Favourite records 2017 edition
my favourite records ever as of November 17, 2017 |
| 1 |  | The Mars Volta
Frances the Mute
The most mind-blowing and amazing record i've ever heard |
| 2 |  | Steve Hillage
Fish Rising
One of the most underrated psych/prog albums ever, masterpiece |
| 3 |  | Van der Graaf Generator
Pawn Hearts
Their absolute shattering peak. One of a kind record that will slice your mind, not for the faint of heart |
| 4 |  | Todd Rundgren
A Wizard, A True Star
Musical genius, take a trip to the centre of Todd's mind with this record. Remarkable |
| 5 |  | Dead Meadow
Dead Meadow
This record legit expanded my consciousness, every other record on this list is there because of this album |
| 6 |  | Neu!
Neu!
Such a special record. Prime example of doing less is more sometimes, musically profound |
| 7 |  | Pink Floyd
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
The ultimate psychedelic record and band. Syd was too genius for his own good unfortunately, this is still vividly trippy 50 years later |
| 8 |  | The Fugs
The Fugs
Groundbreaking album, early psych also has a punk edge to it, way before either trends had set in |
| 9 |  | Frank Zappa
Hot Rats
Of this mad musical scientist's mammoth discography, this is an exceptionally fantastic fusion album with the trademark hints of avant garde |
| 10 |  | Throbbing Gristle
D.O.A: The Third And Final Report
Masterwork of ear splitting experimental industrial noise, with a hint of krautrock and synthpop lurking below the surface |
| 11 |  | Black Dice
Beaches and Canyons
Another masterwork of noisy soundscapes, this is like power ambient. Tranquil but also exploding with fiery energy |
| 12 |  | The Upsetters
14 Dub Blackboard Jungle
This is the definitive Dub record, featuring Lee "Scratch" Perry of course with Augustus Pablo and King Tubby. Get real hazy with this one |
| 13 |  | Sleep
Dopesmoker
The most stoned album in the universe. This album will get you high without herb |
| 14 |  | Melvins
Lysol
One of the heaviest albums of all time, beware, this may crush your skull into oblivion |
| 15 |  | Mr. Bungle
Mr. Bungle
Obscene, twisted, disturbing, amazing. Truly one of a kind band, some kind of carnival from hell funk metal |
| 16 |  | Ween
Chocolate and Cheese
Simply an amazing band who rules on so many levels. This record has some of their most fried songs and yet their most beautiful songs |
| 17 |  | The Smashing Pumpkins
Siamese Dream
Huge band for me, first one I really connected with. This is still an amazing record, those guitars are so fucked up |
| 18 |  | Chelsea Wolfe
Unknown Rooms: A Collection of Acoustic Songs
beautiful, beautiful little album by the dark songstress. Her least dark album and its still very very dark haha |
| 19 |  | Nick Drake
Pink Moon
His story is beyond tragic, and hearing his talent makes it even more tragic. One of the greatest singer/songwriters ever |
| 20 |  | Love
Forever Changes
Absolute masterpiece of the summer of love. Much more timeless than a lot of the 60s records |
| 21 |  | Country Joe and The Fish
Electric Music for the Mind and Body
Another definitive psychedelic record, this one is so chilled out but very very trippy |
| 22 |  | King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard
I'm In Your Mind Fuzz
Masterful psych record from a few years back, this band is absolutely nuts. |
| 23 |  | Can
Tago Mago
Monolithic experimental opus. Jaw dropper, as most of these are |
| 24 |  | Harmonium
Si on Avait Besoin d'une 5ième Saison
One of the most beautiful records ever, French Canadian prog folk, magnifique |
| 25 |  | Genesis
Selling England by the Pound
While it doesn't contain Supper's Ready, this record is pretty much flawless. Elegant friggin prog |
| 26 |  | King Crimson
Larks' Tongues in Aspic
Their defining moment, even better than the revered In The Court of the Crimson King. powerful |
| 27 |  | Kate Bush
Hounds of Love
Brilliant art pop from a harrowing decade of music, she manages to somehow be timeless in 1985 |
| 28 |  | Talking Heads
Remain in Light
Such a fantastic funky record that completely changes moods as it plays through |
| 29 |  | Primus
Frizzle Fry
More funky amazingness, this ones more on the heavy side. Les Claypool is one of the greatest bassists ever |
| 30 |  | Big Black
Atomizer
A savage record, noisy, violent, sickening, and really rocks. All about that metallic guitar skronk |
| 31 |  | Hella
The Devil Isn't Red
Spencer Seim and Zach Hill are absolute masters, just the two of them blast your skull off relentlessly |
| 32 |  | Blue Cheer
Vincebus Eruptum
This is ground zero for heavy metal. These seriously dirty hippies blew everyone's minds back then |
| 33 |  | Quicksilver Messenger Service
Quicksilver Messenger Service
The most elegant of the Haight Ashbury bands, they had a level of intricacy others bands didn't have. Early prog, and psych masterpiece |
| 34 |  | Kevin Ayers
Joy of a Toy
Definitive whimsical British psychedelia, this is so underrated. Great Canterbury record, this is how Soft Machine would have sounded if he stayed |
| 35 |  | New Order
Power, Corruption and Lies
Another synthy 80s album that somehow sounds very modern and timeless for being released 1983, and that in itself is amazing |
| 36 | | Ultimate Spinach
Behold and See
Psychedelic classic from the original era, this is masterful stuff. Early prog here as well |
| 37 |  | Yes
Fragile
Can't leave out a Yes album, this is the first record I ever heard on a turntable. Arguably the definitive prog rock album. In and around the lake |
| 38 |  | Cluster
Zuckerzeit
Early synth masterwork, there are some marvelous soundscapes to be found here |
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