Top 100 Music Albums of 2016
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meccalecca 
- Chart updated: 06/02/2024 15:15
- (Created: 01/11/2016 16:52).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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An intricately arranged sugar high.
Anna Meredith certainly isn’t the first classically trained composer or musician to crossover to popular music. Many have done it very successfully. Some have taken rather cynical approaches, and really challenged the nature of pop music itself. What makes Varmints such a joy is that Anna Meredith appears to really embrace the approachable nature of pop music while making it more vibrant and exciting. The album has parallels to Sufjan Steven’s Age of Adz, where Stevens strayed from acoustic instrumentation to compose wildly colorful electronic arrangements.
There are, of course, a great many differences as well. Anna Meredith places far less of an emphasis on vocals and lyrics, allowing her arrangements to be the focus. There’s a hell of a lot to soak in, and the range of ideas that Meredith is incorporating into her songs is enough to make your heads spin. Tracks like “Nautilus” and “The Vapours” bring to mind a modern take on Raymond Scott’s remarkable compositions of the 30s (which would go on to soundtrack many Looney Tunes cartoons), while something like “Taken” is more like a cross of Wire’s post-punk and Battles’ jumpy math rock. Meanwhile, “Something Helpful” is an incredibly upbeat pop song combined with a bit of an acid house backdrop reminiscent of 808 State. It’s not just the variation of sounds and styles that makes Varmints such an exciting listen, but also the dynamic nature within each individual track.
Loads of recent albums have done an excellent job of developing a rich textural landscape, only to leave the listener stranded and stationary. Not only does Varmints sound like a futuristic alien universe, but Meredith’s arrangements provide an adventurous rollercoaster ride through it all. [First added to this chart: 04/08/2016]
An intricately arranged sugar high.
Anna Meredith certainly isn’t the first classically trained composer or musician to crossover to popular music. Many have done it very successfully. Some have taken rather cynical approaches, and really challenged the nature of pop music itself. What makes Varmints such a joy is that Anna Meredith appears to really embrace the approachable nature of pop music while making it more vibrant and exciting. The album has parallels to Sufjan Steven’s Age of Adz, where Stevens strayed from acoustic instrumentation to compose wildly colorful electronic arrangements.
There are, of course, a great many differences as well. Anna Meredith places far less of an emphasis on vocals and lyrics, allowing her arrangements to be the focus. There’s a hell of a lot to soak in, and the range of ideas that Meredith is incorporating into her songs is enough to make your heads spin. Tracks like “Nautilus” and “The Vapours” bring to mind a modern take on Raymond Scott’s remarkable compositions of the 30s (which would go on to soundtrack many Looney Tunes cartoons), while something like “Taken” is more like a cross of Wire’s post-punk and Battles’ jumpy math rock. Meanwhile, “Something Helpful” is an incredibly upbeat pop song combined with a bit of an acid house backdrop reminiscent of 808 State. It’s not just the variation of sounds and styles that makes Varmints such an exciting listen, but also the dynamic nature within each individual track.
Loads of recent albums have done an excellent job of developing a rich textural landscape, only to leave the listener stranded and stationary. Not only does Varmints sound like a futuristic alien universe, but Meredith’s arrangements provide an adventurous rollercoaster ride through it all. [First added to this chart: 04/08/2016]
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Top 100 Music Albums of 2016 composition
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| Slim Cessna's Auto Club | 1 | 1% | |
| Frankie Cosmos | 1 | 1% | |
| Jackie Lynn | 1 | 1% | |
| Cat's Eyes | 1 | 1% | |
| Teleman | 1 | 1% | |
| David Bowie | 1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of 2016 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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 Up 20 from 40th to 20thUntitled Unmastered. by Kendrick Lamar |
| Up 13 from 38th to 25th Girlz With Gunz by Chimurenga Renaissance |
| Up 9 from 26th to 17th The Impossible Kid by Aesop Rock |
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| Down 20 from 4th to 24th Requiem by Goat (SE) |
| Down 10 from 11th to 21st Pearls To Swine by Adam Torres |
| Down 4 from 3rd to 7th Exploded View by Exploded View |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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 100/100  | 08/19/2018 14:17 |  Repo | | 100/100 |
| 90/100 | 12/27/2016 02:46 |  phantom1305 | | 92/100 |
| 85/100 | 10/05/2016 07:02 | Juneof44 | | 83/100 |
| 100/100 | 09/15/2016 17:41 |  craola | | 96/100 |
| 100/100 | 09/08/2016 20:39 |  RockyRaccoon | | 90/100 |
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From craola 05/28/2020 19:13
craola 05/28/2020 19:13
this introduced me to the incredible exploded view.
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From Repo 08/19/2018 14:17
Repo 08/19/2018 14:17
Exploded View are ruling my world rn! :)
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From meccalecca 09/15/2016 18:26
meccalecca 09/15/2016 18:26
I guess I need to start adding more notes
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From craola 09/15/2016 17:42
craola 09/15/2016 17:42
had to add a couple of these to my queueueue aftr readng your notes on 'em.
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From RockyRaccoon 09/08/2016 20:39
RockyRaccoon 09/08/2016 20:39
Love the notes on here and a lot of great selections. Tons to check out too. Very cool!
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cestuneblague 06/05/2016 06:27
cestuneblague 06/05/2016 06:27
That Eddi Front was excellent, def intrested in checking out more from here, great chart!
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From meccalecca 04/11/2016 23:20
meccalecca 04/11/2016 23:20
Thanks! Yeah that Namychylak album is great. Still really trying to digest it. Love the mix of styles with the Tinariwen guys doing their thing. Definitely plan on checking out more soon.
Glad you dig the Moken record. He's a really friendly guy too!
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