My Top Albums of 2021

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  • čas přidán 18. 12. 2021
  • It's that time of the year again so here I am with my top albums of the year.
    #BestMusicof2021 #BestAlbumsof2021 #Top10
    Thralls of Metal channel - / @thrallsofmetal
    Classic Album Review channel - / barryrobinson2012
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  • @Glenner7
    @Glenner7 Před 2 lety +26

    Unseen World is a masterpiece.

  • @2abug
    @2abug Před 2 lety +13

    Nice list of albums 👌🏻
    This year, I've almost only listened to japanese music so my top 5 is somehow biased. I was looking forward to the releases of my favorite metal/rock bands and I wasn't disappointed: Jinjer, Gojira, King Woman, Spiritbox, Mastodon, Knocked Loose, Turnstile...I really enjoyed them but I can't help, I'm keep coming back to the japanese music scene.
    My top 5 of 2021:
    1) BAND-MAID "Unseen World"
    2) Gacharic Spin "Gacharic Spin"
    3) HANABIE. "Girl's Reform Manifest”
    4) ASTERISM "Guernica"
    5) NEMOPHILA "REVIVE"
    I couldn't find Sokoninaru's "7 Ultimate Materials" so I've haven't checked it yet but the first single was really promising
    Thanks for all of your reactions 🙏🏻

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety +2

      Some great albums on your list bro. I enjoyed all of them but the ones I mentioned in the video were the stand outs for me.
      Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year \m/

    • @gradyshmalady8284
      @gradyshmalady8284 Před 2 lety +1

      🤣 I feel like I'm in a similar situation. My top albums have quite a few Japanese artists occupying the spot.

    • @matthewellis8773
      @matthewellis8773 Před 2 lety +2

      To be fair, the Japanese music scene is fantastic. Band-Maid is awesome and Unseen World is definitely one of my favorites from 2021, haven't listened to the others yet, but I've heard some of Nemophila and Gacharic Spin. Here's some other Japanese music that I loved from 2021:
      Significant Point - Into the Storm
      Ningen Isu - Kuraku
      Saber Tiger - Paragraph V
      Damian Hamada's Creatures - Art Museum in Hell
      Evil - Possessed by Evil

  • @patfix
    @patfix Před 2 lety

    Love the walking videos, feel like I’m walking with you over the England-shire landscapes. Now I have some music to listen to, thanks mate!

  • @elecrocity
    @elecrocity Před 2 lety

    Great list! Nice insights on Mastodon. Totally agree with your analysis.

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety

      Cheers Amit and thanks for checking out the video \m/

  • @garyclarke5391
    @garyclarke5391 Před 2 lety

    Loved this 😊👍 Thanks for taking the time and investing energy in sharing your thoughts 🤘🙂

  • @TheStrongBoyz19
    @TheStrongBoyz19 Před 2 lety

    Very very strong picks of albums Ben. Some of these are my favourites and I do enjoy a lot of the albums mostly through the second half as I do find it very consistent. Will be sharing my albums list very soon and I do hope you're doing well yourself.

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety +1

      Cheers Greg. I look forward to seeing which albums made your top list \m/

  • @Meowmeow0506
    @Meowmeow0506 Před 2 lety +1

    Ever since Hushed and Grim came out I watched every possible review of the album I could, including yours. I wanted to see if I was crazy for feeling the way I felt about it. I quickly learned that no I was not alone, others got totally enthralled and engrossed with it just as I had. And those who didn't like it their first few listens began changing their mind upon subsequent listens.
    I'll admit, Dagger, Had it All, and Pain with an Anchor took a minute to grow on me, but after those three songs clicked for me I knew my original view of the album (which was still a 9/10) had to be upped to a 10/10. Beautiful album, possibly the best new music I have listened to in my life, I primarily listen to older stuff rather than the new stuff most bands put out. But not Mastodon, they always deliver.

  • @vanmantalks
    @vanmantalks Před 2 lety +2

    Great list most of my favourites are there apart from While she sleeps and Architects which would actually be my album of the year.
    im looking forward to checking out the ones on your list i have not heard Memoriam & im going to check out at the gates , I was always a massive fan of The Haunted but could never get into at the gates but im going to give this album a go

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety

      At the Gates are a pretty awesome band man so let me know what you think of them. I tried the new Architects album but I just couldn't get in with it for some reason.
      Have a great Christmas and New Year bro \m/

  • @TheDeathDoomMetalHead
    @TheDeathDoomMetalHead Před 2 lety

    Great list mate, Gosudar was a constant spin for me. Band came out of nowhere and crushed the competition, although for me Blood Red Throne put out a stronger release. Cool to see another Brit doing the CZcams thing, instant subbed. Cheers from Norfolk 🤘🍻🤘

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety +1

      Cheers bro. I will have to check out Blood Red Throne as well as your channel. I love doom metal and am only just strating to gel with death metal so I think I will learn a lot from your videos \m/

