Best Album of The Year (so far)

[viscountradu]

So what albums have come out this year that you think are worth the $29.95 or whatever a CD cost nowadays? (for those that don't know, a CD is an optical media format made before the days of BitTorrent)

I think Yellowcard's Lights and Sounds and Less Than Jake's In With The Out Crowd top my list, but there are a lot of new albums out this year that I have just not had time to listen to yet.

[jcroft74]

I don't know about best of the year. At my age there are just so many bands, groups and "artists" that I just skip past, that I don't have the breadth of knowledge to say BEST.

That said two of my favorites this year are:

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah -- Show Your Bones
The Raconteurs -- Broken Boy Soldiers

[jonathanlondon]

Punchline - 37 Everywhere

[toastmstrgeneral]

As far as playtime, the album I've listened to the most that came out this year would be "The Sounds - Dying to say this to you"

And I didn't really like it all that much to begin with, but the more and more I listen to it the more and more I like the Angels & Airwaves debut.

The new Audioslave album is making it's way up there also because there's only one man I'd go gay for, and that man is Chris Cornell.

[proglodyte]

Best of the year (so far) for me was The Mike Keneally Band - Guitar Therapy Live.

Honorable mentions go to:
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
The Mars Volta - Francis the Mute
Tool - 10,000 Days
Umphrey's McGee - Safety in Numbers
Dream Theater - Score
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime II

[executivefetus]

The Life Pursuit by Belle and Sebastian

[buxomia]

Muse - Black Holes and Revelations

FOR THE WIN!!!!!! [/thread]

[treehouseofhorror]

Pearl Jam , by Pearl Jam...

[jimmyjones]

Pearl Jam , by Pearl Jam...

word, saw them in concert a few months back. epic.

[satori]

Celtic Frost - Monotheist


whu???? Celtic Frost is still around... holy crap, I used to listen to them when I was in highschool and that was 20 years ago. I have to check that crap out!

[satori]

The Dears - Gang of Losers
Here's the video of the first track: http://exodus.interoutemediaservices.com/?id=4c7cc59d-9ef6-4190-b091-2cdb1495ef82&delivery=stream
http://www.thestar.com/images/thestar/img/060906_vfest_dears_300.jpg

...who am I kidding.. no one is going to watch it... sad.... :(

[freecajunlove]

Intronaut - "Void" (glorious Math metal)
Genghis Tron - "Dead Mountain Mouth" (Geek Metal)
The Abominable Iron Sloth - "The Abominable Iron Sloth" (Sludge that makes you want to crush things)
Ephel Duath - "Pain Necessary To Know" (Time signature changes galore)
F*ck the Facts - "Stigmata High-Five" (Female Canadian Grindcore)
The Pipettes - "We Are The Pipettes" (60's-like female pop group)

And The Best.....

Dog Fashion Disco - "Adultery" (Little bit of Johnny Cash, Mr. Bungle, Perfect Circle, System of a Down, and more)

[megaspam]

Best Album: Hotel Coral Essex by Futuristic Sex Robotz
http://www.futuristicsexrobotz.com/images/album_hotel_coral_essex.gif (http://www.futuristicsexrobotz.com/)

Best of all, it's free.

[briangilmore]

I can't think of the best one, but a god damned good one is

Thom Yorke-The Eraser (that man can do no wrong on my count...after pablo honey).

[mormonrage]

The Crane Wife - The Decemberists. Comes out (officially) tomorrow.

[briangilmore]

The Crane Wife - The Decemberists. Comes out (officially) tomorrow.


dude, mormonrage, i'm missin your old avatar. and isn't jlo gonna be on that show soon?

[thesilenttype]

Muse - Black Holes and Revelations

FOR THE WIN!!!!!! [/thread]

Oh hell yes. Also loving the new album from JET (which came out yesterday). The new Weird Al album isn't out here yet....but it sounds excellent.

I hope THE KILLERS' "SAMS TOWN" delivers as well.

By the way, I only just bought the debut by Wolfmother, and it kicks all sorts of arse!

[freecajunlove]

Wolfmother would have been good in the 70's; they're just crap now.

But don't take my word...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r98WLLWMq3o

[sniperxtreme]

Wolfmother would have been good in the 70's; they're just crap now.

But don't take my word...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r98WLLWMq3o

He doesn't seem very serious and also his music is totally different so it's more a matter preference then them just being bad. I don't even like Wolfmother all that much, but I got defend them they're Aussies.

