35. Opeth -
Still LifeStill Life is really and truly Opeth's masterpiece (in my opinion). Every single song not only has unique musical and lyrical moments, but every song has a unique character, mood, or vibe that carry you through the song. The concept behind the album also adds further interest into the album. There's so much more I'd like to say about SL, but I won't because it's best experienced by your ears.
Favorite Songs: "The Moor", "Face of Melinda", "Benighted"
34. Godspeed You! Black Emperor -
F♯ A♯ ∞Godspeed is one band that literally took me years to get into. I first tried to get into them a few years back, but was simply not ready for them. With a few varying other attempts in between, I was able to really start digging them this year (After being pestered by Ryan to listen to this album). The ambiance and atmosphere that the band creates during this slow brooding record is easily one of the most memorable things in music that I've heard. Hearing this album for the first time was a real adventure, one that I didn't get at first, but eventually grew to adore.
Favorite Movement: "The Dead Flag Blues"
33. Sigur Rós -
Ágætis ByrjunHere we have one of Sigur Rós' best albums. While as a whole there is another album by this band that I find better, this album easily has two of SR's best songs on it. Also, this album is really, really good as far as like breaking albums go. There is not a single bad song for this album. I remember the first time I really heard
Ágætis Byrjun I was in a used record store with Ryan and they were playing this over the PA. I knew it was SR, but I wasn't familiar with the music, so I bought it right out of the guys CD player because I was so encapsulated by it.
Favorite tracks: "Olsen Olsen", "Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása", "Hjartað Hamast (Bamm Bamm Bamm)"
32. Queen -
A Night at the OperaFor being the most expensive album of all time to make (at its time), it surely had a lot to live up to. In short, it not only lived up to its own expectations, but ANatO has remained even in pop culture. While the few bit hits off this album are good, I think its really the more deep cuts that make this album shine. Queen's best song (arguably), "The Prophet's Song" is one of the coolest things I've ever heard in my life.
Favorite songs: "The Prophet's Song", "'39", "Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To...)"
31. The Dear Hunter -
Act II: The Meaning Of, And All Things Regarding Ms. LeadingThis album is so fucking good. It can feel a little long at times, which is why I don't listen to it as often as I'd like, but when you really give it the time, it can totally blow your mind and make your day. Everything about this album fits the theme and storyline of the Acts really well. There are some songs on this record that I would consider perfect Dear Hunter songs. Basically Casey Crescenzo = God.
Favorite Songs: "Red Hands", "Smiling Swine", "The Lake and the River", "The Oracles On The Delphi Express"
I know my writeups are lame and short and uninteresting, but there's not really anything I can say about these albums. I feel like most of them should be experienced firsthand instead of reading my shitty writeups.
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