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SimpleMan posted...

Spineshank - The Height of Callousness

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LordRazziel posted...

If you have the time, give the Gorillaz original EP a listen.

Really an album kind of group.
They find a sound for each one. Among my favorite groups.

Ive never really liked the Gorillaz much, but Ill try it out, thanks!
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LordRazziel posted...

The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream

9/10
Definitely the most consistent Pumpkins record, and it finds them in a sweet spot between the jams of Gish and theatricality of Mellon Collie. The guitar sound on this album is just beautiful, and unlike many, I adore Corgans vocal style. Some of the bands most tender moments are in here, Disarm, Mayonaise, Spaceboy...these hit hard. A classic.
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leverageblargh posted...

Centaur- Power World
Dreamtale- Epsilon
Motorhead- Overkill

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7/10
The Motrhead formula is one thatll never wow you, but its sure fun as hell to listen to. Just straightforward bluesy metal tunes one after the other. Quick and easy to put on and have a good time with, with a few true classics (Overkill, Stay Clean, Limb From Limb). Cant say every song is a winner but its far more fun than not.
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dgb909 posted...

Titus Andronicus - The Monitor

4/10
I... dont really think I get what this album is trying to achieve. It seems to be going for some kind of Replacements/Springsteen type of appeal to the tired working class, but it doesnt really have the catchy immediacy that makes them so great. Theyre also trying to do this long punk epic thing on almost every song. I dont know its not bad per se but I get absolutely nothing out of it.
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Steelix500 posted...

Show No Mercy - Slayer

7/10
A good album that shows thrash metals roots in the punk scene. I prefer the polish of Reign in Blood and Seasons, but this is probably their best after those, due to the sheer aggression and intensity. Really fun stuff
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ItsVinceRusso posted...

The Hold Steady - Separation Sunday

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Shotgunnova posted...

Beulah - When Your Heartstrings Break

6/10
Definitely pleasant, but also sorta boring in parts. Really nice atmosphere though, but it still feel generic in spots. I had a friend who loved this and played it all the time so Im definitely fond of it nostalgically, but I dont see myself coming back to this too often.
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leverageblargh posted...

Sting - Ten Summoner's Tales

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leverageblargh posted...

Avril Lavigne- Under My Skin

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ItsVinceRusso posted...

Brian Fallon - Painkillers

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Ink and Paper
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Shotgunnova posted...

Beat Happening - You Turn Me On

8/10
Definitely seems like the Beat Happening album that they gave more of a shit making, which could maybe go against the point of the band, but it works and its a fitting end to their career. The songs arent quite as poppy and immediate, but they feel so grand and immersive. Still has that trademark primitivity of their prior work too, its a great balancing act.
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_Goggalor_ posted...

The Matches- E Von Dahl killed the locals

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Shotgunnova posted...

Mars Volta - Frances the Mute

3/10
A very very daring and experimental release and definitely leftfield coming from the ATDI dude... but I also find it extremely obnoxious. I can see how someone would like this, but it definitely was not for me in any way. Gave me a headache
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Rikiaz posted...

Ghost Reveries by Opeth

From Silence to Somewhere by Wobbler

Returning Jesus by No-Man

Havent listened to any of these, although I have heard quite a few Opeth albums
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BLAKUboy posted...

"Everyone knows this" implies everyone knows who R Kelly is.

Underage user
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Im pretty hit or miss with Supergrass, but that was pretty fun
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Scotty_Rogers posted...

Game is a blatant ripoff of Sonic 06

Only if you only saw the reveal trailer and nothing else could you even remotely believe this
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Shotgunnova posted...

The more I listen to CoS, the more I think it's my fave of theirs. It definitely makes a good case for it.

Hmm, what else could be fun to recommend...

Swervedriver - Ejector Seat Reservation
Supergrass - Road to Rouen

I can definitely see how it would be a favorite for many, Id say its kinda underrated in comparison to Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock

Havent listened to either of those, although I do really like the other two Swervedriver albums Ive heard
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Yeah, his behavior is by no means acceptable but I would say hes not very mentally sharp anymore and this doesnt really reflect who he is, unlike many other recent Hollywood scandals. Still a shame hes acting this way
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Mainly just that he knew when to shut up
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Shotgunnova posted...

