artist: afi
album name: afi
year: 2004
genre: punk
notes:
it's a compilation album! everything from before they signed to dreamworks. got some
bangers! feels unfair to pick a favorite here.
artist: afi
album name: black sails in the sunset
year: 1999
genre: punk, hardcore
notes: all-time favorite afi album. it's so moody, and it was the start of a totally different sound for afi. :) favorite song is malleus maleficarum.
album name: black sails in the sunset
year: 1999
genre: punk, hardcore
notes: all-time favorite afi album. it's so moody, and it was the start of a totally different sound for afi. :) favorite song is malleus maleficarum.
artist: afi
album name: decemberunderground
year: 2006
genre: alternative rock, emo
notes: it's very dated and honestly doesn't hold up very well. it's also super dramatic and probably takes itself a little too seriously. favorite has to be 37mm.
album name: decemberunderground
year: 2006
genre: alternative rock, emo
notes: it's very dated and honestly doesn't hold up very well. it's also super dramatic and probably takes itself a little too seriously. favorite has to be 37mm.
artist: afi
album name: i heard a voice (live from long-beach arena
year: 2007
genre: hardcore, punk, emo
notes: not much to say, remember it not being great?
album name: i heard a voice (live from long-beach arena
year: 2007
genre: hardcore, punk, emo
notes: not much to say, remember it not being great?
artist: alanis morissette
album name: jagged little pill
year: 1995
genre: alternative rock, pop rock
notes: a classic. almost all good stuff. i think this might be my wife's cd? favorite is all i really want!
album name: jagged little pill
year: 1995
genre: alternative rock, pop rock
notes: a classic. almost all good stuff. i think this might be my wife's cd? favorite is all i really want!
artist: angelspit
album name: blood death ivory
year: 2008
genre: industrial
notes: not my favorite angelspit album, but it's definitely top three. it's just fun! my favorite track is a tie between lust worthy and jugular.
album name: blood death ivory
year: 2008
genre: industrial
notes: not my favorite angelspit album, but it's definitely top three. it's just fun! my favorite track is a tie between lust worthy and jugular.
artist: angelspit
album name: carbon beauty
year: 2011
genre: industrial
notes: a great remix album. especially love making money, cold hard cash, and fink.
album name: carbon beauty
year: 2011
genre: industrial
notes: a great remix album. especially love making money, cold hard cash, and fink.
artist: arcadia
album name: so red the rose
year: 1985
genre: new wave
notes: god bless duran duran for splitting up. nick rhodes and simon le bon always make something amazing when they're together. fave is election day.
album name: so red the rose
year: 1985
genre: new wave
notes: god bless duran duran for splitting up. nick rhodes and simon le bon always make something amazing when they're together. fave is election day.
artist: big black
album name: songs about fucking
year: 1987
genre: post-punk, noise rock
notes: another iconic album. to me it feels very ahead of its time for 1987. love the harsh noise, the whole thing is so abrasive. my favorite is kasimir s. polaski day.
album name: songs about fucking
year: 1987
genre: post-punk, noise rock
notes: another iconic album. to me it feels very ahead of its time for 1987. love the harsh noise, the whole thing is so abrasive. my favorite is kasimir s. polaski day.
artist: bikini kill
album name: revolution girl style now
year: 1991
genre: punk
notes: this is one i got from my dad. he loved bikini kill, and after watching a documentary about kathleen hanna years ago, so do i! admittedly, i didn't know a lot about feminist punk at the time, but i've since fixed that. favorite track is double dare ya.
album name: revolution girl style now
year: 1991
genre: punk
notes: this is one i got from my dad. he loved bikini kill, and after watching a documentary about kathleen hanna years ago, so do i! admittedly, i didn't know a lot about feminist punk at the time, but i've since fixed that. favorite track is double dare ya.
artist: blaqk audio
album name: cexcells
year: 2007
genre: ebm, synthpop
notes: davey havok and jade puget split off from afi to make a synthpop album to mixed results. i have distinct memories of listening to this on my walkman cd player while riding the bus (cd try not to skip challenge IMPOSSIBLE). i think my favorite is bitter for sweet.
album name: cexcells
year: 2007
genre: ebm, synthpop
notes: davey havok and jade puget split off from afi to make a synthpop album to mixed results. i have distinct memories of listening to this on my walkman cd player while riding the bus (cd try not to skip challenge IMPOSSIBLE). i think my favorite is bitter for sweet.
