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| Clover's Dopest 2016 Jams 3
Making another one of these lists to get my backlog cleared out. Only albums rated 3+ because diverting attention to garbage is a waste of time. Feel free to check stuff out, rec stuff, or trash my taste. I was sick for about a week and with no school or work I had a lot of free time so theres a lot here.
All albums listened through the course of Feb 1st - Feb 14th. | 1 | | Rihanna ANTI
[Pop] Rihanna's "mature" pop album. Hyped for well over a year and then dropped for free after TIDAL screwed up (again). Pretty solid collection of pop songs with some outstanding hooks, chill vibes, and overall fun songs. Strewn between a lot of really cringy lyrics (Glitter on your dick tho) and some snorers. 3/5
Spin: Kiss it Better, Desperado, Love On The Brain | 2 | | Chairlift Moth
[Indie Pop] Pretty interesting duo. Production varies between standard pop fare and some more "out there" ideas for pop music. The albums strong points are when the two forces mix for some of the most refreshing indie pop out there. Biggest downside comes from a few tracks that feel really pointless. If a few tracks were removed I'd say this is one of the best pop albums in a while. 3.5/5
Spin: Polymorphing, Ch-Ching, Crying in Public, No Such Thing as Illusion | 3 | | Astronautalis This Is Our Science
[Cheese Hop] Astronautalis combine rock and rap for a finer combination of the two. Cheesy, but incredibly heart felt. 3.5/5 | 4 | | Kardashev Peripety
[Deathcore] Damn this album is something else. Just from the heavy keys of the intro track you know you're going to be in for one hell of a ride. Synthesizers are used to build and mold a depraved, bleak atmosphere that stands as a beautiful centerpiece for the bleak performance of the band. The mixture of styles on this record are just simply outstanding. 4.5/5
Spin: Sopor, Somnium, Aurora, Umbra, Lux | 5 | | The Receiving End of Sirens Between the Heart and the Synapse
[Post Hardcore] Poppy post hardcore to the tune of early Thrice. Hard for me to explain, but this is just one of those records that do the genre right without going the extra mile or falling short of anything noteworthy. Flows super well, has great hooks, and what not. 4/5
Spin: The Rival Cycle, The Evidence, Then i Defy You, Flee to the Factory | 6 | | Pulp Different Class
[Indie Rock] Different Class is a different album. Ha.
An album that stands both for well composed pop music, and a commentary on the social class system of the UK in the 80s and 90s. Nothing is sacred and no shame is had, Cocker opens up everything in the boldest, catchiest way possible, and no misstep is made. An outstanding album that truly is a centerpiece for britpop music. 5/5
Spin: Mis-shapes, Common People, i Spy, Disco 2000, Somehting Changed, FEELINGCALLEDLOVE | 7 | | The Drones I See Seaweed
[Alternative Rock] The Drones are undoubtedly one of the best bands to birth from alternative rock music. Liddiard's accent thick vocals spit hard against haunting and beautiful guitar leads and pianos. All of it comes together for one of the best of 2013. 4.5/5
Spin: I See Seaweed, They'll Kill You, The Grey Leader, Why Write A Letter (That You'll Never Send?) | 8 | | Denzel Curry Nostalgic 64
[Hip Hop] Yo mommy aint shit, yo daddy aint shit. Denzel tackles social issues and his life in the most effectively direct way possible. Don't take this as a detractor, on the contrary Nostalgic 64s strongest point is how well it gets it's point across through Denzel's impressive technical skills and outstanding production. 4/5
Spin: Zone 3, Dark and Violent, Mystical Virus Pt. 3, N64, A Day in the Life Pt. 2 | 9 | | Samurai (UK) Samurai
[Rock] This is where The Web went after the release of I Spider and retiring the name. The jazz elements and darker atmosphere are dropped and brighter, poppy jazz instrumentals replace it. While it is a shame that The Web never captured the lighting in the bottle of I Spider, this album still has it's own merits. Happy go lucky and enjoyable, if you like some contemporary 70s rock music, then this is for you. 3.5/5
Spin: More Rain, Give A Little Love, As I Dried the Tears Away | 10 | | Tindersticks Tindersticks
[Chamber Rock] A story of depressing and almost pathetic proportions, Tindersticks is the worst story of love and heartbreak that you will ever hear, thrown through a "your special night" filter of late night dancehall performances. Sit down and hear this tale of pathetic woe, and maybe have a good time while you're at it. 4/5
Spin: Nectar, Blood, Sweet Man (Pt. 1, 2, 3), The Walt Blues, City Sickness, Tea Stain, Her | 11 | | Scott Walker Scott
[Chamber Folk] Grandiose and bold, a life story told through the eyes of a suave and mysterious gentleman. It's like the anti-Timbersticks. Or would Timbersticks be the Anti-Walker? 4/5
Spin: Mathlide, Angelica, My Death, The Big Hurt | 12 | | Teenage Fanclub Bandwagonesque
[Pop Rock] The soundtrack to every high school drama film's big dance. 4/5
Spin: The Concept, December, Metal Baby, Sidewinder | 13 | | I Monster Neveroddoreven
[VOCODERS] Seductive genre blending electronic music. Rock, blues, and electronic music collide with smooth sci-fi like synths that sweep through a fine mixture of theatric group vocals and pitchy vocoders. Simply excellent album. 4/5
Spin: Daydream in Blue, Heaven, Who Is She, Sunny Delight, The Big End/Lucifer | 14 | | Old Crow Medicine Show O.C.M.S.
