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Moist lady garden - Nirvana

War Pigs - Black Sabbath

Jesus Built My Hotrod - Ministry

Most metal bass tones sound horrible in isolation but mix in a couple guitars and some drums and you've got something that works. A tone which sounds great in isolation could be lost in the mix

I think all of them except the last Flea example and the inaudible Jason Newstead sounded great in their mix and that's all that matters. I think even Fieldy's bass sounds right in context . He has said in interviews that he really hates the sound of bass guitars so what he is trying to do is percussion with some low end rumble. I can't stand Korn but I get it. Newstead sounded great but you just couldn't hear him. As usual, Lars was the problem. As a side note, anyone else noticed that his appearance is getting more like old Stewie Griffin from Family Guy?

Happy Talk - Punk rock legend Captain Sensible I hope Vanian gave him a good kicking for this song

I'd rather listen to any of them "holding down the low end" than listen to Scott's pointless noodling and talking rubbish about his day.

Into the void - Sabbath

A Forest - The Cure

All hallows eve - Type O Negative

I was disappointed by Arrows as well. It just seems a bit weak compared to Murder The Mountain and Only Ghosts

English curse - Frank Turner

New Rose - The Damned

Is meth like wine where you get different varieties in different regions?

I think it's been quite a good year for new music. Another favourite from this year is Distant Populations by Quicksand.

I need to give it a few more listens. I enjoyed it but didn't think it was amazing.

Sh*tlist - L7

This isn't intended as an argument about whether Jedward's drums are mixed better than Mastadon's. Just what was your personal favourite album released in 2021. For me, there's no competition, it has to be Fortitude by Gojira It reminds me of Sepultura's Roots album, lots of South American influences showing through and incredible drumming. The overall sound is massive. Definitely one to play loud. Possibly my favourite metal album of the last decade. What's your album of the year?

D**k - Guano Apes

Glen Danzig and the Temptations Absolutely superb

Back in Black - AC/DC

Snakes for the divine - High On Fire

At the zoo - Simon and Garfunkle

Rusty Cage - Soundgarden

Thanks. I think I'll probably get one. The headphone amp will be useful so I can't hear how much better than me she is!