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Skinny
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Very disappointed by the Golden Hour tour. Wasn't my jam whatsoever. Preferred Soccer Mommy as support. Great album, though.
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craola
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Location: pdx

Luigii wrote:

Depending on how the rounds are set up, I could see a vote from me. Quite an excellent record for weird electronics. My only complaints would be that the album even for it's short timespan can feel a little lengthy. As well as artists like Julia Holter and Sophie had more mind bending records. Otherwise I did find this quite fascinating and entertaining ride. Also quite curious for her other records since she had some albums in the 2000's.
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hm... interesting that you found it laborious or lengthy as my only complaint of the record is that it feels so short, whereas julia holter's aviary (an incredible album in its own right) tends to sprawl about and generally felt too long and tedious for me to return to frequently. both mind-bending. anja garbarek, i think, has a strong leaning towards introverted 90s surrealism and probably loves lisa germano's work. her songs are mostly vignettes of sorts that live in and live out the emotions without overdramatizing them. if any of that makes sense. julia holter's work is a little less self-absorbed, perhaps. open and outward in its focus, or rather, lack of focus. both very interesting records and great contenders for album of the year.

and definitely check out anja's other albums. i've adored everything i've ever heard from her.

as for sophie... was that record mind-bending? i might have to re-listen to that one. it didn't do all that much for me. i'll have to give it another spin if it's in the nominee pile.
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Skinny wrote:

Very disappointed by the Golden Hour tour. Wasn't my jam whatsoever. Preferred Soccer Mommy as support. Great album, though.

Surprised to hear that. She seems like a total pro. Love Soccer Mommy, and I can see her guitar heroics being great live. Get to see her next weekend with my kids. We'll be way in the back but still should be fun.

Luigii

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Age: 28

craola wrote:

Luigii wrote:

Depending on how the rounds are set up, I could see a vote from me. Quite an excellent record for weird electronics. My only complaints would be that the album even for it's short timespan can feel a little lengthy. As well as artists like Julia Holter and Sophie had more mind bending records. Otherwise I did find this quite fascinating and entertaining ride. Also quite curious for her other records since she had some albums in the 2000's.
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hm... interesting that you found it laborious or lengthy as my only complaint of the record is that it feels so short, whereas julia holter's aviary (an incredible album in its own right) tends to sprawl about and generally felt too long and tedious for me to return to frequently. both mind-bending. anja garbarek, i think, has a strong leaning towards introverted 90s surrealism and probably loves lisa germano's work. her songs are mostly vignettes of sorts that live in and live out the emotions without overdramatizing them. if any of that makes sense. julia holter's work is a little less self-absorbed, perhaps. open and outward in its focus, or rather, lack of focus. both very interesting records and great contenders for album of the year.

and definitely check out anja's other albums. i've adored everything i've ever heard from her.

as for sophie... was that record mind-bending? i might have to re-listen to that one. it didn't do all that much for me. i'll have to give it another spin if it's in the nominee pile.

With Juila, I do understand your critique of Aviary being somewhat long. Hell that plus some moments of the record hold it from being a 95 or 100. But Aviary musically is way more fascinating. While Anja's album while having a lot of interesting sound design and a spellbinding presence does get held back somewhat with how I wish there was more details to get lost within the music. But otherwise I was still impressed and do want to give another listen.

Also with Sophie there are moments that feel transcendental like Pretending which is a reverse of the last track on the 1989 Plunderphonic album or the last leg of Whole New World/Pretend World. Or a good chunk of the album that while feels heavily inspired by Autechre's 2000's and beyond records do strike a certain chord. As well as Pony Boy where the second half sounds like a warped mix of the Dj scratches on Herbie Hancock's Rockit or the panting on George Clinton's Atomic Dog. But it is understandable if a record doesn't hit you that much.

baystateoftheart
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Age: 29
Location: Massachusetts

Nominations please! At the rate we're going I'll have to send out lots of PMs tomorrow evening to fill the bracket, so please make it easier on me and post your nominees proactively.
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AwaitingAndrew

Gender: Male

no chance of winning this thing but sure, I'll oblige with my favorite album of 2018:

Phantom Thread by Jonny Greenwood

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Gender: Female
Age: 38

I was holding off on nominating because I dont think I'll be able to check everything out and participate, but if this helps, I think it'll make for at least one interesting match up

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Rhyner
soft silly music is meaningful magical

Gender: Male
Age: 36
Location: Utah

If you need nominations...

Little Dark Age by MGMT

I really haven't dived into 2018 yet. This is currently the only album on my chart for the year.

craola
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Location: pdx

baystateoftheart wrote:

Nominations please! At the rate we're going I'll have to send out lots of PMs tomorrow evening to fill the bracket, so please make it easier on me and post your nominees proactively.

any chance you can edit OP to show which records have been nominated thus far?
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baystateoftheart
Neil Young as a butternut squash

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craola wrote:

any chance you can edit OP to show which records have been nominated thus far?

Good suggestion - just added the spreadsheet link to the OP
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