artist: callupsie
album name: self titled
year: 2008
genre: alternative rock, shoegaze
notes: callupsie was a local band that i first saw at a benefit show for another band whose gear had been stolen, and they were phenomenal live. so naturally, i snapped up that cd. so moody, you just wanna melt listening to it. favorite is tibetan fox.
album name: self titled
year: 2008
genre: alternative rock, shoegaze
notes: callupsie was a local band that i first saw at a benefit show for another band whose gear had been stolen, and they were phenomenal live. so naturally, i snapped up that cd. so moody, you just wanna melt listening to it. favorite is tibetan fox.
artist: crystal castles
album name: crystal castles
year: 2008
genre: glitch, synthpop
notes: i feel like i have to preface this by saying fuck ethan kath. but i love and have always loved this album. there's nothing else that sounds like it. my favorite tracks are courtship dating, knights, and through the hosiery.
album name: crystal castles
year: 2008
genre: glitch, synthpop
notes: i feel like i have to preface this by saying fuck ethan kath. but i love and have always loved this album. there's nothing else that sounds like it. my favorite tracks are courtship dating, knights, and through the hosiery.
artist: dave matthews band
album name: everyday
year: 2001
genre: alternative rock, pop rock
notes: i am so fucking embarrassed of this one but listen to me. it's a good album. this is the only dmb i listen to. the lyrics are mature and intelligent, the music is fantastic. give it a try. my absolute favorite is sleep to dream her.
album name: everyday
year: 2001
genre: alternative rock, pop rock
notes: i am so fucking embarrassed of this one but listen to me. it's a good album. this is the only dmb i listen to. the lyrics are mature and intelligent, the music is fantastic. give it a try. my absolute favorite is sleep to dream her.
artist: david sylvian
album name: brilliant trees
year: 1984
genre: art rock, synthpop
notes: okay, i'm a fake david sylvian fan. i've listened to a lot of japan, but i think i've only listened to this album once. that said, pulling punches did make its way into my regular spotify rotation.
album name: brilliant trees
year: 1984
genre: art rock, synthpop
notes: okay, i'm a fake david sylvian fan. i've listened to a lot of japan, but i think i've only listened to this album once. that said, pulling punches did make its way into my regular spotify rotation.
artist: david bowie
album name: earthling
year: 1997
genre: drum and bass, art rock
notes: this is in the running for my favorite album of all time. i was about 3 when it came out and my parents played it all the time. it definitely kickstarted my love for dnb. favorite tracks are battle for britain (the letter), seven years in tibet, and i'm afraid of americans.
album name: earthling
year: 1997
genre: drum and bass, art rock
notes: this is in the running for my favorite album of all time. i was about 3 when it came out and my parents played it all the time. it definitely kickstarted my love for dnb. favorite tracks are battle for britain (the letter), seven years in tibet, and i'm afraid of americans.
artist: depeche mode
album name: black celebration
year: 1986
genre: synthpop, darkwave
notes: maybe my favorite depeche mode album! they're all good. some great reward is a classic, but i think this is where they really hit their stride with their sound. my favorite tracks are fly on the windscreen and dressed in black.
album name: black celebration
year: 1986
genre: synthpop, darkwave
notes: maybe my favorite depeche mode album! they're all good. some great reward is a classic, but i think this is where they really hit their stride with their sound. my favorite tracks are fly on the windscreen and dressed in black.
artist: dir en grey
album name: withering to death.
year: 2005
genre: jrock, industrial metal
notes: a great album by a great band, all in all a great showing of heavy jrock. my favorite song is machiavellism.
album name: withering to death.
year: 2005
genre: jrock, industrial metal
notes: a great album by a great band, all in all a great showing of heavy jrock. my favorite song is machiavellism.
artist: duran duran
album name: all you need is now
year: 2010
genre: synthpop, pop rock
notes: not a bad showing for an at the time thirty year old band! if i recall right, this album got a lot of shit, but i didn't dislike it at all. favorite track is girl panic!
album name: all you need is now
year: 2010
genre: synthpop, pop rock
notes: not a bad showing for an at the time thirty year old band! if i recall right, this album got a lot of shit, but i didn't dislike it at all. favorite track is girl panic!
artist: duran duran
album name: big thing
year: 1988
genre: new wave, pop rock
notes: this one is great! the band was kind of in turmoil at this point with everything going on with their former guitarist, andy taylor, but they still whipped out a fantastic album. my favorites are all she wants is and do you believe in shame.
