Interesting that you found a lo-fi indie album to be more indulgent than a symphonic prog album. Given I haven't listened to either, but that's not an opinion you hear every day.
Eh... Indie albums can be incredibly self-indulgent... but more along the lines of light bulb jokes. "How many indie rockers does it take to screw in a light bulb... Dude... you don't even know." Indie rock can often be all about being the only true fan or the only one who really gets it or some bullshit to hide the fact the artist has no real musical talent.
Are both stereotypes true... yes... on both sides. And the opposite of course can be true too. Also haven't heard either album I don't think, so dunno in this case.
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Still Life by Opeth
Idk... I could see this being really solid, but by the end just lost any energy I felt from it, and like I've said, I just can't take the intellectual side of this seriously. For some reason I keep envisioning Jody from Shameless and the Touched by a Rose scene... Anyway at times incredibly beautiful musically (particularly the acoustic guitar parts)... and I think I might like it a tad more if it were strictly instrumental music. Stellar instrumentation, near crap vocals/"concept album". At times though the prog of it suffocated any real emotional connection. 70-75?
2. The Sickness-Disturbed
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274. Human by Death (1991)
322. Hvis lyset tar oss by Burzum (1994)
324. Bergtatt: Et eeventyr i 5 capitler by Ulver (1995)
332. Ashes Against the Grain by Agalloch (2006)
360. Desertshore by Nico (1970)
362. Red House Painters [Rollercoaster] by Red House Painters (1993)
370. NEU! '75 by NEU! (1975) (assuming this is different
373. Script of the Bridge by The Chameleons (1983)
374. Altars of Madness by Morbid Angel (1989)
375. Moment of Truth by Gang Starr (1998)
378. Individual Thought Patterns by Death (1993)
379. Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus by Charles Mingus (1964)
380. Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath (1980)
381. Youth of America by Wipers (381)
386. Storm of the Light's Bane by Dissection (1995)
387. Ghost Reveries by Opeth (2005)
390. Lanquidity by Sun Ra (1978)
395. You Won't Get What You Want by Daughters (2018)
396. Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) by Eno (1974)
399. Astigmatic by Komeda Quintet (1966)
400. flood by Boris (2000)
A pretty solid gangsta rap album. Not really anything that crazy stands out to me, but it had a good balance of fun songs and serious songs. D is a decent MC.
Seth, I was stalking this just to be able to tell you to listen to Script of the Bridge.
(Also glad you like Organized Konfusion).
ll Advised- Can You Smell It
Live Poets- What's It All About
Greer - Ill Visions
Red Money- II Much Red
StreeThugs- Not to Be Fu•?ed With
Big 50- Ain't No Turnin' Back
Intrepid Stylez- Underground Connex
Murder Inc.- Let's Die 2-Gether
G-Slimm- Fours Deuces & Trays
Mac & A.K.- Westbound (For Riders Only) The EP
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Surprisingly enough I enjoyed this album a lot. Like I find this quite great entertainment wise. Though I do understand compared to acts like Linkin Park where what they are singing about can be either ridiculous both in a goofy or down to earth way. That abuse solo can be hard pill to swallow. Otherwise grade wise it is a 85.
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Chief listen to the Street Thugs album.
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Best Ever Albums 2000 List
#70 Alone With Everybody-Richard Ashcroft
#73 Mother Earth-Within Temptation
#79 Return Of Saturn-No Doubt
#84 V-Spock's Beard
#86 Spiritual Machines-Our Lady Peace
#92 Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy-Mindless Self Indulgence
#94 All Hands On The Bad One-Sleater-Kinney
#95 Disappeared-Spring Heel Jack
#97 V: The Mythology Suite-Symphony X
#98 The For Carnation-The For Carnation
Luigii, Spring Hell Jack ought to be near the top of your list. I think.
Ill Advised- Can You Smell It
Live Poets- What's It All About
Greer - Ill Visions
Red Money- II Much Red
Big 50- Ain't No Turnin' Back
Intrepid Stylez- Underground Connex
Murder Inc.- Let's Die 2-Gether
G-Slimm- Fours Deuces & Trays
Mac & A.K.- Westbound (For Riders Only) The EP
Two Illeven- Ounce of Game
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I love the textures, atmospheres, and use of repetition in this album. It's a very satisfying listen, much more so than its already very good predecessor Systemisch. In fact, it's so transfixing that I immediately listened a second time - something that's rare when I discover an album. Starting at a high 4/5.
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2. Murder Inc.
