Top albums you discovered this year that aren't from 2010

Sljslj · 12-17-2010, 06:44 PM

2010 was a pretty good year for me to discover things that didn't come out this year.

In chronological order (or close):

Fear Factory, Soul Of A New Machine (1992)
I'd known about Fear Factory for a long time and for some reason, never listened to them. This album is so badass. It just gets going and never slows down in a way that's just... perfect.

Powerman 5000, Mega!! Kung Fu Radio (1995)
Powerman 5000's debut album was ironically my last step in hearing their entire discography. This is some cool stuff, not quite as cool Tonight The Stars Revolt!, but still a very, very good listen.

Shining, Where The Ragged People Go (2001)
I'm seriously ****ing amazed by Shining. 'Nuff said.

Winds, Reflections Of The I (2002)
You gotta dig a metal band that uses string instruments. And when combined with those vocals, what's not to like?

Winds, The Imaginary Direction Of Time (2004) (sorry, don't have a link for this one)
Another solid album from Winds, maybe their best yet.

Black Sun Aeon, Darkness Walks Beside Me (2009)
This album blew me away. If not for Shining's Blackjazz and Devin Townsend Project's Ki, it would definitely be the best I've heard this year.

Devin Townsend Project, Ki (2009)
This album is nothing short of a masterpiece and definitely Devin's best work. Just the way it seems to want to be heavy, but never quite gets there intrigues me. There's so much anger and passion in every second of this, but it remains very subtle. I really don't know how to explain the type of energy this album has, definitely better to let it speak for itself.

Devin Townsend Project, Addicted! (2009)
An interesting companion to Ki. Poppy, but heavy. Very cool stuff.

Animals As Leaders, S/T (2009)

This is a fantastic album. It's not often I get into an instrumental album, but I had absolutely no problem picking this up again and again.

**Janszoon** · 12-17-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sljslj

Shining, Where The Ragged People Go (2001)

Man, the more I hear from these guys the more I think they're one of the most fascinating bands on the planet.

Anteater · 12-17-2010, 07:07 PM

Sljslj · 12-17-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Man, the more I hear from these guys the more I think they're one of the most fascinating bands on the planet.

I totally agree. I've listened to all their albums countless times. Glad to see there's someone else here that thinks as highly of them as I do.

**Janszoon** · 12-17-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sljslj

I totally agree. I've listened to all their albums countless times. Glad to see there's someone else here that thinks as highly of them as I do.

I only have Blackjazz and Grindstone but I'm really looking forward to getting more of their albums. The tracks I just sampled on Grooveshark from the first album sounded amazing too.

zachsd · 12-17-2010, 07:48 PM

Too lazy to try and think of all of them but this one sticks out:

Oh, and this one too:

and

DoctorSoft · 12-18-2010, 01:01 AM

Slayer- Reign in Blood
Not really into that much Metal, but this album is just... bad-ass. Some of the sickest riffs ever invented are on this album.

Arcade Fire- Funeral
These guys became one of my favourite bands pratically over night. This and The Suburbs are both amazing.

The Antlers- Hospice
An amazing concept album about a dying cancer patient, this album gets me so emotional I ind it hard to listen to the whole thing. My personal favourite album of 2009

Bob Dylan- Blood On The Tracks
Only Bob Dylan I have, but I plan to change that soon. One of my favourite Folk albums.

Wu Tang Clan- Enter the Wu Tang: 36 Chambers
Classic Rap album, and my personal favourite Rap album.

Neutral Milk Hotel- In The Aeroplane Over the Sea
Probably my favourite album of all time, I've listened to this a ridiculous amount of times, and it never gets old.

Sljslj · 12-18-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I only have Blackjazz and Grindstone but I'm really looking forward to getting more of their albums. The tracks I just sampled on Grooveshark from the first album sounded amazing too.

Yeah, that album I posted is purely jazz, unlike Grindstone and Blackjazz, but still very good.

