2011 Top Album Lists

Paedantic Basterd · 10-22-2011, 03:48 PM

RYM says I've listened to 102 releases this year.

Raust · 10-23-2011, 06:21 PM

1. Shabazz Palaces - Black Up
2. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues
3. Radiohead -The King of Limbs
4. Amon Tobin - Isam
5. Mastodon - The Hunter
6. Panda Bear - Tomboy
7. Anthrax - Worship Music
8. Red Hot Chili Peppers - I'm With You
9. Bon Iver - Bon Iver
10. Danny Brown - XXX

These are my top 10. It was a pretty good year. Kind of disapointed by some of my favorite artists releases this year. I really wish King of Limbs would've made it to the top, but it fell a bit to short of my expectations from a band that releases very consistant material. And I'm sure "I'm With You" would've been higher if John would've stuck with the band. Shabazz Palaces is my favorite though. Mixing dub step with hip hop and making it work is an incredible feat. Such a chill album.

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 10-24-2011, 05:53 PM

The only album that came out this year that I really got into is Ulver's 'War of the Roses'. I really need to get hooked into the grapevine...

Also Unexpects 'Fables of a Sleepless Empire' which is a complete masterpiece, really.

Mrd00d · 10-24-2011, 08:16 PM

How can it be almost the end of the year already?! This year flew by...

I've done some 2011 listening since I last posted and I must give a nod to Devin Townsend's Deconstruction. Not really my type of music initially but it was done so well I couldn't help but get into it.

Mr. Big's newest album What If? surprised the hell out of me. I think it's a safe bet for being near the top of my list for the year.

Puscifer was better than their older efforts, but still is only honorable mention worthy...

The new Dream Theater album kicked ass pretty much.

Next, I'm going to see what Jane's Addiction's newest is about, and since he's been advertising so much on my facebook news feed... checking out Wayne Static's Pighammer...

I think Primus' Green Naugahyde is still in my #1 spot...

Mrd00d · 10-26-2011, 05:18 PM

Freestyle Fellowship's The Promise *might* be top 3 for me. I just grabbed it and its so fresh. They're on 20th anniversary now I think (at least) so it's nice to see this new album not sound like its 91 still... Kept me interested all the way through...

Albums basically starts with:

Which brings me right to Myka 9's newest, "Mykology". Very enjoyable album, although the last couple tracks lost the momentum built a bit. Still very pleased with this album. It's an improvement on the last record, which was the concept-y album 1969 (which I enjoyed...)

And Skali Unexpects 'Fables of a Sleepless Empire' is a complete masterpiece, really.

I enjoyed it thoroughly... Nice find.

Mastodon's The Hunter was pretty well done, as well. I liked it a bit more than some of their earliest work, but I still really prefer Crack the Skye...

And I think I was expecting too much from Shabazz Palaces, but it was worth the listen.

Still didn't check Jane's Addiction. I roll my eyes at myself every time I suggest grabbing Wayne Static's Pighammer...

We'll see...

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 10-26-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrd00d

And Skali Unexpects 'Fables of a Sleepless Empire' is a complete masterpiece, really.

I enjoyed it thoroughly... Nice find

You should check out "In A Flesh Aquarium" which is also pretty awesome.

The Monkey · 10-26-2011, 05:48 PM

Haven't acquired many 2011 albums, but I like these three:

The Raveonettes - Ravens in the Grave
The Kills - Blood Pressures
The Horrors - Skying

When get Tom Waits' new that will probably be included too.

jackhammer · 12-13-2011, 07:12 PM

Here's mine in alphabetical order and as usual it will be NEXT year when I find a boatload of releases from this year that I would have put on the list as I am usually about 6 months behind with new releases.

Amplifier - The Octopus. A huge sprawling double album (always use sprawling when it comes to describing double albums) that doesn't always work but it it as inventive as it it is technically proficient. Based around crunchy guitar riffs admittedly but it follows none of the cliches of the genre and encompasses many moods and sounds.

Anthrax - Worship Music. The first with vocalist Belladonna in nearly 20 years and it's a revelation. A healthy nod to classic Thrash but still contemporary enough to kick the kiddies who grunt and groan through cliched riffs and bland faceless monotony. Plus you have the best rhythm guitarist in Thrash too.

