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Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in the following list are the intellectual property of Clairvoyantcat and are not representative of the rest of humanity. ClairvoyantCat concedes that this list is of his own personal opinion and should be taken as such.50. Ben Frost – Theory of Machines
Theory of Machines is best described as a dark, apocalyptic blend of electronic, noise rock, post-rock, and everything else. The dynamics are amazing, from the soft, ambient sections to the dirty and heavy noise rock-esque intense sections. It’s been described as “the future of electronic music” and if that’s the case the genre has a bright future.
Forgetting You is Like Breathing Water, We Love You Michael Gira
49. Brand New – The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me
This album just weaseled its way in here when I was deciding on the list, mostly because at the time I made it I was really enjoying it. This is one of the albums on here that I found through DTF, and I’m really glad I did, because it’s some of the better altrockish music out there. It’s simply very well written.
Favorites: Limousine, Not the Sun
48. Opeth – Still Life
I’m sure that pretty much all of you know this album, so there’s no need for me to describe it, but it’s my favorite Opeth album, with Watershed following closely behind. Any “cheese” factors that commonly accompany the whole metal concept album kind of thing are fortunately left at the door, as the band cooks up their most well-written album to date.
Favorites: Godhead’s Lament, Serenity Painted Death
47. The Dear Hunter – Act III: Life and Death
Life and Death is the third part in The Dear Hunter’s planned concept of 6 albums. Replacing the subject matter of love and betrayal from the previous act with that of death and war brings on a much darker shade, and it is done quite well. With their pop sensibilities as strong as ever, this record is diverse, with songs ranging from In Cauda Venenum to The Poison Woman, and as emotionally touching as all of their albums.
Favorites: The Poison Woman, This Beautiful Life
46. Sufjan Stevens – Michigan
Michigan is folky indie-pop at its best. A sort of conceptual album about the state of Michigan, the music is very original and different for its genre and very touching and familiar at the same time. It goes through upbeat moments and depressing moments and nostalgic moments and a bunch of other kinds of moments. The instrumentation is amazing, with bells and chimes and horns and strings and piano and various percussion and banjos and mandolins and organs and you-name-it. It’s lovely.
Favorites: Redford, Detroit, Holland