Hey look, I can be trendy and have a tops thread: The Unfan's top 100 albums of 2007 (electronic, ambient)

~~The Unfan~~ · 08-17-2008, 02:28 PM

97.Sigur Rós - Hvarf/Heim

New old songs from Sigur Rós. Double disc for double the greatness.

On the Hvarf disc we get to hear some eclectic and mellow indie of some sort. I'm not sure how to properly describe exactly what this is, but its good music for lounging around to. The exception being Hafsól which is a very tense song that builds very slowly, the music equivalent to the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Then it bursts out of nowhere with a flurry of strings to give this jarring effect. Holy shit.

On Heim we get a live acoustic album filled with material you should already be familiar with. This album is very well performed with the stand out performance being Starálfur as it is both my favorite Sigur Rós song and transfers surprisingly well to acoustic. The whole performance is really powerful and a must for any Sigur Rós fan.

Meph1986 · 08-17-2008, 05:23 PM

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98. Holy Fuck - LP

Really raw sounding garagey noise rock. The instrumentation on this album is both wild yet well constructed. With a mass of electronic bleeps and bloops atop an assault by multiple drummers this band manages to find a way to sound strangely musical in the same way that washing machines do. Yet even with being that noise oriented the keyboard melodies manage to make it palatable to people who might otherwise not get it.

I've never heard of this until I read this post.

*is currently listening to the album*

sweet_nothing · 08-17-2008, 05:43 PM

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98. Holy Fuck - LP

Should of been higher.

joyboyo53 · 08-25-2008, 12:18 PM

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98. Holy Fuck - LP

Really raw sounding garagey noise rock. The instrumentation on this album is both wild yet well constructed. With a mass of electronic bleeps and bloops atop an assault by multiple drummers this band manages to find a way to sound strangely musical in the same way that washing machines do. Yet even with being that noise oriented the keyboard melodies manage to make it palatable to people who might otherwise not get it.

I have only heard part of the album but I really have enjoyed it. After yours and everyone elses praise imma have to get my hands on the full album.

~~The Unfan~~ · 08-25-2008, 08:41 PM

92. October File - Holy Armour From The Jaws Of God

This album was initially higher on my list, and probably really should be. October File sound like NWOBHM meets fuzzy punk rock, but not in a thrashy way. Closer to hardcore with the melodic sense and heaviness of early metal pioneers. If ever Minor Threat carried the bastard son of Motorhead and the child were delivered by High On Fire this is the beautiful child. This album delivers catchy and bold riffs backed by some rather creative drum patterns which make for an interesting backing to Hollyer's gruff yet melodic vocals. Listen or die.

ProggyMan · 08-25-2008, 09:02 PM

Woud you mind upping the bolded ones at some point?
100. Tomahawk - Anonymous
99. Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full
98. Holy **** - LP
97. Sigur Rós - Hvarf/Heim
96. They Might Be Giants - The Else
95. Edge Of Dawn - Enjoy The Fall
94. My Like With The Thrill Kill Kult - The Filthiest Show In Town
93. yelworC - Eclosiont

Crowe · 08-17-2008, 06:11 PM

Gonna give that one a listen too.

~~The Unfan~~ · 08-18-2008, 04:03 PM

96. They Might Be Giants - The Else

Well...sorta. This album was originally released in 07, re-released in 07 with a slightly different track listing, then released again in 07 as a double disc with the demos for the album, and finally released again in 08 as an import only (for us Americans) with a bonus disc of extra material. While the best version of this album is probably the one released in 08 all the songs from 07 are good with maybe the exception of Take Out The Trash which sounds like a bad Smash Mouth ripoff. Still, this being a long awaited album for me and I wasn't too let down actually. In fact, I'd say this is the best TMBG since Factory Showroom.

Son of JayJamJah · 08-18-2008, 04:05 PM

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96. They Might Be Giants - The Else

Very cool interesting and overlooked band. I enjoy the old stuff, have not heard this, I will order it tonight.

15Steps · 08-18-2008, 09:24 PM

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96. They Might Be Giants - The Else

meh, didnt quite like this album.
although, the album cover is great.

08-17-2008, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crowe Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 690	Gonna give that one a listen too. __________________

08-18-2008, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
~~The Unfan~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Methville Posts: 2,116	96. They Might Be Giants - The Else Well...sorta. This album was originally released in 07, re-released in 07 with a slightly different track listing, then released again in 07 as a double disc with the demos for the album, and finally released again in 08 as an import only (for us Americans) with a bonus disc of extra material. While the best version of this album is probably the one released in 08 all the songs from 07 are good with maybe the exception of Take Out The Trash which sounds like a bad Smash Mouth ripoff. Still, this being a long awaited album for me and I wasn't too let down actually. In fact, I'd say this is the best TMBG since Factory Showroom. Last edited by The Unfan; 08-18-2008 at 04:41 PM. Reason: Mee kan spel weel

08-17-2008, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
~~The Unfan~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Methville Posts: 2,116	97.Sigur Rós - Hvarf/Heim New old songs from Sigur Rós. Double disc for double the greatness. On the Hvarf disc we get to hear some eclectic and mellow indie of some sort. I'm not sure how to properly describe exactly what this is, but its good music for lounging around to. The exception being Hafsól which is a very tense song that builds very slowly, the music equivalent to the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Then it bursts out of nowhere with a flurry of strings to give this jarring effect. Holy shit. On Heim we get a live acoustic album filled with material you should already be familiar with. This album is very well performed with the stand out performance being Starálfur as it is both my favorite Sigur Rós song and transfers surprisingly well to acoustic. The whole performance is really powerful and a must for any Sigur Rós fan.

08-25-2008, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
~~The Unfan~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Methville Posts: 2,116	92. October File - Holy Armour From The Jaws Of God This album was initially higher on my list, and probably really should be. October File sound like NWOBHM meets fuzzy punk rock, but not in a thrashy way. Closer to hardcore with the melodic sense and heaviness of early metal pioneers. If ever Minor Threat carried the bastard son of Motorhead and the child were delivered by High On Fire this is the beautiful child. This album delivers catchy and bold riffs backed by some rather creative drum patterns which make for an interesting backing to Hollyer's gruff yet melodic vocals. Listen or die.

08-25-2008, 09:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	Woud you mind upping the bolded ones at some point? 100. Tomahawk - Anonymous 99. Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full 98. Holy ** - LP 97. Sigur Rós - Hvarf/Heim 96. They Might Be Giants - The Else** 95. Edge Of Dawn - Enjoy The Fall 94. My Like With The Thrill Kill Kult - The Filthiest Show In Town 93. yelworC - Eclosiont