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Post by Dynamite Kid on Jul 15, 2007 11:04:58 GMT -5
FWIW, I also plan on doing Beatles, Nick Cave, Ryan Adams, Radiohead, Wilco, Oasis and Blur.
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Post by Black Hammer Rocks the AssWhip on Jul 15, 2007 11:11:46 GMT -5
Killswitch Engage
4. Killswitch Engage (2000) - Yeah, it maybe their first album and such but I wasn't really a fan of it. It's decent, has a couple good songs, but that's it.
3. As Daylight Dies (2006) - If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Nothing that completely grabs me and shakes me around, but all around good music. They amped up the KSE style of today and made it their niche. Could've used a little more singing from Adam, but i'm all for it, but nothing mind-blowing.
2.) Alive or Just Breathing (2002) - I'll mention it more when I do the #1, but the description of this album by some news review site said it best..."more addictive than crack cocaine that's been smothered in nicotine AND drenched with chocolate" Yeah.
1.) The End of Heartache (2004) - I'll admit it, I like Howard better than Jesse. Both rock, but Howard owns. And it's right here is where it comes out. I was going through such a rough patch in my life, and this album turned out to be a saving force in me, as well as becoming the album that returned me to my metal roots and it truely is the greatest album I have heard in this generation. Truely perfect from start to finish. Find it, buy it, steal it, rip it, do whatever...LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM!
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Post by Viking Snad on Jul 15, 2007 12:30:21 GMT -5
7. Load 6. Reload 5. St. Anger 4. Kill 'Em All 3. Black Album 2. ...And Justice for All 1. Master of Puppets
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Post by "Smurf" censorship on Jul 15, 2007 12:58:24 GMT -5
Most of the bands that I consider great released only three or fewer albums, and I don't own everything by Motorhead, so I'll just settle on doing The Damned.
9. Anything: The title track is the lone highlight on this lackluster release.
8. Not Of This Earth/ It's Alright Jack... : Not an official album and more or less a mish-mash of songs, there's nothing offensively bad on this album but there isn't a single great song that sticks out, either.
7. Phantasmagoria: With Captain Sensible's prog rock influence out of the picture, Vanian was able to record songs that reflected his love of film soundtracks. This album is way better than most will admit, but it does not measure up to the band's earlier output.
6. Music For Pleasure: Despite showing musical progression since their first album, adding a second guitarist in Lu Edmunds and bringing in a big name like Nick Mason to produce the album, this one gets lumped in with your stereotypical second album that most punk bands dropped the ball with. This is definitely worth getting, though.
5. Damned Damned Damned: The first punk album and the first punk single make this the band's most important album, but it's not their best by no means.
4. Grave Disorder: This is arguably the best punk album of the century, and it is the best newer album by an original punk band (though SLF fans might be alble to put up a good argument against that last claim). "Democracy?" is enough to make this album worth getting.
3. Strawberries: If Phantasmagoria was Vanian's musical vision, then Strawberries was Captain's vision for The Damned. Despite the band's usual punk and gothic leanings being present throughout the album, the Captain's love of pop music is allowed to shine in songs like "Dozen Girls". Plus, the opening to "Life Goes On" will sound familiar to anyone since it was ripped off by a more famous band.
2. Black Album: This was the original Black Album, and it is a masterpiece. "Curtain Call" clocks in at over 17 minutes and takes up a whole side of vinyl on this double album.
1. Machine Gun Etiquette: This is easily the greatest comeback album of all time. There isn't a weak track, with hits like "Smash It Up" and "Plan 9 Channel 7" being the highlights.
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Post by Joe Neglia on Jul 15, 2007 13:02:13 GMT -5
7. Load 6. Reload 5. St. Anger 4. Kill 'Em All 3. Black Album 2. ...And Justice for All 1. Master of Puppets You, uh, know you're kinda leaving one of their best albums off the list, right?
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Post by shiranui on Jul 15, 2007 13:16:32 GMT -5
I'll go with The Stooges.
4. The Weirdness (2007):
While the Stooges' reunion album does have its moments such as "Trollin'" (which I suspect was originally written for Iggy's solo band a.k.a. The Trolls, but still rocks) and "She Took My Money", as a whole it doesn't come even close to the vintage Stooges classics as the songwriting just isn't there for some reason. And "Free And Freaky" is the worst song I've heard since KISS' "Rockin' In The USA", they even sound similar.
3. The Stooges (1969):
The Stooges' self-titled debut is great despite the fact that about half the songs on the album were written something like the night before they entered the studio to record the album. You can't go wrong with classic songs like "No Fun" and "I Wanna Be Your Dog". Still, the musicianship and production weren't quite top class yet, which brings us to...
