Top Albums 6-13/07/09
Album: 1. Efterklang – Under Giant Trees
Year: 2007
Genre: Post Rock
The ever changing Danish band plays a mish-mosh of sounds ranging from electronica to post-rock, in what I would call a predominately post-rock based album. Post-rock has either hits or misses with people, being claimed sometimes to be flat out boring, and this is why the album is such a success as it never fails to capture your attention. A range of instruments such as the violin, trombone and flute can be heard during this exciting, yet soothing piece of music. A must-hear for those who slam the genre and likewise those who enjoy it too.
Highlight: Himmelbjerget
Album: 2. Il Balletto Di Bronzo – Ys
Year: 1972
Genre: Italian Progressive Rock
The Italian progressive rock group with this album arguably produced one of the most epic albums of its time and scene. The album is a collection of the necessities that you would want from an album of its sought, as well as their own very unique sound, which is a big plus as nowadays many people perceive prog to sound ‘all the same,’ which is clearly not the case here. Not that many will understand the lyrics with them being in Italian, they are a lovely addition to the music. The album has a flow of great rhythm, sweet guitar tunes and unique yet loveable vocals. A true classic of progressive music.
Highlight: Secondo Incontro
Album: 3. Elvis Costello – My Aim Is True
Year: 1977
Genre: Rock
I think by now everyone knows who Mr Costello is so he needs no introduction. The debut album from Costello is a great point to start out for the new fan and although it contains some songs that lack great production and recording, (Mystery Dance) that is why you have to love the album, the un-polished, unrefined yet powerful and energetic music which would change in the latter albums. The album does contain the ever-present lyrics, that Costello seemed to write so well throughout his career and this album is no exception.
Highlight: Watching The Detectives
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