[point5o]

Electric Six - Switzerland

[toastmstrgeneral]

If stuff that was good in the 70's isn't good now, then there is a whole classic rock industry that's gonna go out of business. It may not be revolutionary, but that doesn't mean they're not worth a listen.

[point5o]

Is that really worth picking up? All the reviews I've read on it haven't been good and say it's nowhere near as good as Fire

I think it's better than the previous 2 albums. I can listen to it the whole way through without skipping tracks. There's more variety in their style which I like. Plus, it helped that I saw them live last Monday and that was the 1st time hearing songs off the new album.

WoW, this temporal anomaly needs to be dealt with.

[toastmstrgeneral]

Electric Six - Switzerland

Is that really worth picking up? All the reviews I've read on it haven't been good and say it's nowhere near as good as Fire

[toastmstrgeneral]

No, no. The stuff from the 70s is still great because it's classic and was revolutionary for its time. Wolfmother just isn't creative, and are trying to cash in on the classic rock genre. To me, they are just a step above a crappy cover band.

Alright, that I get, but I'd still rather listen to a cover band that panic! at the disco.

[freecajunlove]

If stuff that was good in the 70's isn't good now, then there is a whole classic rock industry that's gonna go out of business. It may not be revolutionary, but that doesn't mean they're not worth a listen.
No, no. The stuff from the 70s is still great because it's classic and was revolutionary for its time. Wolfmother just isn't creative, and are trying to cash in on the classic rock genre. To me, they are just a step above a crappy cover band.

[ramzis-hairy-chest]

Deicide - The Stench of Redemption

[freecajunlove]

Alright, that I get, but I'd still rather listen to a cover band that panic! at the disco.

yeah, when did everyone start acting like Duran Duran?

[delacommon]

Best of the year (so far) for me was The Mike Keneally Band - Guitar Therapy Live.

Honorable mentions go to:
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
The Mars Volta - Francis the Mute
Tool - 10,000 Days
Umphrey's McGee - Safety in Numbers
Dream Theater - Score
Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime II

Agreed on the Tool and Volta mentions

Best concert I went to in the past couple years. A Perfect Cirlce and Mars Volta as the opening act.

Another one that isn't really rock but still one of my fav albums of the year is Sufjan Stevens: The Avalanche

[thesilenttype]

Wolfmother would have been good in the 70's; they're just crap now.

But don't take my word...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r98WLLWMq3o

**** Mike Patton. And why does the decade matter? They still rock. The fact that it's 2006 has nothing to do with it.

[freecajunlove]

**** Mike Patton. And why does the decade matter? They still rock. The fact that it's 2006 has nothing to do with it.

look up and see the post where I explained.

[thesilenttype]

No, no. The stuff from the 70s is still great because it's classic and was revolutionary for its time. Wolfmother just isn't creative, and are trying to cash in on the classic rock genre. To me, they are just a step above a crappy cover band.

Bands like Wolfmother just introduce a younger generation to those classic 70's bands man. Just like listening to Marilyn Manson in High School introduced me to Bowie......and for that I will always respect Manson. Point is, liking a band is your own opinion and it's neither wrong nor right. At this point in time (although I'm older and do appreciate those 70's bands) the WOLFMOTHER CD is rocking my stereo at home and I'm loving it. Deal.

[thesilenttype]

Only if we can agree on something...

Do you agree that FUSE killed the Fangoria Chainsaw awards this year?

I'm going to say I agree.

[freecajunlove]

Bands like Wolfmother just introduce a younger generation to those classic 70's bands man. Just like listening to Marilyn Manson in High School introduced me to Bowie......and for that I will always respect Manson. Point is, liking a band is your own opinion and it's neither wrong nor right. At this point in time (although I'm older and do appreciate those 70's bands) the WOLFMOTHER CD is rocking my stereo at home and I'm loving it. Deal.

Dammit! Why didn't I stop reading after "f*ck Mike Patton?"

[thesilenttype]

Dammit! Why didn't I stop reading after "f*ck Mike Patton?"

Ah mate, it's just a music debate. Each to their own right?

[freecajunlove]

Ah mate, it's just a music debate. Each to their own right?

Only if we can agree on something...

Do you agree that FUSE killed the Fangoria Chainsaw awards this year?

