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Abnormal Freak
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Well fuck, if we're counting reissues, Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath 1970-1978 craps on EVERYTHING.  So much gold there. Its the first time I've ever truly paid attention to Sabbath and their Ozzy-era albums. One thing I definitely never knew before is that Geezer writes near all the lyrics. Coooool. |
drjayphd
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Well, there was a lot that came out this year... uhm, Sparta's got some good shit going with Porcelain, and... ooh, hang on. I gotta take this.
(steps off)
Uhm, McLusky says this conversation ends with The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire.
Oh, and if reissues count, the rerelease of Modest Mouse's "The Moon And Antarctica" craps all over their new one. |
Tarale
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A lot of people have mentioned "American Idiot". Now I admit, I've heard a bit of this, but I can't say it's really "great".
It has it's very catchy moments, yes, it's rather enjoyable to listen to, but.... it's nothing special. Am I missing something?
Still think that the John Butler Trio are good, oh how I wish I had the words to describe how good their stuff is. Their album is great. Course, I think I still prefer their previous album more, but then I'm more used to it -- it's like a pair of fuzzy warm slippers for me now. |
Apple
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I haven't really listened to anything that was released this year (Though, I do have about 20 releases from 2003).
Since I haven't heard anything from this year... I'm really looking forward to Yyrkoon's and Oathean's new releases (Not sure if they are out not or yet).
I also like the two or three songs I heard from the new Modest Mouse ablum. |
Garmichael
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Hands down, The Slackers - Close My Eyes
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Arwon
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Scrolling through my Ipod I find the following good albums from 2004:
90 Day Men - Panda Park
Air - Talkie Walkie
Animal Collective - Sung Tongs
David Byrne - Grown Backwards
the Dissappointments - Making Merry with...
Les Savy Fav - Inches
Modest Mouse - Good News For People Who Love Bad News
TV On The Radio - Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes
So those'd be my favourites, since they're about the only albums released this year I've actually listened to very much. Still not sure about 'Good News' - a lot of it sounds rather awkward and forced and halfassed amd just not as good as the previous 2 or 3 albums.
David Byrne's new one, I only have half of, in MP3 format, but it's a really strong set of songs from an old master whom I happen to nearly worship. It is amazing how well the man has aged, when you consider the devolution of so many other artists in their latter years.
Les Savy Fav continue to improve with every release. Pure balls-out energetic rock, yet still manages to sound original and interesting. Absolutely can't bloody wait for their tour down here in November and see that big bald shirtless man get all sweaty and crazy.
Apart from those, Animal Collective and Air both grabbed and held my attention pretty damn quickly, and the 90 Day Men (semi-obscure San Diego band), for the second or third time, managed to sound like a completely different band to their previous albums.
Not too shabby a year, really. |
Abnormal Freak
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Can't say I've ever paid attention to Green Day, or that I'd enjoy them if I did...but I like their idea of releasing blank CD-Rs that have the same artwork as all their major albums. It's supposedly for those people who buy the music as MP3s and want to burn their own hard copies and have them look nice, but it'd also be nice to burn a copy for a friend or what have you. Either way, I think it's nifty.
And maybe they'll have it so you can purchase the CD insert and back cover, to make it look really professional. That would be cool. Maybe just have downloadable pictures of the artwork too, for those who want to print it out themselves on crude paper or fancy stuff, and have that available. Would be neat... |
Danielle
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Green Day - American Idiot.
I LOVE this cd, it's the only thing Ive listened to since it came out last week, and Im not getting sick of it. Great lyrics on all the songs, Im definitely impressed.
I also like Room on Fire by The Strokes, which I recently picked up. |
Mr. F-Zero
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 Ive never heard of any of these bands you guys are talking about. Ive only heard of Franz, Ash, and a few others. I need to research more.
Well, I only bought a few albums this year, moneys getting tight, the last I bought was American Idiot. But I don't think its Album of the Year worthy. But Id agree that Kanye's College Dropout is a great album and great debut. |
Legion
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Originally posted by Abnormal Freak
And how I enjoy Cradle of Filth. 
nnnnnnnnNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 
Yeah, it was released a couple of weeks ago. On the internet, that is. |
Abnormal Freak
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And how I enjoy Cradle of Filth. Very good songwriting, and I like Dani's transitions from black to death vocals.
Looking forward to their new album. I think it's already been released. |
Legion
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God how I fucking hate Cradle of Crap. |
alte Hexe
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Odd co-incidence, maybe this happens to me, but if you don't like a band or don't listen to them...You generally don't talk about them. I mean, maybe it is just me, but I try to forget about crappy bands like Cradle of Filth and not talk about them too much. |
Nebetsu
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Come on people! Noone's talking about Iron by Ensiferum. Doesnt anyone appreciate this album like I do? You know: Sword Chant? Slayer Of Light? Lai Lai Hei? Come on! |
alte Hexe
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Lemuria/Sirius B - Therion's new double disc set was simply killer and probably the best thing I've heard for a good while, but let us not discount good old Canadia. The new Goat Horn album, Storming the Gates, kicked total ass as well as Dayglo Abortions' Holy Shiite. |
Valentine Revolution
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Machinae Supremacy - Deus Ex Machinae. An album that completly reignited my love for music and showed me that good stuff is out there if you look for it. Also Mansun's Kleptomania, because I owe this band everything; my name, my faith and getting me out of my teenage years still smiling. |
Legion
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Hells yeah, oniblade. Ashes of the Wake kicks ass. It's good to have some decent American metal for a change. It's making a comeback.
New Wave of American Heavy Metal! 
I'm going to say that album as well. It rules. Not too long before I see them too.
Also, what wite said. The System Has Failed was such a surprise this year. After the last couple of Deth albums, I thought the band was reduced to popish radio music forever. But Dave snapped out of it and put out one hell of a piece of plastic. It's good to get back to your roots.
Funny thing about it though, is that it was suppose to be a solo album. But he still owed Sanctuary one more album. So he slapped the Megadeth name on it.
This is supposedly the last Megadeth album. After this, Dave Mustaine is going to start his solo career. And seeings how TSHF kicks ass, I can't wait.
Arg, I've been wanting to hear the new Shadows Fall one, but I just haven't been able to get around to it yet. I need to do that, and soon. I've heard nothing but good about it and all the reviews say it's great.
EDIT: Holy fuck, I totally meant to mention Probot but I got sidetracked. I don't need to explain this album. Go buy it/download it/shoplift it/whatever now! NOW! |
oniblade
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I think that Lamb of gods new one is my favorite, but then theres Shadows Falls new one, and theyre both good
i cant decide so they both are my choices for the album of the year in your opinion...
but if thrice gets their 4th album out before the end of the year, thats my new choice for album of the year. |
The SomerZ
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Meltdown by Ash is the greatest album of 2004. Heck, it's the greatest album to have come for at least 3 years. Ash's "punkiest" album so far, and their best. Evil Eye, Orpheus, Meltdown, Clones, and Starcrossed are all great songs. The rest also rocks, not a single "dull" moment on the entire album. |
Abnormal Freak
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I've not bothered yet to listen to Ensiferum, so I cannot say. But considering NIN's Downward Spiral has been my favorite album for years, I doubt it'll change. |
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