album name: big thing
year: 1988
genre: new wave, pop rock
notes: this one is great! the band was kind of in turmoil at this point with everything going on with their former guitarist, andy taylor, but they still whipped out a fantastic album. my favorites are all she wants is and do you believe in shame.
artist: duran duran
album name: duran duran (the wedding album)
year: 1993
genre: alternative rock, synthpop
notes: i love this album. duran duran had a clunky start transitioning to the 90's with liberty, but they really figured it out here. it's hard to pick a favorite, but i think it's either sin of the city or to whom it may concern.
album name: duran duran (the wedding album)
year: 1993
genre: alternative rock, synthpop
notes: i love this album. duran duran had a clunky start transitioning to the 90's with liberty, but they really figured it out here. it's hard to pick a favorite, but i think it's either sin of the city or to whom it may concern.
artist: duran duran
album name: medazzaland
year: 1997
genre: synthpop
notes: in the running for my favorite duran duran album for sure. people slept on this one! it's weird, it's cool, and it shows that they had the capacity to be more than just an "80's band." i have the special edition pink tray version of this cd! my favorite songs are be my icon and undergoing treatment.
album name: medazzaland
year: 1997
genre: synthpop
notes: in the running for my favorite duran duran album for sure. people slept on this one! it's weird, it's cool, and it shows that they had the capacity to be more than just an "80's band." i have the special edition pink tray version of this cd! my favorite songs are be my icon and undergoing treatment.
artist: duran duran
album name: notorious
year: 1986
genre: pop rock
notes: this is a really good one. andy taylor had just split, and nile rogers of chic swooped in, took the band under his wing, and made this album what it is. faves are notorious, skin trade, and vertigo (do the demolition.)
album name: notorious
year: 1986
genre: pop rock
notes: this is a really good one. andy taylor had just split, and nile rogers of chic swooped in, took the band under his wing, and made this album what it is. faves are notorious, skin trade, and vertigo (do the demolition.)
artist: duran duran
album name: paper gods
year: 2015
genre: pop rock, new wave
notes: i really liked this album when it first came out but i've kind of flipped on it. i think at the time i was just so deep in my duran duran fixation that i would have loved anything they put out. that said, my favorite track is pressure off.
album name: paper gods
year: 2015
genre: pop rock, new wave
notes: i really liked this album when it first came out but i've kind of flipped on it. i think at the time i was just so deep in my duran duran fixation that i would have loved anything they put out. that said, my favorite track is pressure off.
artist: duran duran
album name: red carpet massacre
year: 2007
genre: pop rock
notes: this album is a trip. timbaland produced it for some reason, and you can really tell, most notably on the song nite-runner. my favorites are red carpet massacre and dirty great monster.
album name: red carpet massacre
year: 2007
genre: pop rock
notes: this album is a trip. timbaland produced it for some reason, and you can really tell, most notably on the song nite-runner. my favorites are red carpet massacre and dirty great monster.
artist: duran duran
album name: thanksgiving live: the ultra chrome, latex + steel tour
year: 2018
genre: new wave, synthpop
notes: finally, the end of my duran duran collection and my most prized of their cds. this album was originally a well-circulated bootleg that i looked for for a very long time because it's a concert from the medazzaland era. they finally released it officially in 2018 and i snapped up a copy as soon as i could. i love that they opened the show with the song medazzaland, that was so cool.
album name: thanksgiving live: the ultra chrome, latex + steel tour
year: 2018
genre: new wave, synthpop
notes: finally, the end of my duran duran collection and my most prized of their cds. this album was originally a well-circulated bootleg that i looked for for a very long time because it's a concert from the medazzaland era. they finally released it officially in 2018 and i snapped up a copy as soon as i could. i love that they opened the show with the song medazzaland, that was so cool.
artist: klaus nomi
album name: eclipsed: the best of klaus nomi
year: 1999
genre: new wave, avant garde
notes: again, i'm a fake fan. i've never actually listened to this one, i'm sad to say.
album name: eclipsed: the best of klaus nomi
year: 1999
genre: new wave, avant garde
notes: again, i'm a fake fan. i've never actually listened to this one, i'm sad to say.
artist: florence + the machine
album name: ceremonials
year: 2011
genre: indie rock, downtempo
notes: love florence, love her machines. this is a really solid album, start to finish. favorites are breaking down and seven devils.
