GQ's Top 21 albums of the 21st Century
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I can't help but wonder if they felt compelled to choose an older album because reasons. Idler Wheel is an amazing album, but since I haven't heard Extraordinary Machine I can't honestly compare the two.
Booty Patrol
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I agree about Fiona, Extraordinary Machine is an odd choice when The Idler Whe exists.
The only remarkable thing about 21 is it's sales.
blame space
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its beauty and joy
MBDTF at least makes sense. Like even if you dislike it or think it's overrated, it had a huge impact on pop culture. Critics overall loved and obsessed over it (probably the highest rated album in the last 10'years). It was also just a really popular album with people. Not often you get a record with mainstream success and complete critical success at the same time.
I don't agree with it either. But I do get it.
BeatResetsTheWorld
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Yeah, I'm sure radios were playing songs from Donuts
Patrick Bateman
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15. Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie XX - We're New Here
And no The xx - xx? WTF?
And no The xx - xx? WTF?
Shorty11857
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Honestly I think it's an album of consistently great songs, first album of theirs that I actually thought lived up to the hype they get. Don't think I'd put it in top 21 though
They could have put it at #21. Think of the synergy.
After the 5 page discussion in GAF-Hop, MBDTF as number 1 is hilarious.
I liked it.
Voodoo was released in Jan. 2000. Stankonia later that year.
and Modern Vampires is an awesome record. Y'all hating.
iamalegionnaire
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Well, I tried to give them an out.
I agree! I wasn't the biggest Vampire Weekend fan either. I mean, I always liked songs, but never loved their albums overall. But I thought Modern Vampire was a really great record. Not sure if it's a top 20 of the last decade kind of record though...but still great!
beato_angelico
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unsurprisingly terrible list.
MBDTF ALWAYS gets credit.
About time MBDTF gets some damn credit.
2000 isn't part of the 21st century though.
Well it's pretty much perfect. This isn't coming from a Kanye fanboy either, Yeezus was pretty terrible, it's like the recovery period after blowing the biggest load of all time.
Well it's pretty much perfect. This isn't coming from a Kanye fanboy either, Yeezus was pretty terrible, it's like the recovery period after blowing the biggest load of all time.
irfaanator
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j dilla yo. glad to see him up there
SocksAndShoes
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Wow, awful list IMO.
Very little rock, metal or prog.
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Very little rock, metal or prog.
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Always expect to hate these, and there are some omissions people have mentioned that I would've liked to see as always but...this isn't bad. As others have said balancing quality and cultural relevancy this comes out great. And honestly, a list like this should balance those. Anyone's individual list would be interesting, but since music is so subjective it would have albums that had zero real impact on anyone but a small audience. This somehow managed to weigh cultural import and quality pretty well. Those calling this a shit list might have a top 21 full of future uk garage or drone or post rock and while that's respectable (and I'd be into it) your list would be worthless to culture at large. [EDIT: Post above mine is proof. Metal and prog mean shit all in the 21st century. If you still listen to them? Go for it man. I'm into some of that. But give in to the fact that you are a vast cultural minority.]
MBDTF, Is This It has aged only okay but it definitely captures a time, I still herald Channel Orange, Stankonia's a good choice as is Sound of Silver, Sea Change isn't even close to my favorite Beck album but it's undeniably iconic, a good Jay album and the correct JT record, they made the right pick for best Vampire Weekend record, got some Dilla in there. Would love to see actual lists from people saying it's terrible; I
MBDTF, Is This It has aged only okay but it definitely captures a time, I still herald Channel Orange, Stankonia's a good choice as is Sound of Silver, Sea Change isn't even close to my favorite Beck album but it's undeniably iconic, a good Jay album and the correct JT record, they made the right pick for best Vampire Weekend record, got some Dilla in there. Would love to see actual lists from people saying it's terrible; I
It's so awesome. Can't wait for Jamie's solo album hopefully this year.
Gil and Jamie's is better.
I try not to worry much about the ordering on lists like these. That aside there's some really good stuff on here and some stuff I haven't listened to. Gonna check some of those out
Sucks that Winehouse is gone.
Not sure I'd say that means the list fails, but it's definitely a surprising omission. I'd expect to see In Rainbows for sure. The list can still be interesting for what it shows
Sucks that Winehouse is gone.
Not sure I'd say that means the list fails, but it's definitely a surprising omission. I'd expect to see In Rainbows for sure. The list can still be interesting for what it shows
HighAmperage
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Agreed. An apt representation of the rise of "poptimism", however, so I guess it's fitting.
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As has been said a ton of albums that were almost universally lauded as AOTY aren't even on the list.
It's not a bad list, but I feel like a lot of stuff especially in the early 00s was left out.
It's not a bad list, but I feel like a lot of stuff especially in the early 00s was left out.
KefkaPalazzo
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Channel Orange above FutureSex?
Yeah right.
Yeah right.
Zantetsuken
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So glad to see Jay Dee (Dilla) up there. I still listen to Donuts from time to time. I categorically agree with number 1 as well.
Patrick Bateman
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Lol
About time MBDTF gets some damn credit.
Team Jones
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GREAT PICKS, but NO!
If Mariah Carey - Emancipation of Mimi doesn't make a list within it's limitations I question it. Stan (fan) or not the album is full of GREAT music that everyone enjoys!
*Where is PopGAF!
If Mariah Carey - Emancipation of Mimi doesn't make a list within it's limitations I question it. Stan (fan) or not the album is full of GREAT music that everyone enjoys!
*Where is PopGAF!
beato_angelico
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lol people trying so hard to defend this shit. it's terrible even on the "cultural impact" angle
it's true! I liked xx better at the time but We're New Here's had staying power and Jamie xx has stayed on the front edge of uk dance music. xx still captures a time and I'm looking forward to the third lp. (xx III?)
instead of catching feelings post a list and/or let me know how MBDTF and Stankonia and Donuts are less culturally important than yr favorite ambient industrial record
metalslimer
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The omission of any arcade fire is appalling and so is Frank Ocean being anywhere on this list even though I liked that album.
darkside31337
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The Moon & Antarctica has to be the most underrated album of this century.
List is okay otherwise although Beyonce really doesn't belong anywhere near a top 21 list.
List is okay otherwise although Beyonce really doesn't belong anywhere near a top 21 list.
I've always liked their singles but I think they never released a cohesive "whole" record until their newest one.
They're loads of fun live too. New stuff translates so well live.
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OneEightZero
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I wish Bon Iver was on there somewhere.
Them and Arcade Fire.
Them and Arcade Fire.
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