Doomtree - No Kings [2011/320]

Artists like Dessa have been posted before, and P.O.S has been referenced a few times on this blog, but they are all just a part of the Doomtree record label and collective hip-hop group. No Kings is a showcase of each members talent, placed over a lot of industrial sounding beats, and riddled with some of the finest wordplay you'll hear this year. If you like any artists from Rhymesayers or Strange Famous Records, you will love this most likely, and it goes without saying that fans of any of the artists from Doomtree will adore it as well.

Artist: Doomtree

Album: No Kings

Release Year: 2011

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracks:

1. No Way

2. Bolt Cutter

3. Bangarang

4. Beacon

5. Punch-Out

6. Little Mercy

7. The Grand Experiment

8. String Theory

9. Team the Best Team

10. Gimme the Go

11. Own Yours

12. Fresh New Trash

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Junius/Rosetta - Split [2011/320]

I actually saw Junius a couple days ago, having only heard their previous album before then, and this split. If you've heard Junius before, you probably wouldn't expect them to be heavy live, but wow. I completely underestimated them, and they easily stole the show for me (Alcest and Enslaved were playing that night too). It's easy to see now why they did a split with Rosetta. Both theirs and Rosetta's songs complement each other very nicely on this album, and though the split is only two songs long they are a great two songs and worth your time to check out if you're a fan of any of these bands.

Artist: Junius/Rosetta

Album: Split

Release Year: 2011

Genre: Indie Rock/Post-Metal/Sludge Metal

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Light Bearer - Lapsus [2011/320]

Comprised of members of Fall of Efrafa and Dungeons, Light Bearer takes the post-hardcore sounds of Rinoa and Envy, and blends it with post-rock melodies that give it it's own unique sound. This is a must-listen for 2011, and it's easily one of my favourite albums of the year, if not my favourite.

Artist: Light Bearer

Album: Lapsus

Release Year: 2011

Genre: Post-Hardcore/Sludge Metal

1. Beyond the Infinite

2. Primum Movens

3. Armoury Choir

4. The Metatron

5. Prelapsus

6. Lapsus

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Septicflesh - The Great Mass (2011)

Official release date: April 19th, 2011
Genre: Death/Atmospheric Metal
Country: Greece
Label: Season of Mist

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Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons... [320/2008]

This is easily one of my favourite hip hop albums ever. The album is produced extremely well, and each song has it's own unique feel to it. This, complemented with Slug's trademark storytelling makes the album an enjoyable and diverse experience. Songs like "Your Glasshouse" and "Shoulda Known" provide a dark, gritty atmosphere; "You" with a very 'poppy' sound that sticks in your head; "Guarantees" and "Me" a more sorrowful presentation, and everything else is in between these extremes. Seriously recommended for hip hop fans.

Artist: Atmosphere

Album: When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint that Shit Gold

Release Year: 2008

Genre: Hip Hop

1. Like the Rest of Us

2. Puppets

3. The Skinny

4. Dreamer

5. Shoulda Known

6. You

7. Painting

8. Your Glasshouse

9. Yesterday

10. Guarantees

11. Me

12. Wild Wild Horses

13. Can't Break

14. The Waitress

15. In Her Music Box

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Nahemah - A New Constellation (2009)

Artist: Nahemah
Album: A New Constellation (2009)
Label: Lifeforce Records
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
Country: Spain

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Iron Thrones - Visions of Light [2008/320]

Take In Mourning and mix them with the progressive melodies of Between The Buried and Me. Now you essentially have Iron Thrones. Enjoy!

Artist: Iron Thrones

Album: Visions of Light

Release Year: 2008

Genre: Progressive Death Metal

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Hooded Menace/Anima Morte Split [2010/320]

Two tracks totaling out to 11 minutes. Beautiful and heavy doom metal from each band.

Artist: Hooded Menace/Anima Morte

Album: Split

Release Year: 2010

Genre: Death/Doom Metal

1. A Decay of Mind and Flesh

2. Grasp of the Beastwoman

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Lesbian - Stratospheria Cubensis [2010/320]

Here's a nice find. While not earth-shattering in originality, it's a pretty heavy album with some nice progressive bits. I assure you, the band's name in no way relates to their sound. Also happens to be one of the few stoner albums this year that I've enjoyed. If I have one complaint about it though, it would be the length of it. There's over 70 minutes of content here, but it's not really justified in any way and will likely bore the average listener before it's over. Regardless, if you're looking for a stoner fix, this will do fine.