2. Fun House (1970):
Oh hell yeah. Now we're talking. Fun House is a work of art, and many musicians past and present have considered it the best album ever recorded. Unlike the previous year's effort, Fun House was recorded as if it was a live performance, meaning that they let The Stooges run wild in the studio and put the band's pure energy on the record. Prime cuts from this album include "Down On The Street", "Loose", "T.V. Eye" and "Dirt". The psychedelic saxophone stuff (courtesy of Steve MacKay who still plays sax on Stooges' songs) towards the end is a nice departure from the straightforward rock on the first half of the disc and has its place on the record. Still, when I think of The Stooges, I think of...
1. Raw Power (1973)
With James Williamson brought in as the new guitar player (Ron Asheton having been relegated to bass), The Stooges' sound got a new, more jagged edge to it. Also, Iggy sounds his absolute finest here, singing like a total maniac most of the time. With songs like "Search And Destroy", "Raw Power", "Gimme Danger", "Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell" and "Penetration", we have one of the all-time classic rock music albums on our hands. The original mix was done by David Bowie, Iggy himself remixed the album to sound even MORE raw in 1997. Whichever mix you prefer, Raw Power still lives up to its name in every way possible.
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Post by tommyvercetti on Jul 15, 2007 17:37:25 GMT -5
Killswitch Engage 4. Killswitch Engage (2000) - Yeah, it maybe their first album and such but I wasn't really a fan of it. It's decent, has a couple good songs, but that's it. 3. As Daylight Dies (2006) - If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Nothing that completely grabs me and shakes me around, but all around good music. They amped up the KSE style of today and made it their niche. Could've used a little more singing from Adam, but i'm all for it, but nothing mind-blowing. 2.) Alive or Just Breathing (2002) - I'll mention it more when I do the #1, but the description of this album by some news review site said it best... "more addictive than crack cocaine that's been smothered in nicotine AND drenched with chocolate" Yeah. 1.) The End of Heartache (2004) - I'll admit it, I like Howard better than Jesse. Both rock, but Howard owns. And it's right here is where it comes out. I was going through such a rough patch in my life, and this album turned out to be a saving force in me, as well as becoming the album that returned me to my metal roots and it truely is the greatest album I have heard in this generation. Truely perfect from start to finish. Find it, buy it, steal it, rip it, do whatever...LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM! I agree with that. For me..Dead Kennedys. 5. Bedtime For Democracy - Some good songs, but a lot that don't really stick in the memory banks. Their swan song and probably should have been. 4. Frankenchrist - The controversy surrounding the HR Giger insert poster got this album (and the subsequent obscenity trial ) is as interesting as the album, maybe more so, but it's still a good one. Different, more slow and plodding than fast and catchy but still a great album. 3. Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death - Released a year after BFD, a compilation of singles, B sides and other rare tracks. Great stuff...some of their best known songs are included on this album...including the only versions of "Police Truck" and "Too Drunk To F***." 2. Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables - Considered their best by most, it is as good as advertised, with every track great and the album flowing nicely throughout. Their first release. 1. Plastic Surgery Disasters/In God We Trust Inc. - ***** album, but so was their debut; but to me the quality of the songs beat out that of Fresh Fruit a tad. My two favorite DK songs, "Moon Over Marin" and "Terminal Preppie" are on this album, and it contains most of their lesser known classics.
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Post by THE Dinobot on Jul 15, 2007 17:47:00 GMT -5
FWIW, I also plan on doing Beatles, Nick Cave, Ryan Adams, Radiohead, Wilco, Oasis and Blur. Can't wait for these, especially your take on Ryan and Wilco.
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Post by samachine on Jul 15, 2007 18:02:32 GMT -5
I'm bored, this is including EPs
7Hell Paso 6Alfaro Vive, Carajo 5Acrobatic Tenement 4El Gran Orgo 3Vaya 2In/Casino/Out 1Relationship of Command(perfect last album, nothing can touch this album in their genre, if they'd stayed together they would've been one of the top acts in a few years)
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Post by Dr. Marzvon Zombie M.D. on Jul 15, 2007 18:09:29 GMT -5
Danzig list
10- Live On The Black Hand Side (Was greatly let down by this because the quality of the recordings weren't great from the live events they came from.
9- Danzig 5 Blackacidevil (was a nice try to do a nine inch nails type record but it just didn't fit what Danzig was.)
