Pink Floyd – Animals
Vibes: Satirical, Angsty, Pessimistic, Philosophical, Rebellious, Angry, Confident, Groovy
Qualities: Conceptual, Progressive, Riffs, Melodic, Dynamic, Polished Production
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Eugene McDaniels – Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse
Style: Psychedelic Soul, Jazz-Funk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Conscious, Rebellious, Satirical, Groovy, Confident, Apocalyptic, Urban, Storytelling, Fire
Themes: Political, History, Race, Colonization
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Aesop Rock – Integrated Tech Solutions
featuring billy woods, Hanni El Khatib, Lealani, Nikki Jean, Rob Sonic
Style: Abstract Hip-Hop, Progressive Boom-Bap
Vibes: Science Fiction, Futuristic, Cryptic, Satirical, Playful, Surreal, Dystopian, Energetic, Philosophical, Psychedelic, Bombastic, Industrial, Storytelling
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Smog – Dongs of Sevotion
Style: Slowcore, Experimental Songwriter, Slacker Rock
Moods: Alienation, Contemplative, Depressive, Eclectic, Intimate, Melancholy, Brooding, Cryptic, Introspective, Loner, Raw, Playful
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Jethro Tull – Thick as a Brick
Style: Progressive Folk
Vibe: Epic, Conceptual, Satirical, Cerebral, Bombastic, Anthemic, Playful, Eccentric, Medieval, Poetic, Theatric
Musical Qualities: Suite, Uncommon time signatures, Progressive, Riffs, Thematic, Technical
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Media Jeweler – The Sublime Sculpture of Being Alive
Style: Post-Punk, Math Rock, Art Rock
Vibes/Moods: Alienation, Overstimulated, Anxious, Urban, Eccentric, Anthemic, Satirical, Dystopian, Angular, Chaotic, Colorful, Urban, Philosophical, Playful
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Dissonant, Riffs, Dynamic, Dense, Melodic, Rhythmic
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Swamp Dogg – Rat On!
Style: Country-Soul, Funk
Vibe: Anthemic, Bittersweet, Triumphant, Political, Satirical, Playful, Groovy, Sunny, Conscious, Heartfelt, Warm, Sentimental, Rebellious, Philosophical
Musical Qualities: Lush, Rhythmic, Polished, Melodic, Lyrical
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Richard Dawson – 2020 [Review]
Style: Progressive Songwriter, Art Rock, Progressive Pop
Vibe: Satirical, Depressive, Anxious, Dystopian, Bright, Eccentric, Existential, Longing, Pessimistic, Urban, Storytelling
Musical Qualities: Complex, Dense, Progressive, Intricate, Dynamic, Conceptual
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Robert Wyatt – Old Rottenhat
Style: Experimental Singer-Songwriter, Art Pop, Canterbury Scene, Jazz-Rock
Vibe: Political (Anti-Capitalist, Anti-Imperialist), Satirical, Conscious, Melancholy, Hypnotic
Musical Attributes/Instrumentation: Sparse, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Layered Vocals, Digital Keyboards, Drum Machines, Percussion, Synthesizers, Piano
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Jim O’Rourke – Simple Songs
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Pop, Progressive Pop
Vibe: Playful, Bittersweet, Satirical, Catchy
Musical Attributes: Lush, Progressive, Melodic, Lyrical, Polished
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Skeleton Crew – Learn to Talk
Released in 1984 on Rift Records Format: LP
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Jim O’Rourke – Eureka
Released in 1999 on Drag City Records Format: LP Includes Poster
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Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear
Released in 2015 on Sub Pop Records Format: LPx2 Deluxe edition Overview Josh Tillman is an open book; while his last album (Fear Fun) dove into his story of personal transformation and self discovery, I Love You, Honeybear explores his relationship with his wife and the effect she’s had on his life. In other words, this is
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Jim O’Rourke – Insignificance
After a prolific career as a noise/improvisational/experimental guitarist and a few forays into folk and chamber pop, Jim O’Rourke surprised his audience with an album closer to straightforward rock than his audience could have ever expected of him. Yet underneath it’s catchy, cheery, and polished exterior, his lyrics are full of humorously bitter resentment. Like his debut singer/songwriter album Eureka, Insignificance is full of the meticulous and lush arrangements that Jim would become known for.
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Father John Misty – Pure Comedy
Album Information: Released in 2017 on Sub Pop Records Format: 2xLP on gold and silver vinyl, Deluxe Edition with 4 alternate covers, includes fold-out poster with lyrics/liner notes on back
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