  • @threestringsomg
    @threestringsomg Před 2 lety

    Will def check out your ranking videos....been getting into Mastadon recently and Devin Townsend will be an education for me....only have 2 of his albums...nice list! I feel guilty now my no.11 is your no.1....but I did give it almost perfect score. My no.1 was The Raging River by Cult of Luna ❤️‍🔥 ....it's gorgeously hypnotic....happy new year🥳

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety

      The Devin ranking will take me a while to do for sure. Lot of albums on that one but it should be a lot of fun.
      I will have to check out The Raging River. Always good to hear new tunes.
      Happy new year my friend 🤘😊🤘

  • @iamnotanumber100
    @iamnotanumber100 Před 2 lety +1

    The Thralls lads do great videos, really enjoy their channel.
    Some good albums I liked for this year:
    Cannibal corpse
    Carcass
    200 stab wounds
    Frozen soul ( basically bolt thrower ).
    Happy Christmas my man & look forward to many more videos from you in 22.

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety

      Cheers bro. Have a great Christmas and a happy new year \m/

  • @chroma9482
    @chroma9482 Před 2 lety

    Damn, i missed this channel because i couldn't get into my old account anymore :/ And now i see your favourite albums and nothing changed. Nearly every album is on my list too. I hope for a better year next time too :)

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety

      Cheers man. You haven't missed much to be fair as I have only started doing videos again recently \m/

  • @Razieleatssouls
    @Razieleatssouls Před 2 lety

    Good to see you back brother! Cannibal stuck to my number 1 spot this year. Not too surprising as a diehard fan, it's probably their strongest since Kill. Like you Hushed and Grim has been creeping up higher. Emperor of Sand was the same way, going from a bit disappointed on first listen to amazed later on. Two others that impressed me from 2021 are Wolves in the Throne Room and Exodus.

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety

      Great to be back my friend. I keep meaning to check out the new Exodus album and I will have to give Wolves a listen as well.

  • @DaElfer
    @DaElfer Před 2 lety +1

    Happy to see band maid make the list with all those other solid bands.

  • @trevorburns
    @trevorburns Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the list Man! Here's my top 20 Albums Of 2021. Have a great day bro!
    1. Ice Nine Kills - The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood
    2. Between The Buried And Me - Colors II
    3. Slaughter To Prevail - Kostolom
    4. Every Time I Die - Radical
    5. Alluvial - Sarcoma
    6. Bad Wolves - Dear Monsters
    7. Turnstile - Glow On
    8. Spiritbox - Eternal Blue
    9. Tetrarch - Unstable
    10. Don Broco - Amazing Things
    11. Employed To Serve - Conquering
    12 Unto Others - Strength
    13. SeeYouSpaceCowboy - The Romance Of Affliction
    14. Brand Of Sacrifice - Lifeblood
    15. Cryptosis - Bionic Swarm
    16. Gojira - Fortitude
    17. Trivium - In The Court Of The Dragon
    18. Mastodon - Hushed And Grim
    19. Cannibal Corpse - Violence Unimagined
    20. Converge Bloodmoon: I

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety +1

      Great list bro. I have to check out Unto Others. I have heard them mentioned a lot lately 🤘

  • @metalishimo6645
    @metalishimo6645 Před 2 lety +1

    Unseen world is the masterpiece of the century!

  • @Simon-T.
    @Simon-T. Před 2 lety

    Great video of course and great to see you out and about again. I wonder how well your classic album reviews do, as I can understand your points re new albums. Do they fair better?
    As for albums of the year whilst you've gone heavier, I've on the whole gone elsewhere so our lists have nothing matching. My top 5:
    1. Littls Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert: Extrodinairy diverse and interesting rap album with thoughtful lyrics and really good music behind it.
    2. Arab Strap - As Days Get Dark: These are some of the greatest stories ever told to music. Dark, seedy, real and the music behind it offsets the themes perfectly. Fable of the Urban Fox might be song of the year.
    3. Wolf Alice - Blue Weekend: I think the melodies are so strong and beautiful on this record I just can't help but love it. The album grows the more you listen and gets stronger as you go deeper into it. I was surprised at how much I ended up loving this.
    4. Urne - Serpent & Spirit: For a debut album this is incredible. It might not be new in terms of what they do but they do it so well it sounds exciting. The one metal album that truly blew me away... I know I've recommended them a lot already but if you're a Mastadon fan, I can't see how you won't enjoy this album. Like Wolf Alice, repeated listens bring reward.
    5. Sons of Kemet - Black To The Future: Instrumental jazz on the whole but with some words here and there. Not sure I could do it justice by describing it, just really interesting and great arrangements by excellent musicians.
    Here's to a new year and lots more exciting videos from yourself.

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety +1

      Cheers bro. The classic reviews don't really do that great either but at least I can do then in my own time.
      That's a cool list of music you've got there mate. I keep meaning to check out Little Simz as I have heard so many people at work mention her.
      Hope you had an amazing time at the Metallica shows and have a great Christmas and New Year man \m/

    • @Simon-T.
      @Simon-T. Před 2 lety

      @@freetobewhoibe Little Simz was a great recommendation I got, she really stepped up to another level for this album.
      Metallica shows were great. Fixxxer, Shortest Straw, Trapped Under Ice, I Dissapear, Bleeding Me, Dirty Window, Wasting My Hate, Whiplash and No Leaf Clover were some of the rarer songs banged out that made the trip worthwhile (along with a chance to see San Fran again of course).

