Top 10 Songs This Week (10/31/08)

Submitted by spinmedown16 on Sat, 11/01/2008 - 12:54
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  • 10. Chuckhung
  • Album: Substrata
  • Artist: Biosphere
  • Genre: Ambient
  • Year: 1997
  • Why?: At this very moment, this is my favorite song off the album. It frequently changes, but I find I can listen to this song solo when I just need to relax. Very soft, quiet noises. Very beautiful.
  • Score: ***1/2
  • 9. Blind
  • Album: Hercules & Love Affair
  • Artist: Hercules & Love Affair
  • Genre: Leftfield/House/Disco
  • Year: Mar. 10 2008
  • Why?: The first time I heard his voice, I literally fell out of my chair laughing my ass off. His voice sounds soooo flaming gay it is amazing. For the first few listens I just listened to his voice. I gave the music a shot, and I ended up enjoying it, but it is definitely his voice that makes this original.
  • Score: ***3/4
  • 8. Track 4 (or Untitled 4)
  • Album: ( )
  • Artist: Sigur Rós
  • Genre: Post rock/Ambient
  • Year: Oct. 29 2002
  • Why?: I fucking adore this entire album. In fact, I stumbled upon it by total accident, and it is very quickly rising to my top 20 favorite albums of all time. The voice goes perfectly with the song, and the song is absolutely astounding. A must have for everyone.
  • Score:***4/5
  • 7. Glass Museum
  • Album: Millions Now Living Will Never Die
  • Artist: Tortoise
  • Genre: Post rock
  • Year: 1996
  • Why?: To be honest I don't know. I just find it extremely relaxing...beautifully made.
  • Score:****
  • 6. La La Radio
  • Album: Exit
  • Artist: Shugo Tokumaru
  • Genre: Folk/World/Country
  • Year: Oct. 19 2007
  • Why?: The song really kicks in about half way through, but I love the beginning just as much as I love the ending. His voice is so goddamn soothing, and I love how he sings in Japanese...
  • Score: ****
  • 5. When We Is Thrown Away
  • Album: Pink
  • Artist: BORIS
  • Genre: Alternative Rock/Art Rock/Stoner Rock
  • Year: Nov. 18 2005
  • Why?: First, I would like to say that my brother is in a Thrash metal band. One that is quickly rising in popularity actually (Warbringer), and I was basically half raised off of HARDCORE fucking metal. My step-mom was a hardcore christian, and his band drove her wild. It was hilarious (my step-mom was a cunt)! But anyway, I'm not a big fan of metal (I enjoy Slayer, Iron Maiden, Blind Guardian, Ozzy etc. every so oftenish), but I love this shit.
  • Score: ****
  • 4. Swans (Life After Death)
  • Album: Return to the Sea
  • Artist: Islands
  • Genre: Indie rock
  • Year: 2006
  • Why?: The beat is astounding, and the voice is beautiful. I've been really into Indie for some reason recently, and this was almost my favorite song this week, if I hadn't found the other three.
  • Score:****1/4
  • 3. Narc
  • Album: Antics
  • Artist: Interpol
  • Genre: Indie rock
  • Year: 2004
  • Why?: I really enjoy the beat, and his voice is instant love. I always find myself going with the beat, and I already have the lyrics memorized. I am fascinated by this song for some reason...nothing really special about it.
  • Score: ****1/2
  • 2. Collarbone
  • Album: Transparent Things
  • Artist: Fujiya & Miyagi
  • Genre: Indie Rock/Prog Rock/Krautrock/Space Rock/Disco/Post Rock
  • Year: Apr. 2006
  • Why?: I love the fucking beat. It is soooo bad ass, and the lyrics are pretty cute. It's one of those "wtf?!" songs that gets pretty addicting!
  • Score:****3/4
  • 1. Stars and Sons
  • Album: You Forgot It In People
  • Artist: Broken Social Scene
  • Genre: Indie rock
  • Year: Sept 3 2003
  • Why?: I don't feel the need to express anything more about this entire album, since it is basically worshiped by millions of people.
  • Score: *****
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