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1. How did you get into 29?
The Number Twelve Looks Like You
i saw their music video for "Grandfather" on Fuse.

2. What was the first song you ever heard by 22?
Reggie and the Full Effect
Get Well Soon

3. How many albums by 13 do you own?
Born of Osiris
just one, The New Reign

4. What is your favorite song by 5?
Atmosphere
like, everyone. but mostly "Your Glass House" and "Shoes"

5. What is your favorite song by 15?
A Day to Remember
crap, i dont like ADTR that much, but id have to go with "If It Means A Lot To You"

6. Is there a song by 6 that makes you happy?
Suicide Silence
no. but i like their song "Lifted"

7. What is your favorite song by 10?
Dr. Acula
"Piano Lessons Can Be Murder"

8. What is a good memory you have involving 30?
Team Sleep
i love team sleep, but when i was really into them i was going though some shit, so all i have is bad memories involving them :/

9. Is there a song by 19 that makes you happy?
iwrestledabearonce
heck yes, "Taste Like Kevin Bacon"
makes me wanna dance and throwdown at the same time. haha

10. How many times have you seen 26 live?
The Editors
sadly, i have never been to one of their shows :(

11. What is the first song you ever heard by 23?
blink-182
like the fuck i know, ive been into blink since the 2nd grade. but if my memory serves me well, id have to say "Reebok Commercial"

12. What is your favorite album by 11?
Incubus
Make Yourself

13. Who is a favorite member of 1?
Deftones
omfg, all of them. no joke. god bless Chi <3

14. Have you ever seen 14 live?
Minus the Bear
NO! i was supposed to Nov 20 2009 @ Mr.Smalls in Pittsburgh. :/

15. What is a good memory involving 27?
The Strokes
driving to work, with coffee and a cigarette

16. What is your favorite song by 16?
Foo Fighters
"Everlong" <3

17. What is your favorite album by 18?
The Fall of Troy
Manipulator

18. What is your favorite song by 21?
M.I.A.
i dont have a 21, but two 20's. but my favorite song by M.I.A. would have to be "$20"

19. What is the first song you ever heard by 25?
Eyedea and Abilities
im not sure because i first heard them live at an Atmosphere show

20. What is your favorite album by 2?
August Burns Red
Messengers

21. What is you favorite song by 3?
Emmure
"The Key To Keeping The Show Fresh Is... I'm Dead"

22. What is you favorite song by 8?
Brand New
"Seventy Times 7" and "Handcuffs"

23. How many times have you seen 17 live?
Bring Me the Horizon
never.

24. What is the worst song by 12?
War From a Harlots Mouth
none of them :)

25. What was the first song you ever heard by 28?
Aesop Rock
"None Shall Pass"

26. What is you favorite album by 7?
Interpol
#1: Antics
#2: Our Love To Admire
#3: Turn On The Bright Lights

27. What is your favorite song by 24?
Norma Jean
"Face: Face"

28. Is there a song by 9 that makes you happy?
Arsonists Get All The Girls
YES! "Mantipede" and "So You Think You Know About The Game Of Life"

29. What is your favorite album by 4?
Ligeia
Bad News

30. How many albums do you own by 20?
M.I.A.
just one, Kala

I will update this when the actual end of the 2000s arrives,
although, first should really just be a tie between Elbow's Seldom Seen Kid & Shpongle's Ineffable Mysteries of Shpongleland, but that would be cheating