8 - Danzig 6:66 Satan's Child (Was good but not as great as the others)
7 - I Luciferi (Was alittle better then 6:66 ) 6 - Circle of Snakes (thought the lyrics were great but Danzig's voice it totally shot by this album)
5 - Thrall-Demon sweat live EP (My favorite stuff of him live on the last 4 tracks, also has the Elvis track trouble)
4 - Danzig 4p (Very dark lyric wise, great vocals)
3 - Danzig 2 Lucifuge (Had a great blues feel to it with a metal twist.)
2 - Danzig 3 - How the gods kill (Danzig's voice was amazing on this album, was tough to put at number 2)
1 - Danzig 1 (This is Danzig at his best past Samhain and the Misfits)
Didn't count Black Aria 1 or 2 because they are considered classical music albums. Also didn't include Lost tracks of Danzig because I didn't buy it yet.
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Post by "Smurf" censorship on Jul 15, 2007 18:26:04 GMT -5
1. Plastic Surgery Disasters/In God We Trust Inc. - ***** album, but so was their debut; but to me the quality of the songs beat out that of Fresh Fruit a tad. My two favorite DK songs, "Moon Over Marin" and "Terminal Preppie" are on this album, and it contains most of their lesser known classics. I think this is their best album over Fresh Fruit, too.
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Post by tommyvercetti on Jul 15, 2007 18:32:57 GMT -5
1. Plastic Surgery Disasters/In God We Trust Inc. - ***** album, but so was their debut; but to me the quality of the songs beat out that of Fresh Fruit a tad. My two favorite DK songs, "Moon Over Marin" and "Terminal Preppie" are on this album, and it contains most of their lesser known classics. I think this is their best album over Fresh Fruit, too. Most people would disagree with us, I guess it's just a matter of tastes. Not like I can fault anyone for adoring Fresh Fruit though..because I do too. I've always thought Last Scream Of The Missing Neighbors by Jello and DOA ranked right up with the best DK stuff. A true forgotten classic IMO.
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There's always next year.
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Post by Joie De Vivre on Jul 15, 2007 19:23:30 GMT -5
I'll go with Rush and Jane's Addiction
Rush (5 favorite albums):
1.Counterparts 1993: Their most straight forward rock in years IMO. After all the heavy use of synths on previous albums, Roles are reversed as The guitars are turned up while the synths and keyboards and used more as an accompaniment (finally! ;D). It has some elements of Alternative rock/Grunge but it doesn't sound like a parody or anything. "Leave That Thing Alone!" is one of my favorite instrumentals ever.
2.Moving Pictures (1981)- Their most beloved album. It's second because it's a little played out for me and the B Side isn't as consistent. But I will say that the first 4 songs (aka The A Side) is perfect. "Tom Sawyer", "Red Barchetta", "YYZ", and "Limelight"? that's a greatest hits compliations right there! ;D
3. Hemispheres (1978)- Very complex and technical record. With only 4 songs, Side one taken up by the 18 minute concept song "Cygnus X-1, Book II: Hemispheres" (inspired by Nietzche's "Birth Of Tragedy) and the second side taken up mostly by the 9 and a half minute instrumental "La Villa Strangiato" (my favorite Rush song btw ;D), it would seem like an overwhelming record, But thankfully the musical and lyrical content is more awe inspiring.
4. Permanent Waves (1980)- This was when Rush started writing more accessible material which gave them greater success. Though it didn't diminish the quality of their work as this record features "The Spirit Of Radio" and "Freewill", two of their most well known and beloved tracks. While they had time to write a few *gasp!* ballads such as "Entre Nous" and "Different Strings"(the latter written by Geddy Lee, who rarely writes lyrics), they still had enough time to stuff a few epics like "Jacobs Ladder" and "Natural Science".
5.Exit Stage Left (1981): While it's a live album, consisting of songs from 1977-1981, the live renditions are incredible (Alex Lifesons solo on La Villa Strangiato for example). They're almost as good as what was put on record. This captures the band at the height of their powers and popularity. And is probably the best introduction to someone interested in the band.
Jane's Addiction
5.Kettle Whistle (1997)- It's mostly a compilation of live, remixed, or unreleased material. If your a die hard fan of the band it's worth buying.
4. Strays (2003)- The band, minus original Bassists Eric Avery, reunion record. It's a little too Straight forward for my liking. Not that it's a band thing but Jane's Addiction was more of an artsy rock band, with a lot of quirkiness and quiet subtleties that made previous albums, "Ritual De Lo Habitual" and "Nothing's Shocking" so well liked. It's a good record but Eric Avery is sorely missed.
