Author Topic: Sigz's Top 50 Albums (Read 124675 times)

Sigz · « **on:** January 25, 2011, 09:56:28 AM »

The time has come. I'm going to be updating this multiple times a day with a few each (well, until like #20 or something), mainly because I'd rather make multiple smaller write ups over the course of a day rather than one big one.

The list itself is about as 'all time' as I could make it, rather than just my opinion right now. I've been sitting on the list for months, so I have some perspective on it and I think I'm pretty happy with it.

And finally, yes, there are repeats of artists. So without further ado, the first three:

50. Green Carnation - Light of Day, Day of Darkness: I originally found Light of Day, Day of Darkness in the midst of my extreme prog nerd phase back in high school, and while the album is closer to symphonic metal than prog rock it still blew me away. Over the course of an hour Green Carnation manages to cover an incredible range of music, from gothic and symphonic metal to solo female vocal spots to eastern influenced music. Throughout the hour long epic there are numerous highlights, but it never feels as if you're just waiting to get through to the climax; the song is consistently captivating – quite a feat for such a long piece.

49. Gregor Samsa - Rest: Gregor Samsa's second venture is perhaps even more diverse than their debut album, with far more diverse instrumentation including clarinets, violins, cellos, xylophones, along with the usual post-rock setup. The result is a much more ethereal and nebulous sound, one that works brilliantly. The album is rather unsettling, but not in the usual 'end of the world' that many post-rock bands have; it's much more personal, and frankly much more effective.

48. Unexpect - In A Flesh Aquarium: Sorry its's not higher Gorille. In a Flesh Aquarium, as most of you probably know it due to Gorille's tireless pimping out, is a fucking awesome album. While the music is still completely psychotic, there's tightness and clarity in the music that's rather surprising considering you're hearing a seven piece band play. The music never sounds careless or thoughtless, but rather organized and thought out. While Dream Theater may claim that their music is 'systematic chaos', Unexpect easily takes that descriptor and executes it much better.

Zantera · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:07:37 AM »

Sigz, you are truly awesome and i will follow this.

Already got Unexpect and Gregor Samsa, hopefully i'll get more recommendations from this thread.

sonatafanica · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:14:28 AM »

I'm looking forward to some Bjork

Birch Boy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:34:58 AM »

Can't wait for the copious amounts of classic and thrash metal.

orcus116 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:12:36 AM »

MAKING A PREDICTION

The Alchemy Index is #1

ZBomber · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:14:02 AM »

RUMOURS

NAO

Actually, no wait.... don't do Rumours until the top 10 or I WILL STAB YOU

Gadough · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:55:17 AM »

Room Noises, Alchemy Index, and Deadwing in the Top 5. Calling it.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:55:46 AM »

50 and 48 kick ass. Haven't heard 49.

Sigz · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:12:24 PM »

I won't be surprised if the entire top 5 and most of the top 10 is called by the time we get there. It should be fairly predictable for anyone who's familiar with my tastes.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:14:55 PM »

lolchoirsoftheeye

zxlkho · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:17:32 PM »

Quote from: LieLowTheWantedMan on January 25, 2011, 12:14:55 PM

lolchoirsoftheeye

I was just going to say something along these lines.

Sigz · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:22:36 PM »

You'll have to see...

Though I'm more interested to hear what people think will be in the middle/high ones (30-5).

Marvellous G · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:46:15 PM »

Looking forward to this list a lot.

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:48:08 PM »

I doubt I'll be familiar with very much on this list, but I'm interested in following it anyway.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:52:40 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on January 25, 2011, 11:55:17 AM

Room Noises, Alchemy Index, and Deadwing in the Top 5. Calling it.

Definitely.

Other predictions

Kayo Dot-Choirs of the Eye (its the one with Wayfarer on it, which I remember Sigz loves, which I remember from his webcomic)
Maudlin of the Well-Leaving Your Body Map or Bath
Devin Townsend-Ziltoid the Omniscient
Thrice-Beggers and Vheissu
Opeth-Blackwater Park

I keep forgetting about Maudlin, and every time I listen to Part the Second its blown me away, so I'll look at this list for an album recommendation.

