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Whoops. Here's three.

Number Nine

BADBADNOTGOOD has gotten pretty big recently. Which is good. Their style is catchy, and the music they put out is just sort of fun to listen to. They have a youthful energy in how they play their blend of jazz and hip-hop (which makes sense, they're all around 19 or 20) and artists like Tyler, The Creator have endorsed them, even playing live sets with them.

They've put out three albums now, and each have a unique style. BBNG2 is probably my favorite of the three, the covers are cleanly produced and the original songs rely heavily on live instrumentation. I'll put their bandcamp below and a few songs off BBNG3 (which is actually just called III, which is frustrating).

If you're into modern jazz or just awesome covers, check these guys out.

BADBADNOTGOOD's Bandcamp
BADBADNOTGOOD - Confessions
BADBADNOTGOOD - Kaleidoscope

Favorite song: Flashing Lights
Related artists: The Bad Plus, Thundercat

Number Ten

Double digits, guys, damn!

I might regret putting this one up.

Whenever someone mentions Liturgy, metal fans everywhere sort of go insane and will hate you for even mentioning their name. I have to admit, their interviews hurt to watch. The ideas in their music is... odd, to say the least. Transcendental black metal is a concept that I am yet to appreciate.

But seriously. Their music is pretty incredible. The playing is tight, the vocals are chilling, and the drummer in this band is one of the best in modern black metal. I love the music they play if not the ideas they put out. I'll put three songs of theirs below.

Enjoy...?

Liturgy - Returner
Liturgy - Generation
Liturgy - True Will

Favorite song: Generation
Related artists: Krallice, Behemoth

Number Eleven

There are three punk albums (at least) that I think should be essential listening for everybody, not just punk fans. They are kinda mandatory.

The first is Dead Kennedys' fantastic "Plastic Surgery Disasters". Jello Biafra's brutal lyrics and the incredibly speedy instrumentation make for a truly great rock release. The EP at the end of the album, "In God We Trust, INC" is just as good as the album. From the fast-as-hell "Buzzbomb" to the simple pleasure of "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" Dead Kennedys are one of the best punk bands ever.

The second is Wire's "Pink Flag". This one is unorthodox, flipping up its style with almost every song, and giving listeners whiplash from it's sheer cheekiness (I can't believe I used that word in a serious sentence) and complex ideas. This is a weirdly smart album as well, raising many ideas and telling many stories that are odd and weirdly entertaining.

The third and last is Fugazi's "Repeater". This one is so perfectly balanced, with some songs just going off immediately with catchy choruses, like the title track, or slow burns that are almost too badass for words, like "Blueprint". This album may not be pure punk, but its angry nature definitely gives it a spot here. This is just an awesome album. Not in the surfer sense, but literally inspiring awe.

There are so many more amazing punk artists, but these are three I really love.

Hope you like 'em.

Dead Kennedys - Plastic Surgery Disasters/In God We Trust, Inc.
Wire - Pink Flag
Fugazi - Repeater

Favorite song: Fugazi - Blueprint
Related artists: Minor Threat, OFF!, Black Flag, Circlejerks

I'll try not to get behind and all that. Sorry.