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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[Maniacal Aussie rock]
SOUNDS LIKE
A stressed out drunk Australian slurring his grievances
It starts with a noisy 30 second eruption, embraces a brief gasp for breath, and then unloads again. A deep roaring bass and slow smash of the drum kit sets the foundation while the vocals and guitars present an unnerving bit of chaos. As Gareth Liddiard pleas for a free private execution, the furious noise of the guitars could potentially let loose at any given moment. “Private Execution” is a demanding re-introduction to one of Australia’s finest rock bands, and everything that makes them tick.
The tension continues on “Tamad Shud”, which has a dance pop vibe in the type of way Deerhoof does it. Less dense and threatening than the lead track, it unassumingly becomes more and more demanding as the pace gradually increases, and open space constricts.
A shift occurs with “Then They Came For Me”. It begins minimally, relieving some of the preceding tensions. Over the plodding bass and drums, Liddiard sounds relatively relaxed and reflective. Waves of guitars sweep through occasionally. Over the course of the song, that sense of relaxation gives way to frustration. Everything comes crashing together, no longer speaking with predictability.
It gives way to scorned ballad, “To Think I Once Loved You,” a genuinely biting tale of broken heartedness. Opening with a transitional electronic hum, “Tailwind” follows with further contemplation. It’s an exploration of the aftermath of prior devastation. The song ends with an odd little aching piano and organ.
“Boredom” restores the energy, delivering the closest thing to an infectious Drones pop song. It’s virtually new jack swing, highlighted by Liddiard’s paranoid political rants. On “Sometimes” Fiona Kitschin takes the lead, singing the dreamy ballad about witness protection. Liddiard returns to front the powerful finale “Shut Down SETI” which builds its way towards a loud cataclysmic end.
Following their tremendous 2013 release I See Seaweed, The Drones sound even more ambitious on Feelin Kinda Free. Gareth Liddiard remains a central focus with his volatile vocal presence which often commands with an air of “Shut the fuck up! I’ve got something to say!” And he does have something to say. Liddiard holds nothing back, setting sight on his targets and then unloading with the unhinged attack that makes The Drones such a rare presence. While it’s not the conventional fast paced three chord rock we often think of with punk, this is punk rock as it should be. The Drones are dynamic, noisy, impassioned, and threatening in all of the right ways.
FAVORITE SONGS
Boredom, Shut Down SETI, Tailwind [First added to this chart: 03/22/2016]
SOUNDS LIKE
A stressed out drunk Australian slurring his grievances
It starts with a noisy 30 second eruption, embraces a brief gasp for breath, and then unloads again. A deep roaring bass and slow smash of the drum kit sets the foundation while the vocals and guitars present an unnerving bit of chaos. As Gareth Liddiard pleas for a free private execution, the furious noise of the guitars could potentially let loose at any given moment. “Private Execution” is a demanding re-introduction to one of Australia’s finest rock bands, and everything that makes them tick.
The tension continues on “Tamad Shud”, which has a dance pop vibe in the type of way Deerhoof does it. Less dense and threatening than the lead track, it unassumingly becomes more and more demanding as the pace gradually increases, and open space constricts.
A shift occurs with “Then They Came For Me”. It begins minimally, relieving some of the preceding tensions. Over the plodding bass and drums, Liddiard sounds relatively relaxed and reflective. Waves of guitars sweep through occasionally. Over the course of the song, that sense of relaxation gives way to frustration. Everything comes crashing together, no longer speaking with predictability.
It gives way to scorned ballad, “To Think I Once Loved You,” a genuinely biting tale of broken heartedness. Opening with a transitional electronic hum, “Tailwind” follows with further contemplation. It’s an exploration of the aftermath of prior devastation. The song ends with an odd little aching piano and organ.
“Boredom” restores the energy, delivering the closest thing to an infectious Drones pop song. It’s virtually new jack swing, highlighted by Liddiard’s paranoid political rants. On “Sometimes” Fiona Kitschin takes the lead, singing the dreamy ballad about witness protection. Liddiard returns to front the powerful finale “Shut Down SETI” which builds its way towards a loud cataclysmic end.
Following their tremendous 2013 release I See Seaweed, The Drones sound even more ambitious on Feelin Kinda Free. Gareth Liddiard remains a central focus with his volatile vocal presence which often commands with an air of “Shut the fuck up! I’ve got something to say!” And he does have something to say. Liddiard holds nothing back, setting sight on his targets and then unloading with the unhinged attack that makes The Drones such a rare presence. While it’s not the conventional fast paced three chord rock we often think of with punk, this is punk rock as it should be. The Drones are dynamic, noisy, impassioned, and threatening in all of the right ways.
FAVORITE SONGS
Boredom, Shut Down SETI, Tailwind [First added to this chart: 03/22/2016]
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Top 100 Music Albums of 2016 composition
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| Anohni | 1 | 1% | |
| Flock Of Dimes | 1 | 1% | |
| Animal Collective | 1 | 1% | |
| Daniel Romano | 1 | 1% | |
| Xixa | 1 | 1% | |
| Chance The Rapper | 1 | 1% | |
| Radiohead | 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 |
| Biggest fallers |
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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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 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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100/100
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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