Atmosphere - The Family Sign. This may well be too bland for many Hip Hop fans as Atmosphere continue their marriage of personal/ socially conscious lyrics with actual tunes that wouldn't be out of place on a Pop album and that is fine by me. I am an old bastard so many themes on the album appeal to me and beside "your eyes go black when you open your mouth" is a brilliant line.

Basement Freaks - Something Freaky. I like music that is fun. It's not all serious **** and how alternative an artist can be all the time. It's no secret that I love big ass funky beats and I am easily pleased if someone does it right and Basement Freaks does just that.

Fink - Perfect Darkness. It's no secret that I love this guy and he is so criminally overlooked both here and abroad but maybe just maybe this could be the album that garners more attention as it's wider in scope, less lyrically insular and much more brooding than his previous work. I absolutely adore his guitar sound too.

Hateful Abandon - Move. Bob has declared this one of his albums of the year after the recco from me so it can't be that bad can it? A duo that have created a behemoth of dark brooding intensity and skeletal song frameworks that one listen is nowhere near enough. Godflesh meets Killing Joke in the playground. Phenomenal.

Magnum - The Visitation. 30 years later and still banging out classy melodic Rock. Say no more really as most of you don't really like this sort of thing which is understandable.

John Martyn - Heaven and Earth. A posthumous release gathered from unfinished material from the great man. There is some average stuff on here but as a whole it is a fitting tribute to the cantankerous old bastard (R.I.P)

More to come. Brain hurts.

s_k · 12-13-2011, 07:26 PM

In no particular order and I'll try and add some vids later:

Jimmy Cliff - Sacred Fire EP
Nick 13 - Nick 13
Sungrazer - Mirador
Mars Red Sky - Mars Red Sky
Radio Moscow - The Great Escape of Leslie Magnafuzz

TheNiceGuy · 12-15-2011, 02:41 AM

My favourite album for 2011 was Suck It and See by The Arctic Monkeys. TBH I really haven't got many new albums this year though.

10-24-2011, 08:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
Mrd00d Stoned and Jammin' Out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California; Eugene, OR; mobile Posts: 1,602	How can it be almost the end of the year already?! This year flew by... I've done some 2011 listening since I last posted and I must give a nod to Devin Townsend's Deconstruction. Not really my type of music initially but it was done so well I couldn't help but get into it. Mr. Big's newest album What If? surprised the hell out of me. I think it's a safe bet for being near the top of my list for the year. Puscifer was better than their older efforts, but still is only honorable mention worthy... The new Dream Theater album kicked ass pretty much. Next, I'm going to see what Jane's Addiction's newest is about, and since he's been advertising so much on my facebook news feed... checking out Wayne Static's Pighammer... I think Primus' Green Naugahyde is still in my #1 spot... __________________ Mrd00d's Last.fm

10-26-2011, 05:18 PM	#35 (permalink)
Mrd00d Stoned and Jammin' Out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California; Eugene, OR; mobile Posts: 1,602	Freestyle Fellowship's The Promise might be top 3 for me. I just grabbed it and its so fresh. They're on 20th anniversary now I think (at least) so it's nice to see this new album not sound like its 91 still... Kept me interested all the way through... Albums basically starts with: Which brings me right to Myka 9's newest, "Mykology". Very enjoyable album, although the last couple tracks lost the momentum built a bit. Still very pleased with this album. It's an improvement on the last record, which was the concept-y album 1969 (which I enjoyed...) And Skali Unexpects 'Fables of a Sleepless Empire' is a complete masterpiece, really. I enjoyed it thoroughly... Nice find. Mastodon's The Hunter was pretty well done, as well. I liked it a bit more than some of their earliest work, but I still really prefer Crack the Skye... And I think I was expecting too much from Shabazz Palaces, but it was worth the listen. Still didn't check Jane's Addiction. I roll my eyes at myself every time I suggest grabbing Wayne Static's Pighammer... We'll see... __________________ Mrd00d's Last.fm Last edited by Mrd00d; 10-26-2011 at 05:29 PM.

