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Albums That Changed My Life
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UntitledUntitled by Five Pointe O
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Hard to say. But I think this album has some connection with my soul. Sounds really stupid, huh? I'm very sad that they broke up....
White PonyWhite Pony by Deftones
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Really really old classic of mine. I used to listen to Pink Maggot really late at night and get all messed up in the head. This album felt eerie and it was something I had a very personal connection to.
ATLiensATLiens by OutKast
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This album conforted me in my high school years when I'd feel lonely and moody. I dont even want to begin with how many times I've heard this album. Also got me into hip-hop.
Mr. BungleMr. Bungle by Mr. Bungle
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This pretty much started it all in terms of my avante garde listening. What can I say? I haven't gone back ever since.
Last RightsLast Rights by Skinny Puppy
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Skinny Puppy has changed my life drastically. This was the first album by them I bought. They taught me that you cant go wrong if you can sit back and express yourself, no matter how chaotically. And it will, in the end, make sense and it will be absolutely beautiful.
FuneralFuneral by Arcade Fire
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Something about this music emits immense nostalgia. It made me happy to still be alive and youthful. Really emotional for me to listen to now.
Delirium CordiaDelirium Cordia by Fantômas
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Really got me into all the dark and creepy atmospheres. I never could have imagined there was such a side to me.
CaliforniaCalifornia by Mr. Bungle
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Lonely, intense, paranoia, isolation, going crazy from the the confines of society. This album grew on me. An amazing work of art that I don't think Mike Patton can ever surpass.
Huge Chrome Cylinder Box UnfoldingHuge Chrome Cylinder Box Unfolding by Venetian Snares
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This is what got me into IDM. A highly sophisticated genre of music that has changed my taste in music entirely. It's taken up a good 50% of what I now listen to. And this is where it all began. I somehow really connect with HCCBU. The complex rhythms and melodies always took me to another place. It took me a while to get into but it sure was worth it!
InfinityInfinity by Devin Townsend
Used to listen to this when I felt like I was going crazy. This album let me know I wasn't alone I guess. There's really nothing like Infinity...
Selected Ambient Works 85-92Selected Ambient Works 85-92 by Aphex Twin
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During my craze of information. Hidden treasures waiting to be found, ect.
MM..Food? -special limited edition packagingMM..Food? -special limited edition packaging by MF Doom
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Got me through high school as well. Helped me get more laid back on things. I've listened to this so many times..
Lost and SafeLost and Safe by The Books
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Also during my craze of information. Helped me develop my theory that sampling ones own environment gives people a good impression on your own life.
D.O.A: The Third and Final Report of Throbbing GristleD.O.A: The Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle by Throbbing Gristle
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Got me into Throbbing Gristle. Enough Said.
19301930 by Merzbow
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Got me into Merzbow. a unique genre. Made me study the bare, raw textures of things that reside in life.
Black OneBlack One by Sunn O)))
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This got me into the whole passion idea. The hypnotic, crazy brooding on my own manias. A reviewer once said it would change your life. I believe it has.
AbsintheAbsinthe by Naked City
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The first instance where I was able to hear musique concrete done right. Resurrected my faith in the information craze (apply anything right and it'll get results).
In the Nightside EclipseIn the Nightside Eclipse by Emperor
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This gave me an appreciation for the intense all-out passion that can be channeled through evil and aggression. Nightside Eclipse got me through some of the hardest times in my life. When I needed to vent out all my anger, Emperor was there for me.
GeogaddiGeogaddi by Boards of Canada
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Convinced me that life was beautiful again.