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Day 12 now, and I think it's about time that I refine a tiny bit what I hope to do with these blogs. Basically, I want to give you good albums to listen to. Not necessarily the best (although if you think it's the best then go me!), but just something that you can put on and know that you will enjoy. Also, there's no point in listing albums you already listen to, so I'll try to either introduce you to new music, or to remind you of old music that you should listen to again. Hopefully I've been successful so far!
1. Moby - Play
What? Electronic
When? 1999
Why? A rock-inspired electronic album. There are so many good sounds on this album, it's unbelievable.
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2. The Smiths - The Smiths
What? Classic alt rock
When? 1984
Why? If Moby was strange for 1999, then this was absurd for 1984. Uplifting and eerie at the same time.
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3. Jedi Mind Tricks - Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell
What? Hip Hop
When? 2006
Why? Jedi Mind Tricks make some of the most thoughtful badass hip hop. Not many artists do that well these days.
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4. The Drones - Gala Mill
What? Sludge rock
When? 2006
Why? Like a tone-deaf Leonard Cohen on steroids with a constant, pissed-off drone in the background. It's amazing.
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5. Estatic Fear - A Sombre Dance
What? Symphonic metal
When? 1999
Why? This is how symphonic metal should be done. Perfect growls, perfect female vocals, perfect music.
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Let me know what you think of my choices for the day! It's a nice mix between contemporary and underground I think. Also, just to add to the message at the start, I am not a popular music fascist or anything. If the music's interesting firstly, and enjoyable secondly, then I'll listen to it. Unfortunately, most popular music falls outside of the first requirement. However, if I do decide to put a Kid Cudi mixtape up at some point (for example) then I don't want to be stoned because Kid Cudi is mainstream. Give it a listen, and if you don't like it, tell me why! Anyway, enough rambling.
Disclaimer: The title says that it is Daigomi's guide to good listening. That means its my opinion. Feel free to disagree as long as you provide reasons; I enjoy a good discussion as much as the next person. Also, I just like listening to music, I don't give a shit for the political implications of any music.
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Day 4 - Eti307 - Wale sampling Yann Tiersen
Day 8 - - Name a song that samples Rodriguez's Sugar Man.
Day 9 - - Which arcade game's music is sampled in Percee P's 2 Brothers From The Gutter?
Day 8 - - Name a song that samples Rodriguez's Sugar Man.
Day 9 - - Which arcade game's music is sampled in Percee P's 2 Brothers From The Gutter?