10-26-2011, 05:48 PM	#37 (permalink)
The Monkey Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 803	Haven't acquired many 2011 albums, but I like these three: The Raveonettes - Ravens in the Grave The Kills - Blood Pressures The Horrors - Skying When get Tom Waits' new that will probably be included too. __________________ Now another stranger seems to want you to ignore his dreams as though they were the burden of some other My Last.fm

12-13-2011, 07:12 PM	#38 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Here's mine in alphabetical order and as usual it will be NEXT year when I find a boatload of releases from this year that I would have put on the list as I am usually about 6 months behind with new releases. Amplifier - The Octopus. A huge sprawling double album (always use sprawling when it comes to describing double albums) that doesn't always work but it it as inventive as it it is technically proficient. Based around crunchy guitar riffs admittedly but it follows none of the cliches of the genre and encompasses many moods and sounds. Anthrax - Worship Music. The first with vocalist Belladonna in nearly 20 years and it's a revelation. A healthy nod to classic Thrash but still contemporary enough to kick the kiddies who grunt and groan through cliched riffs and bland faceless monotony. Plus you have the best rhythm guitarist in Thrash too. Atmosphere - The Family Sign. This may well be too bland for many Hip Hop fans as Atmosphere continue their marriage of personal/ socially conscious lyrics with actual tunes that wouldn't be out of place on a Pop album and that is fine by me. I am an old bastard so many themes on the album appeal to me and beside "your eyes go black when you open your mouth" is a brilliant line. Basement Freaks - Something Freaky. I like music that is fun. It's not all serious **** and how alternative an artist can be all the time. It's no secret that I love big ass funky beats and I am easily pleased if someone does it right and Basement Freaks does just that. Fink - Perfect Darkness. It's no secret that I love this guy and he is so criminally overlooked both here and abroad but maybe just maybe this could be the album that garners more attention as it's wider in scope, less lyrically insular and much more brooding than his previous work. I absolutely adore his guitar sound too. Hateful Abandon - Move. Bob has declared this one of his albums of the year after the recco from me so it can't be that bad can it? A duo that have created a behemoth of dark brooding intensity and skeletal song frameworks that one listen is nowhere near enough. Godflesh meets Killing Joke in the playground. Phenomenal. Magnum - The Visitation. 30 years later and still banging out classy melodic Rock. Say no more really as most of you don't really like this sort of thing which is understandable. John Martyn - Heaven and Earth. A posthumous release gathered from unfinished material from the great man. There is some average stuff on here but as a whole it is a fitting tribute to the cantankerous old bastard (R.I.P) More to come. Brain hurts. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.” Last edited by jackhammer; 12-13-2011 at 07:22 PM.

12-13-2011, 07:26 PM	#39 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	In no particular order and I'll try and add some vids later: Jimmy Cliff - Sacred Fire EP Nick 13 - Nick 13 Sungrazer - Mirador Mars Red Sky - Mars Red Sky Radio Moscow - The Great Escape of Leslie Magnafuzz __________________ Click here to see my collection

10-22-2011, 03:48 PM	#31 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	RYM says I've listened to 102 releases this year.

10-23-2011, 06:21 PM	#32 (permalink)
Raust Music Addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,411	1. Shabazz Palaces - Black Up 2. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues 3. Radiohead -The King of Limbs 4. Amon Tobin - Isam 5. Mastodon - The Hunter 6. Panda Bear - Tomboy 7. Anthrax - Worship Music 8. Red Hot Chili Peppers - I'm With You 9. Bon Iver - Bon Iver 10. Danny Brown - XXX These are my top 10. It was a pretty good year. Kind of disapointed by some of my favorite artists releases this year. I really wish King of Limbs would've made it to the top, but it fell a bit to short of my expectations from a band that releases very consistant material. And I'm sure "I'm With You" would've been higher if John would've stuck with the band. Shabazz Palaces is my favorite though. Mixing dub step with hip hop and making it work is an incredible feat. Such a chill album.

10-24-2011, 05:53 PM	#33 (permalink)
Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra \/ GOD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere... Posts: 2,179	The only album that came out this year that I really got into is Ulver's 'War of the Roses'. I really need to get hooked into the grapevine... Also Unexpects 'Fables of a Sleepless Empire' which is a complete masterpiece, really.

12-15-2011, 02:41 AM	#40 (permalink)
TheNiceGuy Living under the bridge Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 317	My favourite album for 2011 was Suck It and See by The Arctic Monkeys. TBH I really haven't got many new albums this year though. __________________ My Music Review Blog-It's Only Rock 'n' Roll There is no Dark Side of the Moon really, matter of fact it's all dark...