I usually don’t rank things I enjoy in any list whatsoever. The main reason is that I’m a terrible critic, and my ratings aren’t exactly reliable. I usually give games 4 stars even if they might be worse than one another. I’m a soak that either enjoys or hates media, without much care about precise ratings or preferring one to the other. Picking out specific favorites is even harder, as I have to consider a lot of variables, such as how it affected me and how much I enjoy and go back to it. Plus, I switch favorites all the time, so whatever list I might make some time will probably be outdated anyway the moment I find a new artist or game that genuinely left a huge impact on me.
That being said, I decided to make such a list anyway, as there are some picks that I actually believe are going to be pretty concrete and set in stone. If that ever changes so drastically that 85% of the post is outdated, I’ll make a new one, but for now, here’s my Top 5 Favorite Albums and Songs.
Some basic guidelines and notes first: I will only include one album/song per artist, otherwise both lists will be nothing but Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree. The album/song counts as my favorite, if I replayed it to the point of memorization and I always fully enjoy it. Anything below #1 on both lists has completely interchangeable positions, and I don’t prefer one over the other. And finally, I keep each entry description to one or two sentences, as I’m not a very good music critic at all.
Albums
#5: The Campfire Headphase by Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada goodness with more guitar intertwined. Makes me wish for more of this sort of thing.
#4: MM..FOOD by MF DOOM
Very witty lyrics about food and genuinely great and unique beats.
#3: In Rainbows by Radiohead
Lots of catchy back-to-back bangers making for an album that flows wonderfully.
#2: Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory by Dream Theater
An incredible progressive metal concept album about a man rediscovering his past life.
#1: Hand. Cannot. Erase. by Steven Wilson
If there’s a single album that I’ll use as the definitive proof that music is art, it’s this.
Songs
#5: Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Probably my favorite Pink Floyd track. Really enjoyable listen.
#4: Drive Home by Steven Wilson
The guitar solo at the end alone makes this a certified SW classic. Has a great music video to go along with it as well.
#3: With You Friends (Long Drive) by Skrillex
Oddly emotionally powerful for a Skrillex track, made me tear up a couple of times.
#2: Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence by Dream Theater
42 minute masterpiece about various mental illnesses. The best Dream Theater track ever made.
#1: Trains by Porcupine Tree
Beautiful song from what is arguably Porcupine Tree’s best album. My favorite track from their discography, and my favorite track of all time.
And so that was the list of albums and songs. I couldn’t really fit in a Porcupine Tree album in the album list, because there are so many classics to choose from that I genuinely couldn’t pick one. Also keep in mind, I don’t always listen to these specific albums and songs 24/7. I rotate a lot between certain albums whenever I feel like it. If you want a more comprehensive and larger list of albums I like, feel free to check out the music page on the main site.
Mar 5 2024
The Top 5 Favorite Albums and Songs as of this date (the date on the blog post)
I usually don’t rank things I enjoy in any list whatsoever. The main reason is that I’m a terrible critic, and my ratings aren’t exactly reliable. I usually give games 4 stars even if they might be worse than one another. I’m a soak that either enjoys or hates media, without much care about precise ratings or preferring one to the other. Picking out specific favorites is even harder, as I have to consider a lot of variables, such as how it affected me and how much I enjoy and go back to it. Plus, I switch favorites all the time, so whatever list I might make some time will probably be outdated anyway the moment I find a new artist or game that genuinely left a huge impact on me.
That being said, I decided to make such a list anyway, as there are some picks that I actually believe are going to be pretty concrete and set in stone. If that ever changes so drastically that 85% of the post is outdated, I’ll make a new one, but for now, here’s my Top 5 Favorite Albums and Songs.
Some basic guidelines and notes first: I will only include one album/song per artist, otherwise both lists will be nothing but Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree. The album/song counts as my favorite, if I replayed it to the point of memorization and I always fully enjoy it. Anything below #1 on both lists has completely interchangeable positions, and I don’t prefer one over the other. And finally, I keep each entry description to one or two sentences, as I’m not a very good music critic at all.
Albums
#5: The Campfire Headphase by Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada goodness with more guitar intertwined. Makes me wish for more of this sort of thing.
#4: MM..FOOD by MF DOOM
Very witty lyrics about food and genuinely great and unique beats.
#3: In Rainbows by Radiohead
Lots of catchy back-to-back bangers making for an album that flows wonderfully.
#2: Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory by Dream Theater
An incredible progressive metal concept album about a man rediscovering his past life.
#1: Hand. Cannot. Erase. by Steven Wilson
If there’s a single album that I’ll use as the definitive proof that music is art, it’s this.
Songs
#5: Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Probably my favorite Pink Floyd track. Really enjoyable listen.
#4: Drive Home by Steven Wilson
The guitar solo at the end alone makes this a certified SW classic. Has a great music video to go along with it as well.
#3: With You Friends (Long Drive) by Skrillex
Oddly emotionally powerful for a Skrillex track, made me tear up a couple of times.
#2: Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence by Dream Theater
42 minute masterpiece about various mental illnesses. The best Dream Theater track ever made.
#1: Trains by Porcupine Tree
Beautiful song from what is arguably Porcupine Tree’s best album. My favorite track from their discography, and my favorite track of all time.
And so that was the list of albums and songs. I couldn’t really fit in a Porcupine Tree album in the album list, because there are so many classics to choose from that I genuinely couldn’t pick one. Also keep in mind, I don’t always listen to these specific albums and songs 24/7. I rotate a lot between certain albums whenever I feel like it. If you want a more comprehensive and larger list of albums I like, feel free to check out the music page on the main site.
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