagwagon BlazeLagwagon Let's Talk About FeelingsLagwagon HossLocal Natives Gorilla ManorMastodon RemissionMastodon LeviathanMastodon Blood MountainMastodon Crack the SkyeMichael Jackson ThrillerMichael Jackson BadMinus the Bear Menos El OsoMinus the Bear Planet of IceModest Mouse The Moon & AntarcticaModest Mouse The Lonesome Crowded WestModest Mouse This Is A Long Drive For Someone With Nothing To..Mudhoney Tomorrow Hit TodayMuse Black Holes and RevelationsMy Morning Jacket It Still MovesNada Surf Let GoNeutral Milk Hotel In the Aeroplane Over the SeaNirvana In UteroNirvana NevermindNON God & BeastGod & Beast delivers an exciting and ardent passage through the minds of Boyd Rice himself. As a man who apparently supports Neo-Nazism, and is a cold-hearted racist fiend, God & Beast backs up his idea in the grisliest, and dirtiest way imaginable. He has extremely harsh yet powerful lyrics on this one, with a sonic-twirl of noise loops and scratching tapes alike. There's noting better than waking up at 6 AM to start your day off right with some 'Between Venus and Mars.' Omar S Thank You For Letting Me Be MyselfWow, after hearing this for the first time, many tracks have clicked. This is perhaps his best sounding album to date and wow this caught me off guard. Stoked to see he's still aroundOzzy Osbourne No More TearsPrimal Scream XTRMNTRPrimus Sailing the Seas of CheesePrimus Pork SodaProject Pitchfork Eon:EonProject Pitchfork Dream, Tiresias!Project Pitchfork Continuum RideProject Pitchfork Quantum MechanicsQueens of the Stone Age Songs for the DeafAn expansive psychedelic rock tinged/hard rock album that is 100% Queens of the Stone Age; rapid guitar riffs, slightly droning/lazy yet completely understood vocals, enjoyable choruses, and tons of hilarious lyrics. Such a rocking album.R.E.M. Automatic For the PeopleRadiohead The BendsRed Hot Chili Peppers CalifornicationRed Hot Chili Peppers Mother's MilkRobert Miles DreamlandRootwater VisionismRoxy Music AvalonRx Bandits MandalaScreaming Trees Uncle AnesthesiaShai Hulud Reach Beyond the SunShaimus Paper SunShpongle Ineffable Mysteries From ShponglelandAlthough I've never been the biggest fan of Shpongle, I can definitely give them credit where credit is due; Shpongle is immensely talented and throughout their career, climbed to the rank of being one of the most prominent Psychedelic Trance groups to exist. Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland isn't a revolutionary or entirely innovative album from the band, necessarily, but it has spotless production and snazzy, head-twirling melodies. Unlike a lot of their albums, in my humble opinion, with this one, Shpongle actually can in fact carry out a 6+ minute tune without making it sound dry or tediously repetitive; one of the album?s best element. Honestly, though, this is probably Shpongle?s best sounding album yetSlipknot All Hope Is GoneSonic Youth Daydream NationSonic Youth Sonic NurseSoul II Soul Club Classics Vol. OneSoundgarden SuperunknownStone Temple Pilots PurpleStone Temple Pilots Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican...Streetlight Manifesto Everything Goes NumbHad one hell of a day? Not a problem, because Streetlight Manifesto's masterpiece titled Everything Goes Numb will fix your mood almost instantaneously, and with the incredibly upbeat horns and frantic percussion, this shouldn't be difficult. Admittedly though, this album might take a few listens to get fully acquainted to, mostly because of how spontaneously arranged the musicianship is. But don't let this scare you, because this album will brighten up your day like no other.Strung Out Exile In OblivionSunny Day Real Estate DiarySystem of a Down System of a DownSystem of a Down Steal This Album!System of a Down ToxicitySystem of a Down MezmerizeTemple of the Dog Temple of the DogAnyone that is a fan of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or any similar Grunge band that emerged from the 90's should know of this band. Combining elements from all groups and mashing them altogether to form a masterpiece, is well, honorable to say the least.The Cab Symphony SoldierThe Gaslight Anthem HandwrittenThis was a very fun and "feeling of hope" style album; many uplifting, polished guitar melodies along with some powerful vocals. This was definitely a favorite of mine from 2012 and I really hope they can make something like this in the future. 