1. Muse - Origins of Symmetry
2. Wolf Parade - Apologies to the Queen Mary
3. Autolux - Future Perfect
4. Arcade Fire - Funeral
5. Queens of the Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf
6. Secret Machines - Now Here Is Nowhere
7. Interpol - Antics
8. Death From Above 1979 - You're A Woman, I'm A Machine
9. Manchester Orchestra - Mean Everything To Nothing
10. Tallest Man On Earth - Shallow Grave
11. Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
12. Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
13. Muse - Absolution
14. Radiohead - Hail To The Thief
15. Kasabian - Kasabian
16. Wolfmother - Wolfmother
17. Interpol - Turn on the Bright Lights
18. Black Lips - Good Bad Not Evil
19. Portishead - Third
20. M83 - Saturdays=Youth
21. Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
22. Guillemots - Through The Windowpane
23. The Hives - Tyrannosaurus Hives
24. The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
25. Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer
26. Bright Eyes - Digital Ash in a Digital Urn
27. Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
28. Wild Beasts - Limbo, Panto
29. The Vines - Highly Evolved
30. The Black Keys - Rubber Factory
31. Modest Mouse - Good News for People Who Love Bad News
32. Cold War Kids - Robbers & Cowards
33. Justice- †
34. Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid
35. Dr. Dog - Fate
36. Manchester Orchestra - I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child
37. Radiohead - In Rainbows
38. Grizzly Bear -Yellow House
39. Queens of the Stone Age - Lullabies To Paralyze
40. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
41. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
42. Man Man - Rabbit Habits
43. The Libertines - The Libertines
44. The Dresden Dolls - Yes, Virginia...
45. Liars - Liars
46. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
47. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Fever To Tell
48. Klaxons - Myths Of The Near Future
49. Tapes 'n Tapes - The Loon
50. Silversun Pickups - Carnavas
51. System of a Down - Toxicity
52. Spoon - Gimme Fiction
53. Dirty Pretty Things - Waterloo to Anywhere
54. Plants and Animals - Parc Avenue
55. Two Gallants - What the Toll Tells
56. Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
57. Death Cab for Cutie -Transatlanticism
58. The Vines - Winning Days
59. Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
60. Kings of Leon - Aha Shake Heartbreak
61. Secret Machines - Ten Silver Drops
62. Kaiser Chiefs - Employment
63. The Black Keys- Attack & Release
64. Coachwhips - Bangers vs. Fuckers
65. The Cloud Room - The Cloud Room
66. A Place to Bury Strangers - A Place To Bury Strangers

I will update this when the actual end of the 2000s arrives,

1. Muse - Origins of Symmetry
2. Wolf Parade - Apologies to the Queen Mary
3. Autolux - Future Perfect
4. Arcade Fire - Funeral
5. Queens of the Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf
6. Secret Machines - Now Here Is Nowhere
7. Interpol - Antics
8. Death From Above 1979 - You're A Woman, I'm A Machine
9. Manchester Orchestra - Mean Everything To Nothing
10. Tallest Man On Earth - Shallow Grave
11. Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
12. Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
13. Muse - Absolution
14. Radiohead - Hail To The Thief
15. Kasabian - Kasabian
16. Wolfmother - Wolfmother
17. Interpol - Turn on the Bright Lights
18. Black Lips - Good Bad Not Evil
19. Portishead - Third
20. M83 - Saturdays=Youth
21. Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
22. Guillemots - Through The Windowpane
23. The Hives - Tyrannosaurus Hives
24. The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
25. Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer
26. Bright Eyes - Digital Ash in a Digital Urn
27. Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
28. Wild Beasts - Limbo, Panto
29. The Vines - Highly Evolved
30. The Black Keys - Rubber Factory
31. Modest Mouse - Good News for People Who Love Bad News
32. Cold War Kids - Robbers & Cowards
33. Justice- †
34. Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid
35. Dr. Dog - Fate
36. Manchester Orchestra - I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child
37. Radiohead - In Rainbows
38. Grizzly Bear -Yellow House
39. Queens of the Stone Age - Lullabies To Paralyze
40. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
41. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
42. Man Man - Rabbit Habits
43. The Libertines - The Libertines
44. The Dresden Dolls - Yes, Virginia...
45. Liars - Liars
46. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
47. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Fever To Tell
48. Klaxons - Myths Of The Near Future
49. Tapes 'n Tapes - The Loon
50. Silversun Pickups - Carnavas
51. System of a Down - Toxicity
52. Spoon - Gimme Fiction
53. Dirty Pretty Things - Waterloo to Anywhere
54. Plants and Animals - Parc Avenue
55. Two Gallants - What the Toll Tells
56. Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
57. Death Cab for Cutie -Transatlanticism
58. The Vines - Winning Days
59. Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
60. Kings of Leon - Aha Shake Heartbreak
61. Secret Machines - Ten Silver Drops
62. Kaiser Chiefs - Employment
63. The Black Keys- Attack & Release
64. Coachwhips - Bangers vs. Fuckers
65. The Cloud Room - The Cloud Room
66. A Place to Bury Strangers - A Place To Bury Strangers

This particular list takes a detour from the abundant amount of metal featured so far, as only a few albums here have metal influence in them. I'll come back and add more descriptions later but as of right now I'm feeling too lazy to do so.

Sunn O)))- Black One


A very blackened atmosphere drenches not only the album cover, but the music as well. Contributions from Wrest and Malefic are top notch, their performances coming across as both terrifying and grosteque. This is a masterpiece of drone/ambient/metal.