Talk Talk - Colour of Spring

8/10
Definitely doesnt reach the otherworldly heights of the following two albums, but the arrangements here are great. Some of the best vocal performances of Holliss career, ESPECIALLY in the terrific closing track. A great album, from a band who would only get even better
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You guys are giving him so much shit but at least hes playing whats easily the best 3D Mario to date
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60% peanut butter, 40% jelly, on a darker bread
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Shotgunnova posted...

Todd Rundgren - Something/Anything

6/10
Insanely likable, Rundgren has a really inviting personality, especially on the more traditional pop numbers. I actually kinda prefer when Todd sticks to more conventional pop/rock here, Id say he experiments a little too much with a bit of everything here. I definitely dig this in the right mood though.
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InYourWalls1 posted...

Siouxie and the Banshees - Juju
Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti

8/10
I always forget how much I love Siouxsie. This album kicks serious ass, its got a strong moody gothicness to it but a sort of punk energy that would be absent in their later work that gives this an exciting aggression. Not every song works but the ones that do elevate this score. Maybe their best work.

4/10
Dont get me wrong, I like some Zeppelin, but even their best work doesnt rock my world or anything. Arguably Zeppelin at their most Zeppelin here, its a little too serious for me and I prefer the more simple blues of their earlier recordings. The same things that worked for them in the past still work here, but to diminishing results. Its also just far too long, and parts of it really annoy me. Good in spots, but mostly a chore.
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LordRazziel posted...

Fugees - The Score

Havent listened, but the songs I know are pretty nice
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Gamer99z posted...

The Bends
OK Computer
Kid A
In Rainbows

8/10
A lot of heart in this album, definitely the Radiohead record with the most soul. A little uncohesive at times, I feel the tracks dont quite flow together, but that doesnt really matter because every song is great, catchy, and truly emotional. A great piece of soft alt rock.

9/10
For the longest time I definitely preferred The Bends over this one, because outside of Exit Music, Let Down, and No Surprises, the songs dont hit me quite as hard emotionally. However, the atmosphere on this album is incredibly strong, and theres really nothing else that quite sounds like this. I would say its not quite as consistent as The Bends quality wise, but the high points are out of this world and definitely elevate the albums score.

9/10
Definitely the best Radiohead album. Taking influence from all sorts of styles, from IDM to krautrock, to even jazz, all in one consistent package. There isnt a dull moment in here, it was refreshing to see such a popular group take such an experimental edge, and it worked out wonderfully.

6/10
Some catchy songs and a pleasant atmosphere. My problem is that it feels too clean, a little too complacent. Its definitely a good listen but I dont really gain anything by listening to this the way Radioheads earlier work would do.
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tommybel89 posted...

Corgan is the most underrated guitarist of the 90's. And Jimmy Chamberlin's drums are sledgehammers.

Chamberlin is easily one of my biggest influences when it comes to drumming, especially when I played rock music
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tommybel89 posted...

Pretty standard list, but:

Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream

4/10
This is a little much for me... Cornell has always been a little too over the top of a vocalist for me, and I just have a hard time feeling the anger and emotion the same way the music intends. Some really good riffs though, this is a very hard hitting record but I cant connect.

8/10
80s Metallica had this raw edge that lets the music really come alive. Theyre arguably at their most creative here, playing with progressive song structures and still hardly ever letting the energy up. Could use some slight trimming on a few songs, but this really does deserve its classic status. Theres even some beautiful moments in here.

9/10
Definitely the most consistent Pumpkins record, and it finds them in a sweet spot between the jams of Gish and theatricality of Mellon Collie. The guitar sound on this album is just beautiful, and unlike many, I adore Corgans vocal style. Some of the bands most tender moments are in here, Disarm, Mayonaise, Spaceboy...these hit hard. A classic.
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Shotgunnova posted...

Warren Zevon - Sentimental Hygiene

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SimpleMan posted...

Grateful Dead - Mars Hotel
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood

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7/10
Really pleasing sound. Its so lush and theatrical. Nothing here is anything I can personally identify with much, beyond the longing of Kayleigh, which ironically is where they deviate most from their prog sound. A really pleasant album through and through though, Im a big fan of that slick 80s production
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ItsVinceRusso posted...

American Idiot
Dookie

2/10
I really dont like Green Day, but I remember actively being annoyed by this in a way their earlier work didnt do. Theres just way too much going on here, theres story lines, theres suites, characters, etc. and normally when an album does this kinda thing I normally understand at least the basic points. Here it just kinda incoherently comes and goes. I dont know, I just really really didnt like this.