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BEA Top Rated Chart Sampler
1. Mercury: 3. The Complete Blind Willie Johnson - Blind Willie Johnson
2. Tilly: 12. Stormcock - Roy Harper
3. Tap: 14. Futuristie - Pierre Henry
4. babyBlueSedan: 10. American Football - American Football
5. Arthurknight: 5. Tender Prey - Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
6. Imaybeparanoid: 22. Nowhere - Ride
7. SingingPeasant96: 7. Stains On A Decade - Felt
8. Jimmy Dread: 2. On Top - The Heptones
9. sidneyfranklyn: 8. Trout Mask Replica - Captain Beefheart And His Magic Band
10. LadyGodiva: 7. The La's - The La's _________________ Join us in the canon game :) / Add me on RYM
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Your not wrong Chief. I was shocked that there was still an electronic album still in this list. But apparently this is one of them. And I do find it an excellent blend of styles to create a very engaging concoction. My only criticism would be how the two Disappeared tracks though having qualities I like, also feel somewhat avant garde jazz. And that style of jazz isn't my cup of tea. Otherwise grade wise 90. For the canon list, maybe top 50. For my personal list, might not make it. But I would have to comb out 2000. And I kinda don't want to do that.
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Bay, Nowhere by Ride. But I was this close to give you Beefheart.
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Best Ever Albums 2000 List
#70 Alone With Everybody-Richard Ashcroft
#73 Mother Earth-Within Temptation
#79 Return Of Saturn-No Doubt
#84 V-Spock's Beard
#86 Spiritual Machines-Our Lady Peace
#92 Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy-Mindless Self Indulgence
#94 All Hands On The Bad One-Sleater-Kinney
#97 V: The Mythology Suite-Symphony X
#98 The For Carnation-The For Carnation
#99 American Beauty OST-Thomas Newman
11 albums left. So close to see 100. But makes me somewhat sad to see this list go.
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Script Of The Bridge by The Chameleons
Ok yeah, I could see why the excitement around this for me as an avid fan of R.E.M. and U2. Of course Mark Burgess is no Bono or Adam Clayton, but the drumming and guitar work is pretty damn good. While this clearly is a strong contender for post-punk awesomeness, it's missing a bit of flair you get from other post-punk bands. Def an 85.
2. Luigii - getting close mate! I have no idea what's good on your list so I'll just go with a familiar name: All Hands On The Bad One-Sleater-Kinney
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274. Human by Death (1991)
322. Hvis lyset tar oss by Burzum (1994)
324. Bergtatt: Et eeventyr i 5 capitler by Ulver (1995)
332. Ashes Against the Grain by Agalloch (2006)
360. Desertshore by Nico (1970)
362. Red House Painters [Rollercoaster] by Red House Painters (1993)
370. NEU! '75 by NEU! (1975) (assuming this is different
374. Altars of Madness by Morbid Angel (1989)
375. Moment of Truth by Gang Starr (1998)
378. Individual Thought Patterns by Death (1993)
379. Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus by Charles Mingus (1964)
380. Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath (1980)
381. Youth of America by Wipers (381)
386. Storm of the Light's Bane by Dissection (1995)
387. Ghost Reveries by Opeth (2005)
390. Lanquidity by Sun Ra (1978)
395. You Won't Get What You Want by Daughters (2018)
396. Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) by Eno (1974)
399. Astigmatic by Komeda Quintet (1966)
400. flood by Boris (2000)
It's been a bit since I listened to there 2015 album. I should go back to it. But for there 2000 album, I enjoy this a lot. I think I prefer the 2015 album due to if I remembering the album correctly, No Cities To Love felt somewhat more ambitious compared to this. While I will say when I gave this the first listen, the first half of the album felt a little lacking. Except once I hit Was It a Lie. I actually then appreciated the album more. And then I gave the first half another listen. And it got better. Might be low in the custom chart, but grade wise it's a 90.
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Moment Of Truth Seth
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Best Ever Albums 2000 List
#70 Alone With Everybody-Richard Ashcroft
#73 Mother Earth-Within Temptation
#79 Return Of Saturn-No Doubt
#84 V-Spock's Beard
#86 Spiritual Machines-Our Lady Peace
#92 Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy-Mindless Self Indulgence
#97 V: The Mythology Suite-Symphony X
#98 The For Carnation-The For Carnation
#99 American Beauty OST-Thomas Newman
#100 No Name Face-Lifehouse
And with that, this is the final 10. This will be first come first serve. When I finish an album, it will get closer. And when there is only 2 albums left, I will listen to the last two back to back.
I feel so proud for doing this. Also don't know when I'll do this but there will be a redux for Rate Your Music. But that will occur way later.
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