Zantera · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:54:39 PM »

You people are forgetting The Mantle by Agalloch, and probably something by Ulver, i'm guessing Blood Inside.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:55:38 PM »

Oh right, forgot about that Agalloch album.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2011, 01:07:55 PM »

UPDATE THE THREAD ALREADY

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2011, 01:43:49 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on October 27, 2010, 04:36:35 PM

Choirs of the Eye is the greatest album ever.

Nice to see Gregor Samsa too, I hope 55:12 will be here too, but higher

lonestar · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2011, 01:45:58 PM »

I will be amazed if I recognize five albums on this list, but as a personal favor to you sigz, I will give some of the artist on the list a listen.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:01:26 PM »

I'm really happy that you started this list. Looking forward to it a lot since you have great tastes in music!

I'll be checking the albums I'm familiar with too.

Also, very nice to see Unexpect on the list!

IaFA is indeed the sex. Green Carnation is awesome too! And I'll be checking Gregor Samsa!

lateralus88 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:21:36 PM »

The list is already invalid seeing how In a Flesh Aquarium isn't number #1. But I suppose I'll still follow

jsem · « **Reply #22 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:37:28 PM »

Quote from: dtismajesty on January 25, 2011, 01:43:49 PM

Quote from: Sigz on October 27, 2010, 04:36:35 PM
Choirs of the Eye is the greatest album ever.

Nice to see Gregor Samsa too, I hope 55:12 will be here too, but higher

Ah well. That's a total bummer

Gorille85 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:48:25 PM »

Quote from: lateralus88 on January 25, 2011, 02:21:36 PM

The list is already invalid seeing how In a Flesh Aquarium isn't number #1.

True.

Gadough · « **Reply #24 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:36:22 PM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on January 25, 2011, 12:52:40 PM

Other predictions

Opeth-Blackwater Park

I thought Still Life or MAYH was Sigzy's favorite?

glaurung · « **Reply #25 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:35:44 PM »

Insurgents has to be on here.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #26 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:45:59 PM »

I know Sigz really loves those, but I got the impression BWP was his favorite, though I could be wrong.

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #27 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:42:39 PM »

I will be very, very happy if Choirs of the Eye turns out to be number one. Very happy.

Space Invader · « **Reply #28 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:50:59 PM »

Will follow, and probably pick up much music based on this list.

Sigz · « **Reply #29 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:06:31 AM »

47. Modest Mouse - The Lonesome Crowded West: While 'Bukowski' will always be my favorite Modest Mouse song, Lonesome Crowded West still holds it's spot as their best album. Like the title might imply, the album has a general rawness and anger to it that really none of their other albums have managed to capture as well.

46. Pain of Salvation - The Perfect Element Pt. 1: An absolutely incredible experience from start to finish (okay the title track is kind of a meh closer but whatever). One of the main things I love in concept albums is how themes/melodies/etc get carried through the album, and TPE is probably the best example of doing that well. Things like the 'Ashes' reprise in 'Idioglossia' and the 'Morning on Earth' melody in 'Reconciliation' are great on their own, but in the context of the entire album their impact is immensely greater. Structure and concept albums aside, TPE is an album full of brilliant songs, and easily deserves a spot on this list. My only regret is that I can't put it higher.

Ħ · « **Reply #30 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:46:01 AM »

I need to listen to more bands so I'll be following this and listening to albums as you post them. So far Green Carnation is awesome.

Zantera · « **Reply #31 on:** January 26, 2011, 04:09:57 AM »

Awh not PoS.

Sigz · « **Reply #32 on:** January 26, 2011, 04:21:03 AM »

Zantera · « **Reply #33 on:** January 26, 2011, 04:25:59 AM »

Nonono.
I'm ok with you having cheesy music on the list too, because i'm certain there will be a lot of mindblowing stuff also.

Sigz · « **Reply #34 on:** January 26, 2011, 04:34:11 AM »

I'm going to skullfuck you.

And not in a romantic way, it will be bursting with hatred and violence.

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

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