[thesilenttype]

Only if we can agree on something...

Do you agree that FUSE killed the Fangoria Chainsaw awards this year?

I'm going to say, Yes. I agree.

[freecajunlove]

I'm going to say, Yes. I agree.

done and done

[psbp516]

I can't think of the best one, but a god damned good one is

Thom Yorke-The Eraser (that man can do no wrong on my count...after pablo honey).

Agreed. I was actually really suprised by the eraser. Quite frankly I was expecting it to be sub-par compared to his Radiohead work.

[proglodyte]

whu???? Celtic Frost is still around... holy crap, I used to listen to them when I was in highschool and that was 20 years ago. I have to check that crap out!

It's their first one in several years and a return to form for them. If you liked albums like To Mega Therion and Morbid Tales (and maybe even Into the Pandemonium) you will like this one.

[tokenuser]

Richard Cheese - "Sunny Side of the Moon".

And I got reamed buying it in Australia at an indie import store, since I couldn't find a copy in the US. Its a "best of", with new mixes, new recordings of old songs, and some new material.

[mormonrage]

dude, mormonrage, i'm missin your old avatar. and isn't jlo gonna be on that show soon?
So, shameless self-promotion doesn't become me? ;)

OK, I'm breaking out a new avatar tonight that's the logical evolution of the Simpsons rendition of Ricky Gervais. +2 to your coolness if you recognize it when I post it.

J-Lo on what show?

[icedsoul]

until now its between "audioslave-revelations" and "tool-10.000 days" for sure.

[superdeformed]

Eh, the only albums I have got that were made this year have been Sacriment by Lamb of God and Blood Mountain by Mastodon.

Both are good, but nothing that blew me away.

[weebl]

The new Audioslave album is making it's way up there also because there's only one man I'd go gay for, and that man is Chris Cornell.

Hell yeah! "Revelations" is the shit!

[kevmann16]

For me the The Sounds - "Dying to say this ", The Hush Sound - "Like Vines" and Punchline - "37 Everywhere" are my favorite albums of this year, but I heard Zolof - "Argh ... I'm a pirate" and "Plays pretty for baby" for the first time this year and they my best songs so far. I brought everything I could of theirs after hearing them.

[bcool]

Agreed on the Tool and Volta mentions

Best concert I went to in the past couple years. A Perfect Cirlce and Mars Volta as the opening act.

Another one that isn't really rock but still one of my fav albums of the year is Sufjan Stevens: The Avalanche

I'll third that - I saw SOAD and Mars Volta (awesome) early this year and then tool a moth ago (soooo good live).

I likr the new chili peppers album as well. It's sort of just more of the same, but who am I to argue with that?

[splax]

Hurrrr, this is a tough one. Alright I'm going out on a limb here.

Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

[thesilenttype]

Hurrrr, this is a tough one. Alright I'm going out on a limb here.

Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Good call. Hey, is that AUDIOSLAVE album really worth a purchase?

[satori]

Good call. Hey, is that AUDIOSLAVE album really worth a purchase?

I think it is... but that's me...

[tetsujin]

"Show Your Bones" by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
"Return to Cookie Mountain" by TV on the Radio
"Score" by Dream Theater
"Pieces of the People We Love" by the Rapture

[n_it2_winit]

As Fast As - Open Letter to the Damned
The Black Keys - Magic Potion

I also agree with Audioslave, Muse, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

[baldmonkey]

Gnarls Barkley - St Elsewhere is on hell of an album. Really solid, every song is good, 90% of it is great.
Also the Teddybears album is really good, so far one of the best albums this year.
http://www.teddybearsrock.com/
Peter Bjorn and Johns - writers block was the best summer record.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51V1VMkuyx0

[bcool]

thanks to everyone for recommending the muse. They have been off my radar for some reason, but I am listening to the new one right now and it kicks a lot of ass.

[backwords]

Jet - Shine On
&
Rise Against - The Sufferer & the Witness

but also good...

Regina Spektor - Begin to Hope
Killers - Sam's Town

[matteekay]

Threat Signal - "Under Reprisal"

They out Mnemic'd Mnemic... that's gotta count for something. Yeah, it's processed and ProTool'd... but who cares? It blisters and burns, and tears the face off of 90% of the new metal bands out there. I'm seeing them with the afore-mentioned Danes, as well as Soilwork and Darkest Hour in 2 weeks. I really wana see them pull this stuff off live!

