Best Ever Albums

Re: How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

glynspsa — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 05:15:04 GMT

Author: glynspsa

Posted: 12/15/2018 10:15

Doom On by King Weed

Re: How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

gloriousgoo — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:17:22 GMT

Author: gloriousgoo

Posted: 12/14/2018 03:17

Les sens des paroles by Alaclair Ensemble isn't even on here. It's an interesting French-Canadian Hip Hop album that absolutely deserves some attention.

Re: How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

Torchlin — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:13:33 GMT

Author: Torchlin

Posted: 12/14/2018 03:13

baystateoftheart wrote:

#41 on my chart:

Infections Of A Different Kind (Step I) by AURORA (NO)

Gorgeous art pop that's sometimes hooky enough for radio play.

For the longest time I thought I had this one on my chart but apparently not.
Don't know if it was deleted and later re uploaded, which would explain the lack of ratings.
Excellent album though, fully agree.

Yume by Maison Book Girl
I want to give this album a shout-out as well since it's been one of the most impressive I've heard this year.
Besides being featured on Overblown's top 10 Japanese albums I don't think it has been noted anywhere which is a shame because it's one of the most unique sounding pop records I can remember.

Re: How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

Norman Bates — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:53:51 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 12/13/2018 20:53

Chronemenomicon by Impossible Nothing

Re: How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

Decurso — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:36:07 GMT

Author: Decurso

Posted: 12/13/2018 19:36

The Modern Art Of Setting Ablaze by Mantar

I haven't done by 2018 chart yet, but I deemed this good enough to go on my all time chart. Greatest sludge metal ever. And I actually had to add it to the database.

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NowhereMan — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 03:21:34 GMT

Author: NowhereMan

Posted: 12/13/2018 08:21

N-Plants by Biosphere

Another....

Re: How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

NowhereMan — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 03:18:46 GMT

Author: NowhereMan

Posted: 12/13/2018 08:18

The Hilvarenbeek Recordings by Biosphere

In my opinion, one of their best.

Re: How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

baystateoftheart — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:29:30 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 12/13/2018 02:29

Here are three that are only on my chart and have two votes or less:

#26 on my chart:

I Don't Want: The Gold Fire Sessions by Santigold

Santigold goes dancehall with Dre Skull and the result might be her best record since her debut.

#41 on my chart:

Infections Of A Different Kind (Step I) by AURORA (NO)

Gorgeous art pop that's sometimes hooky enough for radio play.

#91 on my chart:

Welcome To Paradise Vol. III: Italian Dream House 90-94 by Various Artists

The third volume of this really good Italian house compilation series is full of overlooked 90s gems.

Re: How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

elo269megv — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:17:09 GMT

Author: elo269megv

Posted: 12/13/2018 02:17

(one chart other than mine) - Alternative Rock

Red Trees And White Trashes by Welles

(one chart other than mine) - Indie Rock / Garage Rock

SLUFF by Naked Giants

(only my chart) - Punk Rock / Hardcore Punk

Cheer by Drug Church

(only my chart) - Nu Metal / Alternative Metal

Kult 45 by Otep

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Hayden — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:29:00 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 12/10/2018 23:29

Lazuli by Hilde Marie Holsen

Mogic by Hen Ogledd

Cruel Practice by Shygirl

Beheaded Totem by HHY & The Macumbas

Perder Planetas by Nicotina Es Primavera

Khonnar by Deena Abdelwahed

Skald by Wardruna

And a couple more near the bottom. Great records. Lazuli is a can't miss.

Mogic is a Richard Dawson project, but if you dug his 2017 effort, this is completely different (but still very good).

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Fischman — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:17:37 GMT

Author: Fischman

Posted: 12/10/2018 21:17

What a great idea for a thread.

So far, two great suggestions which are now on my chart.

I was aware of the Spalding but had forgotten about it.

Thanks, Chief, as I'd never heard Kincannon and that is a wonderful record (at least based on just the one listen through).

I have two entries here, although if you're not a prog fan, neither are likely to make it onto your charts.

The first is the new Spock's Beard album, Noise Floor.
Many fans understandably thought the Beard would lose its luster with the departure of group founder Neal Morse three albums ago, the remaining musicians are still the awesome musicians you'd expect from a seminal prog band. Others might also decry the more commercial direction of this album, but it's still got strong prog elements... and it often rocks hard as well. A great addition for any fan of the genre who is still okay with a little AOR bleed in to their prog.

The second is the new Phideaux, Infernal
Some prog leans on instrumental virtuosity, some on composition. Phideaux, while still full of solid musicianship, is definitely a composition band, and Infernal shows this off. nicely. Some parts shine well more than others, but overall, it's a great double and holds together well. Another great input for fans of the genre.

Re: How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

Tha1ChiefRocka — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:20:16 GMT

Author: Tha1ChiefRocka

Posted: 12/10/2018 20:20

If you like 70s singer/songwriter or AOR music, then check out this unearthed album from late 70s 80s California.

Beneath The Redwoods by Morrison Kincannon

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rkm — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:16:46 GMT

Author: rkm

Posted: 12/10/2018 20:16

This album. My chart is it’s only home, currently ranking at 878 for 2018.

12 Little Spells by Esperanza Spalding

It’s the NY Times #4 best album of the year.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/06/arts/music/best-albums.html

It’s easily as interesting as her last album, that 60 people had on their chart, ranking at 70 for the year.

Emily's D+Evolution by Esperanza Spalding

How Can These Albums Be On Only One 2018 Chart? Post Yours..

rkm — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:10:16 GMT

Author: rkm

Posted: 12/10/2018 20:10

Post yours, and explain why you think they deserve more attention.