HITLIST · MAY 18

Hitlist

10 albums picked this week — by 2 listeners.

Eliran · 5 picks

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Dudu Tassa & Jonny Greenwood Jarak Qaribak

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"Jarak Qaribak" is a groundbreaking collaboration that bridges regional divides by reimagining classic Middle Eastern love songs with a fusion of traditional instrumentation and experimental electronic textures. The result is a hauntingly beautiful and atmospheric soundscape that feels both ancient and futuristic, anchored by Dudu Tassa’s emotive vocals and Jonny Greenwood’s signature intricate production.

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GUM Saturnia

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"Saturnia" is a lush masterclass in cosmic psych-pop, blending Jay Watson’s signature synth-heavy grooves with expansive, cinematic orchestration. The album is notable for its polished production and adventurous spirit, seamlessly bridging the gap between retro-futurism and modern space-rock.

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Kelela Raven

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"Raven" is an immersive fusion of ethereal R&B and propulsive club music, blending nocturnal electronic textures with Kelela's signature vocal intimacy. The album stands out for its sophisticated sonic architecture, seamlessly navigating the space between ambient reflection and the dancefloor to create a fluid, transformative experience.

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Tremonti Marching in Time

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Marching in Time masterfully fuses crushing thrash-metal intensity with soaring, anthemic melodies to create a mood that is simultaneously aggressive and profoundly reflective. The album is distinguished by Mark Tremonti’s virtuosic guitar work and its epic title track, which serves as a powerful centerpiece for this technically impressive yet emotionally resonant collection.

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№05

Turnstile GLOW ON

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Turnstile’s *GLOW ON* masterfully fuses the explosive energy of hardcore punk with shimmering dream-pop melodies and psychedelic production. This landmark record is notable for its fearless genre-bending, delivering a high-energy, infectious sound that redefined the boundaries of modern heavy music.

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Lior · 5 picks

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Mk.gee Two Star & The Dream Police

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Mk.gee’s "Two Star & The Dream Police" is a nocturnal, lo-fi masterpiece that blends hazy bedroom R&B with 80s-inspired synth-pop to create a mysterious and vulnerable atmosphere. It is most notable for its innovative, highly processed guitar tones that mimic synthesizers, establishing a distinct, genre-bending signature sound that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.

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Nala Sinephro Endlessness

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Nala Sinephro’s "Endlessness" is a breathtaking tapestry of ambient spiritual jazz, where modular synthesizers and delicate harp melodies weave into a deeply immersive, cosmic soundscape. The album is notable for its seamless, continuous flow, masterfully balancing organic improvisation with synthetic textures to create a meditative yet emotionally resonant experience.

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Blood Incantation Absolute Elsewhere

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Absolute Elsewhere is a cosmic masterwork that seamlessly fuses crushing technical death metal with expansive, Tangerine Dream-inspired synthesizers and psychedelic space-rock odysseys. It stands out as a fearless exploration of progressive music, pushing the boundaries of the genre by balancing brutal intensity with haunting, atmospheric beauty.

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Dvne Voidkind

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Dvne’s *Voidkind* is an expansive masterwork of progressive sludge, blending thunderous technicality with ethereal, cinematic atmospheres that evoke a grand sci-fi odyssey. The album is distinguished by its seamless transition between brutal aggression and melodic grace, showcasing a level of songwriting depth and world-building that sets a new benchmark for the genre.

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Magdalena Bay Imaginal Disk

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"Imaginal Disk" is a dazzling odyssey of retro-futuristic synth-pop, layering shimmering electronic textures and psychedelic grooves into a vibrant, surreal atmosphere. Its seamless fusion of 70s prog-rock ambition with high-definition pop hooks creates a sprawling conceptual journey that feels both nostalgic and utterly ahead of its time.

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