The best Noise Music albums
of the 2020s.
Where to start with 2020–2029 noise music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2020s — noise music
Top picks from 2020–2029, ranked by where we would start.
Thurston Moore
Flow Critical Lucidity
A kaleidoscopic blend of sprawling guitar textures and introspective lyricism evokes a dreamlike exploration of consciousness.
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Thurston Moore
By the Fire
A sprawling exploration of sound that melds avant-garde textures with reflective, atmospheric passages.
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Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Viscerals
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and distorted chaos, punctuated by moments of melodic introspection and frenetic energy.
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Merzbow
Aural Corrosion
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Merzbow
Merzbow + Arcane Device
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