Dark Matters
by The David Nelligan Thing

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The David Nelligan Thing bestography
The best album by David Nelligan is Dark Matters which is ranked number 50973 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 13.
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Dark Matters track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 77 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
Dark Matters rankings
(Calculated from aggregate positions across 60,000 charts (2 million album rankings). (Last updated: 46 minutes ago).
| Year | Source | Chart | Rank | Rank Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | kickerofelves | Top 50 Greatest Music Albums | 44/50 | 13 |
| Total Charts: The total number of charts that this album has appeared in. | 1 | |||
| Total Rank Score: The total rank score. | 13 | |||
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ! | 01/06/2017 16:37 | GBlazeMan | 752 | 67/100 |
| ! | 10/15/2015 09:26 | kickerofelves | 315 | 71/100 |
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A master-class in lo-fi recording. David Nelligan assembles a rich sonic tapestry using a dizzying array of sounds both real and synthetic. These songs have been arranged with the utmost attention to detail, no instrument feels unnecessary or out of place. The lyrics are insightful, intelligent and often amusing (I particularly like Hell is a Waiting Room). Dark Matters is a great example of what can be achieved recording at home with a very modest set-up. The whole thing was written, arranged, performed, recorded, mixed and even mastered by one supremely talented dude.
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