Legends of 2021
My personal favorite albums of 2021
Absolutely flavorful picks that pack a punch all around you. |
| 1 |  | Obscura
A Valediction
A melodeath masterpiece with savage technical riffage. |
| 2 |  | Trivium
In the Court of the Dragon
Best Trivium album packed with insane guitar solos. |
| 3 |  | Erra
Erra
Powerful anthem pumped album with catchy lyrics and incredible guitar work. |
| 4 |  | Mastodon
Hushed and Grim
Epic almost all the way through. Vocals are unique and surprise you with intense emotions here and there. |
| 5 |  | Born of Osiris
Angel or Alien
Incredible production packed with heavy riffs and emotional insanity.
Cons: Some cheesy songwriting. Some breakdowns are painfully basic. |
| 6 |  | Whitechapel
Kin
Gloomy, heavy, intense masterpiece.
Cons: Some sections are predictable and samey. |
| 7 |  | Cradle of Filth
Existence Is Futile
Brilliant album packed with dark intriguing lyrics. Consistently heavy.
Cons: Some songs are sort of dragged out. |
| 8 |  | Silent Planet
Iridescent
Takes new risks and succeeds. Absolutely banging.
Cons: vocals can be monotonous at times. |
| 9 |  | Hail the Sun
New Age Filth
Amazing melodies and hooks here. Passionate vocals.
Cons: Some cheesy songwriting. |
| 10 |  | Twelve Foot Ninja
Vengeance
Powerful fun album. Amazing vocals.
Cons: a few very lackluster songs |
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