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a special mention to the bassline, which I would consider to be one of the basslines in rock music.

Yes. It is, in fact, one of the basslines in rock music.

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a special mention to the bassline, which I would consider to be one of the basslines in rock music.

Yes. It is, in fact, one of the basslines in rock music.
Additionally, the chorus has some of the notes ever recorded.

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13. SikTh - Pussyfoot

It's complete and utter madness from the first scream, and I love it. In three and half minutes this tech metal song covers enough riffs and runs to make a ten minute song if they weren't a band of crazy people. The music is consistently interesting, especially rhythmically, and the dual vocals give the song a very unique feel. Of particular note is the 'live life live life' run around two minutes in, that features an absolutely awesome guitar line under the repeated screams of the SikTh's two singers.


12. Kayo Dot - The Manifold Curiosity

The best song off of the best album ever recorded. Everything in this song fits into the overall composition perfectly, from the crescendos of the beginning and middle, to the ethereal sections that come between them, to the psychotic hardcore ending. The alto sax solo at six minutes is one of the greatest musical moments ever, and the rest of the song is equally phenomenal. The best example of musical 'composition' I can think of, and number twelve on my list.


11. Thrice – Daedalus

The song that got me into Thrice, and an absolutely incredibly song from start to finish. 7/4 and 6/4 intro is awesome, and to me is an excellent example of using off time signatures for the benefit of the song rather than to be flashy. Dustin's singing is excellent, the guitars are minimalistic but great, and the lyrics convey a vivid picture without much straightforward imagery. The instrumental section is very well done despite being short, with the guitar harmonies of particular note. And all this builds into the end, one of the most emotional parts of any song I can think of. I've always considered Thrice to be a band that had their songwriting craft honed to perfection, and Daedalus is a direct result of that.
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Props for the Beach Boys and CK nods, Sigz.

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The amount of music compacted into an average SikTh song is insane.

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Daedalus is a great pick. It would be in my top 25 as well.
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10. Porcupine Tree - The Start of Something Beautiful

Perhaps it's that the lyrics are something I can truly connect to, maybe it's the brilliant drumming, or beautiful instrumental section, or one of the other dozen  things that set this song apart, but TSSB is simply amazing. The major highlight to me is the instrumental section – the subtle acoustic/piano work, the analog synth/guitar solo that has a tone so rich it's almost a song in and of itself, the catchy guitar lead, all building into an awesome final chorus.


9. Gregor Samsa - Lessening

Gregor Samsa has rapidly become one of my favorite bands ever since I discovered them last September, and Lessening is probably their best stand-alone song (meaning it retains its power outside of the context of its album). The soft electric piano, and miminalist guitar, and down-to-earth vocals all capture you at first, and as the song progresses you hear diminished melodies, etheral string work, and light percussion all culminating in an uphill crescendo of the full band's instrumentation. It's post rock at its finest, managing to capture the uncertain atmosphere, rising crescendos, and stark beauty such bands love without wasting time wacking off with screwdrivers and effects pedals.
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The Start of Something Beautiful  :tup

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10. Porcupine Tree - The Start of Something Beautiful

Perhaps it's that the lyrics are something I can truly connect to, maybe it's the brilliant drumming, or beautiful instrumental section, or one of the other dozen  things that set this song apart, but TSSB is simply amazing. The major highlight to me is the instrumental section – the subtle acoustic/piano work, the analog synth/guitar solo that has a tone so rich it's almost a song in and of itself, the catchy guitar lead, all building into an awesome final chorus.

When I saw PT last weekend they opened their second set with this. I freaked out.

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Yeah, same with when I saw them last year, though it's not quite as satisfying live IMO.
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Great picks again, I totally forgot about The Human Abstract, thanks for getting me back into them :metal

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Yeah to the Continuum 4 love, what an awesome song is that. In fact, I'm going to listen to it with a nice pair of headphones and the volume turned up right now

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Great picks again, I totally forgot about The Human Abstract, thanks for getting me back into them :metal

 :metal I can't wait for their third album, especially since AJ's helping write it.


