stolen ;-)
here are 25 amazing cds.
AMAZING.
no particluar order, just great.
(i will number then for reference however.)
these are a few of the cds that i lived off of in 2004. i will list why the cd kicks ass, and what songs are even more amazing.
if you have never heard one of these cds, leave a comment.
i will PERSONALLY burn a copy for you and mail it (or deliver, whatever works) to your very doorstep.
1: Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
This is a great overall cd. Quirky lyrics, GREAT guitar, moving imagery, and it just kicks ass.
Tracks to look out for: King of Carrot Flowers; Holland, 1945; Two-Headed Boy
2: Postal Service - Give Up
I know this is cliche and all, but I love the electro-synth-pop goodness. You should too.
Tracks to look out for: Such Great Heights; We Will Become Silhouettes
3: Chemical Brothers - Exit Planet Dust
Amazing electronica at its best. Great for chillaxing, or party-ing. It just kicks ass.
Tracks to look out for: Leave Home; One too Many Mornings
4: Iron and Wine - Our Endless Numbered Days
Great accoustic guitar, amazing lyrics, soothing voice, = badass.
Tracks to look out for: Naked as We Came
5: Manitoba - Up In Flames
Warm sounds, from an electronic album. Lush and beautiful, its like being in a rain-forest of music.
Tracks to look out for: I've Lived On A Dirt Road All My Life; Kid, You'll Move Mountains
6: Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit!
The first person to tell me about this cd was jon lady. its one of those cds that you listen to at a GREAT time in your life, and every time you hear a song from it, you're back in the past. And its just a great album.
Tracks to look out for: Cringe; Clavicle; My Little Needle
7: Ladytron - 604
The soundtrack to summer, 2k4. great electro-clash, fusing lyrics with bitching beats and awesome sounds.
Tracks to look out for: Playgirl; Discotraxx
8: Zao - Parade of Chaos
Pounding guitar riffs, sweet solos, and more double-bass pedal than is required. for the hardcore kid in you.
Tracks to look out for: Pirates Prayer; Parade of Chaos
9: Less Than Jake - Losing Streak
Oh man. this cd is just SO great. punk ska was never the same.
Tracks to look out for: Sugar In Your Gas Tank; How's My Driving, Doug Hastings?
10: Thursday - Full Collapse
Another cliche one, but still a badass CD. you've already heard this, i dont doubt.
Tracks to look out for: How Long Is The Night; Understanding In A Car Crash
11: The Weakerthans - Left and Leaving
This cd is another nostalgic one, and the lyrics are so deep and intricate its a beauty to listen to.
Tracks to look out for: My Favorite Chords; Watermark
12: Radiohead - OK Computer
Another milestone of music. if you dont have this cd, you NEED it.
Tracks to look out for: Karma Police; No Surprises
13: Thrice - The Illusion of Safety
fast and insane guitar, screaming lyrics, tubular cd.
Tracks to look out for: Betrayal Is A Symptom; A Living Dance Upon Dead Minds
14: NOFX - Punk In Drublic
gotta love it. its a classic, no doubt.
Tracks to look out for: Dig; Reeko; Scavenger Type
15: The Bruises - Last Summer
Our favorite waitress-from-one-world-turned-music-super-star and her best friend's FUCKING AWESOME CD.
Tracks to look out for: the whole cd. no joke.
16: My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
just listen. then it will all make sense.
Tracks to look out for: the whole fucking cd. on repeat.
17: Muse - Absolution
Another nostalgic one, but great dramatic beautiful music.
Tracks to look out for: Apocalypse Please; Thoughts of a Dying Atheist
18: Motion City Soundtrack - I Am The Movie
Man, ive seen these guys play at bradley with allister like 90 bajillion times. this cd ownz.
Tracks to look out for: Future Freaks Me Out; Don't Call It a Comeback; My Favorite Accident
19: Modest Mouse - The Moon and Antarctica
BEAUTIFUL. music to my ears.
Tracks to look out for: 3rd Planet; Stars Are Projectors
20: Modest Mouse - Building Something Out Of Nothing
..........................
Tracks to look out for: all of them!
21: The Apples in Stereo - Fun Trick Noisemaker
this cd is astounding, its just that fucking good. i love it.
Tracks to look out for: Glowworm; Tidal Wave; Love You Alice D.
22: Stereolab - Margerine Eclipse
great poppy french music. astounding.
Tracks to look out for: the whole thing is good. trust me.
23: Air - Talkie Walkie
from the guys who made the "virgin suicides" soundtrack, a song from this cd was used in lost in translation too.
this is amazing electronic beauty with emotion out the yin yang.
Tracks to look out for: Alone in Kyoto; Cherry Blossom Girl
24: Boards of Canada - In a Beautiful Place out in the Country
ambient trance goodness. listen to it while doing anything at all, and it makes it that much better.
Tracks to look out for: In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country; Zoetrope
25: Mirah - C'mon Miracle
Beautiful, easy on the ears, great lyrics, great voice, perfect guitar, get this cd. and love it.
Tracks to look out for: You've Gone Away Enough; Exactly Where We're From
yeah. that took a while. but its alright. music is great, and everyone should enjoy it to the fullest.
like i said. see a cd you want? leave a comment, and you shall receive.
love,
ben
PS - lj cuts are for noobs. i refuse to use one. if i'm "taking up space" on your friends page, take me off.
easy enough.