Lifelover- Erotik


It's safe to say that Lifelover are very unique in their respective style, being very experimental with the black metal sound by dabbling with the so-called "depressive rock" genre. Sometimes experimentation can overshadow quality songwriting, but Lifelover are not slouches. Their emotions are genuine and can appeal to metal and non-metal fans alike I think. Although having appreciation for darker music helps too.

Alcest- Souvenirs d’un autre monde


Le Secret was a phenomenal release in my mind, and it's both a blessing and a curse that that particular sound wasn't further explored. What resulted though was the new Alcest, and Neige presented us a modern gem of shoegaze/ethereal music. Words don't do this album justice, it needs to be wallowed in and experienced for yourself. It's essential to any self-respecting fan of music.

The Angelic Process- Weighing Souls with Sand


This is one of those albums that emotes its genius to you even after the first listen, and each successive listen only increases your appreciation. Some think of them as the metal version of shoegaze, which I don't agree with but I get where they're coming from. This band is much too experimental to pin down and pull in many influences. Just enjoy the beautiful sounds created on this near flawless gem.

Ulver- Shadows of the Sun


This is a side to Ulver none of us have heard before, and quite frankly they sound stunning. Taking more cues from ambient than anything else, the legendary band has long since created a place for themselves in music history and this album only serves to further cement that status.

Have a Nice Life- Deathconsciousness


Not many albums impress as much as this one does especially as debuts go. Another band that defies categorization. You can currently download this double album for only $5 here, which is essentially a steal: http://enemieslist.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1

Ice Ages- This Killing Emptiness


Richard Lederer is quite the prolific artist, being the co-mastermind behind the glorious Summoning, and the haunting DVKE, but Ice Ages is a different kind of beast. The atmosphere here is cold, industrial and full of despair. The emotions on this album run deep and it's not one that's easily accessible. Multiple listenings will help to unravel this detailed work, as it's ultimately worth your time and effort.

Bohren & der Club of Gore- Black Earth


A combination that I thought I would never hear, let alone come to love. Bohren marry the unholy combination of dark jazz and doom metal (minus the metal). Ghostly keyboards accentuate the saxophone and drums, creating a sound that is wholly original. There are no vocals here, and they're not needed at all.

Interpol- Turn on the Bright Lights


Taking cues from 80s post-punk, Interpol made a name for themselves in the ever-growing indie rock music scene. This album seriously has no flaws whatsoever. The only flaw I can think of is that it ends. This isn't a happy and upbeat band either. There's a sinister and dark vibe running through the album which makes it that much better.

Explosions in the Sky- The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place


God Is an Astronaut- All is Violent, All is Bright


M83- Before the Dawn Heals Us


Asobi Seksu- Citrus


Die verbannten Kinder Evas- Dusk and Void Became Alive


The third entry in my essential albums from the great Richard Lederer, this stands as easily the most beautiful and haunting of the three. He has finally found the best female vocalist in the band's history, and her gorgeous soprano vocals are lush and full of emotion. The production here is flawless and the music doesn't sound very synthesized, and comes across as sounding more like a modern classical/ambient release more than ever before.

The Knife- Silent Shout


Neun Welten- Vergessene Pfade


Tenhi- Maaäet


Crystal Castles- s/t


Camera Obscura- My Maudlin Career


Paysage d'Hiver- Einsamkeit


I'll make this short and simple: Best ambient release ever.

1. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot - Wilco

2. Tocotronic- Tocotronic

3. Up the Bracket - The Libertines

4. Turn on the Bright Lights - Interpol

5. Source Tags & Codes - ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead

6. Neon Golden - The Notwist

7. B.R.M.C. - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

8. Du Und Wieviel Von Deinen Freunden - Kettcar

9. Songs For The Deaf - Queens of the Stone Age

10. Original Pirate Material - The Streets

Runners-up: Nothing Will Go Wrong - Slut, Holes in the Wall - The Electric Soft Parade, El Cielo - dredg, The Last Broadcast - Doves

1. Modest Mouse
2. Kings of Leon
3. Interpol
4. The Maccabees
5. Born Ruffians
6. The Cribs
7. Jamie T
8. Los Campesinos!
9. Elle Milano
10. Friendly Fires

What was the first song you ever heard by #6?
- Men's Needs

What is you favorite album by #2?
- Because of the Times

What is your favorite lyric sung by #5?
- "When I saaaaiiiilll back home tooo yooouuuu, I know exactly, just what to doooo" (Hedonistic Me)