[Bluegrass/Folk] Quirky, plucky bluegrass country music that hits all the sweet spots. Well composed with a nice blend of female/male group vocals and a good pint of alcohol and morbid lyrics to top it off. 4/5
Spin: Tell it To Me, Big Time, Tear it Down, We're All in this Together, Wagon Wheel | 15 | | Jason Isbell Something More Than Free
[Country] Jason Isbell's less than impressive followup to Southeastern is still pretty damn impressive. There's an added pallet of instrumentals with this album, making diversity more wide spread and ambitious. Jason still has the ear for strong songwriting and lyrics, and it all flows together well. Though the intimacy is missing beneath the large production standards. Ah well, still enjoyable at the end of the day. 3.5/5
Spin: If It Takes a Lifetime, To A Band I Loved, 24 Frames, Something More than Free, Husdon Commodore | 16 | | The Black Queen Fever Daydream
[80s Worship] Dillinger Escape Plan's vocalist comes together with other artists to make an 80s worship album. Yeah. Smooth as velvet and with a fine dash of more modern "revival" trends ala electro pop and synthwave that give's it a more refined vibe. Funky basslines and late night car commercial synth leads, it all comes together for what is a very solid side project and another great contribution to the ever growing 80s revival library. 4/5
Spin: Ice to Never, Secret Scream, Distanced, Taman Shud | 17 | | M O O N MOON
[House] That dude who was 90% of the Hotline Miami soundtrack. Quirky electronic music that comes straight out a fever dream. May the wonky, bouncy synths and fuzzy basslines guide you on your quest to bash in as many heads as humanly possible. 3.5/5
Spin: Paris, Crystals, Release | 18 | | Elvis Depressedly New Alhambra
[Folk] It says something when an artist drops an album on Run for Cover and it doesn't suck. Depressedly expands boundaries with longer track times, new styles, and more ambitious instrumentation. It all comes together for a really well made nostalgia fest for depressed people. 4/5
Spin: Thou Shall Not Murder, New Alhambra, Big Break, New Heaven/New Earth | 19 | | How Scandinavian The Kinch Service
[Lo Fi/Rock] Pretty fine EP we have here. Poppy lo-fi rock music with a heavy emphasis on "bitter" lyrics. Go look at it. it's free. 3.5/5
Spin: Fables, Torrents of Spring, Monday, The Flensed | 20 | | The Menzingers On the Impossible Past
[Punk] This album makes me sad. Super depressing pop punk music that isn't garbage like most pop punk. The strained and rough, scratchy vocals from Barnett layered with the smooth higher pitch harmonizing from May add a level of genuinely that is missing from many artists in the genre. And the emphasis of actual personal life stories from the group make them seem like they aren't going through the superficial motions of the genre to get that scene kid pussy.
