We invited artists, labels and publicists to tell us which records or artists they’ve personally enjoyed over the last twelve months. Kristoffer Bäckström‘s picks below. Moloken‘s new album, All Is Left To See, is out now via Temple Of Torturous.
Refused – Freedom
“Really glad to be writing this. This was my most anticipated album of the year and they are better than ever. This album is their best and I can’t wait to see them live with the new songs. Refused are back to stay! ”
Björk – Vulnicura
“Her best album since Vespertine!”
Bloodway – Mapping The Moment With The Logic Of Dreams
“One of the most interesting alternative blackened metal bands right now, and they display huge potential in their debut album.”
This Gift Is A Curse – All Hail the Swinelord
“Our Friends and tour buddies This Gift Is A Curse have released a real monster. Forcing their hardcore nerve to the edge of black metal land with no mercy. If you like extreme music this is the album of year.”
Mew – +-
“I have been a huge fan ever since I discovered their album, Frengers. Best Danish band ever.”
Justin Bieber – Purpose
“Believe it or not, but I have been listening to a lot of modern pop over the last 2 years, mostly Swedish artists like Kim Cesarion, Tove Lo, Ji Nilsson. Having never ever listen to single Justin Bieber song before I just discovered his latest album and its pure pop gold.”
Napalm Death – Apex Predator – Easy Meat
“This album has really made me an Naplam Death fan for life, truly a great piece of work.”
Anekdoten – Until All The Ghosts Are Gone
“Swedish melancholy prog rock act does it again. Their best work in my opinion since their 2003’s Gravity.”
Cradle of Filth – Hammer of The Witches
“I have been listening to Cradle of Filth for over 20 years now and the first 4 albums are my favorites (actually i just stopped listening after that). But this year’s Hammer of the Witches really has that old heavy metal riff/structure and more organic sound that fits the songs better.”
Enya – Dark Sky Island
“Enya has a very special feeling to all her music, it’s spiritual and has a great atmosphere and her new album is a bit darker than before, which is interesting to dive into.”