SteveXFR Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 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? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Hmm actually, I think this is the first year I've not bought a single new release. Last year I only bought Run The Jewels' fourth. I've listened to Fortitude several times online and while I applaud Gojira's environmental campaigning I find it patchy. IMO Magma is still their best by quite some margin, probably partly because of the clean vocals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I haven't bought a single note of recorded music this year, new or otherwise. I hang my head in shame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 People still make albums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Talking of Mastodon, their new album is rather good IMO. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Skybone said: Talking of Mastodon, their new album is rather good IMO. I need to give it a few more listens. I enjoyed it but didn't think it was amazing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 The only new thing I've bought in 2021 is more than a little bit niche. Ms Tedstone Glover is a PHD music student who's spent the last 5 years researching and trying to recreate the music of the Roman age. On the remote chance that anyone else is interested the album is available to buy on bandcamp but I think all the tracks are up on Youtube. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 This one - https://isleofeverything.bandcamp.com/releases 🤣 Shameless self promotion aside (well you have to nowadays!), Silver Lining Suite by Hiromi is weird as hell and I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I'm kind of with @Richhere. Curiously, it's been more a case of discovering long dead punk/indie (Fighting With Wire/Fortune Drive), purchasing a handful of reissues (Garbage/Wildhearts) and finding comfort from old material. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I’ve bought a couple of albums released this year, the best imo being SNAFU by The Professionals 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 I think it's been quite a good year for new music. Another favourite from this year is Distant Populations by Quicksand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I have as actually got a few from this year, although I discover from the the past too. Going with my gut I’m going for Amyl and The Sniffers - Comfort To Me: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Lozz196 said: I’ve bought a couple of albums released this year, the best imo being SNAFU by The Professionals The guitarist in my current project was shortlisted for Chris McCormack's position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Cato said: The only new thing I've bought in 2021 is more than a little bit niche. I'm astonished. That track sounds like a modern take on Appalachian hill music and which might have come off the soundtrack of a TV series about Kentucky crystal meth cookers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 19 minutes ago, skankdelvar said: I'm astonished. That track sounds like a modern take on Appalachian hill music and which might have come off the soundtrack of a TV series about Kentucky crystal meth cookers. Is meth like wine where you get different varieties in different regions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said: The guitarist in my current project was shortlisted for Chris McCormack's position. Chris has now left, when I saw them a couple of weeks ago Rich Jones was on lead guitar duties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I got senjutsu by iron maiden which was my only purchase this year but to be honest I really didn't enjoy it just didn't do it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 3 hours ago, SteveXFR said: I think it's been quite a good year for new music. Another favourite from this year is Distant Populations by Quicksand. Thanks for reminding me about that, I've been meaning to check it out for ages and it's now on my list for tomorrow 🤜 3 hours ago, Nail Soup said: I have as actually got a few from this year, although I discover from the the past too. Going with my gut I’m going for Amyl and The Sniffers - Comfort To Me: Another good choice, although the production isn't quite as raw sounding as their previous albums ,which is a shame imo. My favourite so far has been Drool by Part Chimp. Going to see them in a few weeks too and I can't wait! Welfare Jazz by Viagra Boys is a close 2nd. On the flip side, I was quite disappointed with Arrows by Red Fang. They're one of my favourite bands and it's not a bad album, but the production seems to have sucked all the low end out. Maybe it sounds better to guitarists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Jonesy said: On the flip side, I was quite disappointed with Arrows by Red Fang. They're one of my favourite bands and it's not a bad album, but the production seems to have sucked all the low end out. Maybe it sounds better to guitarists. I was disappointed by Arrows as well. It just seems a bit weak compared to Murder The Mountain and Only Ghosts Edited November 8, 2021 by SteveXFR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jonesy Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 hours ago, SteveXFR said: I was disappointed by Arrows as well. It just seems a bit weak compared to Murder The Mountain and Only Ghosts That's exactly what I thought, it's just lacking the oopmh that their previous albums have. It's a shame because Aaron's bass tone is pretty huge and always something I look forward to. On the plus side, they're still killing it with their videos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 15 hours ago, Lozz196 said: I’ve bought a couple of albums released this year, the best imo being SNAFU by The Professionals Is that a Zemaitis bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendall Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Gojira - Fortitude is definitely up there for me in terms of fav. albums of this year. But my favourite so far is Rivers of Nihil - The Work, closely followed by Whitechapel - Kin (which seems to get better and better with each listen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Lake Street Dive - Obviously 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 1 hour ago, EssentialTension said: Is that a Zemaitis bass? I don`t know, I tried to find out when I saw them but their manager/road-guy wasn`t able to help, said he didn`t know much about guitars & makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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