'Handwritten' (the song), was so damn good. The Get Up Kids On a WireThe Mars Volta De-Loused in the ComatoriumThe Mars Volta Frances the MuteThe Microphones WindowThe Prodigy The Fat of the LandA ridiculously fun, melodically hectic album that I would easily consider to be Prodigy's best. The synthesizers are the real highlight here as well as the awesomely catchy hooks. For a beginner, this album is a great starting point. It demonstrates their most profound styles of music all into one, shooting them like a firecracker all over the course of 50 minutes or so.The Red Paintings Walls The Rolling Stones Let It BleedThe Smashing Pumpkins Siamese DreamThe Tear Garden Tired Eyes Slowly BurningTherapy? Never Apologise Never ExplainThought Industry Songs For InsectsThrice The Artist In The AmbulanceThunder Behind Closed DoorsThunder Giving the Game AwayTiesto In Search of SunriseTiesto In Search of Sunrise 4: Latin AmericaAlbum is so sexy and unbelievably beautiful. I'd lick my friends koopler to this album (if he sees this).Tiesto In Search of Sunrise 6: IbizaYet another gorgeous collection of songs from the trance legend. Although the compilation is ridiculously long (I mean there's only like what 40 tracks that are all somewhere between 2 to 9 minutes long??), if you gradually work your way through the album, you'll be graciously rewarded in the end; that occurred with me. Each track is filled with catchy hooks and synths that will replay in the mind for quite some time. Along with some wonderfully angelic vocals and euphoria this album implants, ISOS: 6 is seriously amazing, and a trance compilation essential. Titus Andronicus The MonitorU2 The Joshua TreeU2 WarUnwritten Law ElvaVenetian Snares My Downfall (Original Soundtrack)VNV Nation Burning EmpiresWe Are The Ocean Cutting Our TeethWeezer PinkertonWeezer The Blue AlbumTo this date, this remains one of the most catchiest albums I've come across. Every track has hooks all over the place (twinkly-esque guitars, simple yet effective drumming, and fun lyrics). For Weezer's side, I think this is their most honorable album they've recorded. There's not a single bad song on this album, they are all positive and warm. x-Rx Stage 2Ohhh yeah, here we go. This stuff right here is downright sinister but pleasing in its own right. Listen to this, it's really really good.3.5 greatAlien Ant Farm ANThologyI definitely enjoyed this album, but not all of it entirely clicked. Many songs did, though, and the ones that did are a blast to listen to (like the cover of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal).Alien Ant Farm Up in the AtticAlter Bridge One Day RemainsAngels and Airwaves We Don't Need to WhisperArctic Monkeys Whatever People Say I Am...Autechre AmberAzrael Trigger Season to SeverEven though this album is intimidatingly harsh, it's strangely beautiful at the same time. Don't know how or why, but that's how it has worked out for me. Simply put, it's extremely harsh EBM that sets a crowd-destroying scene, without question. The album's lyrical themes can be characterized with hope, revival, and determination; themes you could say I generally prefer with the EBM tag. Admittedly though, I'm quite a sucker for catchy EBM so take my opinion with a grain of salt, if you wish. Band of Horses Everything All the TimeBeck Odelay!Beck Sea ChangeBeck GueroBill Callahan Apocalypseblink-182 Dude RanchBloc Party Silent AlarmBloodhound Gang Show Us Your HitsNothing new or lost for Bloodhound Gang, but rather a dwindle gathering of their greatest tracks. It's a shame there were only around 15 or 16 songs on the album, because the band has written plenty of other great jams ('I'm the Least You Could Do', 'Going Nowhere Slow', 'Yummy Down On This'). Regardless though, this is a fairly nice compilation of their biggest tracks. Blue Sky Black Death NOIRBon Iver Bon IverBonobo Animal MagicBowling for Soup Sorry for Partyin'Brian Eno Discreet MusicBrian Eno Small Craft on a Milk SeaBrian Eno LuxBroken Social Scene Feel Good LostBT ImaButch Walker I Liked It Better When You Had No HeartCeres LuckChevelle Vena SeraChevelle Sci-Fi CrimesChevelle Hats Off to the