Ulver - The Assassination of Julius Ceaser (2017)

Norwegian eclectics' (second) latest release of 2017. Definitely one of my favourites of the year. There's obvious Depeche Mode worship here, but like it's always the case with Ulver, they manage to craft their own unique sound. The combination of the songs with the theme and atmosphere of the album is contagious. Sometimes deliciously unexpected - such as the rave-fit in So Falls the World (grrrreat song btw). Had the privilege to see them do this album live twice this year. I love Ulver. You should too.

how beautifully catchy is this?

Homo homini lupus

The Bug vs Earth - Concrete Desert (2017)

One of the best albums of the year, and might possibly be my favourite. This album's gotten so many listens from me. Amazing collaboration between Dylan Carlson and Kevin Martin aka The Bug (who's been involved with projects with Justin Broadrick like Techno Animal, Ice, God, among others such as King Midas Sound, etc.). Broken dub and occasionally industrial beats emerging from haunted guitar riffs from the drone metal pioneer himself. Also contains two mean versions of tracks mixed with Justin Broadrick's vocals. I got the privilege to see these guys twice this year. Addictive album, also great to immerse into when you're traveling through crowded public transport, bumping into all those people yet everyone's feeling disconnected from everyone, everything. Highly recommended.

Don't walk these streets

Israel Vibration - The Same Song (1978)

Elevated reggae goodness.

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