Queensryche - "Operation: Mindcrime II"

Not metal, but damned if it isn't everything and the kitchen sink. It's dark and moody, true to the original, and reflective of what Queensryche's become... in a good way.

Unearth - "III: In the Eyes of Fire"

Definately heavier than their last, and a great warm, organic production. Awesomely mediocre instrumental at the end too (but I'm a sucker for that stuff).

All That Remains - "The Fall of Ideals"

Watching the slow evolution of metalcore... sharper, heavier, yet more melodic. I always liked these guys, and this album is a step in the right direction.

Pharaoh - "The Longest Night"

What would Maiden sound like in 2006 if they didn't try to be Dream Theater like they do now? Pharaoh. Their debut smokes, too.

Scar Symmetry - "Pitch.Black.Progress"

Techno-esque metalcore. Hey, it's good stuff.


Biggest Disappointments:
Iron Maiden... This 20 minute song crap is best left to Liquid Tension Experiment, and even they barely pull it off. Stop. Please.
Lamb of God... As sort of expected, it wore out VERY quickly (their albums always do).
Blind Guardian... Not terrible, and I don't mind the 70's rock direction THAT much, but if had more songs like "Another Stranger Me", "Fly", and "Lionheart", it would have been much better. Seeing them in November anyway.. still very excited.
Mercenary..About 2 really good songs, and the rest are just ok.
Lacuna Coil... What the hell is this? The best song is a cover?!

Ok, so, sorry for all the lists. I geek out about music, and where else can I safely do that?

[thesilenttype]

thanks to everyone for recommending the muse. They have been off my radar for some reason, but I am listening to the new one right now and it kicks a lot of ass.

MUSE are amazing.

[bcool]

What did you go and download it?
yeah. i'll probably buy this one though as well though. if for no other reason, to incourage the signing of other high quality bands.

[leeahd]

Tool-10.000 days

[namelessted]

Mogwai - Mr. Beast is amazing. they are a lot like Explosions In the Sky (but from Ireland and even betting IMO)

mc chris - Dungeon Master of Ceremonies is good stuff too :)

[cypherxero]

System of a Down - Hypnotize

[buxomia]

thanks to everyone for recommending the muse. They have been off my radar for some reason, but I am listening to the new one right now and it kicks a lot of ass.

Muse kicks a level beyond our concept of space and time.

I saw them in concert at Temple U (much to the dismay of DannyT I might add) and what that lead singer can do....he's this tiny little man, kinda resembles a mouse. But up on stage he is runnin between a guitar and a piano and singing at the same time. He's incredible.

[satori]

I love these guys that post a book when asked for a single album... I just ignore their posts. :D

[abacusand13south]

Iron Maiden... This 20 minute song crap is best left to Liquid Tension Experiment, and even they barely pull it off. Stop. Please.

The longest track is 9:24 man. The only band that can pull off 20 minute songs for me is Opeth.

[matteekay]

I wasn't being literal. But seriously, play "Deva Vu" (Somewhere in Time). *waits* Back? Ok, now go play "For the Greater Good of God". *has enough time to make a burrito from scratch, including grinding and pressing the corn for the tortilla* See what I mean?

And Satori, I'm a geek... Geeks make lists.

[satori]

And Satori, I'm a geek... Geeks make lists.

...I'm a geek... I'm still able to follow instructions. :p

[matteekay]

That's because you're trapped in a box... a box of conformity! See BEYOND the borders man, BEYOND!!

[iggystar]

And Satori, I'm a geek... Geeks make lists.


That's exactly what I was thinking! Who can narrow things down to one "Best" when we're geeking out about everything.

[spin]

I liked the new one x album by 3daysgrace,

[baldmonkey]

The longest track is 9:24 man. The only band that can pull off 20 minute songs for me is Opeth.

Maybe a bit off topic but what about Godspeed You! Black Emperor?

[fluxcapacitor]

Synchronicity by The Police - it's the best album every year

[bigmikeherrmann]

John Mayers Contimuum

easily not only my fav or the year, but one of my favs of all time

[maharajamackdaddy]

My fav of the year (I listen to chill out/ hip hop) is a People under the stairs- stepfather. It takes hip hop back to the old school without being totally retro which is lame. Another good one is the future sounds of hip hop (its a french label) it has a lot of european artists and the 4 tet remix of Money Folder by MF Doom is one of my favorite tracks.

