Looking for pretty unique sounding albums of 2024

Hey, hoping some people might be be able to help by posting any albums that sound quite unique, original, innovative and/or experimental from this year (or just don't sound the same as other bands). They need not be in PA, heck this year is still being populated with albums and generic Prog tends to lack in originality, but it should be "progressive".

Please add links if you can to listen to the music; thanks in advance.

Pedro (aka Moskkito) posted this in MikeEnRegalia's 2024 albums topic:

Moshkito wrote: Hi, I'm still listening, but in reality, I am also turning off more stuff than I ever have, because so much of it sounds the same as many other bands. I'll try to make a list of things I am/have enjoyed, though so far, it's not as good a list as I can remember from last year.

For me, my music, even if considered experimental is often not that original and I commonly like music that references earlier eras. That can be done in a unique way, but I do care more about the "sound" that pleases my ears, and I have no problem with retro if done well and drawing on styles and influenced by music I like.... Anyway, putting my preferences and boorish attitudes aside.... I actually can think of some very unique to my collection sounding/seeming albums from past years, but none from this year is striking me as particularly relevant to the issue.

Cheers,
Greg (aka Logan of Run)

In terms of unusual and unexpected, this takes the cake IMHO: 

Thanks guys. Hope this might help some.

Mike, that Greep album did occur to me. It is one of my top albums of the year and while some of it does sound very black midi-typical (I love black midi and that band has uniqueness) some of it does have its own unique melange, and it certainly does sound uniquely Geordie. Good choice methinks. It's quite an eclectic album. By the, while I know "Holy Holy" has been a popular fave from him, it wasn't one that particularly got me, until now! I love that live video. It all feels so vibrant and great. Such a talented young man and musicians with him. The kids are all right!

This experimental/electronic/noise/Arabic debut album by the duo Pollution Opera will not appeal to everyone, but I find it fascinating.

https://nadahelshazly.bandcamp.com/album/pollution-opera

Here's a track.

Parallel World by Risa Takeda, one of the most unique albums I've heard this year, surpassed my already very high expectations.

MikeEnRegalia wrote: In terms of unusual and unexpected, this takes the cake IMHO:  Brazilian Prog. I never would have thunk it

Valdez wrote: Try YooDoo Right!  From the Hearts of our pastureland.  Psych Hardcore ambient kind of vibe. Great music to play around the house loud. From the Heights of Our Pastureland | Yoo Doo Right | yoo doo right Just released Nov 2024.  Inspired by the pounding rhythmic improvisations found in krautrock, experimental trio YDR wed noisy, melodic guitar parts effect-heavy synthesizer soundscapes, nonchalant bass grooves and patented percussive furies into a literal wall of sound. Solemn, chin-to-chest vocals dance in and out of the primordial sonic spectrum, creating a warm pillow to rest a weary head upon

Was just listening to that! Very good stuff.

Edited by Nogbad_The_Bad - November 21 2024 at 11:43

Valdez wrote: Nogbad_The_Bad wrote: Valdez wrote: Try YooDoo Right!  From the Hearts of our pastureland.  Psych Hardcore ambient kind of vibe. Great music to play around the house loud. From the Heights of Our Pastureland | Yoo Doo Right | yoo doo right Just released Nov 2024.  Inspired by the pounding rhythmic improvisations found in krautrock, experimental trio YDR wed noisy, melodic guitar parts effect-heavy synthesizer soundscapes, nonchalant bass grooves and patented percussive furies into a literal wall of sound. Solemn, chin-to-chest vocals dance in and out of the primordial sonic spectrum, creating a warm pillow to rest a weary head upon Was just listening to that! Very good stuff. It's one of those albums that needs to be heard from start to finish as it was intended. Not for everyone I suppose.. I got a "Krautrock, Grails, Killing Joke" feel from it overall. All stuff I really like on most days.  I just hope they dont rely on AI for some of the scapes and drones. If it does, well it's a cool listen anyhow. But I'm really not happy about AI stepping into the musical arena.

Since I love Can, Krautrock and Post-Rock I actually was familiar with the same already but had not checked it out yet. Mein gott, instant bliss! Wow. I wasn't thinking of recommendations for me really here, but this is amazing and will want to be checking out lots. By the way, I have noticed that with a lot of my favourite music, Krautrock is an influence. And yes, this wants to be played right through. Topic more than worth it just for this alone and so many other recs her too. Bliss. Thanks so much.

Valdez wrote: their first album is even better to my ears! Cheers!

Will be sure to check that out too.

another cool project is Bríi, the latest album is name-your-price on Bandcamp