Author Topic: Gorille's Top 10 Albums (Read 8520 times)

Elite · « **Reply #35 on:** November 29, 2011, 01:24:15 PM »

Quote from: Marvellous G on November 29, 2011, 01:20:59 PM

This list is absurdly consistent.

His signature tells that too.
Right, I really have to check out Thrice.

Zantera · « **Reply #36 on:** November 29, 2011, 01:37:58 PM »

Don't talk about consistency yet, maybe he has saved Lulu for the first spot, then Systematic Chaos and Chuckles & Mr.Squeezy for nr2 and 3.

Sigz · « **Reply #37 on:** November 29, 2011, 01:39:41 PM »

*bitches about how TAI isn't higher*

Quote from: Elite on November 29, 2011, 01:24:15 PM

Right, I really have to check out Thrice.

HOW HAVE YOU NOT DONE THIS YET

MetalManiac666 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 29, 2011, 03:35:33 PM »

I have not listened to a single note of Thrice's music.

Elite · « **Reply #39 on:** November 29, 2011, 05:14:26 PM »

Right, that Thrice album was amazing.

SEE SIGZ I DID IT IMMEDIATELY

Gorille85 · « **Reply #40 on:** November 29, 2011, 07:37:57 PM »

3. Ulver - Blood Inside

Ulver is the main reason why I decided to go for the "1 album per artist" rule. Otherwise, those guys would've took like half the spots in this list. Blood Inside is the one I prefer but not by much. Shadows of the Sun or Perdition City are also among my favorites so the choice certainly wasn't easy! Ulver, as some of you know, started as a black metal band. After a couple of albums they just said "fuck that" and went all over the place. Trip-hop, ambient, avant-garde, art rock... you name it. What I love about them is that their music is genre-blending, dark and so constant it's not even funny. So yeah, one of the best band around today, easily.

But enough about the band; Let's talk about the record! The album is bombastic, out-there and very dense. It's also quite a mix of different genres including rock, baroque, jazz and electronica. I think it's a must-have for any music lover, really.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #41 on:** November 29, 2011, 07:41:15 PM »

Wasn't expecting NIN, Gojira, or Dir En Gray.

So I assume we have In a Flesh Aquarium at number 1...so what's number 2? I feel like its dredg.

lateralus88 · « **Reply #42 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:43:28 PM »

I'm 100% positive that In a Flesh Aquarium is #1.

Sigz · « **Reply #43 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:45:46 PM »

Nope, Fables is.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #44 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:48:07 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on November 29, 2011, 08:45:46 PM

Nope, Fables is.

Quote from: Gorille85 on November 27, 2011, 03:35:01 PM

No 2011 albums allowed: Too soon brah!! And btw, I'll do a 2011-best list soon so yeah peace out

Reading fail is FAIL

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #45 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:53:30 PM »

@Thrice: I would like that album a lot more, but I don't exactly like Fire. The other 3 discs are masterpieces though.

Zantera · « **Reply #46 on:** November 30, 2011, 12:13:55 AM »

CWA as nr2 perhaps? Not sure which of their albums is Marc's favorite.

Blood Inside is epic never the less.

Jirpo · « **Reply #47 on:** November 30, 2011, 02:26:39 AM »

Great list so far!

Zeraphex · « **Reply #48 on:** November 30, 2011, 07:34:11 AM »

best thread on dtf

Gorille85 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 30, 2011, 11:30:39 AM »

2. dredg - Catch Without Arms

Maybe the most simple and straightforward album on the list, CWA is just awesome in every way. The first time I heard "Bug Eyes", I kept hitting the replay button again and again. Love at first sight like they say. I guess there's something about the desperation in the vocals or the guitar sound that I really liked from the get-go. The songwriting is definitely a strength here. There's nothing overly complicated, yet every song is well-crafted and the composition is top-notch. It's a really engaging and emotive record too, with good lyrics and varied instrumentation when necessary (some piano parts, subtle electronic percussions, etc.). My favorite songs are "Bug Eyes" and "Sang Real"... Not very original picks I guess but whatever.

So yeah, delicious alt rock with a focus on beautiful melodies. Enough said.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #50 on:** November 30, 2011, 11:32:27 AM »

Catch Without Arms is orgasmically orgasmic.

Zantera · « **Reply #51 on:** November 30, 2011, 11:35:58 AM »

Another great pick!

Gorille85 · « **Reply #52 on:** November 30, 2011, 11:54:47 AM »

Since there's only one album left, here's some bands that barely missed the list: Radiohead, Mr. Bungle and Porcupine Tree.

Elite · « **Reply #53 on:** November 30, 2011, 02:38:17 PM »

CWA is within my top 15 ever. Stunning, brilliant album.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #54 on:** November 30, 2011, 03:30:02 PM »

Awesome picks so far, I haven't heard that Ulver album but I am happy that CWA has been placed that high on your list.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #55 on:** November 30, 2011, 03:56:48 PM »

1. Unexpect - In a Flesh Aquarium

I guess it's not really a surprise for most of you since I've been pimping this album/band every chance I got for the past two years.