BullChicane GiantsCivil Twilight HumanCKY Volume 1Clutch The Elephant RidersClutch Jam RoomCold Year Of The SpiderCovenant Northern LightCrash Test Dummies God Shuffled His FeetCrossfire Collision Panic FaceThis band needs more spotlight, because they can write some pretty damn fun Punk tunes, much of which are found on this record itself. Curtis Mayfield CurtisDark New Day New TraditionDaytrader Twelve YearsDead to Me Cuban BallerinaDead to Me Moscow Penny AnteDeadmau5 For Lack of a Better NameAlthough I'm not heavily involved with electronic music, I can generally tolerate artists like deadmau5 (among others). His music is phenomenal for a sunny bleached day as is this album. Deer Tick Born on Flag DayDeftones DeftonesDepeche Mode Playing The AngelDigital Daggers The Devil WithinDio Holy DiverDoves Some CitiesDropkick Murphys The Gang's All HereDropkick Murphys Going Out In StyleDropkick Murphys Signed And Sealed In BloodEarshot The Silver LiningEmpire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) On Time Spent WaitingFatboy Slim You've Come A Long Way, BabyFleet Foxes Fleet FoxesFleet Foxes Helplessness BluesFlorence and the Machine CeremonialsFoo Fighters There Is Nothing Left to LoseFoxy Shazam The Flamingo TriggerFoxy Shazam IntroducingFranz Ferdinand Franz FerdinandFranz Ferdinand You Could Have It So Much BetterFugazi End HitsFugazi RepeaterGarbage Version 2.0Gaza No Absolutes In Human SufferingBlistering, ruthless, heavy, No Absolutes in Human Suffering is a power driller of an album. There's a lot of intensity and action within the music, and the vocals are very chaotic yet strangely beautiful at the same time. Shame this band is no longer with us, because this is a great album.Glassjaw Coloring BookGod Is An Astronaut Far from RefugeGorillaz GorillazGrace Potter and The Nocturnals The Lion The Beast The BeatGreen Day WarningGreen Day American IdiotGreen Day 21st Century BreakdownGuster Keep It TogetherGuster Lost And Gone ForeverGuster ParachuteGWAR Lust in SpaceHelmet MeantimeHIM Deep Shadows and Brilliant HighlightsHIM Venus DoomHybrid Wide AngleI Mother Earth Blue Green OrangeIceage New BrigadeIn Flames Come ClarityInnerpartysystem InnerpartysystemJane's Addiction Ritual De Lo HabitualJimmies Chicken Shack Bring Your Own StereoJimmies Chicken Shack Fail On CueJoie de Vivre We're All Better Than ThisJorn Spirit BlackKaskade The GrandThis was a surprisingly solid release by the popular DJ. While some of the material encountered here is in fact, terribly generic and quite annoying, there's a lot of fun ear-candy and a blast of watery and euphoric melodies. Pick this one up for sure, it's a nice release from Kaskade.Keane Hopes & FearsKeane Under The Iron SeaKilling Joke Absolute DissentKing's X Tape HeadKings of Leon Aha Shake HeartbreakKings of Leon Youth and Young ManhoodKings of Leon Come Around SundownKMFDM KunstSurprisingly, this album was quite good, taking into account that their last few records have been downright terrible and non-inspirational. Really though, this is a very energetic and lively release by the Industrial rock powerhouses and a nice adrenaline shot to their discographyLess Than Jake Hello RockviewWhile mildly corny, this is an essential summer album. I can't call myself a ska fan, nor do I think I ever will, but this right here is some truly fun stuff to listen to. The songs are coated with a nice poppy ego to them, giving them more flavor and enjoy-ability to spice things up. At times the horns can be a bit aggravating, mostly because of how high some of the notes can get, and the loudness factor, but overtime you'll more than likely grow into them. This album has some awesome choruses, too.Less Than Jake GNV FLALocal Natives HummingbirdLocksley Be In LoveLone LemurianLykke Li Youth NovelsLykke Li Wounded RhymesManchester Orchestra I'm Like a Virgin Losing a ChildMaybeshewill I Was Here For a Moment, Then I Was GoneMeshuggah obZenA slightly incomprehensible yet rhythmically and melodically violent release by Meshuggah. I can't say I'm a huge fan of this band, but this album grew on me immensely. The destructive drums and growled/howling vocals are an intense joy ride, along with some 8 minute masterpieces they craft up on here. This is what I call a good album for sure. Mike