![坂本龍一 [Ryuichi Sakamoto] - 1996](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/85483-1996.jpg)
Some thoroughly enjoyable piano and strings perfect for some easy listening or studying.
Recs:
- Rain
- Bibo No Aozora
- The Last Emperor
- Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
- M. A. Y. in the Backyard
- Aoneko no Torso
- The Wuthering Heights
Balancing raw brutality with beautiful melodies, this crimson record brings the listener to the edge of sanity as it shows the realization of just how far metal has progressed on the 25 plus years it's been around at the point this was released.
Recs:
- Crimson, Pt 2
- Crimson, Pt 3
- Crimson, Pt 5
- Crimson, Pt 6
- Crimson, Pt 7
- Crimson, Pt 8
Screamo combined with post rock instrumental is a novel idea, if only it could capture my attention. It just easily becomes background music to me and struggles to grab me other than a couple of tracks. Solid stuff regardless.
Recs:
- The Control Freak
- Implications of a Sinkhole Personality
- Something Less than Intended
I find it hilarious that I listened to Wham's "Make it Big" on Valentine's Day last year, and today on St Patrick's Day I am listening to George Michael's "Older" I swear these are pure coincidence and not planned.
To actually talk about this album, it pure quality listening. Many say it his best effort and I have to agree. His voice is as great as always, and the excellent, soulful 90s instrumental complements him so damn well. Very easy and enjoyable ... read more
Don't kill me but this feels like a weak effort. I liked a song early on, but as it went along I quickly grew indifferent to what they were offering. With an exception of course cause things are never that straight and narrow.
Recs:
- One Day (feat. Mr. 3-2 & Ronnie Spencer)
- Hi Life
In his literally self titled Album, Richard shows off the level of skilled artistry in this inventive IDM DnB release.
Recs:
- 4
- Peek 82454201
- Fingerbib
- Goon Gumpas
- Yellow Calx
- Girl/Boy Song
- Logan Rock Witch
Frank Zappa.
(Wipes sweat bead) Man... don't follow up listening to a bloated 2 hour album of a legendary rapper( 2 Pac's "All Eyez on Me) that manages to be great with its lengthy experience with a mother fucking 3 hours post humonous release of a legendary rocker that some how, some way, manages to be just as great as his legendary feats of the 60s and 70s if not even better. (The album I am currently talking about.)Yeah by the time this was released in 96, this sound is ... read more
What an album to go out on.
Recs:
- Ambitionz Az A Ridah
- Skandalouz (feat. Nate Dogg)
- How Do You Want It (feat. K-Ci & Jojo)
- 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted (feat. Snoop Dogg)
- Heartz of Man
- Life Goes On
- Only God Can Judge Me (feat. Rappin' 4-Tay)
- California Love (remix) (feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman)
- I Ain't Mad at Cha ( feat. Danny Boy)
- Can't C Me
- Shorty Wanna Be a Thug
- Wonda WhyThey Call U Bytch
- When We Ride (feat. Outlaw Immortals)
- Thug Passion ... read more
This might be some of the most fun I have had listening to a Hip Hop release. This was such a good listen! Redman and Gang absolutely slaughtered this!
Recs:
- Iz He 4 Real
- Rock da Spot
- Welcome (Interlude)
- Pick It Up
- Whateva Man (feat. Erick Sermon)
- Do What U Feel
- Creepin'
- It's Like That (My Big Brother) (feat. K- Solo)
- Da Bump
- Yesh Yesh Ya'll
- What U Lookin' 4
- Soopaman Luva 3
- Rollin'
- Da Ill Out (feat. Jamal & Keith Murray)
These guys realized that their Gothic Metal release was a bit too potent and decided troll a bit to start off this legendary experience that still rules despite the wack beginning. Also Steele might actually be a vampire, but probably died when he saw his band mates last name. Unfunny jokes aside, this shit rules especially if you are in a goth mood on a full moon night.
Recs:
- Love You to Death
- Green Man
- Red Water (Christmas Mourning)
- My Girlfriend's Girlfriend
- Die With Me
- ... read more
A solid experience from Stereolab with some interesting highlights.
Recs:
- Metronomic Underground
- Les Yper-Sound
- Spark Plug
- Olv 26
- Tomorrow Is Already Here
- Monstre Sacre
An ok effort from Modest Mouse. I liked a couple tracks, everything else doesn't do much for me.
Recs:
- Lounge
- Dog Paddle
A decent effort from Failure. Got some interesting tracks within the imo bloated list.
Recs:
- Segue 2
- Leo
- Segue 3
- The Nurse Who Loved Me
- Daylight
![Ground-Zero - 革命京劇 Ver.1.28 [Revolutionary Pekinese Opera Ver.1.28]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/61744-revolutionary-pekinese-opera-version-128-2.jpg)
Jeez, and I thought the Beck album I just listened to was bold. This is absolutely BATSHIT INSANE! It goes all in on the creative artistry that on a level that I haven't quite heard sinceI went through the creative heights of early 70's prog and Kraut rock though I could be forgetful. Anyways if you want something that's just on the next level of crazy artistically speaking, then don't hesitate on this multi genre blended wall of noise.
A super creative multi genre weirdo release that manages to bring order to the madness of the varied amounts of sounds happening all over the place. It certainly stands out from the crowd, Its a very good listen tho I just couldn't connect with its boldness as much as I wanted to. Cause I could see myself really enjoying something like this even more than I already am.
Recs:
- Lord Only Knows
- The New Pollution
- Novacaine
- Jack-Ass
- Where It's At
- Readymade
- Ramshackle
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