How many times have you seen #4 live?
- Just the once, hopefully again in Feb 2010

What is your favorite song by #7?
- Eek, tough one. Probably Calm Down Dearest

Is there a song by #3 that makes you sad?
- There's no way I could be sad when listening to Interpol. If I was pushed for an answer it'd be 'Untitled

What is your favorite lyric sung by #2?
- "Wanted like a substitute, I've been workin' awful hard for you" (True Love Way)

What is your favorite song by #9?
- Curiosity Killed The Popstar

How did you get into #3?
- First time I heard them was on Friends (Untitled) so had a look into them a little bit but it was only in the past year I decided to get all their material after hearing Evil a few times in the pub

What was the first song you heard by #1?
- Float On

What is your favourite song by #4?
- Love You Better

How many times have you seen #9 live?
- None, and never will as they split (n)

What is a good memory you have concerning #2?
- Maybe not a good memory as such but the first two albums always remind me of walking home from work in the winter when it gets dark really early!

Is there a song by #8 that makes you sad?
- Don't think so

What is your favourite album by #5?
- Their only to date, Red, Yellow & Blue

What is your favourite lyric sung by #3?
- Here, I feel, I wish I could just see it,
The love, the hate, the things that separate
Forcing conscious to conscious, every small attack
It takes a small man to notice, but not to act up
Confrontation, complication needs a foundation
I'm calm baby, I'm calm (Song Seven, sung by Kessler)

What is your favourite song by #1?
- It'll have to be Float On

What is your favourite song by #10?
- Paris

How many times have you seen #8 live?
- NONE, but intend to in Feb 2010

What is your favorite album by #1?
- The Lonesome Crowded West I reckon

What is a great memory you have considering #9?
- Nothing, I don't think. Surprised they're as high as 9 tbh

JGentle's top albums (overall)
1. Tom Waits - Swordfishtrombones (230) 2. Interpol - Turn on the Bright Lights (204) 3. The White Stripes - Icky Thump (199) 4. Morrissey - Viva Hate (178) 5. Devendra Banhart - Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon (153) 6. The Tiger Lillies - Low Life Lullabies (150) 7. Devendra Banhart - Rejoicing in the Hands (149) 8. Calexico - Feast of Wire (144) 9. Steven Wilson - Insurgentes (143) 10. Tom Waits - Bone Machine (141) 11. M. Ward - Transistor Radio (136) 12. Jackson C. Frank - Blues Run The Game 1 (129) 13. Porcupine Tree - On the Sunday of Life... (128) 14. The Arcade Fire - Funeral (125) 15. Tim Buckley - Goodbye and Hello (120) 16. The Smiths - Meat Is Murder (119) 17. Porcupine Tree - In Absentia (116) 18. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - The Letting Go (109) 19. Dead Can Dance - Dead Can Dance (102) 20. Tim Buckley - Blue Afternoon (102) 21. Four Tet - Pause (101) 22. The Arcade Fire - Neon Bible (100) 23. Fred Neil - Bleecker & MacDougal (96) 24. Andrew Bird - Weather Systems (96) 25. Devendra Banhart - Cripple Crow (94) 26. Nick Drake - Pink Moon (94) 27. The Birthday Party - Prayers on Fire (90) 28. M. Ward - Transfiguration of Vincent (89) 29. David Bowie - Low (Remastered) (87) 30. Joy Division - Closer (85) 31. Tom Waits - Black Rider (85) 32. The White Stripes - Get Behind Me Satan (85) 33. Kimmo Pohjonen - Kluster (84) 34. Crippled Black Phoenix - A Love Of Shared Disasters (83) 35. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - The Boatman's Call (82) 36. Tim Buckley - Tim Buckley (79) 37. Grinderman - Grinderman (78) 38. Porcupine Tree - The Incident (78) 39. Crepusculum - Sky Diaries EP (78) 40. The White Stripes - White Blood Cells (77) 41. Yo La Tengo - And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out (77) 42. The Phantom Payn - Vol. 1 "Dig The Squares-They're Ugly" (76) 43. 16 Horsepower - Sackcloth 'n' Ashes (76) 44. Radiohead - In Rainbows [CD1] (74) 45. The Smiths - The Smiths (73) 46. The White Stripes - Elephant (73) 47. Mogwai - Happy Songs for Happy People (72) 48. Yeasayer - All Hour Cymbals (72) 49. Set Fire to Flames - Sings Reign Rebuilder (72) 50. Katatonia - Night Is the New Day (72)