Author Archives: Martin Wrightson

9 – Deftones – White Pony (2000)

Posted on January 22, 2015

Sometimes you stumble across bands you just aren’t ready for. Back in 2010, I attended my first festival. It was Download and some band were subbing to Rage Against The Machine called Deftones. I’d not checked out any of their … Continue reading →

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10 – Devin Townsend – Ziltoid the Omniscient (2007)

Posted on January 21, 2015

A concept album with a storyline based on a omnidimensional, omniscient space alien who threatens to invade planet Earth in search of humankinds finest cup of coffee isn’t something you come across every day. In fact, I’m probably doing the … Continue reading →

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1 – Devin Townsend – Ocean Machine (1997)

Posted on January 27, 2014

Every now and then, an album comes along and completely knocks you for six. You never expect albums to make such an impact on you. Your always just looking for something enjoyable to listen to. When those special albums arrive, … Continue reading →

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2 – Gravediggaz – 6 Feet Deep (1994)

Posted on January 26, 2014

What do you get when you combine a group of super talented rappers probably completely high on weed with Wu-Tang Clan style production and an unhealthy obsession with horror films? You get one of the most sinister, menacing and probably dopest … Continue reading →

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3 – Alice in Chains – Dirt (1992)

Posted on January 25, 2014

Many considered grunge to be the death of metal back in the 90’s. Whilst the thrash bands of the 80’s gradually descended into identity crisis mediocrity, grunge seemed to be the “in scene”. Whilst all the big grunge bands offered … Continue reading →

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4 – Leftfield – Leftism (1995)

Posted on January 24, 2014

When I say the words “dance music” followed by the words “dub” I imagine some of you will cringe as you imagine almost endless “wub wub wubs” in the form of dubstep battering down your ear drums. Some of you … Continue reading →

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5 – Autopsy – Mental Funeral (1991)

Posted on January 23, 2014

It takes a truly special death metal album to stand out from the crowd. For every blood stained masterpiece, there’s probably at least one thousand boring & repetitive records which focus far too much on been brutal rather than been … Continue reading →

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6 – Baroness – Blue Record (2009)

Posted on January 22, 2014

I’ve got a huge amount of respect for Baroness. For a band to bounce back from a horrific bus crash (minus two of the original members) shows tremendous strength. Just read this post from the year anniversary of the accident … Continue reading →

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7 – Queens Of The Stone Age – …Like Clockwork (2013)

Posted on January 21, 2014

Ahh, Queens Of The Stone Age. One of my favourite bands. Ever since I bought “Songs For The Deaf” I would never quite be the same. So, to say I was stoked about this album and any subsequent touring would … Continue reading →

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8 – Clutch – Earth Rocker (2013)

Posted on January 20, 2014

“Rock is dead” is one of those phrases that gets repeated quite often by people who never had any interest in rock music in the first place and/or people who will listen to only the sickest new Hip-Hop or electronic … Continue reading →

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