[freecajunlove]

The longest track is 9:24 man. The only band that can pull off 20 minute songs for me is Opeth.

Meshuggah?

Unearth - "III: In the Eyes of Fire"

Definately heavier than their last, and a great warm, organic production. Awesomely mediocre instrumental at the end too (but I'm a sucker for that stuff).

...

Biggest Disappointments:
Lamb of God... As sort of expected, it wore out VERY quickly (their albums always do).

Unearth is the best metalcore album of the year so far; I almost put it on my list.

Lamb of God's album just plain sucked. I couldn't get through half the album before going back to Unearth.

[freecajunlove]

John Mayers Contimuum

easily not only my fav or the year, but one of my favs of all time

Is that sarcasm, or are you trying to get girls?

[bcool]

Muse kicks a level beyond our concept of space and time.

I saw them in concert at Temple U (much to the dismay of DannyT I might add) and what that lead singer can do....he's this tiny little man, kinda resembles a mouse. But up on stage he is runnin between a guitar and a piano and singing at the same time. He's incredible.

nice! they're def. on my concert list now... and hopefully they'll be touring for the new album.

[sugarsickness]

I'll try and not comment on what I am here reading u.u;


Mindcrime II was nice, not nearly as good storytelling as the first but it was good.

Scott Walker's The Drift is amazing.

Gary Numan's Jagged was nice too.

If only the Cure's album didnt get pushed back to january though ;__;

[spikedtropicaldrink]

My fav of the year (I listen to chill out/ hip hop) is a People under the stairs- stepfather. It takes hip hop back to the old school without being totally retro which is lame. Another good one is the future sounds of hip hop (its a french label) it has a lot of european artists and the 4 tet remix of Money Folder by MF Doom is one of my favorite tracks.

Yeah I am going to have to second the People Under the Stairs album. Very well done and a good listen. I really dug the new Pigeon John album also. Its a little crazy, as most usual PJ stuff is but I really dug the samples that he used like the pixies. Also been looking forward to the new Ugly Duckling album, just haven't been able to find it at any music shops yet.
For a less hip hop feel I really dug a group that I found by mistake Mojave 3, I think the album is called pieces of you or something but I can't completely remember, Less than Jake - In with the outcrowd. Can you really go wrong with less than jake.

[maharajamackdaddy]

Yeah I am going to have to second the People Under the Stairs album. Very well done and a good listen. I really dug the new Pigeon John album also. Its a little crazy, as most usual PJ stuff is but I really dug the samples that he used like the pixies. Also been looking forward to the new Ugly Duckling album, just haven't been able to find it at any music shops yet.
For a less hip hop feel I really dug a group that I found by mistake Mojave 3, I think the album is called pieces of you or something but I can't completely remember, Less than Jake - In with the outcrowd. Can you really go wrong with less than jake.


Ha if you are talking crazy hip hop what about Kool Keith (he has an album out every 5 min) . He came to toronto though and he is showing his age badly. He forgot the lyrics to half his songs, showed up late and stoped half way through the set to sell his new bootleg album...priceless. I mean he deserves his cred for being a true legend and being old school and stuff but this is clearly an abuse of this power.

[spikedtropicaldrink]

Ha if you are talking crazy hip hop what about Kool Keith (he has an album out every 5 min) . He came to toronto though and he is showing his age badly. He forgot the lyrics to half his songs, showed up late and stoped half way through the set to sell his new bootleg album...priceless. I mean he deserves his cred for being a true legend and being old school and stuff but this is clearly an abuse of this power.

Yeah have you checked out his new album? Nagatco Road, I think its called. I really dug it and pretty much had it exclusive in my car for a while. He did come to town here sort of... I got to the venue and the show was cancelled. Waste of all that partying we did before the show. I was pretty bummed was excited about the show for a month up to it.

[kenclunk]

I am all about the experience of the music. That said the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Stadium Arcadium was/is one of the best experiences of my life.

[shu]

DragonForce - Inhuman Rampage

it's the only album i've bought ths year.

[ali_pinto]

Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am (also the EP Who the f*ck are Arctic Monkeys)

Butch Walker & The-Let's-Go-Out-Tonites - The Rise and Fall of Butch Walker & The-Let's-Go-Out-Tonites

Dirty Pretty Things - Waterloo To Anywhere

The Strokes - First Impressions of Earth

[smason]

The Crane Wife - The Decemberists. Comes out (officially) tomorrow.