Violent & Funky · 12-18-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by katrine

The Kills - Midnight Boom
i really like the simplicity of the music and i love Alison Mosshart! (:

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Originally Posted by Badlittlekitten

A Tribe Called Quest - Low End Theory - 1991
Yeah I know. I know. I'm not even fashionably late. But forgive me, for years the only ATCQ track I knew was 'Can I Kick It' which I'm still not a fan of, and I always associated them with the mainly toothless Hip Hop alternative underground. But this is full of immaculate, stoned jazz-funk beats, and Q Tip at his dizzying, abstract best. Midnight Marauders is great too.

These both would have made my list, so I'll come up with some different stuff. Great choices!

Violent & Funky · 12-18-2010, 02:22 AM

I'll limit myself to the ten best albums I've downloaded this year since I tend to focus on previous years (in no particular order):

Death From Above 1979 - You're a Woman, I'm a Machine (2004)

I'm pretty sure this band's sound is my tastes in a nutshell: a two-piece noise rock band that features a bass instead of a guitar. It's full of repetitive riffs and it's hella catchy. 'Go Home, Get Down' is the standout here.

Defiance, Ohio - Share What Ya Got (2003)

I heard 'Hey Kathleen Are You Hungry?' randomly on youtube and absolutely loved it. Yet, it took me a while to download the whole thing because I was unsure I would like this folk punk stuff. Boy, was I wrong. Now they are the fifth most played band on my last.fm, essentially because of this record. 'Road Signs Always Look Better Over Your Shoulder' is my favorite now, but it seems like every song is a favorite and that it changes weekly.

Japanther - Skuff Up Your Huffy (2007)

Another album that really fits me. Japanther is just about the best at combining noise and pop, and this is by far their best album; it's a great listen. '$100 Cover' should be everybody's favorite, it's beautiful.

Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come (1997)

Most of you are fully aware of this album. I was skeptical at first because I had heard it included a lot of experimentation, but this album truly is perfect, with just the right mix of poppy singles and extended prog punk type songs. My favorite is 'Summerholidays vs. Punkroutine'.

Super Furry Animals - Radiator (1997)

I can thank Urban for this awesome album. I had heard bits of two of their more recent material, but he was right; this is there magnum opus. I like 'She's Got Spies' the best for the part when it explodes with energy.

Test Icicles - For Screening Purposes Only (2006)

I kinda listened to this album on a whim after hearing 'Boa vs Python'. They had a cool sound and it's too bad they disbanded.

Elastica - Elastica (1995)

I heard this one over the summer and loved it right away. Every song is quick and catchy--exactly the way I like it. The hit, 'Stutter' was the first one I heard and still an alt classic to my ears.

Outkast - Stankonia (2000)

What was essentially the first hip-hop album I downloaded. Plenty of good songs outside of the radio hits--'Humble Mumble' is especially a favorite of mine.

Japandroids - Post-Nothing (2009)

I downloaded this album last year but didn't get around to listening to it until a month ago. Why did I wait? Yet another awesome two-piece. 'Crazy/Forever' is my favorite.

Nas - Illmatic (1994)

Up there with the best hip-hop I have heard, although it took me a little while to get into. The album stays strong from start to finish. You can't go wrong with 'New York State of Mind'.

12-17-2010, 06:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
Sljslj The Omniscient Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 998	2010 was a pretty good year for me to discover things that didn't come out this year. In chronological order (or close): Fear Factory, Soul Of A New Machine (1992) I'd known about Fear Factory for a long time and for some reason, never listened to them. This album is so badass. It just gets going and never slows down in a way that's just... perfect. Powerman 5000, Mega!! Kung Fu Radio (1995) Powerman 5000's debut album was ironically my last step in hearing their entire discography. This is some cool stuff, not quite as cool Tonight The Stars Revolt!, but still a very, very good listen. Shining, Where The Ragged People Go (2001) I'm seriously **ing amazed by Shining. 'Nuff said. Winds, Reflections Of The I (2002) You gotta dig a metal band that uses string instruments. And when combined with those vocals, what's not to like? Winds, The Imaginary Direction Of Time (2004) (sorry, don't have a link for this one) Another solid album from Winds, maybe their best yet. Black Sun Aeon, Darkness Walks Beside Me (2009) This album blew me away. If not for Shining's Blackjazz and Devin Townsend Project's Ki, it would definitely be the best I've heard this year. Devin Townsend Project, Ki (2009) This album is nothing short of a masterpiece and definitely Devin's best work. Just the way it seems to want to be heavy, but never quite gets there intrigues me. There's so much anger and passion in every second of this, but it remains very subtle. I really don't know how to explain the type of energy this album has, definitely better to let it speak for itself. Devin Townsend Project, Addicted! (2009) An interesting companion to Ki. Poppy, but heavy. Very cool stuff. Animals As Leaders, S/T (2009) This is a fantastic album. It's not often I get into an instrumental album, but I had absolutely no problem picking this up again and again. __________________ MY LYRICS** Last edited by Sljslj; 12-18-2010 at 02:57 AM.

