Here's mine ofcourse (note this is pretty much what I currently listen to most):
1. Burial - Untrue
Burial is one if not the most atmospheric musicians I've ever heard, Untrue does everything his debut album (the self entitled Burial) did right but add's even more to it! Great atmosphere, unique sounds, it's a very lonely and depressing sound yet has a certain purity and innocence to it (probably helps that Burial avoids the media and just focuses on making music and doesn't bother doing interviews, he even went anonymous for some time and only five people knew he actually made music. Even though people now know his identity only one photo of him has been revealed) Burial is something I'll never get bored of! Although I really hope he release's a new album soon, it's been too long...
2. Darkstar - North
Darkstar are a duo from the same label as Burial (Hyperdub) I love most people on this label as it's full of unique sounding artists, but I was suprised at how good North is! I loved Darkstar before this debut album of their's but this is a new Darkstar, they've got a more dark industrial sound, not like their old stuff but suprisingly even better. A very claustrophobic album. No longer are they veiwed as just a Dubstep act, they've come along way and created a new sound that's somewhat reminicent to Radiohead - Kid A is some ways, but different in many other ways,and this is no bad thing.
3. Radiohead - Amnesiac
I know what you're thinking ''why not OK computer, The Bends or Kid A?'' like most people pick, well I like the perfect mix that I find Amnesiac has more. I think Amnesiac succeded in creating a good balance of Thom Yorke's haunting vocals, synth, Jazz and rock. The tracks aren't as memorable as most on OK Computer but as a whole package Amnesiac is the Radiohead album I find myself loving the most.
4. Radiohead - OK Computer/The bends
I'm sure I dont really need to list why these albums are so good, they're pretty much perfect rock albums with some of the most memorable songs I've ever heard. I've listed them both at number four as I cant choose between them.
5. The Joy Formidable - The Big roar
The debut album of Welsh Indie rock band The Joy Formidable is a real gem, I'm finding myself putting it on repeat constantly. Some of the tracks are chilly yet somehow upliffting (strange I know) I cant wait to hear what they've got instore next.
6. The Arctic Monkeys - Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not
Arctic monkeys debut was still their best in many fans eye's, it was a great mix of the classic indie rock we know with a slight punk feeling towards it. Most tracks are fast with a catchy chorus ready to give the listener a good adrenaline rush.
7. The Antlers - Hospice
Be warned, dont listen to this album if you dont want to feel depressed. The whole album is about the concern of losing a loved one to a terminal illness. This is a fantastic emotional album, Kettering is the track that really stands out.
8. The Libertines - Up the Bracket/The Libertines
Another two I cant seem to choose between, both complement each other so well. These guys are the stand out rock group of the 00's. Not many people seem to give Pete Doherty a chance due to his personal life but look past that and you'll find a fantastic poetic artist. the other bands from there break up are both worth a look at too (Babyshambles and Dirty pretty things)
9. The Naked and Famous - Passive me, aggressive you: Delux edition.
These guy's are getting known very fast, Passive me, Aggressive you is a very colourful and upliffting album, and that's what I love! I listen to alot of artists who are.... well depressing to say the least..It's refeshing to have somone who are so colourful but not cheesy. The delux edition is here especially as it includes their awsome EP's No Light and This Machine.
10. Burial - Burial
Well seeing as the follow up made number one this needed to be on the list, again very atmospheric and pure.
Honerable mentions: Thom Yorke - The Eraser. Radiohead - In Rainbows, Hail to the thief and Kid - A. Ikonika - Contact, love, want, have. Akala - It's not a rumour. Portishead - Dummy. Crystal castles - Crystal castles. Kode-9 and the Spaceape - Black sun. Four tet - There is love in you. Babyshambles - down in Albion and Shotters nation. Dirty pretty things - Waterloo to anywhere. The Liquid stranger - The intergalactic slapstick. Mount Kimbie - Crooks and lovers. Muse - Absolution. The Clash - London calling. Foster the people - Torches. Massive attack - Mezzanine.
There's alot more but that's all that's on my mind at the moment and well I dont want to over do it...Like I probably have....Yeah, your list's dont need to be as exstensive.
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