Oldfield Songs Of Distant EarthEngaging album, every song feels like you're drifting into another universeModest Mouse Good News For People Who Love Bad NewsModest Mouse Everywhere And His Nasty Parlour TricksMudhoney Piece Of CakeMushroomhead XIIIMy Morning Jacket ZNick Cave and The Bad Seeds Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!Although I'm not a huge Nick Cave fan, this album is a very rewarding listen in the end. The vocalist, Nick Cave, has a strong and robust voice, with a huge battlefield littered with catchy guitar riffs and upbeat choruses, underneath one deep and romantic ballad called 'Hold on to Yourself.' Insanely dynamic and varied, this is a nice release by the legendary Nick Cave.Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate MachineNonpoint StatementNonpoint To the PainNudge As Good As GoneNujabes Spiritual StateSensually smooth and beautifully produced, Spiritual State is a great definition of what relaxation should sound like. This album is a bit hard to describe, but it's just that; a blast of pure bliss and relaxation. O-Zone Disc-O ZoneOmar S Fabric 45: Omar S - DetroitOur Lady Peace Spiritual MachinesOur Lady Peace Burn BurnPhoenix Wolfgang Amadeus PhoenixPowerman 5000 Somewhere On The Other Side Of NowhereThis is actually a pretty fun album, taken mostly from the instrumentation. Lyrically, the band aren't the most proficient songwriters, and this album showcases that dead-on, but there's just something very enthusiastic and enjoyable when listening to their adrenaline charged riffs that reveals the band aren't just lackluster when it comes to lyrics. A very bombastic and spontanous album, this is a kickass modern release from the group.Primus Green NaugahydeQueens of the Stone Age Era VulgarisR.E.M. MonsterRabbit Junk REframeYou can't say i'm a huge Industrial fan, but this is a strong album that I can replay over and over again. Presenting some club-destroying riffs and electronics, along with some of those rambunctious melodies, REframe is a very delightful and powerfully energetic album from the band. Rebuke WouldworksRed Hot Chili Peppers One Hot MinuteRed Hot Chili Peppers Stadium ArcadiumRegina Spektor What We Saw from the Cheap SeatsRoyksopp JuniorRx Bandits ...And the Battle BegunSerj Tankian Elect the DeadSerj Tankian Imperfect HarmoniesSevendust Chapter VII: Hope and SorrowShai Hulud Misanthropy PureShpongle Tales of the InexpressibleSilverchair FrogstompSkinny Puppy Too Dark ParkSonic Youth Confusion is SexStatic-X CannibalStrung Out Agents of the UndergroundThe Boxer Rebellion The Cold StillThe Bravery The BraveryThe Bravery The Sun and the MoonThe Cab Whisper WarThe Cars The CarsThe Cars Heartbeat CityThe Decemberists Long Live the KingThe Faint FasciinatiionThe Killers Hot FussThe Killers Sam's TownThe Mars Volta The Bedlam in GoliathThe Mars Volta OctahedronThe Menzingers Chamberlain WaitsThe Pop Group YCold, emotionally intense, catchy, musically cluttered, whatever you want to call it, this is a captivating album. This is without question an acquired taste because of how distinct yet cracky the voice is, along with the interesting instrumentation. Without a doubt a post-punk essential album, but I'm almost certain few people would be able to listen to it fully, because it's pretty damn difficult to do so.The Raconteurs Broken Boy SoldiersThe Rolling Stones Tattoo YouThe Rolling Stones Goats Head SoupThe Smashing Pumpkins GishThe Strokes First Impressions of EarthThe Tear Garden To Be an Angel Blind, the Crippled Soul DivideCompared to the rest of their works, this one is toned down quite a lot. Instead of head-bobbing rhythms and furious melodies, you are acquainted with mellow, woozy melodies and vocals. What makes this album so special is the emotional factor that is by far superior to the rest of the album. Captivating album, 'In Search of My Rose' is absolutely beyond gorgeous. The Tear Garden Crystal MassA fun album, it has a lot of smooth tracks such as 'Desert Island Disc.' I absolutely adore that track, it has a relaxing feel to it and it makes me think of a desert prominent region like Las Vegas or Arizona. A very good album, without a doubt.The White Stripes ElephantThe White Stripes Get Behind Me SatanThunder The Magnificent SeventhTiesto