So anyway, this is pretty much perfection blasting on every levels. Nothing short of an avant-garde metal masterpiece. It took like 5-10 listens to finally click for me but when it did, DAMN was it worth it! It's out-there, eclectic and genre-blending (anything goes... metal, ambient, jazz, classical, industrial, opera etc.). The contrast between the female singer and the two growlers/screamers is incredible, and the way they trade-offs their lines is a trademark of the album. The lyrics are also very good. The bass is mind-blowing and the violin really add to the signature sound of the disc. I could talk about this album for hours but, again, there's nothing like listening to the album for yourself if you haven't already. Brace yourself for a schizophrenic trip in a circus of madness.

Elite · « **Reply #56 on:** November 30, 2011, 04:25:38 PM »

I expected that. So, I saw them live once and wasn't really impressed. Tried listening to that album and couldn't manage to spin it more than a couple of times. It's weird shit and I couldn't grasp. I will try it again though, because it might just be worth it. One last thing; which do you like better, IaFA or Fables? And what are your favourite tracks from this album?

ariich · « **Reply #57 on:** November 30, 2011, 04:28:32 PM »

Elite, like you I just can't cope with the insanity of Flesh Aquarium. But I really do like Fables, as the ideas are more refined and the craziness (while still very much present) is toned down a fair bit. I definitely recommend checking it out!

Xanthul · « **Reply #58 on:** November 30, 2011, 04:30:19 PM »

Great list, would read again. Will try to give every álbum at least one listen.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #59 on:** November 30, 2011, 04:31:39 PM »

Quote from: Elite on November 30, 2011, 04:25:38 PM

I expected that. So, I saw them live once and wasn't really impressed. Tried listening to that album and couldn't manage to spin it more than a couple of times. It's weird shit and I couldn't grasp. I will try it again though, because it might just be worth it. One last thing; which do you like better, IaFA or Fables? And what are your favourite tracks from this album?

I love Fables more actually. But since I had the "no 2011 albums" rule, I couldn't put it at #1. Favorite tracks from IaFA are "Psychic Jugglers" and "The Shiver". Favorites from Fables are "Unsolved Ideas of a Distorted Guest" and "Until yet a few more Deaths do us part (the last three tracks)"

They're a bit hard to get into and not for everyone but once they click... damn!!

Gorille85 · « **Reply #60 on:** November 30, 2011, 04:32:33 PM »

Thanks for everyone reading, commenting and even more those of you who are checking out the albums on the list!

They're worth it you'll see!

(please post your feedbacks on this thread if you decide to try some of them)

Sigz · « **Reply #61 on:** November 30, 2011, 05:57:13 PM »

Flesh Aquarium

Zantera · « **Reply #62 on:** November 30, 2011, 11:46:26 PM »

I haven't quite been able to get into Unexpect either, IaFA stood out as being all over the place for me, listened to it a few times and it didn't really click. (too much to grasp really)
Fables sounded pretty good though, should spin it again.

All in all, I will obviously give the band another chance, but right now I have piles of music already on my list, so I will maybe get to that early next year.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #63 on:** December 01, 2011, 09:55:01 AM »

Listening to The Downward Spiral because of this thread.

I think it will take me a few listens to get into this properly but I'm really enjoying it so far

Marvellous G · « **Reply #64 on:** December 01, 2011, 10:20:13 AM »

Quote from: Zantera on November 30, 2011, 11:46:26 PM

I haven't quite been able to get into Unexpect either, IaFA stood out as being all over the place for me, listened to it a few times and it didn't really click. (too much to grasp really)
Fables sounded pretty good though, should spin it again.

All in all, I will obviously give the band another chance, but right now I have piles of music already on my list, so I will maybe get to that early next year.

This all over.

Great, great list Gorille! Will check out all 10 (well, the ones I don't know already) for sure.

Jirpo · « **Reply #65 on:** December 02, 2011, 05:40:48 AM »

Interesting list! Will check out the ones I don't know! Great descriptions, a lot of it sounds like stuff I would love.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #66 on:** December 02, 2011, 11:27:04 AM »

Quote from: Jirpo on December 02, 2011, 05:40:48 AM

Interesting list! Will check out the ones I don't know! Great descriptions, a lot of it sounds like stuff I would love.

Thanks! Actually I did work a bit on them since I'm not a native english speaker and I was wondering if anyone cared/read them at all!

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #67 on:** December 02, 2011, 01:25:21 PM »

Want me to find all the mistakes?

Jirpo · « **Reply #68 on:** December 02, 2011, 03:30:07 PM »

Quote from: Gorille85 on December 02, 2011, 11:27:04 AM

Quote from: Jirpo on December 02, 2011, 05:40:48 AM
Interesting list! Will check out the ones I don't know! Great descriptions, a lot of it sounds like stuff I would love.

Thanks! Actually I did work a bit on them since I'm not a native english speaker and I was wondering if anyone cared/read them at all!

No problem! They were well done.

pain of occupation · « **Reply #69 on:** December 02, 2011, 07:42:21 PM »

cool list.

the one thing i would say about in a flesh aquarium (and any newer-era unexpecT for that matter) is that Exod ALWAYS has the right keyboard part up his sleeve. think about it, out of all the variety of sounds and approaches to playing (not to mention the sheer 'amount' of parts), you'll never for one moment think, *i dont think that's the right keyboard part for this section*

there are a lot of keyboard players out there that i think very highly of, but i can't make the same claim about all of their playing.

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Author Topic: Gorille's Top 10 Albums (Read 8520 times)