Artist: Lesbian

Album: Stratospheria Cubensis

Release Year: 2010

Genre: Progressive Stoner/Doom Metal

1. Poisonous WitchBall

2. Poverty and War Forever

3. Raging Arcania

4. Stropharia Cubensis

5. Black Stygian

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As We Draw - Lines Breaking Circles [2010/320]

I've heard these guys a little while back when I was looking more into TotorRo. I was very impressed with what I heard and have been looking forward to this album for a while. Fortunately, the album is out now and it is well worth the wait. It's hard for me to find many flaws with this album and so I recommend this highly for those who are itching for some sludge blended nicely with some Post-Hardcore.

Artist: As We Draw

Album: Lines Breaking Circles

Release Year: 2010

Genre: Post-Hardcore/Sludge Metal

1. Shame

2. Sin of Addiction

3. Shield

4. Burst of Colour

5. When Crowds Are Trapped... The Lonely One Dies

6. Fault Lines

7. Drowned in Flames

8. Draft

9. Scum of the Earth

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Rogue Sounds - Transmission [2010/320]

I was actually asked directly by the band to post this on here, and thus here it is. I have listened to it myself and it is a very solid record. In fact, it's one of my favourite EP's this year. It might be interesting to know, the album was produced by Ed Brooks, who has worked with Russian Circles and Fall of Troy, previously. I definitely recommend this to Post-Rock/Post-Metal fans.

Artist: Rogue Sounds

Album: Transmission (EP)

Release Year: 2010

Genre: Post-Rock

1. Decibel

2. Virtue

3. Vice

4. Transmission

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Queens Of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf [2002/320]

Not much needs to be said about this album/band that hasn't already been said. One of the more original rock bands in the mainstream nowadays, with several solid releases to their name. Songs for the Deaf is easily their best album to date, and definitely one of the best rock albums of the last decade.

Artist: Queens of the Stone Age
Album: Songs for the Deaf
Release Year: 2002
Genre: Stoner Rock

1. You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire
2. No One Knows
3. First It Giveth
4. A Song for the Dead
5. The Sky is Fallin'
6. Six Shooter
7. Hangin' Tree
8. Go With the Flow
9. Gonna Leave You
10. Do It Again
11. God Is in the Radio
12. Another Love Song
13. A Song for the Deaf
14. Mosquito Song
15. The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret (Live)
16. Everybody's Gonna Be Happy (The Kinks cover)

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Kausal - In Dead Cities [2010/VBR320]

Some very engaging Post-Rock/Post-Metal. I cannot recommend this enough. Definitely took me by surprise at how good this turned out to be.

Artist: Kausal
Album: In Dead Cities
Release Year: 2010
Genre: Post-Rock/Post-Metal

1. The Debt
2. We Steal Sunshine
3. Evac
4. That Will Make Sense Tomorrow
5. The Conquistador
6. How is Your Heart?
7. Rising Cities
8. The Rest

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Sleepmakeswaves - In Today Already Walks Tomorrow [2009/320]

I'm too much into Post-Rock now since listening to the TotorRo EP, so here's some more great post- stuff.

Band: Sleepmakeswaves
Album: In Today Already Walks Tomorrow
Release Year: 2009
Genre: Post-Rock

1. I Will Write Peace on Your Wings and You Will Fly Over the World
2. Exits to Nowhere
3. One Day You Will Teach Me to Let Go of My Fears
4. So That the Children Will Always Shout Her Name
5. It's Dark, It's Cold, It's Winter
6. What We Cannot Speak of Must be Passed Over in Silence

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Hammock - Chasing After Shadows... Living With The Ghosts [2010/320]

Beautiful album that produces a very enriching atmosphere for the listener.

Band: Hammock
Album: Chasing After Shadows... Living with the Ghosts
Release Year: 2010
Genre: Post-Rock/Ambient

1. The Backward Step
2. Tristia
3. Little Fly/Mouchette
4. Breathturn
5. In the Nothing of a Night
6. Andalusia
7. The Whole Catastrophe
8. The World We Knew As Children
9. Dust in the Devil's Snow
10. How Can I Make You Remember Me?
11. You Lost the Starlight in Your Eyes
12. Something Other Than Remaining

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