Great melodies, too. Good all around. 4/5
Spin: Good Things, Burn After Writing, Gates, Mexican Guitars, Nice Things, Freedom Bridge | 21 | | Nujabes Luv(sic) Hexalogy
[Hip Hop] A magnum opus of sorts, the six part series between Nujabes and Shing was a beautiful centerpiece for Nujabes legacy. Nujabes focus on production and sampling of pianos, random vocal speeches, and bass guitar created an intimate atmosphere that Shing drove home with his "pathetic optimism" of self reflection. It was a hell of a 13 year journey, at least. 4.5/5
Spin: all of it | 22 | | Weatherbox Flies In All Directions
[Emo/Pop rock] Do you like The Thermals or Weezer? Well then come on down and listen to some Weatherbox you loser. Pop rock with instances of math technicality here and there. Riffs shred hard and the speak/sing style of the vocals work damn well with the strong hooks here. 4/5
Spin: Pagan Baby, The Devil and Whom, Radio Hive, Drag Out, The Drones, Dark All Night For Us | 23 | | Castanets First Light's Freeze
[Folk/Electronic] Atmospheric female/male duo electronic folk music. Like it's title implies, there is an overwhelming sense of bitter cold that cuts to the bone here. It's an outstanding record. 4/5
Spin: Good Friend Yr Hunger, Bells Aloud, No Voice Was Raised, Into the Night | 24 | | As Tall As Lions As Tall As Lions
[Alt Rock] Those vocals could melt butter. The smoothest of silk. As Tall As Lions self titled album takes jazz rock melodies with a bold sophistication. And serves as a vessel for one of the best voices in the genre. So smooth. 4/5
Spin: Stab City, Love Love Love, Ghosts of york, Be Here Now, Maybe I'm Just Tired | 25 | | Van Morrison Astral Weeks
[Folk] Late to the party on listening to this. 4/5
Spin: Astral Weeks, Beside You, The Way Young Lovers Do, Ballerina | 26 | | Love Forever Changes
[Soul] Late to the party on listening to this. [2] 4/5
Spin: Alone Again, Andmoreagain, The Daily Planet, Maybe The People, The Good Humor, Live and Let Live | 27 | | Barcelona Absolutes
[Indie Rock] Comforting album for the sudden cold rush out here (it was 48 degress last week, wtf happened?). One of those albums that do everything right without going the extra mile but not being enough. 4/5
Spin: Falling Out of Trees, It's About Time, Colors, Come Back, Response, First Floor People, Faded | 28 | | mind.in.a.box Crossroads
[VOCODERRRRRRS] Future pop or something like that. This album is a behemoth of an electronic album. With chuggy industrial trance sounds with vocoded vocalists narrating the futuristic desolate night time cityscape. Very sophisticated and outstanding, it's one of the best in whatever genre it classifies itself as. 4.5/5
Spin: Amnesia, Into the Night, Identity, Fear, Stalkers | 29 | | Juno Reactor Shango
[Trance/World] 4/5
Spin: Pistolero, Insects, Badimo, Masters of the Universe, Nitrogen | 30 | | Noisia Split The Atom
[TRVE DUBSTEP] Noisia's debut album was a massive, loud, and in your face blend of every electronic dance trend thrown threw a blender. It was great. 4/5
Spin: Machine Gun, My World, Split the Atom, Headknot, Red Heat, Alpha Centauri | 31 | | DJ Shadow Endtroducing...
[Hip Hop] Late to the part on listening to this [3] 4/5
Spin: Best Foot Forward, Changeling, What Does Your Soul Look Like, Why Hip Hp Sucks, Midnight | 32 | | Say Anything Hebrews
[Pop Rock] In Defense of the Album... heh.
I suppose anything released after Anarchy would be an instant 3. I just like the mood of this album, the electronic elements work so damn well and Max seems like he is enjoying himself more than he has for a while. Lost My Touch can go burn though. 4/5
Spin: John LcClane, Six Six Six, Kall Me Kubrick, Hebrews, Push | 33 | | Say Anything I Don't Think It Is
[Some angry guy yelling] In Defense of the Album... heh.
I like this record, I feel like it's an anti-Real Boy. It's spontaneous, unapologetic, and flat out angry for the complete opposite reasons A Real Boy was. Sure, it has some patches here and there, and production on the first few tracks are a mess... but I feel like it works for this record. It's something that can't be replicated ever again just because I doubt Bemis will ever feel this pissed off again. So appreciate it. Or don't. Like who even cares about Say Anything in 2016 honestly.
Album art can go burn in a fire. 3.5/5
Spin: 17 Coked Up Speeding, Rum, Goshua, The Bret Easton ellis School of Witchcraft and Wizardy, #Blessed, Attaboy | 34 | | Free Free
[Rock] If I get one more of these damn Jimmy Fallon ads on youtube I am going to choke someone I am not joking this is pissing me off. 4/5
Spin: I'll Be Creepin, Lying in the Sunshin, Trouble on Double Time, Woman, Mourning Sad Morning | 35 | | Gorgon City Sirens
[Deep House] Thank goodness each track has a unique vocalist featured. Or else I wouldnt be able to tell most of these tracks apart.
