Top 10 Australian albums

Radio station Triple J is currently polling listeners for their “Hottest 100 Australian albums of all time”. Here’s what I voted for:

1. The Necks – Drive By (2003)
2. Further – Further! (2005)
3. You Am I – Hourly, Daily (1996)
4. You Am I – Hi Fi Way (1995)
5. Ed Kuepper – Electrical Storm (1985)
6. The Saints – (I’m) Stranded (1977)
7. Midnight Oil – 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 (1982)
8. The Drones – Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By (2005)
9. Dirty Three – Dirty Three (1994)
10. Died Pretty – Free Dirt (1986)

My 25 word description for choosing Drive By as best overall:

A single 60 minute composition that slowly builds and unravels itself to listeners. Musical elements are introduced and removed in mysterious, tantalising and profound ways.