I’m going to listen to the top 3 upvoted albums and give you my honest unfiltered thoughts.

Please explain what makes the album special to you. For context, lyrics are very important to me, so I gravitate to music with good storytelling.

Alright! Results are in. I’ll be listening to:

  • Lateralus - Tool
  • To Pimp a Butterfly - Kendrick Lamar
  • Pink Moon - Nick Drake
  • Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - The Smashing Pumpkins

(I know I said 3, but I couldn’t resist!)

  •  Pantoffel   ( @Pantoffel@beehaw.org ) 
    2•2 years ago

    My favorite music changes with the seasons, but one album I keep coming back to is the self-titled album from Elephant Tree. I love that it’s very heavy and doomy, yet melodic and paired with clear vocals and vocal harmonies. The juxtaposition of these elements just does it for me.

    Lyrically, it’s not high poetry but there some good lines on the album. Especially on the fourth track (Circles), which is quite sparse in its musical composition, and the following track Aphotic Blues - which show their heavier, doomier side. The album never fails to bring me joy.

    And because I can’t resist adding bonus recommendations:

    If lyrics matter more to you, and if the above is too doomy for your ears, I’d recommend All Them Witches - either Sleeping Through The War, or Nothing As The Ideal . Some of the best lyrical writing in modern rock music to my ears. Great music, great voice, give it a listen.