album name: ceremonials
year: 2011
genre: indie rock, downtempo
notes: love florence, love her machines. this is a really solid album, start to finish. favorites are breaking down and seven devils.
artist: florence + the machine
album name: how big, how blue, how beautiful
year: 2015
genre: alternative rock, indie rock
notes: honestly this is one that my wife bought and i don't know if i ever actually listened to it. i know i'm not familiar with really any of the tracks on it except ship to wreck, which i burned myself out on quite a while ago.
album name: how big, how blue, how beautiful
year: 2015
genre: alternative rock, indie rock
notes: honestly this is one that my wife bought and i don't know if i ever actually listened to it. i know i'm not familiar with really any of the tracks on it except ship to wreck, which i burned myself out on quite a while ago.
artist: the golden dogs
album name: coat of arms
year: 2010
genre: indie rock
notes: sometimes you buy an album just because you really like a guy. and sometimes that album turns out to be pretty good! if you're familiar with jay mccarrol from nirvanna the band the show, his band brave shores, or even his work as a composer, this was yet another band he was in! favorites are underwater goldmine and permanent record.
album name: coat of arms
year: 2010
genre: indie rock
notes: sometimes you buy an album just because you really like a guy. and sometimes that album turns out to be pretty good! if you're familiar with jay mccarrol from nirvanna the band the show, his band brave shores, or even his work as a composer, this was yet another band he was in! favorites are underwater goldmine and permanent record.
artist: gorillaz
album name: g sides
year: 2001
genre: electro
notes: this is another one of madison's cds, and she's had it for as long as i've known her. my favorite track is absolutely 19-2000 (soulchild remix.)
album name: g sides
year: 2001
genre: electro
notes: this is another one of madison's cds, and she's had it for as long as i've known her. my favorite track is absolutely 19-2000 (soulchild remix.)
artist: gorillaz
album name: gorillaz
year: 2001
genre: electronic, hiphop
notes: the original! this is another one of mads' cds, she's a gorillaz fan from way back. favorite tracks are new genious (brother), clint eastwood, and rock the house.
album name: gorillaz
year: 2001
genre: electronic, hiphop
notes: the original! this is another one of mads' cds, she's a gorillaz fan from way back. favorite tracks are new genious (brother), clint eastwood, and rock the house.
artist: gorillaz
album name: plastic beach
year: 2010
genre: electronic, hiphop, synthpop
notes: i remember waiting with mads for this one to come out, he was sooooo excited about it. and for good reason! it's so good. my favorites are pirate jet, stylo, and to binge.
album name: plastic beach
year: 2010
genre: electronic, hiphop, synthpop
notes: i remember waiting with mads for this one to come out, he was sooooo excited about it. and for good reason! it's so good. my favorites are pirate jet, stylo, and to binge.
artist: lead into gold
album name: the eternal present
year: 2023
genre: industrial
notes: i picked this one up at the lead into gold/skinny puppy concert we went to in 2023! i hadn't heard any of paul barker's new stuff, but really loved work his early work. so naturally, while i was talking to him at his merch table, i felt the need to grab it. and i really like it! his sound has evolved a lot over the years (of course) and it was really interesting to hear. favorite is the surface!
album name: the eternal present
year: 2023
genre: industrial
notes: i picked this one up at the lead into gold/skinny puppy concert we went to in 2023! i hadn't heard any of paul barker's new stuff, but really loved work his early work. so naturally, while i was talking to him at his merch table, i felt the need to grab it. and i really like it! his sound has evolved a lot over the years (of course) and it was really interesting to hear. favorite is the surface!
artist: lords of acid
album name: farstucker
year: 2001
genre: industrial
notes: okay, i really like lords of acid but i haven't actually listened to this one. i think i only picked it up because it had glad i'm not god! on it, which i love.
album name: farstucker
year: 2001
genre: industrial
notes: okay, i really like lords of acid but i haven't actually listened to this one. i think i only picked it up because it had glad i'm not god! on it, which i love.
artist: marilyn manson
album name: antichrist superstar
year: 1996
genre: alternative rock
notes: this is another one where i have to immediately say extremely fuck this guy. that said, this was a beloved album for about twenty years. i'm a sucker for a concept album. i just loved the music and the lyrics and the visuals and everything about it. i was also young and edgy. i do still have favorites though, and they are angel with the scabbed wings and the reflecting god.
