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PopMatters' picks for the best albums of the 2000s begins with a series of albums that spans epic metal, ornate indie folk, and a terrifying work of electronic music.

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In celebration of the new record, Antony and the Johnsons have released the new video for "Cut the World" today.

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Antony and the Johnsons: Swanlights

The natural world is a perfect muse for Antony Hegarty because it reflects the artist's own sensibilities: it inspires and unsettles us.

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Antony and the Johnsons: The Crying Light

Due to a thematic shift from I Am a Bird Now, this latest release makes Antony a difficult entity to relate to, forcing him more into the realm of animatronics than human existence.

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Various Artists: Peace (for mom)

A unique memorial for a mother -- 34 tracks from Stars of the Lid, Jessica Bailiff, A Place to Bury Strangers, Sandro Perri, Antony and the Johnsons, Keith Fullerton Whitman, Fridge, Nudge, Matmos, Ida, Sybarite, and many others.

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The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 100-81

PopMatters' picks for the best albums of the 2000s begins with a series of albums that spans epic metal, ornate indie folk, and a terrifying work of electronic music.

Antony and the Johnsons Debut Video for "Cut the World"

In celebration of the new record, Antony and the Johnsons have released the new video for "Cut the World" today.

Antony and the Johnsons: Swanlights

The natural world is a perfect muse for Antony Hegarty because it reflects the artist's own sensibilities: it inspires and unsettles us.

Antony and the Johnsons + William Basinski and Johanna Constantine: 2 January 2010 - Sydney

The roaring standing ovation at the conclusion of the show was well and truly earned; personally I hadn’t felt so much at a show in a long time.

Slipped Disc: Antony & the Johnsons - The Crying Light

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Antony and the Johnsons - "Epilepsy Is Dacing" (video)

Antony and the Johnsons: The Crying Light

Due to a thematic shift from I Am a Bird Now, this latest release makes Antony a difficult entity to relate to, forcing him more into the realm of animatronics than human existence.

Antony and the Johnsons

Much like the vocal beauty yet visible pain of the castrati struck Renaissance opera goers, Antony’s physical presence and tormenting lyrics augment the simple ethereal beauty that enraptures his fans.

Various Artists: Peace (for mom)

A unique memorial for a mother -- 34 tracks from Stars of the Lid, Jessica Bailiff, A Place to Bury Strangers, Sandro Perri, Antony and the Johnsons, Keith Fullerton Whitman, Fridge, Nudge, Matmos, Ida, Sybarite, and many others.

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