3. Jane's Addiction (1987)- It's a live album mixed with with a few studio overdubbing. It has a few songs (Trip Away, Whores, 1%, I Would For You, My Time, Chip Away) that were never recorded in the studio. Features a great rendtion of "Rock N'Roll" by Velvet Underground
2. Nothing's Shocking (1988)- Their debut studio album. Starts off with the atmospheric "Up The Beach", goes stark raving mad in 'Ocean Size', "Ted...Just admit it", and "Idiot's Rule", then mellows out with "Summer Time Rolls" and "Jane's Says".
1.Ritual De Lo Habitual (1990)- The album that brought Alternative rock/metal to the mainstream IMO (screw Nirvana ;D). While they rock out in "Stop!", "Ain't No Right", and "No One's Leaving". What makes this album a delight is the second half where the band slows down and and experiments with other insturments, and the lyrical content deals more with love and death.
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Post by Edison taps to the ARMBAR! on Jul 15, 2007 20:53:28 GMT -5
I'm bored, this is including EPs 7Hell Paso 6Alfaro Vive, Carajo 5Acrobatic Tenement 4El Gran Orgo 3Vaya 2In/Casino/Out 1Relationship of Command(perfect last album, nothing can touch this album in their genre, if they'd stayed together they would've been one of the top acts in a few years) Ooooooohhh . . . good choice. I totally agree with you on the last album.
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Post by Hulkshi Tanahashi on Jul 15, 2007 21:09:37 GMT -5
The Who:
12. Endless Wire 11. It's Hard 10. The Who By Numbers 9. Face Dances 8. Who Are You 7. A Quick One 6. Live At Leeds 5. The Who Sell Out 4. My Generation 3. Quadrophenia 2. Tommy 1. Who's Next
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Post by gsguy on Jul 15, 2007 21:24:40 GMT -5
I guess I should show my Beatles list: 10. With the Beatles 9. Let It Be 8. Please Please Me 7. A Hard Day's Night 6. Help! 5. Abbey Road 4. Rubber Soul 3. Revolver 2. White Album 1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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Post by Topher is Human on Jul 15, 2007 21:57:46 GMT -5
7. Load 6. Reload 5. St. Anger 4. Kill 'Em All 3. Black Album 2. ...And Justice for All 1. Master of Puppets You, uh, know you're kinda leaving one of their best albums off the list, right? 8. St. Anger 7. Load 6. ReLoad 5. Black Album 4. Master of Puppets 3. ... And Justice for All 2. Kill 'Em All 1. Ride the Lightning
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Jul 15, 2007 22:11:25 GMT -5
I guess I should show my Beatles list: 10. Beatles For Sale 9. Let It Be 8. Please Please Me 7. A Hard Day's Night 6. Help! 5. Abbey Road 4. Rubber Soul 3. Revolver 2. White Album 1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Where's With the Beatles?
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Post by The OP on Jul 16, 2007 1:16:45 GMT -5
I'm gonna do a top 5 for the Cramps.
1. Smell of Female - The live album. It was a good concept, because instead of doing a greatest hits type live album like most bands do, they did all previously unreleased stuff. It's my sentimental favorite because it's the one that really got me into the band, and also has some really good songs like "You Got Good Taste" and "Most Exalted Potentate of Love" which was later covered by Queens of the Stone Age.
2. Songs The Lord Taught Us - A great album from top to bottom. Features Cramps classics like "Sunglasses After Dark", "TV Set" and "Garbageman". Legend has it that the band stole a car to drive down to Sam Phillips' studio in Memphis to record this album (the guy who first recorded Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash among others), and it was produced by Alex Chilton from Big Star. This was their debut full length.
3. Off The Bone - Also released under the name "Bad Music for Bad People". This is a collection of early singles and B-sides, including the classic "Human Fly" from their first EP, and some great early rockabilly covers like "I Can't Hardly Stand It" and "Love Me".
4. Psychedelic Jungle - The follow up to "Songs the Lord Taught Us", the Cramps delve further into psycho sexual weirdness with songs like "Goo Goo Muck" and "I Can't Find My Mind". The record lives up to it's title, I'll just say that.
5. Stay Sick - Gave them their biggest hit with "Bikini Girls with Machine Guns", as well as more rockabilly/psychedelic crossover gems like "All Women Are Bad", "Saddle Up a Buzz Buzz", "Bop Pills", and "Journey to the Center of a Girl".
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Post by Viking Snad on Jul 16, 2007 1:25:37 GMT -5
7. Load 7. Reload 6. St. Anger 5. Kill 'Em All 4. Black Album 3. Ride the Lightning 2. ...And Justice for All 1. Master of Puppets You, uh, know you're kinda leaving one of their best albums off the list, right? LOL Ride the Lightning. Damnit. I counted those probably four times like "I'm missing something..."
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