ryus: top 20
ive definitely done this before but my taste is ever-changing. not ranked. favorite song on each listed as well |
| 1 |  | Albert Ayler
Spiritual Unity
that melody on ghosts is just the best thing ever aint it? one of the most memorable moments in music. ayler's a god on the sax.
GHOSTS: FIRST VARIATION |
| 2 |  | Beat Happening
You Turn Me On
the most essential twee/noise/pop whatever album. the culmination of a great back catalog. godsend is perfect.
GODSEND |
| 3 |  | Black Moon
Enta Da Stage
there is nothing more fun than the gang-vocal choruses. buckshot is one of the best MCs of all time for sure. influential shit.
WHO GOT DA PROPS |
| 4 |  | Boards of Canada
Geogaddi
there are some pretty fucking fascinating articles about this album online. there's so much to dissect here. engrossing.
SUNSHINE RECORDER |
| 5 |  | Boards of Canada
Music Has the Right to Children
this is probably #1 and has been for a while. nothing makes me feel like this album does. ive listened to this album more than any other album but i still find new details that pop out to me each time. not a wasted second here. an incredibly special album.
TURQUOISE HEXAGON SUN |
| 6 |  | cLOUDDEAD
cLOUDDEAD
insane production. crazy ahead of its time.
BIKE |
| 7 |  | Cryptopsy
None So Vile
succinct, brutal, and beautifully performed. my favorite metal album...
BENEDICTINE CONVULSIONS |
| 8 |  | Damaar
Triumph Through Spears Of Sacrilege
...but this is a close second. truly evil shit.
PREACHING FOR MASS SUICIDE |
| 9 |  | David Thomas Broughton
The Complete Guide to Insufficiency
theres something incredibly endearing about his guitar playing and vocals. a bleak but beautiful album.
EVER ROTATING SKY |
| 10 |  | Fela Kuti
Zombie
expensive shit is about as good, but the ridiculous history behind this album puts it on top for me.
ZOMBIE |
| 11 |  | Jan Jelinek
Loop-Finding-Jazz-Records
maybe the most comforting album ive ever heard. it all feels so warm.
THEY, THEM |
| 12 |  | John Coltrane
Ascension
the structure is brilliant. each musician is in top form, creating a dizzying, cathartic, exuberant masterpiece. coltranes best, better than a love supreme.
ASCENSION EDITION II |
| 13 |  | Luomo
Vocalcity
one banger after another. terrific use of vocals. get lost in the groove.
CLASS |
| 14 |  | Madvillain
Madvillainy
incredibly clever lyricism backed by madlib's best beats.
RAID |
| 15 |  | Massive Attack
Mezzanine
the pinnacle of trip-hop. incredible atmosphere. the album flows beautifully. each vocalist is perfect. blissful.
BLACK MILK |
| 16 |  | Miles Davis
In a Silent Way
cool, calm, cosmic.
IN A SILENT WAY / IT'S ABOUT THAT TIME |
| 17 |  | Moodymann
Silentintroduction
get lost in the groove [2].
I CAN'T KICK THIS FEELING WHEN IT HITS |
| 18 |  | My Bloody Valentine
Loveless
as mesmerizing on the 100th listen as it is on the 1st. let that fuzz ensconce you in its warmth. this brings me to another planet like no other album.
WHEN YOU SLEEP |
| 19 |  | Sun Kil Moon
Benji
his lyrical style on this album fascinates me. you either love it or you hate it. blue crab cakes.
BEN'S MY FRIEND |
| 20 |  | The Smiths
The Queen Is Dead
greatest band ever. moz and marr are perfect. the best of a near-impeccable discography.
CEMETRY GATES |
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