I agree, amazing album.

[toastmstrgeneral]

I just realized another album I've benn listening to over and over came out at the begenning of the year, so that qualifies also.

Richard Ashcroft - Keys to the World

It's the 2nd solo album by the dude who was the lead singer of The Verve, if you were ever a fan of Urban Hymns or even their one big hit Bittersweet Symphony, check it out. The title track kicks ass and there is even a live version of Bittersweet Symphony as a bonus track.

[mr_awesome]

One of the best albums I've heard this year is Reel Big Fish's
"Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album"

Go pick it up. It's awesome x3 (2 CDs and a DVD).


Also, because I'm a big "Weird Al" fan, his new album "Straight Outta Lynwood" is awesome and amazing. Fa sho.

That's all I have to say. Peace.

[mr_awesome]

DragonForce - Inhuman Rampage

it's the only album i've bought ths year.



Actually, this album is amazing too. So, three in total for me.

[briangilmore]

Actually, this album is amazing too. So, three in total for me.


**** yeah! Dragonforce is the SHIT!!! I've been a huge fan for like 7 years. I love these guys. I remember I had their demo and the levels were better than they were for the Valley of the Damned CD. The performances and everything were better on the CD, though. Anyone seen 'em live?

[cwilkey]

so far liking JET's new album a lot...I even paid for it...

also John Mayer's new CD, Contiuum, is really good, I know the single has been overplayed like a mofo, but the rest of it is very good

[toastmstrgeneral]

It must really be a sign of the times when the marker as to whether or not an album is good or not depend on whether or not you payed for it.

[point5o]

It must really be a sign of the times when the marker as to whether or not an album is good or not depend on whether or not you payed for it.

No doubt...and I use that as a marker(but not the marker) too. My excuse is I'm broke. If I had more disposable income, my CD collection would be epic.

[muss]

I am all about the experience of the music. That said the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Stadium Arcadium was/is one of the best experiences of my life.

I will agree about the Pepper's new album. At first I didn't like it because it was a bit softer than their old stuff, but it quickly grew on me and I must admit I am a fan.

[buxomia]

I will agree about the Pepper's new album. At first I didn't like it because it was a bit softer than their old stuff, but it quickly grew on me and I must admit I am a fan.

I don't see how you guys can tolerate RHCP anymore. It's like Dani California = Can't Stop = Give it Away. Everything sounds the same.

[abacusand13south]

**** yeah! Dragonforce is the SHIT!!! I've been a huge fan for like 7 years. I love these guys. I remember I had their demo and the levels were better than they were for the Valley of the Damned CD. The performances and everything were better on the CD, though. Anyone seen 'em live?

I too have been a fan of them for a while, since they released that demo in 2000 as Dragonheart. Its nice to see them getting recognition but I dont really like how they are suddenly the hot thing to be into but what can you do about it? Its funny with all the kids that listen to them think that they are metalheads or something because they have been listening to one metal band for a few months. Hopefully they dont spawn a shitload of copy cat bands now.

[maharajamackdaddy]

Yeah have you checked out his new album? Nagatco Road, I think its called. I really dug it and pretty much had it exclusive in my car for a while. He did come to town here sort of... I got to the venue and the show was cancelled. Waste of all that partying we did before the show. I was pretty bummed was excited about the show for a month up to it.

Is that the new Dr. Octagon album ( i mean "the long awaited follow up") I mean who waited I knew he wasn't gonna make a new one.

[kenclunk]

I don't see how you guys can tolerate RHCP anymore. It's like Dani California = Can't Stop = Give it Away. Everything sounds the same.

I have to disagree. Also, judging an album by its single is not the best thing to do. This last album is like a culmination of everything they’ve done in the past. The album flows so well together, the music itself is great, and the lyrics get better and better. I have become a huge fan of RHCP and was waiting for this last album for a long time, since I read they were starting to make it.

I am not the kind of music aficionado that:
Hates change in a band/group
Hates when bands get popular, just because I listened first
Loves undiscovered music, because its undiscovered

As I said before, music is all about the experience. I don’t appreciate art for art’s sake. If it moves me, or creates an emotion then I’ll explore it more. The RHCP do everything with so much emotion, discipline, and love. It’s hard not to appreciate Stadium Arcadium after you have listened and truly experienced it.