AMAZING.
no particluar order, just great.
(i will number then for reference however.)
these are a few of the cds that i lived off of in 2004. i will list why the cd kicks ass, and what songs are even more amazing.
if you have never heard one of these cds, leave a comment.
i will PERSONALLY burn a copy for you and mail it (or deliver, whatever works) to your very doorstep.
1: Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
This is a great overall cd. Quirky lyrics, GREAT guitar, moving imagery, and it just kicks ass.
Tracks to look out for: King of Carrot Flowers; Holland, 1945; Two-Headed Boy
2: Postal Service - Give Up
I know this is cliche and all, but I love the electro-synth-pop goodness. You should too.
Tracks to look out for: Such Great Heights; We Will Become Silhouettes
3: Chemical Brothers - Exit Planet Dust
Amazing electronica at its best. Great for chillaxing, or party-ing. It just kicks ass.
Tracks to look out for: Leave Home; One too Many Mornings
4: Iron and Wine - Our Endless Numbered Days
Great accoustic guitar, amazing lyrics, soothing voice, = badass.
Tracks to look out for: Naked as We Came
5: Manitoba - Up In Flames
Warm sounds, from an electronic album. Lush and beautiful, its like being in a rain-forest of music.
Tracks to look out for: I've Lived On A Dirt Road All My Life; Kid, You'll Move Mountains
6: Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit!
The first person to tell me about this cd was jon lady. its one of those cds that you listen to at a GREAT time in your life, and every time you hear a song from it, you're back in the past. And its just a great album.
Tracks to look out for: Cringe; Clavicle; My Little Needle
7: Ladytron - 604
The soundtrack to summer, 2k4. great electro-clash, fusing lyrics with bitching beats and awesome sounds.
Tracks to look out for: Playgirl; Discotraxx
8: Zao - Parade of Chaos
Pounding guitar riffs, sweet solos, and more double-bass pedal than is required. for the hardcore kid in you.
Tracks to look out for: Pirates Prayer; Parade of Chaos
9: Less Than Jake - Losing Streak
Oh man. this cd is just SO great. punk ska was never the same.
Tracks to look out for: Sugar In Your Gas Tank; How's My Driving, Doug Hastings?
10: Thursday - Full Collapse
Another cliche one, but still a badass CD. you've already heard this, i dont doubt.
Tracks to look out for: How Long Is The Night; Understanding In A Car Crash
11: The Weakerthans - Left and Leaving
This cd is another nostalgic one, and the lyrics are so deep and intricate its a beauty to listen to.
Tracks to look out for: My Favorite Chords; Watermark
12: Radiohead - OK Computer
Another milestone of music. if you dont have this cd, you NEED it.
Tracks to look out for: Karma Police; No Surprises
13: Thrice - The Illusion of Safety
fast and insane guitar, screaming lyrics, tubular cd.
Tracks to look out for: Betrayal Is A Symptom; A Living Dance Upon Dead Minds
14: NOFX - Punk In Drublic
gotta love it. its a classic, no doubt.
Tracks to look out for: Dig; Reeko; Scavenger Type
15: The Bruises - Last Summer
Our favorite waitress-from-one-world-turned-music-super-star and her best friend's FUCKING AWESOME CD.
Tracks to look out for: the whole cd. no joke.
16: My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
just listen. then it will all make sense.
Tracks to look out for: the whole fucking cd. on repeat.
17: Muse - Absolution
Another nostalgic one, but great dramatic beautiful music.
Tracks to look out for: Apocalypse Please; Thoughts of a Dying Atheist
18: Motion City Soundtrack - I Am The Movie
Man, ive seen these guys play at bradley with allister like 90 bajillion times. this cd ownz.
Tracks to look out for: Future Freaks Me Out; Don't Call It a Comeback; My Favorite Accident
19: Modest Mouse - The Moon and Antarctica
BEAUTIFUL. music to my ears.
Tracks to look out for: 3rd Planet; Stars Are Projectors
20: Modest Mouse - Building Something Out Of Nothing
..........................
Tracks to look out for: all of them!
21: The Apples in Stereo - Fun Trick Noisemaker
this cd is astounding, its just that fucking good. i love it.
Tracks to look out for: Glowworm; Tidal Wave; Love You Alice D.
22: Stereolab - Margerine Eclipse
great poppy french music. astounding.
Tracks to look out for: the whole thing is good. trust me.
23: Air - Talkie Walkie
from the guys who made the "virgin suicides" soundtrack, a song from this cd was used in lost in translation too.
this is amazing electronic beauty with emotion out the yin yang.
Tracks to look out for: Alone in Kyoto; Cherry Blossom Girl
24: Boards of Canada - In a Beautiful Place out in the Country
ambient trance goodness. listen to it while doing anything at all, and it makes it that much better.
Tracks to look out for: In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country; Zoetrope
25: Mirah - C'mon Miracle
Beautiful, easy on the ears, great lyrics, great voice, perfect guitar, get this cd. and love it.
Tracks to look out for: You've Gone Away Enough; Exactly Where We're From
yeah. that took a while. but its alright. music is great, and everyone should enjoy it to the fullest.
like i said. see a cd you want? leave a comment, and you shall receive.
love,
ben
PS - lj cuts are for noobs. i refuse to use one. if i'm "taking up space" on your friends page, take me off.
easy enough.