Looking for pretty unique sounding albums of 2024
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Topic: Looking for pretty unique sounding albums of 2024
Posted By: Logan
Subject: Looking for pretty unique sounding albums of 2024
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 07:31
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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:
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) ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
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Posted By: Starshiper
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 07:49
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Listen to this Greek trio. Indeed, it could be categorised as Neo Prog, but what Neo Prog! Floating Worlds – Strange Kid, from "Skywatcher" Floating Worlds – Hello From Out There, from "Skywatcher" Floating Worlds – Extraterrestrial, from "Skywatcher" |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 07:54
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In terms of unusual and unexpected, this takes the cake IMHO: Brazilian Prog. I never would have thunk it
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 07:59
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This might fit. https://sgaile.bandcamp.com/album/traverse-the-bealach-2" rel="nofollow - https://sgaile.bandcamp.com/album/traverse-the-bealach-2 One of my favorites of the year.
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 08:15
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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! ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 08:27
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I'd checkout the Avalanche Kaito and Janel Leppins Ensemble Volcanic Ash ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: mathman0806
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 08:41
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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" rel="nofollow - https://nadahelshazly.bandcamp.com/album/pollution-opera Here's a track. |
Posted By: Starshiper
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 08:44
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Another Greek band, yet female-fronted and synth-free this time.
The peculiar thing about this suggestion is that although there is
nothing particularly novel or different about it, the fact is that it
sounds quite original. As I said in the Jupiter Fungus thread, the Athens
progressive rock scene is quite vibrant these days... Antonia Mavronicola & Floúdes Erpídes – Hail, from "Floúdes Erpídes" Antonia Mavronicola & Floúdes Erpídes – Blind Trip Goes Full Circle, from "Floúdes Erpídes" Antonia Mavronicola & Floúdes Erpídes – Vortex, from "Floúdes Erpídes" |
Posted By: Mirakaze
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 09:02
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lFhFWokgoxBKNxZe8On4WWOjpPwlnt_k4" rel="nofollow - Parallel World by Risa Takeda , one of the most unique albums I've heard this year, surpassed my already very high expectations. ------------- https://mirasnelder.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow - Freelance composer, accepting commissions | https://mirasnelder.bandcamp.com/album/altered-acuity" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp page |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 09:12
In terms of unique sounds I had many a Forrest Gump moment (been there, done/seen that) in my 40+ years of listening to music. When I hear "unique" I do not immediately think of avant/experimental, but something "really" unique. The Greep album qualifies for me since while it sound much like black midi in some aspects, it really goes much further than expected into the Brazilian sound. Another one I found interesting, probably not that unique in general but since I haven't explored it that much, is the "Prog Americana" vibe here:
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Posted By: Valdez
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 10:36
Kind of a cross between Zappa and Steely Dan with Conga! I like it! ------------- https://bakullama1.bandcamp.com/album/sleepers-2024 |
Posted By: Valdez
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 11:09
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Try YooDoo Right! From the Hearts of our pastureland. Psych Hardcore ambient kind of vibe. Great music to play around the house loud. https://yoodooright.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-heights-of-our-pastureland" rel="nofollow - 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 ------------- https://bakullama1.bandcamp.com/album/sleepers-2024 |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 11:41
Was just listening to that! Very good stuff. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Valdez
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 12:17
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. ------------- https://bakullama1.bandcamp.com/album/sleepers-2024 |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 15:24
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. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: Valdez
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 15:45
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their first album is even better to my ears! Cheers! ------------- https://bakullama1.bandcamp.com/album/sleepers-2024 |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 15:51
Will be sure to check that out too.  ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 17:52
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you might find stuff like Jane Remover, death's dynamic shroud, underscores, Fire-Toolz, glass beach, Weatherday etc fascinating, this is a very hip sound with the RYM kids last coupla years. I don't get it but there's one exception (and his https://open.spotify.com/album/6OBVw8raHp7vIeyIPnsQjt" rel="nofollow - next album is even better ): |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 17:55
| another cool project is Bríi, the https://brii.bandcamp.com/album/camaradagem-p-stuma" rel="nofollow - latest album is name-your-price on Bandcamp |
Posted By: Valdez
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 08:06
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I liked that Brii quite a lot! Unusually good! Brii ------------- https://bakullama1.bandcamp.com/album/sleepers-2024 |
Posted By: bardberic
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 09:45
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Try Within by Alon Mor: https://alonmormusic.bandcamp.com/album/within" rel="nofollow - https://alonmormusic.bandcamp.com/album/within Not sure whether to call it electronic, classical or soundscape, but it's certainly unique
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Posted By: bardberic
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 09:54
Hey so you did check out SUSS You should really give the LP a listen. It's incredible! |