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) |
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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! |
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. |
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. 
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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! |
Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 03:08
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Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 03:25
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Molly Lewis is a siffleur (whistler) who has opened as support for Weyes Blood several times . This is from her 2024 debut album, but she has released two long EP's (with 12 songs in total) prior to it: I got to add this 2021 video by her, as I find very enchanting, charming and fun: |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 03:27
| While I made this trying to help out Mosh, I;ve checked out some of the music. Listening to Molly Lewis now (you had me at Weyes Blood) and absolutely loving it. |
Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 03:58
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^I payed most attention to "Looking for pretty unique sounding albums of 2024". I had a feeling the Weyes Blood-link would help:) While I might prefer Ævestaden by themselves, their recent collaboration album with Kanaan "Langt, Langt Vekk" is still great. |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 06:41
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^ I like Ævestaden too, and like that. While I made this topic with Pedro in mind hoping to help him find something because he is "down" on lots of stuff, and I'd rather be "up" on lots of stuff (I could say that I'm done for what I am up for), hopefully this is a little treasure trove for various people into various musical idioms. I love lots of retro sounds and I don't need music to be very innovative and unique to love and respect it. Some is, some isn't. I do like experimentation often enough... So much of my favourite modern music draws on styles of the past. almost like homage to it (love lots of Krautrock inspired music, Neo-Psych, some Space Rock Revival, ones that draw on old lounge-y sounds and the groovy 60s etc.) I'm not as keen on the retro Symph bands commonly that are so well-liked by many at PA. |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 07:22
Hi, I'm not "down" on lots of stuff ... still listening, but I have to admit that the excitement that we felt 50 years ago when we heard a LP of unknown music, was much more memorable than a lot of stuff listed that I am hearing. I end up passing a lot of things ... specially in the list is another high school drummer in a "progressive" band ... somehow that is just weird in my mind ... a band that has a time keeper, because they can't play with each other without a time keeper ... and all it shows in my book is how much the whole thing is limited ... and the excitement is gone. There is enough out there, but I am finding the cross cultural mixes much more exciting than those that are considered "prog-rock" or "progressive" ... at least you know that some folks are trying hard to express themselves beyond an idea that has lost its appeal ... not just to me! Heck, I'm listening to the stuff listed on this thread ... much more entertaining than the top 25 in my book, when you get the chance to hear some way out there stuff ... which is what I love the most these days, but I miss the excitement of the early days ... it feels like the bad DJ's 50 years ago, that went onto the FM radio and played the "same old stuff" ... almost completely ignoring the new, and extended, stuff. Maybe I wish the "new stuff" (really new, not the same old stuff) was separated from all the rest ... so we know there is a difference, instead of having to comb through 10 bands, to find one to listen to quite a bit more! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: Mingos
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 07:43
| I Leave You This by Overhead, The Albatross https://acheerywaverecords.bandcamp.com/album/i-leave-you-this" rel="nofollow - https://acheerywaverecords.bandcamp.com/album/i-leave-you-this |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 07:46
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^^ ^ I can get down for that. :) I don't really care much about what is considered to be Prog-rock or progressive except for this site purposes. Most of the modern albums I love are not in Prog Archives, and while they might be seen as progressive (adjective), they are not so likely to be seen as Progressive Rock (genre). I like art music, art films... two of my favourite albums in PA from 2024 are Godspeed You! Black Emperor's "No Title as of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead" and The Smile's Wall of Eyes, and three of my favourites not in PA are by female singers, Beth Gibbons' Lives Outgrown, Julia Holter's Something in the Room She Moves and St. Vincent's All Born Screaming. And I really like Kimbanourke's Binjari amongst many others One way to find unique and exciting new music is to listen to the kinds of genres/ styles one might not be that accustomed to. these are my top albums for this year so far (not well ordered). https://awesomeprog.com/release-polls/ap/aoty-2024/vote" rel="nofollow - https://awesomeprog.com/release-polls/ap/aoty-2024/vote |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 08:17
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My top 4 would probably be Olivia Block - The Mountains Pass (experimental acoustic improv) Kaatayra - Inpariquipe (Brazilian ambient folk metal(?)) Janel Leppin Ensemble Volcanic Ash - To March Is To Love (avant chamber jazz) Avalanche Kaito - Talitakum (Belgian/Burkina Faso avant rock, afro jazz, post punk trio) All on bandcamp ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 12:05
 Lampião Rei - Papangu Ive not bought many lps this year, certainly of 'new' music. Out of those that i did, this sounds the most diverse and eclectic and fresh to me. Quite a few 2024 lps i invested in, whilst very enjoyable and satisfying to listen to, were not very original (much more 'retro' and re-treading the already fairly well-worn boards)
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: December 15 2024 at 12:53
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That's a good album ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: December 18 2024 at 10:54
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My favourite unique 2024 album is still Signe Emmeluth's Banshee. https://signeemmeluth.bandcamp.com/album/banshee
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: December 18 2024 at 12:58
I've listened to that a few times based on your recommendation and it's an odd record, great recommendation for this thread. Still not sure I'll buy it. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: January 04 2025 at 20:19
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I bought it 😀 ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: January 04 2025 at 22:30
Hi, Been enjoying this a lot! Just not having to listen to some cookie cutting is far out for me! This is great. Fixing My Gaze Ahead Kimbanourke Absence ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: elpoderdelainfancia
Date Posted: January 15 2025 at 11:10
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Hello! You can listen to our first album, El Poder de la Infancia. Prog rock with some post-rock jazz and latin vibes. You can also listen to it on Bandcamp and Spotify http://https://elpoderdelainfancia.bandcamp.com/album/el-poder-de-la-infancia" rel="nofollow - http://https://elpoderdelainfancia.bandcamp.com/album/el-poder-de-la-infancia http://https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/album/2EU17zehMHkFAM0nweGMX8?si=DbukB20CShCiaiISPPpZBg" rel="nofollow - http://https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/album/2EU17zehMHkFAM0nweGMX8?si=DbukB20CShCiaiISPPpZBg And we released a new EP days ago!
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: January 15 2025 at 14:15
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^ Hey it's 1971 all over again ! Good retro vibes, man. ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |