Modern Kosmology

Forgetful

When I heard this (and realized it wasn't as bad as I thought), the algorithm decided to suggest some songs by the Oh Sees as soon as this album ended - and I have to thank it, because that turned out to be better than anything else up to that point ;-)

In a nutshell: Stereolab 2.0 I like artists in this wheelhouse- dreampop, krautrock. I thought I’d like Jane Weaver. But with only time for one listen through, my thoughts kept returning to the artists that have done this before. Maybe I just need more time to sit and listen… Overall: 3/10

I did not need to hear this before I died. Half step above complete garbage, possibly.

electr., dance, 2017 -> 2

Interesting melodies and vocals but nothing here of any note unfortunately

It's albums like these that make me question why I keep up with this project

I was bored

Yea sure

Fairly forgettable as far as a pop album goes.

It was alright, but didn't really stand out for me. 4/10

Liked it better second listen. Intriguing songs to end with. Overall, pretty forgettable.

Best Track - "Modern Kosmology"

Not for me, not sure it needed to be on this list.

Boring so so boring/ I don't remember a thing about this. Yet not the worst modern electro pop album I've gotten this week. 4/10

Feel sorry for the musicians. The sound is okay, like some sort of indie/prog for the modern day. Then her vocal is so flat. Baffling choice for albums to hear before you die - I suspect whoever extended it to include the 2010s just eenie meenied albums from the decade.

OKish

is she related to one of the editors? how did this make the list? its not bad but its incredibly bland

Pleasant enough, but mostly forgettable. Only tracks 5 and 10 (“Loops…” and “I Wish) sounded like actual songs. Liked the nod to ELO’s “Telephone Line” between “Lightning Back” and “Valley”. That was cute.

In the evolution of the universe of music this album blends into the forgettable soundscape of so many artist that sound exactly the same.

holy mumble ambient noise batman

it was some talking without saying anything, nothing special

Pretty nothing album.

Wispy

It was ok nearly a 3 but is this the best Widnes has to offer?

Soft voice over synth. Aggressively indie, in sound and lyrics. Mystical. Not really my thing.

This is not the end-all for the quality of an album, but there is not a Wikipedia page for Modern Kosmology. It is an album that came out in the year 2017 and there is no Wiki for it. That doesn't seem like a promising sign there is not a single fan of this artist/album that was compelled to set up a page. I write this prior to listening to the album but there is the strong whiff of "We need to put something modern in this book," with this one. After listening, yes, this album is exactly what I thought it was. It's fine, there's nothing good or bad that stands out about it. It's got a modern sound and there is absolutely no reason this should be in the book, unless one of the editors knows her.

Another UK artist that shouldn't have made the cut: this isn't bad, but it is, to my ears, pretty forgettable. It's not even like it was groundbreaking for its time: this came out in 2017 and sounds dated.

I listened to the whole album three times and absolutely nothing caught my ear.

watered-down Stereolab At this point I'm not surprised that they would pick mediocre albums for this list, but there's really not much to grab my attention besides the two decent synth rock tracks (1&6) Can't see why I would need to hear this Of course she's English

i dont have time

Not a good sign that the Wikipedia links to the artist alone and not the album. There is no Wikipedia for this album I guess. Surprising considering she's still active and this wasn't that long ago. It's not very good. I find her voice pleasent. But the tunes are D tier.

There's something there, but its not for me

Album #134 Jane Weaver: Modern Kosmology I’m not going to pretend like this is the worst album that I’ve ever heard, but it certainly might be the most forgettable. I mean like this has to be a case of someone buying their way onto this list, right? Did Jane Weaver hire the same marketing firm as Geese or something? It is just the most run-of-the-mill indie pop that I’ve ever heard, absolutely no reason it needs to be on this list, especially considering how few modern albums are. Slow Motion was a pretty good track, can’t remember anything else. Best Tracks: Slow Motion, Modern Kosmology, The Architect Worst Track: Ravenspoint Score out of 10: 5

the question i continually return to with this list of albums to listen to before you die is: is this list greatest hits, deep cuts, both, or neither? an album like this makes me think "neither" which brings into question the whole purpose of the project. this is an album that is by any metric simply unremarkable. it was not influential, it made no splash, it's not something from a niche scene, and it is not by a notable person. best i can tell, it's a college friend of one of the editors who recently put out a new album around time for the next edition. her voice is fine, but this is utterly unremarkable. i forgot it as i listened to. the most i can say is that at brief points i thought of possible stereolab influence and it made me want to listen to an all-timer like "dots and loops". you know what album isn't on this list? take a guess.

Somehow I'm guessing this was closer to the 1001 end of proceedings.

It’s not terrible but also not memorable and not really for me

Yet another British pop-rock album that seems to be here just because it’s British? Did little to nothing for me

mid… 2,5

soft and beautiful but not enough bite for my taste.

So annoying idk why its on here couple okay ones ig

Mid.

Nothing exciting here.

Pretty forgettable album. Did enjoy a few songs: Standout songs Modern Kosmology The Architect

Not bad - just boring. It's dreamy, hazy background music.

65

Hard to understand why this is in the book - it's fine but doesn't stand out that much and no wiki page 😮 Sonically there are some interesting things going on and her ethereal vocals are quite nice with the layered music. But yeah not that special I think, I doubt I'll remember this She shares my birthday though so that's something

I fear this one is a bit too abstract and trancy for me. Also, the album feels somehow unfinished.

..

A pretty trippy and ethereal album. I'm honestly not sure what to compare this to, it's very much electronic with indie pop melodies and wispy vocals. This album didn't seem to get much recognition, however, and I can kind of see why. Props to the author for going off of the beaten path for this one, but I didn't find it particularly memorable or impactful.

The first song is promising. The rest sucks.

Gear: HEDD Audio HEDDphone Two Artwork: ️🔠💠📜 Production: 🎚️📏🥾 Music: 🌀🍷😑 Rating: 🔭🔭/5

Very melancholy again, another album on this list that I’m not sure why I need to listen to before I die but definitely music

Ronflation

Wasn't terrible musically just kind of odd. I enjoyed it more as it went on. 2.5 stars

Honestly, this album really doesn't do much for me. It was a perfect album to have on the background for studying but, it really doesn't push the needle at all? There was little to no variance throughout the whole piece and her vocals were so nothing. Even the electronic elements seem to be evident throughout this whole style, no idea why this is included.

2.5 Perfectly fine, but completely forgettable. Not popular, not influential, just some indie album the guy who made the list happened to like. Come on, man.

Love the vocal performance; the songs, though… they never hooked me.

Drums on Modern Komsology had a Take Five feel to them. Enjoyed The Architecht. Overall OK but nothing remarkable that spoke to me.

Not bad, but not exciting either

Well, that was music.

Not sure I understand the inclusion of this record.. of all the music released in 2017?

⭐⭐ Svårt album att gradera. Elektronica, singer songwriter album. Gillar det men samtidigt inget som sticker ut tillräcligt för att jag kommer att välja att lyssna på det i framtiden. Känner mig dessutom tveksm till vad det gör på denna listan så det får en 2a

Fall asleep somewhere in between.

Bit weird

Ok

Bright pop with krautrock edge. Interesting though a bit monotonous.

Um. Nah

Eh, nothing special here.

Did not exactly grab me per se

Wanted badly to like this… but fear it was about as nothing as the beck album. Cool production but I don’t know what she’s saying for shit the whole album.

Representative of the genre.

Meh. Not for me

mid bez szalu jakies takie manifestacje czy cos albo cos ze wszechswiatem?? idk tak czy siak bez szalu

Hmmm...well this album isn't in the edition of 1001 Albums I have, so I can't see why they've included it. First impressions are reasonably good, nice motorik rhythms. However, as the album proceeds it's all sounding a bit same-y.

Mediocre pop

This was fine. It didn't make me feel anything, but that includes boredom

Jane Weaver ist eine britische Musikerin, die sich mit Modern Kosmology weiter von ihren folkbasierten Arbeiten entfernt und konsequent in Richtung experimenteller Pop- und Elektronikmusik geht. Das Album wurde überwiegend in den Low Four Studios in Manchester sowie in weiteren Studios in Großbritannien aufgenommen. Klanglich verbindet Weaver hier Krautrock-artige Motorik, analoge Synthesizer und repetitive Basslinien mit einer klaren, oft distanziert wirkenden Gesangspräsenz. Zu den bekanntesten und stilprägenden Songs zählen „The Architect“, „Did You See Butterflies?“ und „Slow Motion“. Diese Stücke zeigen exemplarisch, wie das Album zwischen psychedelischem Pop, Krautrock und elektronisch geprägtem Art Pop pendelt, ohne sich eindeutig festzulegen. Die Produktion ist bewusst nüchtern gehalten, was den hypnotischen Charakter vieler Tracks unterstreicht. Modern Kosmology wirkt geschlossen und konsequent umgesetzt, verlangt aber Aufmerksamkeit und Geduld. Insgesamt ein eigenständiges Album, das weniger auf unmittelbare Zugänglichkeit als auf Atmosphäre und Wiederholung setzt.

This was a bit of a meh album. It is very recent, but it is more of something that would've been popular in the 90s when you could just play this in the background and chill. Nowadays, this is a bit meh, but still alright to have in the background. I assume it would maybe be more fun for someone on drugs to listen to, but I'm not sure what their target audience is.

I can see the artistry that makes it famous but too esoteric and non-memorable for my tastes

Jane Weaver must be one of the editor's cousins, or girlfriends, or something like that. It's the only way to explain the inclusion of this album. It's not even that bad; it just has no place on a 'must-hear' list. It's like the editors wrote down every album from 2017 on the wall, and then threw a dart. Baffling.

Eh

Playing this upset our dog Louie. Hence it upset me.

She's certainly interesting. I like the soundscapes she creates. But none of the songs pull me into the current, so I remain on the outside just observing the music as it floats by. And that twee head-voice is an instant turn-off for me; whether in 1920s pop, Lawrence Welk style choruses, folk music, trip hop or whatever this is.

It feels mediocre. Like I listened to it but none of it stuck. It was bad but no song was one I would suggest to someone. It's very middle of the road. I give it a solid meh.

Do you need to be on drugs to enjoy this album?

idk just couldn't get into it? Felt like perfectly fine background music but nothing super unique?

No me ha dicho nada

Not sure what kind of music this is, singer/ songwriter, ambient, folk. Nice voice, strange music.

16/1089 какой-то дибильный, бесячий, скрипучий психодел разозлило во время прослушивания

5/10 The kind of stuff I should like, but I found it boring and obnoxious

Krautrock energy for the 2010s. This is sonically interesting but not breakthrough for the time and I am not sure why this was on the 1001 albums list over kanye, bon iver. Builds a distinct vibe and flow across the album but nothing particularly stands out. Plays with contrast of whisper vocal with electronic shifting over darker bass instrumentation but I feel others do tht better

This is not a great record. Not even sure why this is on here, as there’s nothing terribly special about the album or the artist.

Kind of interesting, it's creative. But I'm not usually one who listens to music as a way to experience art.

S'ok. Not really my style

Repetitive, slowly-developing songs with interesting synth textures and cold vocals that work mostly as another instrument.

Dreary vocals and Electronica

Really not terrible music, but there wasn't a single track to grab my attention or that I want to hear again.

Modern Kosmology is one of those albums where i just have a really difficult time enjoying it. It is very clear it tried something not like many other albums (that's probably why this album's only listed genre is Singer-Songwriter on this website) but i just don't think it did a very good job at that. The main thing that makes me think this way is the fact that the songs feel too weak, hollow, empty, quiet, I could keep going on. This album mainly just lacks a kick to it for it to really be enjoyable. It is a shame, since this album does have bits and pieces of something special, it just fails to realize that. I really wish it did realize that because it could be good but it just was not. Best Song: The Architect Worst Song: I Wish

Funky vibe, nice voice. It's as if I was transported into a magic fairy-core fantasy book, love that. I imagine I would be nice study/drawing music. Not a genre i would typically chose, but hey voice is so lovely

Anyone who has the audacity to put cosmology in the title of a song — or worse, of an entire album — already deserves a lower score just for that. Way too pretentious. Not that the music is bad, but there’s really nothing special about it either, beyond some guitars soaked in flanger and delay. A 2.5 is already generous and beyond than this deserve

A bit boring

Completely ok

Ok

Is this huge in England? Kind of imogene heap lite.

Ok I guess

would prefer jane remover

This one feels like a bit of a random inclusion on the 1001 list. Modern Kosmology is clearly psychedelic folk, leaning into the cosmic and experimental, but without doing anything that feels particularly groundbreaking, especially for an album released in 2017. Jane Weaver is definitely talented, and there’s a cohesive aesthetic here. But to my ears, it sounds a bit like a female-fronted version of The Doors: swirling, trippy textures, hypnotic grooves, and mystic leanings. It’s fine, competent, atmospheric, but I didn’t find myself getting pulled into it emotionally or sonically. Nothing here blew me away.

Like the album cover. The music is enhancing and soft. Vocals are melodic and good if you want something background you're not focused on

What makes this something I would need to listen to before I die? It was okay but nothing to write home about to me. Kinda boring.

Thin, high female voice, but decent music

How do I put this. If this album were a soup, it would have all the tang and zest, but somehow, somebody forgot the meat. There's no substance, it's just wobbly synths and floaty "singing".

Nice voice. I may need to listen a few times to make a judgement

This was fine. I don't think it has any business being on this list, but it is music.

No wonder as to why you’ve never heard of Jane Weaver

# 560 : Modern Kosomolgy Modern Kosmology – Spacey, Stylish, and Slightly Forgettable This one’s not bad… but also not sure why I need to hear it before I die. Modern Kosmology floats along with nice vocals and some interesting compositions, but it never really takes off. It scores low on the “must-hear” scale, but reasonably well on the “nice to have on while folding laundry” scale. The instrumentals aren’t particularly adventurous, and while it feels very current for indie, it also feels like something that’ll age about as well as a 2020s TikTok trend. Pleasant, yes. Memorable? Not so much. Verdict: A cosmic cruise to nowhere in particular. File under “spacey background music for people who already forgot what they were listening to.” If you have to listen to this, look out for : Did You See Butterflies Listened : 03/09/2025

was lowkey expecting more of a folksy or singer-songwriter vibe, but was pleasantly surprised by the sound of this. i like the percussion, and the synths are yummy but lowkey the magic is lost over time. like her high vocal range.

Not bad. Kind of a throwback to 80s synth with a modern noise vocal style. More of a spacey feel

Jane Weaver must have blackmail on the authors. 2/5

I'd be lying if I said I went into this album with as open a mind as I should've - a completely unknown dreamy indie album didn't instill a ton of confidence in me - but I still wanted to give it a try. After the first few songs, though, this album was doing absolutely nothing for me. And worse, I could feel this growing resentment about the fact that it was on the list at all. It wasn't influential. It wasn't popular or successful or acclaimed. It wasn't relevant enough for more than a sentence on the artist's Wikipedia page. I can't understand why it's on this list at all, when I'm not even sure it would make the top 100 "indie" albums of the last decade. I'm giving this a 2 because a few tracks had some neat ideas but even those it kinda failed to follow through with. Really frustrated with this one though!

Did not care for this. Really struck me as a sludgy, boring indie album where all the songs sounded the same. I was waiting for it to develop into something greater, or for a theme to emerge, but it just kept on keeping on.

Hard listening, the album is OK, but not my style and more than a little annoying. There are better albums in the genre.

It's cool, but I don't know why it's on this list.

Ugh. My best guess is that the critic that placed this album on the list was involved in an affair with the artist that clouded his or her judgment.

Meh, nothing to move the needle here.

Very unremarkable

#669. Now I've never been in an iPhone store, so I'll never know for sure, but this has the vibes of something I'd guess would be playing in an iPhone store. 2/5: a bit shit

Floaty electronic music. Not my thing.

1001 albums that are mediocre listens before you die.

Super weak sauce. Didn’t excite or interest me at all.

Nope.

This was just fine. Average. 3.1/10

Nice electronic beats and alternative vibe. A bit dream poppy.

More ethereal floaty dreamy sounds. Eh, I'll pass. Not sure if it gets better in the later tracks, or I just don't care as much anymore. Wasn't actively annoying, but nothing much interesting either. Best song: Valley

The first song sucked but it got better and then in the second half crashed again. Her voice kinda annoyed me and the music wasn’t all that interesting to me

Started off ok then slowly devolved into just noise. The vocals is too "wispy" but the beat is good in some songs. Favourite Song: I Wish

Meh, it's not my thing.

I'm not sure this needs to be on the list. I didn't dislike it but I wasn't blown away. It was vaguely hippie chick but with synthesizers. It was wallpaper music.

bastante cósmico y espiritual. le doy 4/10

Absolutely baffled as to why this is on here Best Song: Did you See Butterflies Rating: 3/10 (Irritating) Stars: 2/5

Literally Who Tier artist (and I don't mean The Who). H>A>K and The Architect are fine, the rest is boring slop. The production is okay at points, and the vocals are consistently average. The guitar work on Loops In The Secret Society could have been performed in the studio by a primary school music class. This came out in 2017, it's astounding that the authors/critics involved in this list felt the need to include it. This album influenced nobody.

It took a few listens for this one to properly stick, there are a couple of standout tracks here but this isn't something I could see myself returning to. There are parts of this that remind me of Wolf Alice, which made me wonder why they aren't on here. The great transition between the opening track and Did You See Butterflies seems to be a once-off production flourish, which is disappointing. It's a well-made album and I did enjoy this but unfortunately it's also forgettable and I'd much rather listen to Wolf Alice. Highlights: H>A>K, The Lightning Back, Valley

Didn't mind it, a bit dreamy though. I think I prefer Flock as an album. High 2s

I wonder what was the critera that was chosen to pick albums for this list, because this album isnt popular enough to have a Wikipedia article of its own, the artist isnt popular enough(less than 10000 listeners in Spotify). So I'll give out the nod to Can vocalist Malcolm Mooney for appearing on Ravenspoint. 2/5 https://cdn.vectorstock.com/i/1000x1000/63/50/can-of-worms-idiom-vector-3966350.webp

This is not the sort of music I would usually seek out. The first track was annoying almost immediately, but this site has taught me to not judge a book by it's cover (or, more accurately, judge an album by it's first track). It was listenable on the whole, but just sterile and moody. I went to 6th form in the 1980's and this is the sort of music lots of girls were listening to and/or making in their bedrooms. They all thought they were deep and meaningful, and no doubt felt they were a bit better than the rest of us, but ultimately they were just up their own arse.

Two types of people think this album is great. Jane Weaver's mom and anyone wanting to get in her pants.

I wasn't expecting an album from 2017 to be on this list for some reason. Overall, I think the album was okay. This record had a lot more lows than highs for me. This album was interesting and made use of a lot of different sounds, some to a positive or negative effect. The production was decent enough, too. Most of the tracks on this album were just decent. There were only a few tracks that stood out to me. Favourite Track(s): The Lightning Back Least Favourite Track(s): Slow Motion, The Architect, Ravenspoint

This sounds like someone trying to recreate Can and Kraftwerk in their (admittedly fully geared out and well set up) basement studio. Unfortunately it’s doing so in the least imaginable way possible, putting the dreariest St. Vincent vocals over repetitive beats and using utterly generic pop chords and lyrics. It’s incredibly bland, if at least competent. But I’m scratching my head at why this is crucial listening.

2.5

an obscure art-pop album that hardly anyone knows about from 2017 makes this list. Ahhhh, she's from Liverpool, ok that explains it. Apart from a couple tracks, this album didn't land with me. I don't hear anything that similar artists haven't done significantly better. I could easily think of hundreds of albums that aren't on this list that deserve a spot over this one.

Didn't really connect with this one too much. A bit floaty, in a good way, but nothing really stood out much

eh

É bem produzido, tem timbres legais de synth e umas ideias psicodélicas maneiras, mas só não me pegou.

Kinda bland— just not that into you!

Artistically great but not my style. Will not listen again.

Echt niet slecht, maar kon me niet helemaal pakken.

2.5

It was ok, but it wasn't what I really wanted to listen to on my birthday

I’ll usually get an album like this and think, I don’t get it but let’s do some research to contextualise it. There was no contextualisation of this album that I could find. It was fine but undeserving to be on this list.

This album was a lot of decent enough ideas that didn’t really get taken anywhere. The vocal melodies aren’t strong enough to carry it either. A bit weird to include an absolutely inconsequential 2017 album as well, this definitely isn’t remember as one of the essential modern albums.

2.25

It's fine, but not catchy, nor unusual, nor exciting, nor worthy of any top list let alone this one.

Of all the albums that was one of them. 2.3

This is all a bit "meh". The singer is "OK". Not great, "OK". The songs are also "OK". Not great, "OK". The playing is ... well, you get where I am going with it. Why someone feels I MUST listen to this, I have no idea. About halfway through I stopped actively "listening" and it became "background music" as I got on with other stuff. 2/5.

An interesting mostly instrumental album but not one I'm super keen on, worked nice as background noise but didn't do much more than that.

Bleh

Way too spacy..

Kinda wack. Mostly tuned it out. Decent background noise.

Day 93 - March 11th, 2025 This sounds like if force fed Bjork shitty TikTok bedroom pop. 2/5

next...

-it had an eerie feeling to it ngl -it didn't feel revolutionary or anything, not sure why it was included in this list rly -it wasn't bad at all just not something I would really go back and listen to, I think for ppl who like this type of music it would be good -fav songs: The Lightning Back and Ravenspoint

2.5/5 devastatingly boring. I kept waiting for it to get better, but every song sounded the same. They all had the same beat and I enjoyed none of it that much. There wasn't any issue that stood out it just wasn't that exciting, especially since it's supposed to be one of the greatest albums out there. Mid.

Fun game: listen to all of this album and see how many other 2000s-2010s indie girlies you’d rather be listening to! I include the 2000s even though this was released in 2017 because the vibe is very 2007-2008 ish. This is neither a particularly good example of its genre or even remotely ahead of its time and I did not enjoy it.

just ass 2.0

Okey, not for me though

The album is ethereal and calming and has a place on a Sunday afternoon when it's raining and you need something to match the mood. However, every song started off fresh and unique and then ended up in the exact same place. It came across as one extended song

Based on nothing - I believe - emphatically - this was the second best album of the week upon its original release. Facts will not change my mind and I don't care enough to investigate further. The most successful songs adhere closely the the well established template of Broadcast/Stereolab. There are some earlier psychedelics moments sprinkled in (Ravenspoint) Overall I did enjoy this more than anticipated cause I'm a sucker for a chanteuse and a motorik beat. But just - why is this here?

I mean, it doesn't even have a Wikipedia page. Come on, bro.

Haar album uit 2024 is veel beter

Neither liked it or disliked it. It was playing and then it wasn’t, didn’t really make much difference to, or for me either way.

Home cooking again?

I think I would have enjoyed it more in 2010

Correcto

Not as bad as I thought it might be, but won’t go back.

Shit

Modern(e) psykedelisk singer/songwriter, lidt skævt, lidt synth

A little synthy and techno... not really my vibe

Over-engineered album, too much going on instrumentally, sounds like a mess

Pretty Meh. Nothing new and didnt feel innovative or interesting.

I liked it too but it hasn't left much impact.

This is fine as far as this type of music goes - electronica?? Maybe. Not my thing. But not offensive. Fine background music.

A fairly recent album by an artist I’ve never heard of is quite rare on this list, so I was looking forward to it. Started really well. I liked her vocals and the mood. But then a few tracks in, it sounded like Les Dawson had joined the band. Overall, the songwriting just didn’t match the quality of her voice.

Kind of weird electronic. Not that bad but not my thing.

I am not a fan of the singing style nor the music in the first two tracks. Bad start. Not a fan of the electronic sound overall. I liked the rock notes, and her voice is nice. Overall, the album has a 70s vibe. That is the standout. I think she's signing in falsetto for most of it, and I am not a fan of that either, as it does not showcase much, unless the voice is just meant to be instrumental to complement the music. I'm giving this a star because overall, guitar work is good, but I didn't like anything else.

Not sure why this is on the list. It's ok.

It’s ok: very different.

Strange electronic pop with some monotone-ish vocals. Not a fan.

Aikamoista pukelia tuntui olevan, vaikka en täysillä pystynytkään keskittymään.

Not vibing with this unfortunately The second last song repeating "open your eyes" over and over felt like a huge cliché. Kind of... boring?

Not enjoyable

Some interest synth and dreamy-alternative sections. I'm confused on how something so average made it onto this list though.

Meh

Niet mijn stijl, wel beter dan verwacht voor singer songwriter. Leuke electronics

Modern Kosmology is a bit boring, it's too dreamy and whimsical for me, her voice is okay but doesn't have enough dynamism to excite, it's not bad, it's just not good, 2.

Was surprised to see that this was as recent as 2017. It's not bad, but it's not noticeably good either, and sounds pretty 90s to me. There's nothing new to it, her voice is good but not great, and it gets increasingly trancey towards the end. The Architect the highlight for me, but none of it up to that much. 2/5.

Average.

This seems to be pretty obscure, I was firmly into the indie-folk scene by 2017 and I've never heard of Jane Weaver. I'd call this like folktronica, it has very light understated vocals, but it's generally a pretty electronic sound. I really thought I might like this more than I did. It kind of has this Tame Impala thing going on with the sound, and on the vocals if I squint I kind of get like an Aldous Harding or Angel Olsen a bit, but it just kind of fell flat to me. She's been around for a long time and is clearly talented, and this kind of feels like it should be in my wheelhouse, but it just didn't really do much for me. Basically nothing stood out that I really enjoyed, it was pretty middle of the road at best. I could definitely see this growing on me eventually, but it's a miss right now. Favorite song: Modern Kosmology Other: H>A>K, Slow Motion, The Lightning Back 8/17/24

not great

I don't know why this exists on the list. Not notable for anything.

Too weird and spacey for me.

Easily the most forgettable project I've come across on this list so far (for context: I've listened and rated 43 albums before this one), and the vocals in particular are painfully mediocre. Forgot about it as fast as it was "over" (I didn't even finish it was so bland, which makes a first DNF for this list).

1.9/5 listened 1x while driving to Stinson Beach

Mediocre at best. Would never listen to it again.

This record is full of baffling guitar note choices and mediocre vocals. I got some enjoyment out of a couple grooves, but the rest of the record did not land for me.

Florence and the machine but the machine is broken

Good background-y vibes, some of the lounge of Modern Kosmology reminds me of Jackson Browne for reason. All of the tracks fit pretty well together, production is great. Vocals are pleasing. Doesn’t evoke a ton in me but I don’t think that’s the point of this album. There’s a tad bit of monotony I felt after a while…it’s sort of drone-based so that’s totally ok.

So boring. Weak vocals. Uninspiring lyrics. A total slog to listen to and I don't understand why it's on the list.

Meh

Probably wouldn't remember I listened to this

Never heard of this before, or heard any songs on the album. Seems fine, though a bit inconsistent. Certainly doesn't seem memorable or groundbreaking. Not sure why it made the list. "I wish you were cool I wish you were something" 2 stars

It's fine. Enjoyable enough. But I'm not sure why it's considered a Must Hear album.

why is this so supposedly notable?

Starting to wonder what the qualifications are to get an album here. Pretty mediocre stuff.

I’m also baffled at the inclusion of this album. I enjoyed most of the tracks and it reminds me of things I was listening to and have been listening to for a while now but I’m not sure what makes it standout from contemporaneous albums that I frankly think might have more iconic potential to be on this list. This album seemed rather way more obscure. Overall, happy to be introduced to the album and come back to it but something I’d expect someone to recommend to me and not to be featured on this list. My standouts were I Wish and H>A>K. I had a hard time rating it. I’ll prob weave those couple songs into my playlists but i think my first impression was better than as I re-listened. I realized the album has a lot of potential and aspects I like but there’s something missing so I’m probably being maybe more harsh because I don’t understand it’s place here. 2.5

I tend to give post-2000 albums a pass if they were really popular on release or have since become popular, because that means they would've had a big impact on the music world (for better or worse). Modern Kosmology definitely didn't make a big splash on the music scene, looking at the Spotify listens. Because of this, I have to ask: why is Modern Kosmology included in this list? The music itself has a mix of good and bad going for it. The good: it's chill music. Very atmospheric. Good to put on in the background while you meditate, before/after a big public speech, or during a particularly uninteresting cricket match. I liked the very out-of-place male vocal that bookended the track Ravenspoint. Also, the style is pretty consistent but still varies in terms of songwriting. There's a good creativity-consistency balance. Now for the bad. Jane Weaver's singing is... not great. It's possible that either she or the production team knew this, and added thick layers of effects/filters in some tracks to disguise it. (This actually made her voice sound definitively worse.) But even without the filters, she doesn't have much in the way of vibrato, range, or clarity. Her voice is a little breathy and she doesn't get much volume or depth out. Another criticism I have is with the synths, which are almost too consistent/unwavering within tracks. Often, they'll either drone one note for entire songs or song sections, or repeat some simple melody relentlessly. It's exhausting for the close listener. But yeah, I did enjoy the music. Kinda. Just not sure why it made the list. Enjoyment: 3/5 Does the album belong on this list: 1/5 Avg: 2/5 Key tracks: Did You See Butterflies?, Modern Kosmology, Valley

I do not need to hear we’re turning to dust repeatedly to start my morning. Lotta nihilistic stuff going on, 1,001. This is like Aimee Mann with an electric gimmick-obsessed producer. But the nihilism is worse. Hoping for Weird Al to compensate.

This is pretty ok. Vocals and drums are good. Not impressed by the lyrics or the mood being clear expressed. What's the point?

This album made me look up if Mitski was on the list. She isn't. Should be.

Perfectly pleasant in places but overall a bit dull.

I don't really know why this is on the list. It doesn't change my view on anything. Modern music, older music. Not valuable for me personally. I'm sure there are fans of her, but I'm not one of them.

About as trippy as you’d expect - planetarium show music plus a little more energy

I think I preferred her earlier album 'Silver Globe', but this is still enjoyable. Not sure it's truly essential like most of the more modern choices on here but definitely worth a spin. I'd say there are fewer stand out tracks on this one, this one is more of a spacey psychedelic journey with the usual lush analogue sounding electronics.

Det indtil nu, mest ligegyldig album. Jeg har glemt alt om det igen. Burde ikke have været med på denne liste.. Lyder fint, bare ikke noget jeg burde høre inden jeg dør...

Meh

I am unsure why anyone thinks people should hear this album before they die. There is nothing special about Modern Kosmology. I've heard a number of bands that sound similar or better than this. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't anything special, unique, or whatever word you want to use.

The Sound of Starbucks.

I liked it, not sure if I like it enough to listen to again though

Interesting. Can't listen to too much of that drone sound at once though.

2.5

This was ok but doesn't really stand out compared to other similar band. Reminded me of a second-class Stereolab.

Interestingly enjoyable

Beetje kek maar wel origineel

Atmospheric for sure, with strong Krautrock influences (nice touch with Malcolm Mooney, original lead singer of Can stopping by to provide some spoken word vocals), but not an album that lingers long in the memory after it has finished. It’s not terrible and individual songs in isolation are fine, it’s just a bit dull as a whole.

I have tried hard to get into this but it really isn't doing it for me.

Nicht meine Musik. Sicherlich gut nebenbei zu hören, aber kein Genuss.

Nothing special. Will probably never hear again

I don't mind it, but it doesn't deserve to be on this list.

Not bad, but unremarkable.

didnt enjoy it much, not very listen friendly for me

didn't really feel this one...

First impressions are favorable, here’s a 21st century artist whose music is intelligible, and inoffensive, but by the end of the album it’s really kind of annoying. It’s monotonous and kind of wears on you. I’d have given it 3 stars if it wasn’t for the annoying weird white noise at the end of the last track.

It's... fine, I guess. It's certainly a vibe. And that vibe is someone's jam, I'm sure. But it ain't mine. Production values were good but the performances were too pointedly "retro" and the songs were incredibly repetitive and empty. To the point that I felt my anxiety rising as the songs went on because they just didn't go anywhere and rarely managed to find their way to anything approaching a resolution. It's fine. But it's not fine enough to be good.

If I were to have heard any of these songs by themselves as part of a mix, I may ask who was singing. Listening to these songs one after another was just too much melodic electronica....not bad per se, just not my thing.

I might need to change my rating system because a lot of albums will receive a 2 star review this way. Nothing that really interested me, wouldn't want to listen to the album again.