12-17-2010, 07:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
zachsd Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 347	Too lazy to try and think of all of them but this one sticks out: Oh, and this one too: and __________________ lastfm rym

12-18-2010, 02:22 AM	#30 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	I'll limit myself to the ten best albums I've downloaded this year since I tend to focus on previous years (in no particular order): *Death From Above 1979 - You're a Woman, I'm a Machine* (2004) I'm pretty sure this band's sound is my tastes in a nutshell: a two-piece noise rock band that features a bass instead of a guitar. It's full of repetitive riffs and it's hella catchy. 'Go Home, Get Down' is the standout here. Defiance, Ohio - Share What Ya Got (2003) I heard 'Hey Kathleen Are You Hungry?' randomly on youtube and absolutely loved it. Yet, it took me a while to download the whole thing because I was unsure I would like this folk punk stuff. Boy, was I wrong. Now they are the fifth most played band on my last.fm, essentially because of this record. 'Road Signs Always Look Better Over Your Shoulder' is my favorite now, but it seems like every song is a favorite and that it changes weekly. Japanther - Skuff Up Your Huffy (2007) Another album that really fits me. Japanther is just about the best at combining noise and pop, and this is by far their best album; it's a great listen. '$100 Cover' should be everybody's favorite, it's beautiful. Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come (1997) Most of you are fully aware of this album. I was skeptical at first because I had heard it included a lot of experimentation, but this album truly is perfect, with just the right mix of poppy singles and extended prog punk type songs. My favorite is 'Summerholidays vs. Punkroutine'. Super Furry Animals - Radiator (1997) I can thank Urban for this awesome album. I had heard bits of two of their more recent material, but he was right; this is there magnum opus. I like 'She's Got Spies' the best for the part when it explodes with energy. Test Icicles - For Screening Purposes Only (2006) I kinda listened to this album on a whim after hearing 'Boa vs Python'. They had a cool sound and it's too bad they disbanded. Elastica - Elastica (1995) I heard this one over the summer and loved it right away. Every song is quick and catchy--exactly the way I like it. The hit, 'Stutter' was the first one I heard and still an alt classic to my ears. Outkast - Stankonia (2000) What was essentially the first hip-hop album I downloaded. Plenty of good songs outside of the radio hits--'Humble Mumble' is especially a favorite of mine. Japandroids - Post-Nothing (2009) I downloaded this album last year but didn't get around to listening to it until a month ago. Why did I wait? Yet another awesome two-piece. 'Crazy/Forever' is my favorite. Nas - Illmatic (1994)** Up there with the best hip-hop I have heard, although it took me a little while to get into. The album stays strong from start to finish. You can't go wrong with 'New York State of Mind'. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

12-18-2010, 01:01 AM	#27 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	Slayer- Reign in Blood Not really into that much Metal, but this album is just... bad-ass. Some of the sickest riffs ever invented are on this album. Arcade Fire- Funeral These guys became one of my favourite bands pratically over night. This and The Suburbs are both amazing. The Antlers- Hospice An amazing concept album about a dying cancer patient, this album gets me so emotional I ind it hard to listen to the whole thing. My personal favourite album of 2009 Bob Dylan- Blood On The Tracks Only Bob Dylan I have, but I plan to change that soon. One of my favourite Folk albums. Wu Tang Clan- Enter the Wu Tang: 36 Chambers Classic Rap album, and my personal favourite Rap album. Neutral Milk Hotel- In The Aeroplane Over the Sea Probably my favourite album of all time, I've listened to this a ridiculous amount of times, and it never gets old.