album name: antichrist superstar
year: 1996
genre: alternative rock
notes: this is another one where i have to immediately say extremely fuck this guy. that said, this was a beloved album for about twenty years. i'm a sucker for a concept album. i just loved the music and the lyrics and the visuals and everything about it. i was also young and edgy. i do still have favorites though, and they are angel with the scabbed wings and the reflecting god.
artist: marilyn manson
album name: holy wood
year: 2000
genre: alternative rock
notes: not much to say about this one other than that i only have it because an ex left it at my apartment. i liked a few songs on it when i was a kid, but that was a long time ago, lmao. i do like the cover though.
album name: holy wood
year: 2000
genre: alternative rock
notes: not much to say about this one other than that i only have it because an ex left it at my apartment. i liked a few songs on it when i was a kid, but that was a long time ago, lmao. i do like the cover though.
artist: mindless self indulgence
album name: frankenstein girls will seem strangely sexy
year: 2000
genre: industrial, break
notes: i hate to say it but i do really like mindless self indulgence. i know. this is all i have anymore, but i used to have you'll rebel to anything on cd and if? on vinyl. i've had this one for so long that my favorite has changed a bunch of times, but right now it's golden i.
album name: frankenstein girls will seem strangely sexy
year: 2000
genre: industrial, break
notes: i hate to say it but i do really like mindless self indulgence. i know. this is all i have anymore, but i used to have you'll rebel to anything on cd and if? on vinyl. i've had this one for so long that my favorite has changed a bunch of times, but right now it's golden i.
artist: ministry
album name: in case you didn't feel like showing up
year: 1990
genre: industrial, industrial metal
notes: a fantastic, short live album. all songs i love, but my favorite is deity!
album name: in case you didn't feel like showing up
year: 1990
genre: industrial, industrial metal
notes: a fantastic, short live album. all songs i love, but my favorite is deity!
artist: ministry
album name: the land of rape and honey
year: 1988
genre: industrial metal
notes: the evolution from with sympathy to twitch to tlorah is just wild. but i do think this is probaby ministry's best album. my favorite is a tie between deity and you know what you are.
album name: the land of rape and honey
year: 1988
genre: industrial metal
notes: the evolution from with sympathy to twitch to tlorah is just wild. but i do think this is probaby ministry's best album. my favorite is a tie between deity and you know what you are.
artist: mordacious
album name: necrolust
year: 2009
genre: ebm, industrial
notes: boy when i tell you this is straight up garbage. literally not a single good track on the whole thing. when i was in my teens, i went to every single concert our local goth club hosted, and unfortunately this was one of them. genuinely could not tell you why i even have the cd. (bonus: the lead guy hit on me pretty aggressively despite the fact that i was very visibly a minor.)
album name: necrolust
year: 2009
genre: ebm, industrial
notes: boy when i tell you this is straight up garbage. literally not a single good track on the whole thing. when i was in my teens, i went to every single concert our local goth club hosted, and unfortunately this was one of them. genuinely could not tell you why i even have the cd. (bonus: the lead guy hit on me pretty aggressively despite the fact that i was very visibly a minor.)
artist: morphine
album name: cure for pain
year: 1993
genre: alternative rock
notes: morphine is maybe my favorite band of all time. mark sandman's voice was phenomenal and their sound was so sincerely unique. beautiful stuff. favorite track on this one is let's take a trip together.
album name: cure for pain
year: 1993
genre: alternative rock
notes: morphine is maybe my favorite band of all time. mark sandman's voice was phenomenal and their sound was so sincerely unique. beautiful stuff. favorite track on this one is let's take a trip together.
artist: morphine
album name: good
year: 1992
genre: alternative rock
notes: i love this one, and it has one of my all-time favorite songs, you speak my language.
album name: good
year: 1992
genre: alternative rock
notes: i love this one, and it has one of my all-time favorite songs, you speak my language.
artist: morphine
album name: like swimming
year: 1997
genre: alternative rock
notes: god, i love this one so much. my favorite is either french fries w/pepper or i know you (pt. iii) depending on the day.
album name: like swimming
year: 1997
genre: alternative rock
notes: god, i love this one so much. my favorite is either french fries w/pepper or i know you (pt. iii) depending on the day.