Why is this included? I love indie pop, but this was boring

2.5/5

Pop album not for me

Well I really like the artwork, intrigued by something this new and relatively unknown. First song is cool, really like the indie pop drums and the synth, they play very well together. The vocals are a little odd, it rings hollow. Like there isn't enough depth or warmth there. The second song had better vocals, I enjoyed the bouncy guitar and more dream-like state. There is a degree to which this music more resembles muzak, but in a positive way. It seems deep but mundane. The wisdom that comes from everyday life. Next song was like early 00s indie rock with a common synth hook, it ended decently though. Next song was just boring. Overall, this album is good, but it falls into the weird category of why is this here? It is on a list of 1001 albums to listen to before you die, and I have no idea why. It is a fine album but hardly one to rave about, and certainly not one of the best thousand albums of all time. Its fine, but because of the disappointment I think I would do 2/5. Favorite Songs: Did You See Butterflies?, The Lightning Back, Least Favorites: Loops In The Secret Society, Ravenspoint,

There is a lot of technology involved with this project, but it's not really techno. I saw one band Jane is involved with called "technofolk." Hmmmm.....in any case, I enjoyed a cut - but just one.

Not really my thing. The instrumentals were cool but the vocals kinda ruined it tbh.

Pas particulièrement mauvais, mais il n'y a rien de nouveau ou de marquant dans cet album. Généralement bien produit et bien mixé, mais le style est drabe et la voix n'est pas tellement impressionnante. Je ne crois pas quelle est la raison d'inclure cet album dans cette liste. Ça semble purement un biais de l'auteur pour ses goûts personnels. 5/10

Synth pop with sleepy female vocals. Ok background music

Feels like the pickers have a type -- not mine

1. hak - 1.5 2. did you zee butterfliez - 1.5 3. modern kozmology - 1 4. zlouu motion - 1 5. loopz - 1 6. the architect - 2 7. the lightning back - 1 8. valley - 1 9. ravenzpoint - 10. i uuizh - 0

Not really bad, but didn't speak to me

Nee 2

Emm……

Ended up listening to Neutral Milk Hotel all day instead.

ehhhhh

Not what I normally listen to, but I can def appreciate the synth and lyrics. Pretty experimental album that I respect but don't love. Not for me. 2.5/5

Not a fan

pretty boring. not sure why this had to be add to the list after the first selections 5/10

4/10, vibes album but lacked real substance

Another to file under “what is this doing here?”

It was something, not super interesting. Glad to have some new music represented but this didn't feel especially groundbreaking. Probably would have been 2.5.

Overraskande bra, men dei elementene eg likte har blitt gjort bedre av andre, så då hørre eg heller på dei u kno?

Made me nervous, while music is interesting, bit Cocteau Twins like singing. Guess bit to New Age like for me.Follow my feelings and give it 2 stars,

I gave this one a fair shot but unfortunately I don’t think this kind of music is for me. I didn’t like her vocal style and the music itself does nothing to compliment her voice. I can understand why people would enjoy it, but I did not.

As others have said, a baffling inclusion on the list. Fine enough, if a little sleepy

The approach with the vocals is not my favorite, I definitely prefer stronger sharper singing to the more floaty ethereal sound. That said, I do enjoy the production a lot, some of it sounds a little Postal Service at times and then a twangy guitar will come in and switch the vibe. Not really my bag but I didn’t hate it.

Overall monotonous, dull and uninteresting.

Listening to this record at full volume as I drove the kids to their mother's house this morning, made me feel like crashing the car into a lamppost.

It was okay

This is...fine? But I'm clear why this is on here. It doesn't even have a Wikipedia page. It's not bad but it's not great, and it really makes me question the methodology behind picking any of these albums. I know of plenty of indie artists from around the same time who have released remarkably good albums that are better than this (and if anything I want to go listen to those now): Thievery Corporation Lula Wiles Kaki King

its ok. But surely not one of the best albums of all time!

I’m not listening to this again but it didn’t hurt my ears

I expected more, which says more about me than this Marianne Faithful wannabe.

This is a strange one for me. It's not bad by any means but it doesn't break ground in any significant way. It didn't capture my attention at any point in my 3 listens. This one will fade into obscurity as time passes

I wish you were cool But you really did nothing Why is this album in this list?

Lacking substance, sounds like a demo tape. Interesting ideas but not enough here.

Folktronic explorations through the neopsych kosmos are done no favors by a less-than-captivating captain.

Can this album live up to this cover? Let's see. This ended up matching the album cover almost exactly. And interesting thing to behold, but also nothing that jumps out.

Spinning the same yarn as Craig here today. I listened. I'm positive of it. There was music playing. It was this album. I'm sure of it. But nothing stood out whatsoever.

This is a cute little album. I didn’t mind listening to it too much, but I didn’t find it anything terribly unique or impactful. Kinda wondering why it appears on this list. It’s not like it’s bad… it’s just not that good.

Listenable-ish…

Just okay

Just not for me

Overraskande bra, men dei elementene eg likte har blitt gjort bedre av andre, så då hørre eg heller på dei u kno?

A little odd but not bad

Played it whilst working, didn't notice anything interesting at all