Parade Of The AthletesTiger Army Music From Regions BeyondToday Is the Day WillpowerTom Petty Full Moon FeverU2 All That You Can't Leave BehindU2 ZooropaUNKLE Psyence FictionUnwritten Law Here's to the MourningUnwritten Law SwanVelvet Revolver ContrabandVenetian Snares Songs About My CatsVenetian Snares Winter In The Belly Of A SnakeVolbeat Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac BloodWe Are The Ocean Maybe Today, Maybe TomorrowWoods Songs of ShameWoods At Echo LakeWU LYF Go Tell Fire to the MountainWumpscut Wreath Of BarbsWumpscut Bunkertor 7 (Re-Sample Edition)Wumpscut Bunkertor 7Yeasayer Odd BloodYellowcard Ocean Avenue3.0 good10 Years The Autumn EffectABBA ABBA GoldAphex Twin Selected Ambient Works 85-92Backstreet Boys Never GoneBad Religion The Dissent of ManBand of Horses Mirage RockBrett Dennen Hope for the HopelessBuckethead Enter the ChickenChairlift Does You Inspire YouChairlift SomethingCKY Carver CityCloud Nothings Attack On MemoryCoheed and Cambria No World for TomorrowCoheed and Cambria Year of the Black RainbowCrossfade CrossfadeEven though this was hilariously cheesy, and the lyrical delivery was quite terrible (it's obvious the vocalist isn't good in the lyric department), the musicianship was actually quite good. The drums were the major standout, they sounded really crisp and like a boulder with each hit, and not to mention, the guitar riffs were quite awesome as well. Crossfade isn't a band that you could all "influential" or "innovative" per say, but this album is fairly decent and contains some good tracks in their catalogue.David Bowie EarthlingDeadboy HereDeadmau5 4x4=12Dio Dream EvilEminem The Eminem ShowFoals AntidotesFoo Fighters In Your HonorFront Line Assembly Artificial SoldierGomez How We OperateGorillaz Plastic BeachGWAR This Toilet EarthGWAR Scumdogs of the UniverseIn Flames A Sense of PurposeINXS Listen Like ThievesINXS SwitchKorn UntouchablesKorn Korn III: Remember Who You AreKraftwerk Electric CafeLaibach WATMastodon The HunterMeiko The Bright SideMike Oldfield VoyagerThe atmosphere on this album was wonderful, but I just couldn't get a good grip on most of the songs. They felt too lukewarm and plain for me. There were definite highlights though, the singles were great.Modest Mouse Sad Sappy SuckerModest Mouse We Were Dead Before the Ship Even SankMudvayne The End of All Things to ComeMudvayne Lost and FoundMushroomhead SuperbuickNine Inch Nails With TeethNOFX Punk in DrublicNoisia Split The AtomNothingface ViolenceNWA Straight Outta ComptonOceanLab Sirens Of The SeaPearl Jam Pearl JamPennywise All or NothingPrince 3121Radiohead OK ComputerRufio Anybody Out ThereRussian Circles GenevaRyan Adams CardinologySevendust Cold Day MemoryStatic-X Wisconsin Death TripStatic-X Shadow ZoneFor my sake, at least, Static-X is a hit/miss band. I've loved Wisconsin Death Trip just as much as I have Cannibal, but as a whole I never came to enjoy this album entirely. Some songs are incredibly dull and lack excitement, whereas others are ruthless and energizing. Despite their sound being quite generic on here, with 0-0-0-0's seemingly everwhere, this is certainly not a bad effort. Stone Sour Come What(ever) MaySubmotion Orchestra Finest HourSwans CopSwans Love of LifeSwarms Old Raves EndSystem of a Down HypnotizeThe 69 Eyes AngelsThe Get Up Kids Something To Write Home AboutThrowdown VendettaU2 PopU2 How to Dismantle an Atomic BombUnderoath They're Only Chasing SafetyAs horrid as the screaming might be, the musicianship makes up for it. Focused, clean-cut guitar riffs and adrenaline packed choruses definitely make up for the nauseous screaming that was Spencer in 2004.Venetian Snares Cavalcade of Glee and Dadaist Happy Pom PomsVenetian Snares HospitalityWeezer Make BelieveWeezer HurleyWolfmother WolfmotherYeah Yeah Yeahs Show Your BonesYellowcard Lights and Sounds2.5 averageAgainst Me! As the Eternal CowboyBeck Midnite VulturesBjork VoltaBlack Label Society MafiaDevo Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!God Module VisceraAlbum was really stale and uninteresting. Like, the album had ssome good and energetic beats, but the female vocals were downright atrocious. I don't know quite know why I have this assumption, but I simply hated the female vocals with a passion. She