Vocalogenesis (2010)

If the cover somehow is not a dead giveaway, this is a Vocaloid compilation. If you don't know what that means, that's not my problem. Give it a shot anyway.

Click here to give shot. (Lyrics someday maybe.)

Exmilitary (2011)

The debut release from the Sacramento based experimental hip-hop trio. From MC Ride's intense vocal delivery to Zach Hill's insane drum beats and Andy Morin's great synth lines, Death Grips is relentless with this mixtape. Considering just how commercially successful their second album that was released this year did, these guys are definitely going places.



Into the flame, into the fire 
With no regard for a thing, fuck that I'm the lord of the game 
I rule this empire 

Voids (2010)

An anthology of demos and b-sides from the popular lo-fi/shoegaze/post-rock/industrial/ambient band.


a thousand tiny lives
disappear into the black depths
I guess I thought I'd feel something but I didn't

An Endless Sporadic (2009)

The first (and only) album by the instrumental prog band that was popularized by the work of one of its members at Neversoft on the famous Guitar Hero rhythm games that also feature five of the band's songs. Overall a really great album that has a very experimental and forward sort of feeling to it while also staying pretty progressive. I am a huge fan of the drums and keyboard work on this album.

Point of No Return

EP's 1988-1991 (2012)

Part of the complete remastering of the band's work done by their frontman, Kevin Shields. The collection features three EPs (You Made Me Realize, Glider, and Tremolo), a single, and some rare and unreleased tracks. A fine collection for the My Bloody Valentine fan in your family.


Get the hell inside
You can close your eyes
Well you might as well commit suicide

Second (2007)

The aptly-titled second album from the Japanese band. This album is also notably their second longest album, clocking in at around thirty-two minutes. Being considerably longer than their first album, Midori made use of the extra time to expand on the sound that they had originally presented on their previous release. Including more intricate piano and drum sections, and more diversity in the vocals, this album surely is an outstanding follow-up to First.

セカンド♥

The Amazing New Electronic Pop Sound Of Jean Jacques Perrey (1968)

A selection of delightfully whimsical early electronic tracks.

Four, Three, Two, One!

Another Green World (1975) [2004 Remaster]

All the clouds turn to words

All the words float in sequence

No one knows what they mean

Everyone just ignores them

THE WORST ALBUM (2011)

Second soundtrack released from the highly successful show. Mostly features the works of Japanese DJ TeddyLoid, but also has other contributions. Ranges from mostly electronica and some techno to a little bit of dubstep. Certainly not what you would expect from the soundtrack to an anime.

Also, did I mention the album also features a series of drama tracks? They're mixed in with the actual music, and are fairly interesting for being in Japanese. Even if you don't know the language, at least you can oogle at Stocking's voice.

パステルカラーのキャンディ口にして
大きなケーキを一人で食べるの
甘い切なさとほろ苦いつらさは
どちらも正直好きな物じゃないの

Mandala (2009)

The band's first album to feature the four-piece lineup.  It provides a perfect example of their blend of prog, punk, ska, and reggae.

The world is yours to devour.

The Great Misdirect (2009)

The fifth full-length from the metalcore-gone-progressive band from North Carolina, the lengthy but short tracked album does not disappoint. Between the Buried and Me has been refining their sound with each passing release, and The Great Misdirect is the pinnacle of that. It features diverse instrumental sections with fast-paced and clashing vocals to make a very powerful and unique sound. Definitely an album to check out from their rather lengthy discography.


Every night while you're asleep they have been discussing what the future holds for us all.
The outer space takeover. 
Worlds collide in a dreary pre-determined idea brought by our fellow night owls.
Their stories have been mocked... their ideas have been crushed... but after last night they control every idea we think from here on out.

Knife Man (2011)

This is the Arizona band's fourth full-length release, and it does not disappoint.  The folk-punk duo have fleshed out their sound from their original acoustic guitar and stand up bass setup, giving an almost orchestrated feel to some of the songs on this album.  However, the cynical, hateful, self-deprecating lyrics of their previous efforts remain intact here.  Clever lyricism and the broken, whiny voice of the lead singer is what makes Andrew Jackson Jihad stand out.  While humorous at times, moments on some of these songs can turn very dark and serious, bipolar perhaps.  Whether upbeat or heart-wrenching, Knife Man cuts deep.

You can buy a Salad Glove, you can buy an iPod
and you can sell that shit to Bookmans when your wife dies and you lose your job.
You can hope it gets better, you can follow your dreams
but hope is for presidents and dreams are for people who are sleeping.

Supercell (2009)

The first and only full-length from the Japanese 11-piece band to feature Miku as the vocalist. Probably one of the most successful albums to use the program, considering that most of the songs on the album are still popular today. The album also features some really great instrumental work on behalf of the more physical side of the band.

忘れそうになったら　この歌を
歌うの