[satori]

I don't see how you guys can tolerate RHCP anymore. It's like Dani California = Can't Stop = Give it Away. Everything sounds the same.

Finally!!! I kept feeling like saying, HEY, doesn't anyone else notice this?? ...and if I mention it, it's like I just said that the Beatles were a bunch of tossers and had no idea on how to write a good song. They're not the second bloody coming, are they, they're the RHCP, get over it. They had their day, they're not doing anything new, have a listen to something else would ya?!?

After reading this, and your mention of the Pixies on the 90s music list thread I'm thinking maybe I should have a listen to The Muse. I know nothing of them, could anyone give me any kind of like minded, or sounding bands?

[kenclunk]

They had their day, they're not doing anything new,

First off, musically they are. The guitars are insane and although stem from past greats, form their own unique sound. Second, they don’t have to. They build off of the past and create something even better. The combination of the four band members and Rick Rubin producing has created a perfect album. Beginning to end, track to track, it works. If your going to be checking out new music anyhow, I urge you to at least listen to the new album.

[mixel]

Regina Spektor's "Begin to Hope" is the album of the year IMO.

HONORABLE MENTION:

Ratatat - Classics
The Killers - Sam's Town
Saves the Day - Sound the Alarm
Heavens - Patent Pending
The Falcon - Unicornology
Thursday - A City By The Light Divided
Mc Chris - Dungeon Master Of Ceremonies

[comradelazyman]

Fruit Bats - Spelled in Bones
or
Final Fantasy - He Poos Clouds

[jonathanlondon]

Anybody pick up the Weird Al CD? Is it funny?

[icedsoul]

aparently its not out yet in germany... no idea why... hope its good

[point5o]

Anybody pick up the Weird Al CD? Is it funny?

Yes...gotdamn 10 character min.

[slowmtnsilhouette]

The Dears - Gang of Losers
Here's the video of the first track: http://exodus.interoutemediaservices.com/?id=4c7cc59d-9ef6-4190-b091-2cdb1495ef82&delivery=stream
http://www.thestar.com/images/thestar/img/060906_vfest_dears_300.jpg

...who am I kidding.. no one is going to watch it... sad.... :(

i absolutely adore the dears! satori is definitely in my top dromie list... lol...

although, i have to say the bouncing souls - the gold record is definitely my top album of the year...

[mixel]

although, i have to say the bouncing souls - the gold record is definitely my top album of the year...


I have been a huge Souls fan for as long as i could remember, and I have to say i was really dissapointed with "The Gold Album".

[harlo]

Though I just picked it up last night I feel this has the potential for me to be not only the best album of the year, but my favorite album from the artist to date. If you are even remotely a fan then Beck's new album "The Information" is simply amazing. I'm not sure if they all come with or if you have to opt to pick up the one that comes with the DVD, but I would suggest it. The DVD is not like some pack ins that has the 2 or 3 music vids done for the album... it is a video for EVERY song. What an amazing concept. If you pick it up at Target you get a code for a bonus song download or you can prolly just download it from the net as the one you get is all DRM'd (which I already re-encoded to plain jane MP3).

The videos are just plain odd, but it felt like being stoned without touching anything illegal. Consider me bought and sold faster then I remember an album doing since Mike Doughty's Haughty Melodic.

Incidentally, if you'd like the MP3 I made sans DRM just drop me line and it can be arranged.

[funnelfish]

I bought 37 Everything by Punchline and have not taken it out of my CD player yet. That's a testamint!

[point5o]

If you are even remotely a fan then Beck's new album "The Information" is simply amazing. I'm not sure if they all come with or if you have to opt to pick up the one that comes with the DVD, but I would suggest it. The DVD is not like some pack ins that has the 2 or 3 music vids done for the album... it is a video for EVERY song.

Oh shit, Idk the DVD was like that. I read something about it having home movies of Beck in the studio, kind of like a "making of" doc. I'll have to get it now. Thanks for the info.

[slowmtnsilhouette]

I have been a huge Souls fan for as long as i could remember, and I have to say i was really dissapointed with "The Gold Album".

really? why? i didnt like it at first, but it really grew on me...

[bcool]

I wouldn't say it's the best, but the racouters album is pretty great. steady as she goes gets old pretty quick, but the rest is good. and its Jack White, so hey...

