***2013 Edition of Reaper's Favorite Albums of the Year***

[Chiefspants]

I was surprised to see that TesseracT's Altered State and Steven Wilson's The Raven That Refused to Sing were excluded from your top selections. Otherwise, absolutely phenomenal selections as always, Reaper.

(As an aside, after the release of Sunbather, I can not contain my fangirl-like excitement to see Deafhaven in Lawrence this spring.)

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

(As an aside, after the release of Sunbather, I can not contain my fangirl-like excitement to see Deafhaven in Lawrence this spring.)

They're touring with BTBAM?

Huh, I should definitely catch that show.

[Chiefspants]

Originally Posted by Pablo

They're touring with BTBAM?

Huh, I should definitely catch that show.

BTBAM will be at the Grenada with Deafheaven, Intronaut, and Kindred on March 7th (a Friday). I haven't been this enthusiastic about a show since Opeth toured with Ghost and Mastodon.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

BTBAM will be at the Grenada with Deafheaven, Intronaut, and Kindred on March 7th (a Friday). I haven't been this enthusiastic about a show since Opeth toured with Ghost and Mastodon.

Understandably so.

I'm a BTBAM fan and have only listened to Deafheaven a little bit, but that's already a very, very solid ticket. I'll have to check out the other two bands.

[NewChief]

I'll also say that this was either a really good year in electronic music, or it was the year that electronic music began to grow on me. I listened to a LOT of electronic type shit (Burial, Disclosure, Darkside, Oneohtrix Point Never, etc...) this year.

[Sannyasi]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I'll also say that this was either a really good year in electronic music, or it was the year that electronic music began to grow on me. I listened to a LOT of electronic type shit (Burial, Disclosure, Darkside, Oneohtrix Point Never, etc...) this year.

Nicolas Jaar's first full length album was one of my favorites of 2011, but I think this Darkside project might be even better.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Sannyasi

Nicolas Jaar's first full length album was one of my favorites of 2011, but I think this Darkside project might be even better.

Listened to it again today. It's fantastic. Have you listened to the latest Burial EP? Crazy good. Halfway through the third track.... Tears.

[Sannyasi]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Listened to it again today. It's fantastic. Have you listened to the latest Burial EP? Crazy good. Halfway through the third track.... Tears.

I enjoyed it but not as much as some of his previous stuff. I did give it only a single cursory listen though so I'll have to return to it when I get the chance.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I'll also say that this was either a really good year in electronic music, or it was the year that electronic music began to grow on me. I listened to a LOT of electronic type shit (Burial, Disclosure, Darkside, Oneohtrix Point Never, etc...) this year.

I just can't do it. Electronica kills me. Makes my skin crawl. I can't even appreciate good lyrics and melody (which I love) in a song with "too much" electronics.

[Miles]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I'll also say that this was either a really good year in electronic music, or it was the year that electronic music began to grow on me. I listened to a LOT of electronic type shit (Burial, Disclosure, Darkside, Oneohtrix Point Never, etc...) this year.

I seem to be listening to more electronic stuff as well the past year or two.

Outside of a few higher profile releases, the usual alt/indie stuff I typically listen to doesn't seem to have a whole lot going on or just hasn't been getting much attention in the typical review sites I follow.

Really been enjoying the Darkside album as well as some Burial. Outside of the others you mentioned that would be included in the.... or even recent years?

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Miles

I seem to be listening to more electronic stuff as well the past year or two.

Outside of a few higher profile releases, the usual alt/indie stuff I typically listen to doesn't seem to have a whole lot going on or just hasn't been getting much attention in the typical review sites I follow.

Really been enjoying the Darkside album as well as some Burial. Outside of the others you mentioned that would be included in the.... or even recent years?

James Blake, Forest Swords, Rusko, Special Request, araabMUZIK, Justice, DJ Koze. Most of those have been reviewed by Pitchfork, so you're probably already familiar with them.

[Miles]

Originally Posted by NewChief

James Blake, Forest Swords, Rusko, Special Request, araabMUZIK, Justice, DJ Koze. Most of those have been reviewed by Pitchfork, so you're probably already familiar with them.

Thanks. Will check these out. Been listening to **** Buttons a lot lately and easily gets stuck in your head.

[Pablo]

Deafheaven reminds me of City of Caterpillar.

That's a throw-back and a half to a different time in my life.

Enjoyable listen.

[Reaper16]

I really don't care for Vampire Weekend. They do nothing for me.

[KC native]

Um, no Earl Sweatshirt?????? Doris was way better than A$AP Rocky's album.