As you might see, I'm trying to assort quite diversified list without leaning to any particular genre. Sometimes I'm forced to calm down my own tastes to present really cool records from the genres I don't usually adore because from the point of view of a reader I'd consider it boring to look through this ranking and see only the same-sounding bands all through the Top50, or to see the names you could see in any other's lists. And, otherwise, it should be exciting to find new names and new music even from the lands you'd never dare to step on previously. So I try to cover as much territory as I can listening to every band and every album I get in touch throughout the year even if initially this band or this album doesn't seem interesting to my doused in 90's indie rock mud and soaked in post-hardcore bleach soul.
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Top50. Albums 31-40
Top10 - EPs and mini albums
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30. YO, Estratosferico "Potencialmente Infinitos" (p)self-released
With emotionally charged vocals and overall DIY aestetics, the second longplay of Yo, Estratosferico delivers more streamlined sound crossed with more courageous approach. The new album sounds simultaneously fresher and edgier than the predecessor, and the songs seem to be more focused.
29. Bigott "My Friends Are Dead" (p)Grabaciones En El Mar
For the most part of his career I somehow discarded Borja Laudo for whatever reason, but seeing him live at Sonorama'2015 changed my opinion completely. This new album is the most fragile and warm in his back catalogue showing the [rarely exposed previously] vulnerable side of the auteur's nature.
28. Esperit!/ Negro "Heraclito" (p)La Castanya/ Bankrobber
The split LP of totally unclassifiable musician Dalmau Boada who's hiding himself under Esperit! moniker and the abstarct/slowcore acoustic one-man project Negro (Fernando Junquera). The equally experimental tracks from quite different sound worlds that you may find contradictory exciting.
27. Las Sexpeares "Me Fui De Casa" (p)Gaser Discos
The loud, fast and effervescent melodic punk rock with female vocals and Argentine roots. All 10 tracks are equally cool and catchy to make "Me Fui De Casa" the bouncing fireball of energy and the fullness of life (I'm pretty sure it's an optimistic album).
26. Fasenuova "Aullidos Metallicos" (p)Humo
It's no surprise that after reconfiguration of Discos Humeantes the newborn imprint Humo Records continues to release the strange, uncomfortable and embarassing experimental music. Surely it's not the music for the masses, but for those who would embrace their convoluted vision Fasenuova could be the perfect choice for a life soundtrack.
25. La Habitacion Roja "Sagrado Corazon" (p)Mushroom Pillow
Another great pop album from one of the greatest Spanish rock bands. It's aparently more diverse than "La Moneda En El Aire" (which was entirely grown on the ashes of "Ayer") thanks to the presence of tracks ("La Vida es Muy Corta" and "Sombras En La Oscuridad") that are closer to "Fue Electrico" than to "La Moneda...".
24. Cala Vento "Cala Vento" (p)BCore Disc
With the debut eponimous work the duo Cala Vento adds their name to the string of cool bands (such as Wann, Nueva Vulcano, Pedro Parque, L'Hereu Escampa and others) that sustain the highest creative level of the Catalan post-hardcore scene.
23. Schwarz "Nacion Subterranea" (p)Goecia/ Verlag Sustem
The predictable escape of Cesar Verdu to stardom in the Leon Benavente's spaceship didn't change much in Schwarz modus operandi in creating the rhythmically impeccable instrumental kraut rock.
22. Resonance "Light Continuum" (p)El Hombre Bala
Canary Islands are the heaven for the wealthy European guiris, but not only for them. The local electronic/experimental scene seems to be one of the most engaging worldwide - yet underappreciated due to its remoteness from the main culture centers and the relatively small numbers of participants. Javier Perez Rodriguez is the one who tries to break the cage through creating the super-quality minimal/ambient/IDM soundscapes.
21. Retirada! "Victoria | Derrota" (p)self-released
Composed of 2 EPs "Victoria" and "Derrota", this album provides you with slow motion observational notations of the everyday life. At times it reminds me of Autolux's "Future Perfect" - and you hardly could find the better recommendation.