[point5o]

I wouldn't say it's the best, but the racouters album is pretty great. steady as she goes gets old pretty quick, but the rest is good. and its Jack White, so hey...


Co-sign. I haven't listened to much White Stripes, but I liked this.

[superdeformed]

Anybody pick up the Weird Al CD? Is it funny?

I've only heard White and Nerdy, but my roomate swears by the whole CD, I am waiting for him to be done with it so I can listen to it.

[superdeformed]

For the metalheads of this forum, don't even bother listening to the new Mushroomhead CD, just plain shitty.

[kenclunk]

Anybody pick up the Weird Al CD? Is it funny?

I left a review before the forums were revamped. There is a Trapped in The Closet spoof called Trapped in the Drive Thru. It is hilarious.

[tarmanydyn]

Dream Theater - Score

[freecajunlove]

For the metalheads of this forum, don't even bother listening to the new Mushroomhead CD, just plain shitty.

Thanks. Saves me the download.

[delacommon]

I forgot to mention The Black Angels- Passover

[viscountradu]

for fans of MxPx: they have a new album of unreleased B sides and demos called Let's Rock coming out on October 24th. You can listen to a new song called "Breathe Deep" on their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/mxpx

[mixel]

really? why? i didnt like it at first, but it really grew on me...



I guess "Anchors Aweigh" had to grow on me, I think i'll give "The Gold Record" another chance...

[paulsaves]

It didn't come out this year, but Relationship of Command by At The Drive-In is probably the best album ever.

[the-ferg]

Wouldn't vote for it to be the best of the year, but Sam Robert's Chemical City was very good. Took a couple listens to get used to, but now I like every song on it. Also, Sam Roberts is damn good live.

[sandstone]

Black label society - Shot to hell

[mh732]

Beck - The Information
or
Bob Dylan - Modern Times

[popltree2]

I can't believe no one has mentioned AFI - Decemberunderground. FTW!

[big-doze]

Boy Wonder - Electric Love (local guy out of Philly, a pioneer in the "Pimp-Rock" genre)

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[seumas]

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[matteekay]

Black label society - Shot to hell


Are you serious?! Zakk's been remaking the same album for like, 10 years....

I picked up a few "late entries" today. Blood Mountain by Mastodon, The Crusade by Trivium, and Scattering of Ashes by Into Eternity. The only one with a shot at usurping my faves thus far is the Into Eternity disc, but we'll see. Holy shit, do those guys write good music... they added a different vocalist for the growly parts, and the dude can wail Ripper style, too. Needs a few more spins.

As for Blood Mountain and The Crusade... I've never been able to figure out why everyone thinks Mastodon are golden gods of some sort. I've tried listening to them many, many times, I even saw them on the Jaegermeister tour with Killswitch and Slayer, but they just sound like a sludgy, slowed Lamb of God. Not bad, I guess, but not exciting. And The Crusade is, well, disappointing. I don't know why Heafy wants to sound so much like Hetfield, but he does. A lot. And the lyrics are borderline Manowar-cheeseball territory.

Still spinning the Threat Signal, Unearth, and All That Remains discs, though. T minus 7 days until Threat Signal, Mnemic, Darkest Hour, and Soilwork. W00t!

[b0r]

I haven't found anything that has rocked my socks off this year. I enjoyed The Sword- Age of Winter. Mastodon- Blood Mountain was interesting, but it wasn't an album I could listen to over and over. I was let down a bit with Amon Amarth- With Oden On Our Side. Cannibal Corpse's- KILL has been entertaining, but I never listened to them before so that is probably why. 2006 has been thoroughly dissapointing for me.

[freecajunlove]

I haven't found anything that has rocked my socks off this year. I enjoyed The Sword- Age of Winter. Mastodon- Blood Mountain was interesting, but it wasn't an album I could listen to over and over. I was let down a bit with Amon Amarth- With Oden On Our Side. Cannibal Corpse's- KILL has been entertaining, but I never listened to them before so that is probably why. 2006 has been thoroughly dissapointing for me.

TRY one of these:

Intronaut - "Void" (glorious Math metal)
Genghis Tron - "Dead Mountain Mouth" (Geek Metal)
The Abominable Iron Sloth - "The Abominable Iron Sloth" (Sludge that makes you want to crush things)
Ephel Duath - "Pain Necessary To Know" (Time signature changes galore)
F*ck the Facts - "Stigmata High-Five" (Female Canadian Grindcore)