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Meltdowner
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 25 2013 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 10215 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 08:15 | ||
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Guldbamsen
Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23098 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 08:30 | ||
Albums I have yet to check out include the new Battles and Perhaps. Been meaning to check out the former, but their latest album did absolutely nothing for me.
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams |
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timothy leary
Forum Senior Member Joined: December 29 2005 Location: Lilliwaup, Wa. Status: Offline Points: 5319 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 08:51 | ||
One of my favorite albums of 2015.......Hands.....Caviar Bobsled
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LearsFool
Prog Reviewer Joined: November 09 2014 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 8636 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 11:09 | ||
I just realised that this whole year I've forgotten to mention a couple of stellar electronic albums: Ash Koosha's GUUD and Oneohtrix Point Never's Garden of Delete.
http://oesbee.bandcamp.com/album/guud |
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Mascodagama
Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 30 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5111 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 13:55 | ||
OK, I think I can have a go at this now. I've made more of an effort than usual to keep up with things as they're released this year, so I actually have some clue what I like
My Favourite Album of the Year: OTEME, L’agguato , L´abbandono , Il mutamento More brilliant songwriting and elegant, unusual chamber rock compositions from Stefano Gianotti and his ensemble. I haven't heard anything else from 2015 that is so full of beauty and originality. Very best of the rest: Ángel Ontalva, Tierra Quemada Björk, Vulnicura Blind Idiot God, Before Ever After Breznev Fun Club, Il misantropo felice (1) Circle, Pharoah Overlord (2) Ghost Rhythms, Madeleine Karda Estra, Strange Relation Mřster!, When You Cut Into The Present Necromonkey, Show Me Where It Hertz Ręve Général, Howl (3) Stara Rzeka, Zamknęły się oczy ziemi Excellent: Brian Ellis Group, Escondido Sessions Deadly Orgone Radiation, Power Trips Dungen, Allas Sak Loose Tubes, Arriving October Equus, Live at R.I.O. Festival 2014 Sonar, Black Light Troyka, Ornithophobia Turzi, C Vespero, Fitful Slumber Until 5am (1) Good to Very Good: British Sea Power, Sea of Brass box set Drugon, Dragon elephant9, Silver Mountain Guapo, Obscure Knowledge Jaga Jazzist, Starfire Karda Estra, Future Sounds (EP) Księżyc, Rabbit Eclipse The Fierce and The Dead, Magnet (EP) Best re-releases: Last Exit, Iron Path Magma, Köhnzert Zünd Sonny Sharrock, Ask the Ages Spinifex, 2005-15 Notes: (1) This year two of my favourite records were instrumental concept albums about sleep phenomena. Fairly sure that won't happen again. OK, a few vocals on the Breznev album, but the point holds. (2) That is the album Pharoah Overlord by the band Circle, not the album Circle by the band Pharoah Overlord (which was simultaneously released). Thanks for that one, Jussi. (3) Contains my favourite actual song of the year, the superb Si tu Veux. Overall, it's been a vintage year for the kind of stuff I'm into. And I still didn't hear a bunch of stuff!
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Raff
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24392 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 14:26 | ||
So glad to see OTEME's album mentioned as your #1 of the year! Stefano Giannotti sent it to me last week, and it became an instant favourite. Marvellous stuff! Glad to see some of my own top albums in your list .
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Raff
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24392 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 14:27 | ||
My #1 for this year. Superb album! |
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Ier
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 20 2013 Location: The Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 323 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 14:29 | ||
My top 10 list... Well, actually top 5 and 5 albums in random order! ;)
The albums in random order: Neal Morse - Grand Experiment Big Big Train - Wassail EP Dreadnaught - Gettin' Tight With Dreadnaught Theo Travis' Double Talk - Transgression Gazpacho - Molok And now my top 5: 5. 3RDegree - Ones & Zeros Volume 1 4. Necromonkey - Show Me Where It Hertz 3. Riverside - Love, Fear And The Time Machine 2. Molesome - Songs For Vowels And Mammals 1. Tim Bowness - Stupid Things That Mean The World You can read the story behind every album here: https://grendelhq.wordpress.com/2015/12/21/top-10-albums-of-2015-by-iris/
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Guldbamsen
Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23098 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 14:58 | ||
I've been meaning to check out that Molesome album - thanks for reminding me Ier
If it's anywhere near as good as Necromonkey's newest, then I'm sold.
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams |
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Mascodagama
Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 30 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5111 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 15:08 | ||
I'm still absorbing it, really, but I already know it is magnificent. It was your blog which initially drew the first OTEME album to my attention - thanks again for that. If you happen to be in touch with Stefano Gianotti, please convey my gratitude not only for the music itself but also for the very good English translations of the lyrics provided in the booklet. They've really enhanced my understanding and enjoyment. |
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Raff
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24392 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 15:09 | ||
Will do! I am sure he'll be thrilled. |
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Guldbamsen
Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23098 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 15:12 | ||
Hey Simon
Have you by any chance checked out Claudio Milano - yet another wild man from Italy? He is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most extreme vocalists I've ever had the pleasure of listening to, and I'm fairly certain that his blend of chamber rock, avant and futuristic folk will hold something to your liking.
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams |
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Mascodagama
Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 30 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5111 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 15:27 | ||
Hey David I don't know his stuff at all but - not for the first time - your recommendation will ensure that I check it out. Thanks! My mileage with extreme vocalists varies, but I count Demetrio Stratos and Klaus Blasquiz amongst my favourites, so we'll see how I do with Claudio. |
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Ier
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 20 2013 Location: The Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 323 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 15:35 | ||
Both are just amazing. All Necromonkey is amazing by the way!
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Raff
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24392 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 16:06 | ||
I am familiar with his stuff, and have reviewed some of his albums with Nichelodeon and InSonar. He's a great vocalist, but his music can be very challenging. Edited by Raff - December 21 2015 at 16:06 |
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micky
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 02 2005 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 46828 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 19:14 | ||
don't forget the punchline darling... challenging is good.. only if there is a reward in the end. Otherwise you've done nothing but waste your f**king time. Highly recommended btw. Edited by micky - December 21 2015 at 19:15 |
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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Slartibartfast
Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / In Memoriam Joined: April 29 2006 Location: Atlantais Status: Offline Points: 29625 |
Posted: December 21 2015 at 19:56 | ||
Just ordered the new Bowness and Big Big Train... Also on the way already - The Thieves Kitchen and 'Basically Frightened' Limited Edition DVD (Bruce Hampton) If you don't know Bruce, you should...
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Sagichim
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 29 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 6632 |
Posted: December 22 2015 at 04:01 | ||
Haven't checked out too much new music this year but the top albums for me are from:
Dungen Dreadnaught Anekdoten Necromonkey Hooffoot Biglietto Per L'inferno
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Meltdowner
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 25 2013 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 10215 |
Posted: December 22 2015 at 04:19 | ||
^ Thanks for reminding me of Necromonkey. I'm listening to it right now, great music
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Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 12 2011 Location: Melb, Australia Status: Offline Points: 7951 |
Posted: December 22 2015 at 04:37 | ||
OK, so an Italian album that we should have been talking about a lot sooner...
La Fabrica dell' Assoluto's "1984 - L'ultimo Uomo d'Europa" Those of you who really crave that dirty wild sound like the first Biglietto per L'Inferno, Ys, etc....your prayers have been answered! |
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