sounded completely bored and almost cringe-worthy to even hear upon. Can't say i'm a huge fan of the band, though.GWAR We Kill EverythingGWAR Bloody Pit of HorrorHIM Screamworks: Love In Theory And PracticeINXS INXSJames Blake James BlakeKaskade DynastyCount me in the minority, but I simply couldn't get into the glittery synthesizers and the "hot tamale" vocals from the female. Aside from the occasional catchy melody every now and then, this was a relatively dry and boring album, offering virtually nothing. Sad because I had high hopes for this album (mostly because of that snazzy album cover, for that matter).Korn Take A Look in the MirrorKorn UntitledLaibach NATOLaibach is a band of many sounds, and this album doesn't really show what's really there with the band. This album is boring, bland, but does have one good song (which is a cover) called 'Final Countdown.' Yep, you guessed it. It's a cover the overused yet infuriatingly catchy anthem that is very popular in the video world. Other than that though, this isn't a good album for Laibach. They've accomplished so much betterMassive Attack MezzanineMudvayne MudvayneNOFX CoasterProject Pitchfork DaimonionSanta Hates You Crucifix PowerbombSlipknot IowaThe 69 Eyes DevilsThe Tear Garden The Last Man to FlyAs much of a TG fan I am, I couldn't find anything interesting with this one. Definitely not one of my favorites, because they've done considerably better. This Immortal Coil The Dark Age of LoveTiesto Club Life Volume One: Las VegasTrivium AscendancyTRUSTcompany The Lonely Position of NeutralUnderoath Lost in the Sound of SeparationVenetian Snares My So-Called LifeVenetian Snares Cubist ReggaeWhile this is indeed a clever idea from the man, it doesn't exactly pay off. His reggae influence here isn't what you could call "amazing" or "captivating", but rather lukewarm and bland. One song, though, that I stupidly can't remember the name of, was actually quite good and had a rich melody. Simply put, this isn't a good VS EP and I'm sure he's done better than this.Yes 901252.0 poorAgainst Me! Searching for a Former ClarityBad Religion New Maps Of HellBehemoth DemigodBloodhound Gang Use Your FingersAs much as I absolutely love this band, Bloodhound Gang's 1995 debut Use Your Fingers is nothing but corny garbage. There are probably 3 real songs here, much of which can get annoying and repetitive, and on top of that, MOST of the record is nothing but skits. This is easily their most non-musical album, displaying nothing worthwhile or interesting from a rather fun band. In my humble opinion, the only real good song here was 'We are the Knuckleheads', which had a semi-catchy chorus, but the rest of the album features nothing but random claps and snaps and Jimmy Pop's standard rapped lyrics.Blur ParklifeClock DVA White Souls in Black SuitsCrash Test Dummies Give Yourself A HandDead Can Dance SpiritchaserI never found the heavy use of African percussion and middle-eastern hoo-rah's to be that appealing with this one, more so an identity crisis in all honesty. The songs are just too repetitive and never cover any real ground in the songs. This isn't the good type of Dead Can Dance, this is a poor man's effort.Devo Something for EverybodyFatboy Slim Better Living Through ChemistryFear Factory DigimortalFear Factory Soul of a New MachineFlyleaf FlyleafGreen Day iTRE!Hybrid I Choose NoiseHybrid Disappear HereINXS KickJet Get BornJoanna Newsom YsI can't believe how some people can remotely enjoy this, because I certainly can't. The songs are simply too long and drag on seemingly forever, with little to no hooks/catchy moments/emotional moments. They are well...I'm not quite sure, they are just songs simply about nothing..nothing interesting or engaging. Her voice is surprisingly desirable; her voice sails along through the album without her sounding like a freight train or dreadful. Music wise, as I said, it's very bland and possibly improvised. I'm sure she's done better than this, but Ys is not it.Lagwagon DuhMike Oldfield Tubular Bells 2003Ya know, I'm a huge Oldfield fan and all, but Tubular Bells 2003 had me disappointed, immensely. I thought for sure they might be slightly reminiscent towards his early 70's masterpiece (which was the very first Tubular Bells,composed of two, epic