3/10
Theres a decent melody or two somewhere in here, but the songs just annoy me. I really have a hard time with Armstrongs voice, I cant explain it but this just feels so watered down compared to the punk I really like.
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istmirechtegal posted...

Repeater - Fugazi

8/10
I normally have a hard time connecting with the straightedge punk bands, but Fugazi is an easy exception. This is an album that needs to be played LOUD, its full of great rhythms and energy, but doesnt feel dumb like even some of the best punk can. Not every song quite reaches the highlights, but theres definitely not a moment I dislike here.
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SeanRexBach posted...

Warren Zevon - Excitable Boy

5/10
Theres great songwriting in here, but the music itself doesnt really make me feel much, its that 70s pop/rock type production that always feels a little foggy to me. I see the appeal, and this is great at what it does, but its a little dry for me.
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leverageblargh posted...

Dizzee Rascal- The Fifth

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hortanz posted...

duster - stratosphere

7/10
A really comfortable album. A nice and lazy guitar and vocal combo that does its job. Incredibly consistent too, the reason I didnt rate it higher is because nothing really stands out as great. Maybe its too subtle for me to truly love? I like it, but I might be missing something. Another listen might do the trick.
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Delirious_Beard posted...

built to spill - perfect from now on
texas is the reason - do you know who you are?

9/10
This album makes me so anxious. So much tension is built up and released over the course of it, its quite the journey. BtS have a great sound, but Id argue this is the only record where they had the especially passionate spark, that sells the emotional moments and makes each and every song worth their length.

6/10
Pretty typical indie emo sound, good songs. Its catchy and feels good to sing along to, but I feel like it stretches itself a little thin, I dont get anything particularly great out of it and it doesnt change itself up much.
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Omnislasher posted...

pavement - wowee zowee

9/10
While I love Crooked Rain, this definitely has my heart as my favorite Pavement album. Its got this brilliant sense of confusion and directionlessness, you can practically smell the weed coming out of the music. And Malkmuss songwriting is at its absolute most creative here
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pieisthebest posted...

The Olivia Tremor Control - Black Foliage
Popul Vuh - Hosianna Mantra
World's End Girlfriend - Seven Idiots

5/10
About 5 tracks here stick with me. Theres a solid album somewhere in here, the band has a terrific sound, like a surreal lo-fi mish mash of The Beach Boys and Pink Floyd, but its just too inconsistent and overlong.

7/10
A really really cool atmosphere. Soft and relaxing, but also surprisingly dissonant and haunting in spots. I wouldve liked a bit more...progression maybe, it often falls into the background when Im listening to it, but it definitely does its job.

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Liherals posted...

Summer's Gone by ODESZA

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Omnislasher posted...

i like you TC

Thanks my dude!
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Shotgunnova posted...

Faith No More - Sol Invictus

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hyperpsycho posted...

Stitches - For Drug Dealers Only

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gafemaqs posted...

Ready to Die by Notorious B.I.G.

6/10
Im really really picky with my hip hop. But Biggie is easily one of my favorite MCs, even if I dont always care for the songs themselves. He just beams with personality, everything that comes out of him seems genuine, whether its on a fun club track like Big Poppa or an aggressive attack like Gimme the Loot. An obvious classic of the genre, but its definitely more rap than what holds my interest in one sitting, and it can even be kinda annoying in the wrong mood.
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TheoryzC posted...

Death Can for Cutie - Transatlanticism

4/10
Ive really never cared much for Ben Gibbard, something about his whole image and the way he sings just really rubs me the wrong way. He just feels so sterile and robotic in his sadness, which often becomes very overbearing to me. Theres nothing outright offensive about this, but I definitely get a mild annoyance from it.
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Turbam posted...

You'll cowards don't even smoke crack- Viper The Greatest Rapper who ever lived

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SimpleMan posted...

Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced 'Lh-'nrd 'Skin-'nrd)

I love me some Skynyrd, but Ive never actually heard a full album
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Mr_Biscuit posted...

Ghost - Meliora

6/10
Pretty light and hokey, but thats part of the fun. I dont really see myself returning to this very often, but its good catchy heavy metal with a nice consistent tone and atmosphere to tie it all together cohesively
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