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Best (and worst) of 2013 (thus far).
Partially ordered (the ones with descriptions).
Subject to change, as I see fit.
Disclaimer: No claim will be made of this list being highly original. I scour the many wonderful lists by the other MS users and pick up finds whimsically. However, I'd be more than happy if someone finds this list useful in discovering worthwhile albums that are seemingly under the radar.  |
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The Monolith Deathcult - Tetragrammaton | |
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Persefone - Spiritual Migration | |
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Shai Hulud - Reach Beyond the Sun | |
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Hateform - Sanctuary In Abyss | |
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Cult Of Luna - Vertikal |
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Mechка's Everevolving List Of '12 Selections
Note; Anything I rate lower than 8 I deem underwhelming. Sure, I might even acknowledge some of them as being rather enjoyble, but considering the "bigger picture of things", I find them unsatisfactory (in varying degrees, depending on their rating).
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Sybreed - God Is An Automaton | |
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Gorod - A Perfect Absolution | |
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The Faceless - Autotheism | |
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Ihsahn - Eremita | |
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Saturnus - Saturn In Ascension |
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Playing To My Strengths: Facing Death And Its Technicalities
This is my manual for getting into one of the most complex, ridiculously insane genre there is: techdeth! Many albums featured here may borrow elements from other genres (prog, thrash, melodeath, grindcore, post, etc.), but the dominant stench of complexity-laden death metal is forever present, and so deserve to be mentioned here. |
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Decapitated - Winds Of Creation | |
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Nile - Annihilation Of The Wicked | |
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Necrophagist - Onset Of Putrefaction | |
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Obscura - Omnivium | |
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Gorod - A Perfect Absolution |
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MMXI: Handpicked by MechanisT
Best (and worst) of 2011 (thus far).
Partially ordered (thus far).
Subject to change, as I see fit.
What a wonderful year, I have to say! This year has seen me expand my tastes like never before. Discovered so many great new acts, while many metal stalwarts delivered the goods as expected. A truly memorable year, and one that I will forever cherish, as far as me being an avid music enthusiast is concerned. |
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Septicflesh - The Great Mass | |
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Omnium Gatherum - New World Shadows | |
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Sylosis - Edge Of The Earth | |
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Heavenwood - Abyss Masterpiece | |
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Insomnium - One For Sorrow |
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Cybernesis: Impeccably-Assembled Albums To Get You Wired Into The Genre
Disclaimer: This list is influenced by THE LIST here on MS, the one by Introspekrieg.
Moving on; here's my take on what I believe to be the finest in cyber metal (or electro-based metal in general). A few unconventional choices thrown out there for an overall well-rounded feel. Not all of them are cyber metal, of course, but those albums in question have certain qualities which appeal to the genre, and thus cannot be overlooked. |
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Illidiance - Damage Theory | |
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Sybreed - The Pulse Of Awakening | |
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Neurotech - Antagonist | |
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Minority Sound - The Explorer | |
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Seecrees - Genesis |
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Supermassive List: Top 20 Picks of Each Year of the Last Decade (2000-2009)
This is not a typical "Best of the decade" list. To be more precise, it's a list about the top 20 albums of each year of the last decade, in my perspective of course. In this way, a lot of good albeit overlooked albums can get some exposure, in addition to covering more ground at the same time. |
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2009 | |
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Sybreed - The Pulse Of Awakening | |
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Ghost Brigade - Isolation Songs | |
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Porcupine Tree - The Incident |
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A-List: Coherently Cacophonous Records to Make Your Ears Bleed (With Joy)
This is a list of out-of-the-box, unorthodox albums (metal and non-metal alike) that I've enjoyed for their originality, bravado and sheer retardedness. It's a meagre compilation as of now, but I'll expand it when I hear more of such albums. No order, and subject to change.
P.S.: Feel free to let me know if you know what I don't know...no? O.o |
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Disillusion - Gloria | |
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Ulver - Blood Inside | |
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Shining (NOR) - Blackjazz | |
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Unexpect - In A Flesh Aquarium | |
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Diablo Swing Orchestra - The Butcher's Ballroom |
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By The Builder! 2010 In MechanisT's Perspective
2010; an oddity of a year with lots of great releases from obscure and relatively unheard of bands, while at the same time some horrendous, shameful duds released by many household names. Could things get any more topsy turvy?
Subject to change, as I see fit. |
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Illidiance - Damage Theory | |
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Radiance (FIN) - The Burning Sun | |
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Amogh Symphony - The Quantum Hack Code | |
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Allegaeon - Fragments Of Form And Function | |
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Mourning Lenore - Loosely Bounded Infinities |
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