blissful tracks), but instead, all I got was 14 tracks of pure nothingness. The songs themselves were around 0:30 seconds-4:00 minutes long, mostly all compromising of a "specific genre." Like for instance, his experimentation with "Latin Guitars" and his other complete abomination of a track called "Jazz" were both prime examples of him fiddling around with the genres and sounds, but really, they were a mess. He's done better, and this one doesn't show it. Mudvayne The New GameMushroomhead Savior SorrowMy Life with the Thrill Kill Kult The Filthiest Show In TownI'm in the minority by saying this, but this album was an overly long, uncharastically dull chore to get through. There were hardly any standout hooks, the melodies were never catchy or uplifting, and the lyrics were completely inane; something that I've never found with this band. I don't rec this album to anyone, start with Hit & Run Holiday if you are looking for a good MLWTTKK albumNine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IVNON Children of the Black SunMinus a very quick noise loop that's actually good, this album, is in fact, crap. There's absolutely nothing worthwhile here, it's nothing but boring fog-like ambient loops being played over again; it's a tedious task to get through. Boyd Rice should stick to his sickening noise tracks and leave his "dark ambient" collections in the gutter.Rotersand Welcome to GoodbyeRufio Perhaps, I Suppose...Skinny Puppy hanDoverTalking Heads NakedThe Avalanches Since I Left YouThe Lumineers The LumineersThe Prodigy Music for the Jilted GenerationTherion Sitra AhraA lackluster album, nothing more or less. The self-titled track is probably the best on here, but rother than that there's not much to find on this album. The songs are too dramatic with rlittle excitement in between. If you want to hear one of Therion's best, Lemuria will rsuit your needs.Venetian Snares DetrimentalistVenetian Snares Affectionate1.5 very poorAutechre ExaiBlur Modern Life Is RubbishCannibal Corpse Tomb of the MutilatedCombichrist What The Fuck Is Wrong With You People?Deadmau5 > album title goes here <Eminem RelapseEminem RecoveryFiona Apple The Idler Wheel...fun. Some NightsGodsmack IVGoldie SaturnzReturnLamb LambMushroomhead Beautiful Stories For Ugly ChildrenMy Life with the Thrill Kill Kult Sexplosion!Snow Patrol Final StrawThis album possibly could have been better if, for say, the vocalist didn't sound so boring and sleep-deprived, but instead you get nothing but that. The guitar melodies and riffs are all cheesy and lackluster, as is the bass which is hardly audible. Not to mention, one of the lamest, worst songs are on here; 'Run.' Put together as a single, it's extremely boring and too dull. The chorus is actually somewhat okay, but everything else on this album is pure nonsense, as is the band.The Faint Danse MacabreThe Legendary Pink Dots Poppy VariationThe Prodigy ExperienceThree Days Grace One-XYouth Lagoon Wondrous Bughouse1.0 awfulINXS Original SinThis was unquestionably a truly terrible album by the group, offering absolutely nothing new or great, just re-mastered tracks with JD Fortune. Honestly, when Hutchence died, it was a devastating tragedy for the band and fans alike and made a staggering impact with their music. Sadly though, the band never came to grips with it and over the years since his death, they've suffered immensely; a reason I think why they broke up. Really though, there's nothing worthwhile here and is a horrible attempt made. Worse enough, they retired on a low note, as this album was their last and a final hoorah.Korn The Path of TotalityMarilyn Manson The Golden Age Of GrotesqueOpeth Still Day Beneath The SunStatic-X Cult Of StaticHorribly embarrassing lyrics, crummy instrumentation, and nothing memorable in the slightest altogether round this out to be their worst effort yet. Not to mention, what in the hell is up with the album name along with the cover? That alone gives it a 1.5, and with the flaw-drenched seepage that flows throughout the ENTIRE album both make this album absolutely terrible. How did they go from a surprisingly great album like Cannibal to this watered down mess? Who knows, but thing is for sure; this album deserves a 1.
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