artist: morphine
album name: yes
year: 1995
genre: alternative rock
notes: this is my favorite of the four. it's a perfect listen, start to finish. favorite songs are yes, sharks, and free love.
album name: yes
year: 1995
genre: alternative rock
notes: this is my favorite of the four. it's a perfect listen, start to finish. favorite songs are yes, sharks, and free love.
artist: my life with the thrill kill kult
album name: confessions of a knife
year: 1990
genre: industrial
notes: banger after banger on this one. mine is actually my mom's original copy from 1990, which i'm super glad to have. i have two favorites, a daisy chain 4 satan and kooler than jesus.
album name: confessions of a knife
year: 1990
genre: industrial
notes: banger after banger on this one. mine is actually my mom's original copy from 1990, which i'm super glad to have. i have two favorites, a daisy chain 4 satan and kooler than jesus.
artist: nine inch nails
album name: broken
year: 1992
genre: industrial, alternative rock
notes: ohhh man, i went through a long and intense nine inch nails phase in high school. i picked up as much of their stuff as i could, i was looking for their cds every time i went to vintage stock. this one is a great ep, and my favorite track is suck.
album name: broken
year: 1992
genre: industrial, alternative rock
notes: ohhh man, i went through a long and intense nine inch nails phase in high school. i picked up as much of their stuff as i could, i was looking for their cds every time i went to vintage stock. this one is a great ep, and my favorite track is suck.
artist: nine inch nails
album name: fixed
year: 1992
genre: industrial
notes: all remixes of tracks from broken. i actually don't remember them, to be perfectly honest.
album name: fixed
year: 1992
genre: industrial
notes: all remixes of tracks from broken. i actually don't remember them, to be perfectly honest.
artist: nine inch nails
album name: further down the spiral
year: 1995
genre: industrial, experimental
notes: another remix album, this time for the downward spiral. it does have a couple of original tracks though, and mine is the beauty of being numb.
album name: further down the spiral
year: 1995
genre: industrial, experimental
notes: another remix album, this time for the downward spiral. it does have a couple of original tracks though, and mine is the beauty of being numb.
artist: nine inch nails
album name: ghosts i-iv
year: 2008
genre: ambient, dark ambient, experimental
notes: this whole album is honestly such a masterpiece. trent reznor had always done fantastic instrumental work, but this was his first time truly showcasing it. there are way too many tracks for me to pick a favorite, but one that stands out to me right now is 9 ghosts i.
album name: ghosts i-iv
year: 2008
genre: ambient, dark ambient, experimental
notes: this whole album is honestly such a masterpiece. trent reznor had always done fantastic instrumental work, but this was his first time truly showcasing it. there are way too many tracks for me to pick a favorite, but one that stands out to me right now is 9 ghosts i.
artist: nine inch nails
album name: pretty hate machine
year: 1989
genre: industrial, synthpop
notes: in '89 my mom was living in dallas and heard head like a hole on the edge. she still maintains that to this day, it's the coolest thing she's ever heard on the radio. this is such a classic and it's got some absolute bangers. you can 100% tell the lyrics were written by a 24 year old, lmao. favorite is sin.
album name: pretty hate machine
year: 1989
genre: industrial, synthpop
notes: in '89 my mom was living in dallas and heard head like a hole on the edge. she still maintains that to this day, it's the coolest thing she's ever heard on the radio. this is such a classic and it's got some absolute bangers. you can 100% tell the lyrics were written by a 24 year old, lmao. favorite is sin.
artist: nine inch nails
album name: the downward spiral
year: 1994
genre: alternative rock, experimental, industrial metal
notes: not my favorite nine inch nails album, but a very close second. this one is heavy and miserably bleak. i was in love with this album in my senior year of high school; i was even writing a novelization of its concept at one point. my two favorites are a warm place and ruiner.
album name: the downward spiral
year: 1994
genre: alternative rock, experimental, industrial metal
notes: not my favorite nine inch nails album, but a very close second. this one is heavy and miserably bleak. i was in love with this album in my senior year of high school; i was even writing a novelization of its concept at one point. my two favorites are a warm place and ruiner.
artist: nine inch nails
album name: year zero
year: 2007
genre: electronic, alternative rock
notes: this is my favorite nine inch nails album. i said before i was a sucker for a concept album, and this one has a phenomenal concept. i won't go into it here because i'm probably going to end up making a shrine for it, but it even had its own arg. i love the sound of this one, i love the lyrics, i love everything about it. i was really, really into politics when this album came out, and it felt good to hear what i felt reflected in music i loved. my favorite changes, but right now it's capital g.
