Average Rating: 4.00 Rating Variance: 0.76 Objectivity Score: 61% (Fairly Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicAloha SugarAmerican Football American FootballBraid The Age of OcteenChristie Front Drive StereoConverge Jane DoeLow TrustMasters of Reality Sunrise on the SufferbusThis album is so very unique. It really is an oddity, Ginger Baker on drums, and sounding even better than he did in Cream. It begins with a perfect opening track, and ends just as well. It's kind of like if Cream were an early 90's stoner/desert rock band. I can't recommend this enough. It's really never left my listening rotation.Megadeth Rust in PeaceMiles Davis Kind of BlueMineral EndSerenadingPedro the Lion ControlPedro the Lion It's Hard To Find A FriendPedro the Lion WholeRadiohead OK ComputerRush 2112Rush A Farewell to KingsSpirit Twelve Dreams of Dr. SardonicusStarflyer 59 Leave Here A StrangerThe Band The BandThe Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandThe Jesus and Mary Chain Psychocandy4.5 superbAhmad Jamal The AwakeningAloha That's Your FireBongripper Satan Worshipping DoomBraid Frame & CanvasCream Disraeli GearsDeath Cab for Cutie Something About AirplanesDinosaur Jr. Where You BeenFleet Foxes Sun GiantHeadphones HeadphonesIt's a strange, synthesized, and somewhat indie pop style sound. It has the dark and poetic lyrics David Bazan is known for, and the simple drumming done so tastefully thanks to Frank Lenz of Starflyer 59. It's very much a unique record, which is why I feel it earns high marks. I have posted a couple Pedro the Lion reviews a few years ago on here, but have generally faded my fandom for Bazan in his recent work, leaving his roots of simplicity. However, the work here remains, and is a great inspiration to myself in musical creativity. I can't say many will understand why I feel it deserves a 4.5, but understandably so; There is little to compare this album with, even in Bazan's own catalog. These recordings, to me, demonstrate a less is more approach. One voice, two instruments, 10 tracks of quality music.Iron And Wine Our Endless Numbered DaysIron And Wine The Shepherd's DogLatterman ...We Are Still AliveLoma Prieta I.V.Miracle Legion Surprise surprise surpriseMiracle Legion Me and Mr. RayMoving Mountains PneumaNeil Young HarvestOpeth DamnationSpirit SpiritStarflyer 59 AmericanaSteely Dan AjaSungrazer MiradorI have been practically obsessed with this album as of recent. I don't know of another band in the Stoner Rock genre right now with as unique of a fingerprint in their sound. They tend to focus on creating an atmosphere in most songs, which may lend to the idea they are Psychedelic influenced, but I wouldn't necessarily call them a Psychedelic Rock band. At times you can imagine this is what Matt Pike would record without as much distortion and screaming and with a delay pedal, but I think even this doesn't do them justice in describing their sound. This is just some of the best Stoner Rock i've come across in a long, long time.Supertramp Breakfast in AmericaThe Beatles RevolverThe Beatles Rubber SoulThe Beatles Magical Mystery TourThe Beatles Help!The Jesus and Mary Chain DarklandsThe Magnetic Fields HolidayThe Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie and the Infinite SadnessThe Smashing Pumpkins Siamese DreamTom Waits Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers and BastardsWugazi 13 Chambers4.0 excellentArcade Fire FuneralCalexico and Iron and Wine In the ReinsCaptain Beefheart and His Magic Band Trout Mask ReplicaDavid Bazan Fewer Moving PartsFleet Foxes Fleet FoxesFrank Zappa Joe's GarageIron And Wine The Creek Drank the CradleMasters of Reality Masters of RealityMono You Are ThereMoving Mountains ForewordOm Conference of the BirdsOpeth WatershedOpeth HeritagePedro the Lion Achilles HeelPedro the Lion Winners Never QuitPedro the Lion The Only Reason I Feel SecurePilate Caught By The WindowRainer Maria Look Now Look AgainThis album is from what I consider Polyvinyl Record's finest time. Their late 90's roster has some of my favorite indie music, period. Highlights on this album, for me, are "Planetary" which leads into "Broken Radio." Much of this album has Caithlin De Marrais giving the vocals her all, to the point of being out of tune at times. This isn't detrimental to the music, as it lends to the overall tone of despair, while other songs lend to a tone of hope with softness in her voice. Granted, I will admit this isn't a 4.0 album, but those two tracks I mentioned are very heavily weighed, as they are some of my favorite 90's emo. I recommend a listen if you enjoy Christie Front Drive or Mineral.Seldom Places I Haven't SeenSleeping States In The Gardens Of The NorthThe Appleseed Cast Low Level Owl, Volume IThe Beatles Let It BeThe Beatles Abbey RoadThe Beatles The BeatlesTom Waits Blue Valentine3.5 greatAloha Here Comes EveryoneBand of Horses Everything All the TimeBraid Lucky To Be AliveDoomraiser Erasing The RemembranceSounds like something that could have been released in the early 1980's, but that is more of a compliment than anything. If you like old school doom metal, this is one album to check out. Great writing, though somewhat subdued in creativity at times. I am one who appreciates the minimalistic drumming. I was torn between a 3.5 and 4. It doesn't bring anything new, it just does the sound so well. I must say though, The Raven is the standout track - Absolutely fantastic.Iron And Wine The Sea and the Rhythm EPLit A Place In The SunMidlake The Trials of Van OccupantherOpeth Ghost ReveriesSymphony X V: The New Mythology Suite3.0 goodAM/FM Getting Into SinkingCalla Strength In NumbersCream GoodbyeDeath Cab for Cutie You Can Play These Songs With ChordsIron And Wine Woman KingNine Inch Nails Year ZeroRadiohead In RainbowsSonic Youth SisterThe Beatles A Hard Day's NightThe Beatles Beatles for SaleWilco Sky Blue Sky2.5 average...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Source Tags and CodesAloha Some EchoesCaptain Beefheart and His Magic Band Safe As MilkEntropy (USA-CA) Four Minds, Fourteen PerspectivesOm PilgrimageSonic Youth Daydream NationThe Beatles Yellow SubmarineTool 10,000 Days2.0 poorDeath Cab for Cutie PlansSlayer Seasons in the AbyssSlayer Reign in BloodThe Beatles Please Please Me1.0 awfulMetallica St. Anger
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