  • @chriseacott8723
    @chriseacott8723 Před 2 lety +1

    A lot of my favourites from this year included a few that I haven't heard and need to check out.
    Have you listened to Rivers of Nihil -The Work? It's a one that gets better the more you listen to it.
    Great to have you back in the country side.

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety

      Cheers man. I have heard the new Rivers of Nihil but unfortunately I only heard it recently. Like you say, it gets better with each listen and I didn't get a chance to fully digest it before the video

  • @hectorThechilldudeonacouch

    Let the walking begin

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety +3

      Cheers bro

    • @hectorThechilldudeonacouch
      @hectorThechilldudeonacouch Před 2 lety

      @@freetobewhoibe i dont get hate for Defheaven i enjoyed it , did not make my top 30 but very solid. This year had so much good music, hard to do a list. That Mastodon album is very good but yes it a grower, it made my top 10.

  • @jenssweden3621
    @jenssweden3621 Před 2 lety

    Band-maid Unseen world outstanding 🤘🎎🤘🎎

  • @ianfell487
    @ianfell487 Před 2 lety +2

    The Wildhearts are the most underrated band of all time. The new album is fantastic and ginger is a genius.

  • @HaroMatsuRestarted
    @HaroMatsuRestarted Před 2 lety +1

    11:18 BAND-MAID Unseen World mentioned

  • @Andy-lz7kc
    @Andy-lz7kc Před 2 lety

    Yeeeaaaaaa boy. Glad you’re walking again. Must admit I don’t care for your reaction videos. Nothing wrong with them pal, top quality for reaction videos for sure. Reaction videos are just not for me. Having said that it’s done your viewing figures a world of good so rock on dude and fair play to that. Hope you appreciate my honesty.
    Merry Christmas man!!

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety +1

      All good bro. You'll be pleased to hear I will be doing more walking videos from now on.
      Have a great Christmas and a Happy New year man 🤘

    • @Andy-lz7kc
      @Andy-lz7kc Před 2 lety

      @@freetobewhoibe just so you know dude cos it’s important I say this. I will always thumb up your videos cos even if it’s a reaction one I don’t particularly care for I want you to be watched by the wider audience as possible because I believe you deserve it. You are well thought through, well articulated, good comedic value and seem like a genuine non pretentious bloke….and all those things are deserving of attention.

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks a lot for that man. I know that you have supported the channel for a long time. It's genuinely appreciated bro 🤘

  • @gradyshmalady8284
    @gradyshmalady8284 Před 2 lety

    I was left a little disappointed with both Gojira's and Mastodon's albums this year. They were both solid albums, but not my favorite from either band. Unseen World has to be my pick for best this year. It's not my favorite Band-Maid album, but holy cow do they do some cool and intricate stuff on this album. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🤶❄

  • @theakkusor
    @theakkusor Před 2 lety

    This year was great for metal,
    Some of my favorites were the new ones from:
    Malignant Altar
    Morgal
    Grave miasma
    Volbeat
    Stormkeep
    Funeral Mist
    Malgoth
    Fustilarian
    Clandestine Blaze
    Esoctrilihum
    Hopefully next year is just as good!

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety +1

      Cheers Jake. Quite a few on your list that I haven't heard so I will check those out \m/

  • @Andy-lz7kc
    @Andy-lz7kc Před 2 lety

    Btw dude the new Jerry Cantrell album is damn good man. Check that one out.

  • @MK-oz2lf
    @MK-oz2lf Před 2 lety +1

    Is it me or does the beginning of the song Gigantium sound like Still Remains by Stone Temple Pilots?

  • @jannashesgbcnemophilafan4317

    Nemophila-Revive, and Band Make-unseen world. Lovebites and Evergrey .

  • @cepho8349
    @cepho8349 Před 2 lety

    Unseen World I can see, even of I'm not that big on Band-Maid. Good band, but there is nothing too special about them. Revive though? Nemophila are talented and their musicianship is solid, but their songwriting still has a lot of room to improve. It's not an album, but an EP rather, but check out Lovebites's Glory, Glory to the World for superior musicianship and far more sophisticated songwriting. It is rightfully one of the most well-liked EPs of the year. Solid list overall though.

  • @markwilliams8829
    @markwilliams8829 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the great video.
    Check out my album of the Year Green Lung “Black Harvest”: imagine Early 70s Black Sabbath mixed with Ghost and bits of Type Negative and 70s classic prog
    Sea of tranquility is also a great channel…

    • @freetobewhoibe
      @freetobewhoibe  Před 2 lety

      I'll check that out Mark. I have watched a lot of videos from Sea of Tranquility. Awesome channel