Mystlyfe's arbitrarily selected albums he's currently digging

[Mystlyfe77]

Hopping on the bandwagon of top album lists, here's a few albums I'm currently digging a lot. Not always the best. Not always new. Not always any particular genre. Not always even my favorites of all time. But sweet albums I'm enjoying.

Album: The Holy Open Secret
Artist: Hoots and Hellmouth
Year: 2009
Genre: Vaguely Rockish Folk/Americana

A recent discovery of mine, despite being signed to a record label close to my heart, Hoots and Hellmouth have definitely impressed me. I'm not normally big on folk-rock, but these guys do it right. The songs range from mellow and relaxing of "Ne'er Do Well" to the boot-stamping fun of the very next track ("What Good Are Plowshares If We Use Them Like Swords"). A definite must-listen.


Album: Lightbulb Sun
Artist: Porcupine Tree
Year: 2000
Genre: Crossover Prog

The first half of the album is as close to mainstream rock and pop as Porcupine Tree ever got (a characteristic they have used frequently in their later albums), but it still never wholly gives up on the experimental and progressive rock tendencies that they are known for. The second half takes a more psychedelic and experimental turn, yet doesn't wholly abandon the poppy and rock tendencies. Both halves are equally awesome. "Shesmovedon" is, without a doubt, my favorite Porcupine Tree song, and this version is the classic (though the version on Deadwing isn't bad).


Album: Sacrifice and Bliss
Artist: Stinking Lizaveta
Year: 2009
Genre: Avant-garde

I think I may be the first to proclaim Stinking Lizaveta as avant-garde, but there really isn't any other way to appropriately describe the mix of stoner metal, jazz, math rock, and everything else these guys blend into their music. It may be instrumental, but their songs tell a story. This latest release is my favorite of theirs, and will sure to keep spinning for quite some time.

More albums to come later. Each set will be in their own post, so you can see what albums I'm digging each time I post.

[Squaretriangles]

Album: Lightbulb Sun
Artist: Porcupine Tree
Year: 2000
Genre: Crossover Prog

The first half of the album is as close to mainstream rock and Porcupine Tree ever got (a characteristic they have used frequently in their later albums), but it still never wholly gives up on the experimental and progressive rock tendencies that they are known for. The second half takes a more psychedelic and experimental turn, yet doesn't wholly abandon the poppy and rock tendencies. Both halves are equally awesome. "Shesmovedon" is, without a doubt, my favorite Porcupine Tree song, and this version is the classic (though the version on Deadwing isn't bad).

Would you recommend this as a good starting point for Porcupine Tree? I've been meaning to check them out.

[franticfish]

Would you recommend this as a good starting point for Porcupine Tree? I've been meaning to check them out.

In Absentia or Fear Of A Blank Planet can't go wrong with either album.

[Squaretriangles]

In Absentia or Fear Of A Blank Planet can't go wrong with either album.

Yeah, I've heard good things about those two. Thanks.

[Evilbottom]

You can't go wrong with any Porcupine Tree album really, although their earlier stuff is much different from recent (funny band history)

PT are actually quickly becoming one of my favourite bands. I love Lazarus and Open Car. Shesmovedon is great too.

[Tank9088]

I really like the last two. A friend tried to make me listen to Hoots and Hellmouth and I didn't like it.

[Mystlyfe77]

I really like the last two. A friend tried to make me listen to Hoots and Hellmouth and I didn't like it.

I'm surprised your friend has heard of them, they're pretty obscure. You know how he found out about them?

[Tank9088]

I'm surprised your friend has heard of them, they're pretty obscure. You know how he found out about them?

No, if you want I'll ask him. It's kind of weird I've never asked him before because he has tried to get me into a ton of obscure bands. It's never worked though. I guess I'm more into the semi-mainstream.

[Mystlyfe77]

No, if you want I'll ask him. It's kind of weird I've never asked him before because he has tried to get me into a ton of obscure bands. It's never worked though. I guess I'm more into the semi-mainstream.

In this case, I actually am interested enough in how he found out about them.

[Fizzeler]

Yeah, I've heard good things about those two. Thanks.

Signify is awesome as well

Lightbulb Sun is a good PT album some nice choices in the list (so far)