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FUN INC3/11/2024

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Metallica - Master of Puppets

38 years old just the other day, and without a shadow of doubt, MOP is king here.

From the calming acoustic guitar, and quad acoustic high harmonies of Battery, to the first chugging guitar of the intro, to the first descending riff of Battery, Master of Puppets sees Metallica out with a point to prove.

A middle finger to conformity, a swansong for a misunderstood youth that felt their voice was not being heard in a world that often fails, Master of Puppets is about control, abuse of power and powerlessness, songs about anti-war, drug abuse, mental and personal turmoil - this isn't an album it is a classical demonstration of some of the most compelling heavy metal music ever written.

Go listen to Master of Puppets - from start to end - it is a 10/10 album. The worst thing about this album is that it ends. 100% masterpiece.

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Damien Mason3/11/2024

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Cover-to-cover, these are the best albums per genre I can think of, with very few to no misses.

Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory - best nu metal

For a debut album, few are as good as Hybrid Theory. Starting with Papercut right through to Pushing Me Away, I loved every second of angst, rap, and decks. It certainly defined my childhood. Part of me prefers Meteora since it was basically the same but more refined. The two albums back-to-back are some of the best songs in nu metal history. Korn, Deftones, and Limp Bizkit fans might disagree...

Bring Me The Horizon - Sempiternal - best metalcore

From the memes of Sandpit Turtle in the Metal Gear Solid-named song Shadow Moses to the chart-topping Can You Feel My Heart, Sempiternal brought metalcore to the masses. The blend of vocal fry screams with more mature rock instrumentals behind them showed the band had truly grown up. This was the moment I fell in love with the group, and very few songs after this miss.

Breaking Benjamin - Dear Agony - best post-grunge

Some might argue Phobia by the same band, and they wouldn't be wrong. I just think Dear Agony has a greater percentage of songs that hit. Without You closes it out in a fantastically energetic fashion that I'm not used to.

Starset - Divisions - best electronic rock

A band that calls itself Science Rock, every song delves into how technology can either enhance or destroy us. The whole of Divisions is wonderful, but I've highlighted Perfect Machine because, in my eyes, it's from the perspective of a corporation and its relationship with customers. It's even framed as though it's from an AI's perspective with its sound.

"Lay your heart into my perfect machine I will show you what you wanted to see Just a mirror 'til I get what I need The reverie was not of me You never saw nothing Never saw nothing"

To the usual person, this represents a generic toxic relationship. To me, this chorus shows how advertisements fool you into clicking, selling you a lie until you buy. The level of depth in each song is truly wonderful.

Ice Nine Kills - The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood - best concept album

Metalcore for the most part, but also chucking some general rock and showtunes in there for good measure, Welcome to Horrorwood stands out because of its underlying concept. Much like the first one, each song is directly inspired by a horror movie. While the original takes from more iconic series like A Nightmare on Elm Street, this one simply has a better flow to most of its songs.

They can get pretty heavy and screamy at times, but I've chosen the lightest and most enjoyable song in the video above. Bonus points if you can guess the inspiration without looking at the comments. It's part of a playlist if anyone wants to run through the whole album, though.

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Lanah Tyra3/10/2024

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Queen - A Kind of Magic

For me a great album is where I don't want to skip songs , where I can just listen to it from first track to the last, as it has been put together by the artist.

There are many great Queen albums with a couple or more songs on them which are my favourites, but I think this album really stands out for me as almost every song is on my Best of Queen list.

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Sturmer3/8/2024

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"White Pony" by Deftones

My selection for one of the greatest albums in rock history is "White Pony" by Deftones. This album is a pivotal point in the evolution of the nu-metal genre. It's widely regarded as the album that transcended the boundaries of nu metal, introducing a more sophisticated, experimental sound that was ahead of its time.

"White Pony" showcases the Deftones' unique ability to blend aggressive metal with atmospheric, dreamlike melodies. This combination creates a sound that's both visceral and ethereal, capturing a wide range of emotions. The album’s lyrical depth, exploring themes of love, pain, and introspection, offers a more mature perspective compared to much of the nu-metal at the time.

"White Pony" also received critical acclaim for its artistic vision and is often cited as one of the best albums of the 2000s.

The album's innovative approach influenced countless bands and helped to reshape the landscape of heavy music in the early 2000s. Tracks like"Digital Bath" are not only fan favorites but also exemplify the band's distinctive sound – a fusion of heavy riffs, atmospheric textures, and Chino Moreno's dynamic vocal range.

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mar1gold 3/7/2024

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I'd have to say Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the moon

I wouldn't listen to this album as background music - some tracks are a bit intense for that. I love to sit down and fully listen to this album. It's fun because each time I feel I notice something new that was smartly done with the composition.

I feel like it's a bit of a cliche to like this album so much, but i really love it and think it definitely deserves all the hype it gets.

My favourite songs are time and great gig in the sky (they lead on from one another and I never listen to these songs just by themselves). They're both just epic (for lack of a better word hehehe)