Figure 8 - Elliott Smith
An album that just makes it hard to believe that this guy took his like away. Very Beatle-esque at moments. Wonderful

Kendrick Lamar EP - Kendrick Lamar
This guy has some of the best rapping skills I have heard in a while. Youthful yet sophisticated, his lyrical content ranges from slavery to pussy and patron (great song). Good production.

Alternative 4 - Anathema
Quite depressing, heavy stuff here.

Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique (Full Album) - YouTube

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Егор и Опизденевшие - Сто лет одиночества

This is great. Clearly verbalising the name of the band and album would prove hugely difficult for anybody (me) that doesn't have a grasp of the Russian language, but the music itself is superb. There's psychedelic, post-punk, noise rock and folk elements to it, and they all come together to create this strange atmosphere clouded in nostalgia and weariness. At its core is a collection of great pop songs. All I know about it is the fact it was released in 1993.



Edit: The band's name translates into 'Egor and Opizdenevshiye', or Egor and The Fuckups. The album means 'Psychedelia Tomorrow'.

Reinventing Axl Rose by Against Me!

Great energy on this album. Definitely diggin' it

it augurs well that you go out with a bang:-

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(i doubt they'll be continuing as a unit with Adam gone)

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This is almost or maybe just as good as Kindred. Seriously love this guys music.

much better than i anticipated:-

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Jay Reatard - Watch Me Fall

So I've finally been discovering the genius that was Jay Reatard. I don't know why I started here, but I'm loving this album. It's got just the right blend of poppiness and punkiness...it's very addictive stuff. I love "The Shining" album cover, too. I don't know why it took me so long to check this guy out. I heard a lot about him on here when I first joined, and then again when he died but I still didn't check out any of his albums. He was even a Memphis native (my hometown). Ah well, I'm getting into it now.

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probably my fave album of theirs, sterling songwriting, every song is stellar, gorgeous vocals from Morten

what more can an a-ha fan ask for?

9/10

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didn't like it as much as Congratulations initially

but it's clicking with me now, definitely a simpler and more direct album

no indie poseur flavour of the weak here