Yeah to the Continuum 4 love, what an awesome song is that. In fact, I'm going to listen to it with a nice pair of headphones and the volume turned up right now

It's really the only way to listen to it.
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Great picks again, I totally forgot about The Human Abstract, thanks for getting me back into them :metal

 :metal I can't wait for their third album, especially since AJ's helping write it.

Don't get me started on their second album :angry:

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GTFO Midheaven is great.
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GTFO Midheaven is great.

Exaaaactly. The entire controversy surrounding gives me the impression of a semi-forced genre change that impacted negatively on their output.

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Huh? How was it semi-forced? AJ left, he was the principal songwriter on Nocturne, thus Midheaven sounded different.
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Great list so far! :tup

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Some songs that didn't quite make the cut, in no particular order:

Godspeed You! Black Emperor – Moya
Opeth – Bleak
At the Drive-In – One Armed Scissor
Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings
Aphex Twin – Come to Daddy
The Beatles – A Day in the Life
Thrice – Blood Clots and Black Holes
The Mars Volta – Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt
Protest the Hero – Sequoia Throne
Barenaked Ladies – Alcohol
Porcupine Tree – Open Car
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Barenaked Ladies – Alcohol

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Great song.

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9. Gregor Samsa - Lessening

Gregor Samsa has rapidly become one of my favorite bands ever since I discovered them last September, and Lessening is probably their best stand-alone song (meaning it retains its power outside of the context of its album). The soft electric piano, and miminalist guitar, and down-to-earth vocals all capture you at first, and as the song progresses you hear diminished melodies, etheral string work, and light percussion all culminating in an uphill crescendo of the full band's instrumentation. It's post rock at its finest, managing to capture the uncertain atmosphere, rising crescendos, and stark beauty such bands love without wasting time wacking off with screwdrivers and effects pedals.

I need to check these guys out.  Your description has pulled me in.
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I don't know if you're a post-rock fan at all, but they are an amazing, amazing band. Check out the album 55:12, it's simply beautiful.
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The few songs I listened to I liked.  They remind me of a lighter version of Black Mountain.
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Never heard of them, I'll have to check them out too then.
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Never heard of them, I'll have to check them out too then.

Try the album, Into the Future.
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Great to see The Start of Something Beautiful here.

[edited to avoid further confusion, wrong choice of word]
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Why? It's easily the best song off of Deadwing.
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I said it's amazing, meaning awesome or anything similar :P agreed it's the best on Deadwing and one of my PT favourites ever.

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Oh, ok  :lol I thought you meant that you were surprised because you thought it sucked.
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I thought it's one of the songs I've expressed my love for a bit too often :lol

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TSSB can never get enough love.
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Well, you have a point.

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12. Kayo Dot - The Manifold Curiosity

The best song off of the best album ever recorded. Everything in this song fits into the overall composition perfectly, from the crescendos of the beginning and middle, to the ethereal sections that come between them, to the psychotic hardcore ending. The alto sax solo at six minutes is one of the greatest musical moments ever, and the rest of the song is equally phenomenal. The best example of musical 'composition' I can think of, and number twelve on my list.

11. Thrice – Daedalus

The song that got me into Thrice, and an absolutely incredibly song from start to finish. 7/4 and 6/4 intro is awesome, and to me is an excellent example of using off time signatures for the benefit of the song rather than to be flashy. Dustin's singing is excellent, the guitars are minimalistic but great, and the lyrics convey a vivid picture without much straightforward imagery. The instrumental section is very well done despite being short, with the guitar harmonies of particular note. And all this builds into the end, one of the most emotional parts of any song I can think of. I've always considered Thrice to be a band that had their songwriting craft honed to perfection, and Daedalus is a direct result of that.

My favourite Kayo Dot song and one of my favourite Thrice tracks, great list so far!!
"Once he had forests and mountains that were only his - listening to him. Once he would run through the summer days catching memories for ages to come. Now he is dressing this naked floor with his flesh and blood, and time passes by. His trade of pain might just have lead him to deal with consequence for some change as time passes by"