Erik's Top 5
- Converge - All We Love We Leave Behind
I'm not a big fan of hardcore music. But there is something with Converge and their albums that just strikes me right. 'Jane Doe' and 'You Fail Me' is pure gold in my sense. And now this album will now join with the same feeling of great music that, I believe, beats all other hardcore music out there.
- Nadja - Dagdröm
For a couple of years now, I've listened to this duo consisting of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff and even though I enjoy all most everything they release, this one has taken hold in me greatly. Its become a great way to introduce this band to my friends.
- Storm Corrosion - Storm Corrosion
This is a musical collaboration I've been waiting for. One of my favorite musicians, Steven Wilson and another favorite aswell, Mikael Åkerfeldt. While the album really doesn't resemble either Porcupine Tree or Opeth, It's kinda creepy and still very beautiful and I've enjoyed it alot.
- Old Man Gloom - No
This collection of excellent musicians has done it again, a kick-ass album. While Christmas remains my absolute favorite OMG album, this one still has some great moments.
- How To Destroy Angels - An Omen EP_
This is the new creation of Nine Inch Nails's Trent reznor. Together with Atticus Ross and his wife Mariqueen aswell as Rob Sheridan. While its not spotless straight through, it has its great songs thrown in.
Fredrik's Top 5
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Extra: 'Godspeed You! Black Emperor! - Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!'We felt this album couldn't fit on the list, mostly because its not "new" songs, only that they've finally been recorded. The band have been playing these songs for quite some time live. Still - great to see one of our absolute favorite bands are on the move again and they deserve to get an extra mention!