album name: year zero
year: 2007
genre: electronic, alternative rock
notes: this is my favorite nine inch nails album. i said before i was a sucker for a concept album, and this one has a phenomenal concept. i won't go into it here because i'm probably going to end up making a shrine for it, but it even had its own arg. i love the sound of this one, i love the lyrics, i love everything about it. i was really, really into politics when this album came out, and it felt good to hear what i felt reflected in music i loved. my favorite changes, but right now it's capital g.
artist: nitzer ebb
album name: belief
year: 1989
genre: ebm, industrial
notes: nitzer ebb is one of my favorite industrial bands!!! i missed the opportunity to see them open for ministry this year and i am so bummed about it. but this is a great album, a classic of the genre, and my favorite song from it is control i'm here.
album name: belief
year: 1989
genre: ebm, industrial
notes: nitzer ebb is one of my favorite industrial bands!!! i missed the opportunity to see them open for ministry this year and i am so bummed about it. but this is a great album, a classic of the genre, and my favorite song from it is control i'm here.
artist: nitzer ebb
album name: ebbhead
year: 1991
genre: industrial, synthpop
notes: as much as i love niter ebb, i don't love this one. that being said, i think i give to you is one of the best songs ever written.
album name: ebbhead
year: 1991
genre: industrial, synthpop
notes: as much as i love niter ebb, i don't love this one. that being said, i think i give to you is one of the best songs ever written.
artist: nitzer ebb
album name: that total age
year: 1987
genre: industrial, ebm
notes: this one is so fucking good. it's loud, it's harsh, it's not mixed particularly well. join in the chant was played at just about every goth night i went to. love it. my favorite song right now is let beauty loose.
album name: that total age
year: 1987
genre: industrial, ebm
notes: this one is so fucking good. it's loud, it's harsh, it's not mixed particularly well. join in the chant was played at just about every goth night i went to. love it. my favorite song right now is let beauty loose.
artist: revolting cocks
album name: beers, steers & queers (remixes)
year: 1991
genre: industrial, alternative rock
notes: exactly what it says on the label: two remixes of beers, steers & queers and two bonus tracks. i loved hearing stainless steel providers live, and their cover of pil's public image is wild. both the remixes are good, but i prefer the drop your britches mix.
album name: beers, steers & queers (remixes)
year: 1991
genre: industrial, alternative rock
notes: exactly what it says on the label: two remixes of beers, steers & queers and two bonus tracks. i loved hearing stainless steel providers live, and their cover of pil's public image is wild. both the remixes are good, but i prefer the drop your britches mix.
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artist: roughhausen
album name: someone's got to pay
year: 2009
genre: industrial, hardcore
notes: i saw roughhausen in 2012 and it was a really good, really fun show. weirdly enough, i later learned that the frontman and i are distantly related! i picked up two of their cds that night, and this is one of them. regrettably, i really don't think i've listened to them since.
album name: someone's got to pay
year: 2009
genre: industrial, hardcore
notes: i saw roughhausen in 2012 and it was a really good, really fun show. weirdly enough, i later learned that the frontman and i are distantly related! i picked up two of their cds that night, and this is one of them. regrettably, i really don't think i've listened to them since.
artist: roughhausen
album name: the agony of the beat
year: 2009
genre: industrial, hardcore
notes: this is the other one.
album name: the agony of the beat
year: 2009
genre: industrial, hardcore
notes: this is the other one.
artist: skinny puppy
album name: mythmaker
year: 2007
genre: industrial, idm, experimental
notes: skinny puppy is also a favorite. we saw them live in 2023 and it was an amazing experience. i feel so grateful to have been able to see them for their final tour. this one is a big departure from what most people think of when they think of skinny puppy, but it's one i love nonetheless. my favorite track is ugli.
album name: mythmaker
year: 2007
genre: industrial, idm, experimental
notes: skinny puppy is also a favorite. we saw them live in 2023 and it was an amazing experience. i feel so grateful to have been able to see them for their final tour. this one is a big departure from what most people think of when they think of skinny puppy, but it's one i love nonetheless. my favorite track is ugli.
artist: skinny puppy
album name: remission
year: 1984
genre: ebm, industrial
notes: this one is short and sweet, the original skinny puppy sound. smothered hope is just iconic. favorite is glass houses.
