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Key · 11-11-2013, 11:25 PM

And here we are, at the final five albums of the long running 15 albums that I wish to talk about, but don't worry, this doesn't mean this is the end of this type of thing. I've got something in the works for the near future, just need to work out some kinks and it may be ready tonight if i'm feeling up to it.

But since we are at the final five, I feel just posting the five albums and talking a bit about them would be appropriate. Don't expect a super excessive amount of review on these as this whole section was just for me to post 15 albums that I really like. I've never been great at reviews. So first off we have...

Devin Townsend Project - Ghost

Devin Townsend, one who continues to find time to release consistently great albums. It's a rare situation when I say "man, I don't really like this album of his", but that's beside the point. Ghost is the 1/2 of the duo albums that he released in the same year, completely polar opposites to the 2/2 Deconstruction. If you're looking for more of his mellow side with some fantastic lyrics and great guitar work, this one is a great album, but that's not saying Deconstruction is bad, but you know, it's always up for debate.

Next up we have...

Dark Moor - Tarot

It took me longer than necessary to finally sit down and listen to this album as a whole, and for that I am sorry, however, for whatever reasons, it did take me a few listens to really feel what this album was trying to accomplish, but once it hit me, I came to really like it. Especially with the addition of The Moon. Which also quickly became my favorite song by them. The album as a whole really does shine, and it's worth a listen if you're into the whole power metal thing, which to be honest, I'm really not crazy about, but this album shows that it does have some good qualities.

Up next...

Elliott Smith - XO

This album is probably the most special to me in all the 15 albums that i've talked about. Why you ask? Well let me tell you. Listening to this album did a lot of things for me, one being that it really gave me a feel for what Elliott Smith was like. The first song I ever heard from him was High Times, which was on a different album entirely, but this album really got me to see what he had to offer, and at the same time made me feel really sad that he was no longer around. There's a lot that I could say about this album, but to put it short, it changed my life. It opened my mind to what beautiful lyrics one person can come up with, which simultaneously programmed my mind to really focus on lyrics, which also simultaneously, made my music listening experience so much better. I will be getting "XO" tattoo'd somewhere on my skin as my second Elliott Smith themed tattoo.

Up next...

Jon Anderson - Animation

Man oh man, what can I say? This album was the first album that I heard Jon Anderson as a solo artist. I had experience with Yes already, but listening to this gave me a completely different view of how creative he was. No, the lyrics aren't the best part of the album, what I really like is how it continues to be catchy throughout the entire album. It's also the first vinyl record I was able to call my own, thus pushing me to buy probably close to 100 more. My copy still has the shrink wrap and everything. I listen to it every now and then, and it always reminds me of my time in California.

Last but certainly not least...

Alesana - A Place Where The Sun Is Silent

I was skeptical at first about posting this but then I realized this is my own journal and I can do whatever the **** I want. Anyway, out of all Alesana's records, I find this one to be the most flawless work they have ever done. It starts off as if you are sitting their watching it in a theater, but then it just gets really going and you can't help but try to listen for the lyrics. Hearing the singers actually sing was also a surprise since I went from The Emptiness to this, it was a huge difference, but a good one. It really opened my eyes to how talented this group is, even if most or all people at this forum would disagree. One of my all time favorite albums, and definitely one that helped open my eyes to another genre that I wasn't entirely used to.

Well...it's been a long run, but that about does it for my 15 albums. But don't fret, as I said, there will be more coming. But for now, just enjoy whatever else I post whether you know it or not.

11-11-2013, 11:25 PM	#105 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	And here we are, at the final five albums of the long running 15 albums that I wish to talk about, but don't worry, this doesn't mean this is the end of this type of thing. I've got something in the works for the near future, just need to work out some kinks and it may be ready tonight if i'm feeling up to it. But since we are at the final five, I feel just posting the five albums and talking a bit about them would be appropriate. Don't expect a super excessive amount of review on these as this whole section was just for me to post 15 albums that I really like. I've never been great at reviews. So first off we have... Devin Townsend Project - Ghost Devin Townsend, one who continues to find time to release consistently great albums. It's a rare situation when I say "man, I don't really like this album of his", but that's beside the point. Ghost is the 1/2 of the duo albums that he released in the same year, completely polar opposites to the 2/2 Deconstruction. If you're looking for more of his mellow side with some fantastic lyrics and great guitar work, this one is a great album, but that's not saying Deconstruction is bad, but you know, it's always up for debate. Next up we have... Dark Moor - Tarot It took me longer than necessary to finally sit down and listen to this album as a whole, and for that I am sorry, however, for whatever reasons, it did take me a few listens to really feel what this album was trying to accomplish, but once it hit me, I came to really like it. Especially with the addition of The Moon. Which also quickly became my favorite song by them. The album as a whole really does shine, and it's worth a listen if you're into the whole power metal thing, which to be honest, I'm really not crazy about, but this album shows that it does have some good qualities. Up next... Elliott Smith - XO This album is probably the most special to me in all the 15 albums that i've talked about. Why you ask? Well let me tell you. Listening to this album did a lot of things for me, one being that it really gave me a feel for what Elliott Smith was like. The first song I ever heard from him was High Times, which was on a different album entirely, but this album really got me to see what he had to offer, and at the same time made me feel really sad that he was no longer around. There's a lot that I could say about this album, but to put it short, it changed my life. It opened my mind to what beautiful lyrics one person can come up with, which simultaneously programmed my mind to really focus on lyrics, which also simultaneously, made my music listening experience so much better. I will be getting "XO" tattoo'd somewhere on my skin as my second Elliott Smith themed tattoo. Up next... Jon Anderson - Animation Man oh man, what can I say? This album was the first album that I heard Jon Anderson as a solo artist. I had experience with Yes already, but listening to this gave me a completely different view of how creative he was. No, the lyrics aren't the best part of the album, what I really like is how it continues to be catchy throughout the entire album. It's also the first vinyl record I was able to call my own, thus pushing me to buy probably close to 100 more. My copy still has the shrink wrap and everything. I listen to it every now and then, and it always reminds me of my time in California. Last but certainly not least... Alesana - A Place Where The Sun Is Silent I was skeptical at first about posting this but then I realized this is my own journal and I can do whatever the **** I want. Anyway, out of all Alesana's records, I find this one to be the most flawless work they have ever done. It starts off as if you are sitting their watching it in a theater, but then it just gets really going and you can't help but try to listen for the lyrics. Hearing the singers actually sing was also a surprise since I went from The Emptiness to this, it was a huge difference, but a good one. It really opened my eyes to how talented this group is, even if most or all people at this forum would disagree. One of my all time favorite albums, and definitely one that helped open my eyes to another genre that I wasn't entirely used to. Well...it's been a long run, but that about does it for my 15 albums. But don't fret, as I said, there will be more coming. But for now, just enjoy whatever else I post whether you know it or not.