Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 I'm gonna write up a review/explanation for why I think Antics by Interpol is an early candidate for AOTY along with a few other notables in a while, until then....... What's yer picks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murmuring Beast 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 The Franz Ferdinand album is great, but I can't say much as it's the only one I've listened to in full from this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZI Suicide 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 Velvet Revolver - Contraband Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anticrombie Report post Posted July 13, 2004 Unless Axl's being a penis (yet again...), Chinese Democracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted July 13, 2004 I haven't gotten the new DEP yet, but that will probably end up being my favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy no nose 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 I've heard the new DEP, it's pretty good. Seems to have the ability to have more of a broad appeal than their earlier works too. Problem is while it is good, there are a lot of flaws to it that I've picked up on in the first few listens. I don't know if anyone else here has heard it, but my favorite album this year was AMEN-Death Before Musick. It's so angry, I love it. I don't usually like these modern day punk bands, but this CD is awesome. Apparently this album was supposed to get a major label push, but the label gave them $250,000 to record the CD, then decided to drop them during the recording and made them pay back the $250,000 that they already spent most of on the album. Then the whole band quit to go nu-metal which left Casey Chaos to have to turn down the one time only offer to open for the reunited Sex Pistols. Casey plays all the instruments, though, so the band leaving doesn't take anything away from the album. They put on an amazing live show too. My other favorites from this year so far are Clutch's Blast Tyrant which is probably their best work since the self titled and Brides of Destruction which isn't great, but it's a cool album. I downloaded the new Megadeth yesterday, I have only listened to it once so far, though, so I can't say anything about that yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 Warren Haynes - Live at Bonnaroo. A solo accoustic (and a couple of solo electric songs) album live from the second morning of last years Bonnaroo Festival. Incredible album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted July 13, 2004 My other favorites from this year so far are Clutch's Blast Tyrant which is probably their best work since the self titled Whaaaaaat? I think it's alright, but Pure Rock Fury is way better. "Careful With that Mic" is still putrid shit, but the rest of that album is a tight exercise in hard rock. The new one reminds me of an album better named "Pure Rock Fury 2: Not quite as good as the original." I suppose that's more arguable than calling it better than Elephant Riders, though. Now that's just silly. They were a little too drunk on this cd, and not quite stoned enough, I don't think. This album is intended for the beers you don't really remember drinking, and that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTID 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 1) Morrissey - You Are The Quarry 2) The Cure - The Cure 3) John Squire - Marshall's House Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Spencer 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 1. Loretta Lynn - Van Lear Rose 2. TV On The Radio - Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes 3. The Streets - A Grand Don't Come For Free 4. Mirah - C'mon Miracle 5. Xiu Xiu - Fabulous Muscles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murmuring Beast 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 The new Brian Wilson album is fun too, if a bit long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 Probably TV on the Radio's full-length for me, though I really haven't heard enough of this year's output to judge. Van Lear Rose isn't a bad call either, though it's not my favorite. The new Modest Mouse has been another highlight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCMaximo 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 I'd go for "The Volunteers" by OneLineDrawing, which is a beautiful collection of songs, but the new 3 Colours Red album, "The Union Of Souls" could well be up there in a few more listens. "You Are The Quarry" by Morrissey would round out the top 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 13, 2004 Unless Axl's being a penis (yet again...), Chinese Democracy How can you vote an album that hasn't even been released? Anyways, my choice would be Iced Earth - The Glorious Burden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorak 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 Sun Kil Moon - Ghosts of the Great Highway (UK release 2004) Richmond Fontaine - Post To Wire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 Incubus - A Crow Left Of The Murder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamoaRowe 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2004 The Godsmack EP is awesome... hmm... also points go to Modest Mouse and Franz Ferdinand (listened to both on Rhapsody the other night, both were tremendous). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 The Godsmack EP is awesome damn...dont get much more wrong than that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 I'm still holding out. Nothing new has impressed me yet, aside from maybe the new Roots album, but I haven't actually listened to it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 The Godsmack EP is awesome damn...dont get much more wrong than that... Which is odd, because those other two picks are very solid. I am at a logical disconnect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thecitythesky 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 * i've still got a lot of catching up to do... and i've got a party to throw: (every year i compile a top 10. and throw a two night listening/discussion party... good times) but here are the early contenders: interpol . antics xiu xiu . fabulous muscles the walkmen . bows and arrows modest mouse . good news for people who like bad news of montreal . satanic panic in the attic the streets . a grand don't come cheap madvillain . madvillainy on!air!library! . on!air!library! franz ferndinand . franz ferdinand magnetic fields . i blonde redhead . misery is a butterfly cex . maryland mansions ... and if the new tom waits gets out by year's end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skullman80 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 The new God Forbid album was pretty damn good...as was Unearth Im anxiously waiting both Shadows Fall and Lamb of God's new cd's as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 Woods Of Ypres "Pursuit of the Sun & Allure of the Earth" will be the album of the year, I am convinced of this. I hear it's not long until release and I'm just pleased as punch about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anticrombie Report post Posted July 14, 2004 Unless Axl's being a penis (yet again...), Chinese Democracy How can you vote an album that hasn't even been released? Anyways, my choice would be Iced Earth - The Glorious Burden Because Axl told me that Chinese Democracy was going to be the single greatest contribution to mankind in the history of our existence. Good enough for ya? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfxion 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 Kanye West - College Dropout Lloyd Banks - Hunger for More Lil Flip - You Gotta Feel Me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 14, 2004 Good enough for ya? No. The album is just a music fairy tale. Its probably a big inside joke created by Axl to see how many people really believe he still works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giuseppe Zangara 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 This new Fiery Furnaces album, Blueberry Boat, is pretty wonderful. Need to listen to it more before I can call it "album of the year thus far" or whatever, but yeah. If Wilco's a ghost is born didn't have "Less Than You Think" on it, I'd rank it fairly high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stahl 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 Nightwish - Once I will also second Iced Earth's Glorious Burden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 AIR - Talkie Walkie. No one else on this board probably likes it, but I did. A lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorak 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 This new Fiery Furnaces album, Blueberry Boat, is pretty wonderful. Need to listen to it more before I can call it "album of the year thus far" or whatever, but yeah. If Wilco's a ghost is born didn't have "Less Than You Think" on it, I'd rank it fairly high. That's two albums I need to get. Didn't even know Fiery Furnaces were releasing another album so soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