album name: remission
year: 1984
genre: ebm, industrial
notes: this one is short and sweet, the original skinny puppy sound. smothered hope is just iconic. favorite is glass houses.
artist: skinny puppy
album name: vivisectvi
year: 1988
genre: ebm, industrial
notes: an excellent album, very harsh, very pointed, one of my faves by skinny puppy. my favorite track is who's laughing now?
album name: vivisectvi
year: 1988
genre: ebm, industrial
notes: an excellent album, very harsh, very pointed, one of my faves by skinny puppy. my favorite track is who's laughing now?
artist: sorry
album name: 925
year: 2020
genre: indie rock
notes: i first heard sorry when k.flay recommended them in late 2019, and was so excited for the full album to drop. and it didn't disappoint at all! my favorite track is starstruck; it holds a special place in my heart because it's the first song of theirs i heard.
album name: 925
year: 2020
genre: indie rock
notes: i first heard sorry when k.flay recommended them in late 2019, and was so excited for the full album to drop. and it didn't disappoint at all! my favorite track is starstruck; it holds a special place in my heart because it's the first song of theirs i heard.
artist: stabbing westward
album name: wither blister burn + peel
year: 1996
genre: alternative rock
notes: when i was a kid, i had an older friend who recommended stabbing westward and my young angsty self loved them. that said, i don't remember a lot of the songs from this album, but i do remember really liking what do i have to do? and shame.
album name: wither blister burn + peel
year: 1996
genre: alternative rock
notes: when i was a kid, i had an older friend who recommended stabbing westward and my young angsty self loved them. that said, i don't remember a lot of the songs from this album, but i do remember really liking what do i have to do? and shame.
artist: vnv nation
album name: of faith, power and glory
year: 2009
genre: ebm, synthpop, futurepop
notes: from the title alone, you'd think this would be some weird christian nationalist shit, but it couldn't be further from it. ronan harris is such a cool dude and i've loved vnv nation for almost 20 years now. he literally got off stage to check on me because one of his songs hit a little too close to home and i was crying. empires is my favorite vnv album, but i really love this one as well, and my favorite song from it is tomorrow never comes.
album name: of faith, power and glory
year: 2009
genre: ebm, synthpop, futurepop
notes: from the title alone, you'd think this would be some weird christian nationalist shit, but it couldn't be further from it. ronan harris is such a cool dude and i've loved vnv nation for almost 20 years now. he literally got off stage to check on me because one of his songs hit a little too close to home and i was crying. empires is my favorite vnv album, but i really love this one as well, and my favorite song from it is tomorrow never comes.
artist: voltaire
album name: almost human
year: 2000
genre: goth rock
notes: this one is so indefensibly cringe, lmao. in my defense, i was 14 and at a convention when i bought it and he was so nice. i actually attended his panel that night (which went on way longer than it was supposed to and kind of turned into a party) and had so much fun, it was ridiculous. every once in a while, i think about voltaire and wonder what he's up to these days, but i'm honestly afraid to look him up because what if he's a terf now? what if he just sucks? idk. anyway, my favorite song from this album is either dunce or almost human.
album name: almost human
year: 2000
genre: goth rock
notes: this one is so indefensibly cringe, lmao. in my defense, i was 14 and at a convention when i bought it and he was so nice. i actually attended his panel that night (which went on way longer than it was supposed to and kind of turned into a party) and had so much fun, it was ridiculous. every once in a while, i think about voltaire and wonder what he's up to these days, but i'm honestly afraid to look him up because what if he's a terf now? what if he just sucks? idk. anyway, my favorite song from this album is either dunce or almost human.
artist: yuki kajiura
album name: music inspired by boogiepop and others
year: 2000
genre: a lot
notes: this is a beautiful collection of music inspired by my favorite light novel series, and also one of the cds i've had the longest. it's among the first i ever bought! i was so excited to find it because at the time, it was impossible to find anything to do with boogiepop in the us. it's all over the place sound-wise but it's all fantastic. my favorite is porcelain!
album name: music inspired by boogiepop and others
year: 2000
genre: a lot
notes: this is a beautiful collection of music inspired by my favorite light novel series, and also one of the cds i've had the longest. it's among the first i ever bought! i was so excited to find it because at the time, it was impossible to find anything to do with boogiepop in the us. it's all over the place sound-wise but it's all fantastic. my favorite is porcelain!