Well composed, fun deep house that sounds better than most of the crap in this genre. 3.5/5
Spin: Coming Home, Love Like You, Here For You, Real, 6AM, Elevate, Hard On Me, Doing it Wrong | 36 | | Eric Prydz Opus
[Progressive House] I don't know about this being an opus, but it's a pretty damn fine record nonetheless. Good debut for a hardened veteran. 4/5
Spin: Liam, Collider, Last Dragon, Sunset, Breathe, Generate, Opus | 37 | | The Out Circuit Pierce The Empire With A Sound
[Hardcore] 4/5 | 38 | | Amigo the Devil Manimals
[Folk/Rock] 4/5 | 39 | | Paper Rival Dialog
[Indie Rock] 4/5 | 40 | | Until the Ribbon Breaks A Taste of Silver
[Electronic/RnB] 4/5 | |
LotusFlower
02.14.16 | Descriptions for the last few will come later. Enjoy! | hal1ax
02.14.16 | nice dude will check a few of these
and 18 aint folk :p just lo-fi pop | LotusFlower
02.14.16 | I had it tagged as bedroom pop originally but it felt wrong and I changed it | Conmaniac
02.14.16 | hell ya for 8 | LotusFlower
02.14.16 | Hell yeah! Did you hear his new single btw? | Conmaniac
02.15.16 | yess its dopee | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | shameless bump >.> | CaimanJesus
02.15.16 | I see you enjoyed 16 | CaimanJesus
02.15.16 | Check:
Earl Sweatshirt - I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside: Hip-Hop
Down - Nola :Sludge Metal/Stoner Rock
Hands - Give Me Rest : Post Hardcore/Metal
Blueneck - The Fallen Host : Post Rock | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | Yeah, 16 was pretty darn good. Already listened to Earl, but I'll check out these other ones! | CaimanJesus
02.15.16 | Bitchin | braspberries
02.15.16 | Coincidentally, I've been revisiting 12, 15, 20, 21, 26, and 31 as well. What's your take on the new Lucero album, assuming you've listened? | wtferrothorn
02.15.16 | Glad you liked 2 ( : | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | Havent heard it yet, ill be sure to check it out | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | Also yeah, 2 was great. I love Romeo and Crying in Public a lot. | braspberries
02.15.16 | Yeah, if you like alt country/punk stuff, definitely check out Lucero. And if you dig Jason Isbell, try In the Throes by John Moreland. | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | Oh cool, ill check that out too. Thanks for the recs! | Asdfp277
02.15.16 | i thought tindersticks was really boring tbh | Asdfp277
02.15.16 | same tbhb | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | Ive been listening to a lot ltely, just passing time when im sick since i get sick a lot. Also I liked Tindersticks, just a nice album to relax to. | Asdfp277
02.15.16 | it's just boring, and not in a good way. there's a lot of stuff that's waaaay better to chill to. | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | well i liked it :{ | Asdfp277
02.15.16 | damn, well it ok ! >:] | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | Yay! | Asdfp277
02.15.16 | yo bro, also wanted to come by and say cool list! >:] interesting stuff for sure | Atari
02.15.16 | glad I'm not the only one who actually enjoys the new say anything album haha. attaboy, the bret easton school of witchcraft and wizardry, and 17 coked up and speeding are some of the best songs they've done in quite some time | Cygnatti
02.15.16 | some good shit on here, been meaning to jam tindersticks and scott walker for forever now, 14 been on my radar for a trip as well. | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | @atari: yeah, i can kinda see the hate for the new say anything... but its not as bad as Anarchy My Dear or their s/t by any stretch. I just think people hear the first two tracks and jump ship. At least, thats what im gathering from that new 1 star review for it on the strong page.
@cyg: they're both really good records. ive been on a baroque/chamber pop fix lately and those two were some of my favorite from what was rec'd to me. | Archelirion
02.15.16 | 7 is probably one of the best albums ever made, an unbelievable effort. I remember hearing a Kardashev EP track a few years back and kinda digging it, might have to check out the one you posted if it's that good :] | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | Yeah, been thinking of boosting my rating for 7. Its super good and I cannot wait for the next album because the singles are crazy. Also i never listened to the Kardashev EP, but the album slays for real. | Archelirion
02.15.16 | Shit, I meant 6! But yeah, 7 sounds awesome so I'll check that too ;] | LotusFlower
02.15.16 | Oh, well 6 is an amazing album for sure, too. | Pangea
02.16.16 | Still need to check 1 and 2. Gonna try a few more on here too | LotusFlower
02.16.16 | I think you'd like 2 a lot. | DoofusWainwright
02.16.16 | Keep spinning the Tindersticks debut Cloves, sure it'll grow beyond a 4/5
30 is a lot of fun agreed | LotusFlower
02.16.16 | will do | Apollo
02.17.16 | I wish I was as cool as you CL0VER | LotusFlower
02.17.16 | ok. | LotusFlower
02.17.16 | is this about the intelligent rap thread? did i upset you? | Apollo
02.17.16 | not upset in the slightest mate...just honestly wish I was as smart as you | hal1ax
02.17.16 | u seem upset :(
poor guy | CaimanJesus
02.17.16 | Dude go listen to Daylight dies or something | LotusFlower
02.17.16 | Ok, will do. | CaimanJesus
02.17.16 | See now Apollo will like you | tragic.details
02.18.16 | The opener on 3 is so fucking good. Sweet list overall, dude. | theBoneyKing
02.18.16 | Props for Jason Isbell, sounds like lots of other good stuff here too. | dbizzles
02.23.16 | Not sure why, but TREOS never did anything for me. |
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