Mrs. Peel Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 There are some artists whose heyday pre-date the album era (Louis Jordan immediately comes to mind)... wouldn't be fair to exclude them simply because the medium didn't exist. Yeah, I'm having a hard time because an Ella Fitzgerald compilation is one of my all time favorites. What about live albums, they're still legit right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yeah, I'm having a hard time because an Ella Fitzgerald compilation is one of my all time favorites. What about live albums, they're still legit right?I would hope live albums are ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 ummm, yeah,,,,,...don't overthink it, gang.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Just checking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I think this is a good idea and I look forward to seeing it, but i over-think these things WAAAYYY too much so it takes me forever. This is too hard. What constitutes my favorite albums. Many that I would think to put on the list are albums I rarely spin anymore, ya know. Do I put Axis: Bold As Love on the list as I was obsessed with it for a good part of my youth or do I leave it off because there are 20 albums that are more "go to" for me these days? This is putting a serious crimp in my productivity today. ummm, yeah,,,,,...don't overthink it, gang.... Ummmm, yeah indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Are compilations off limits? For instance, CCR's "Chronicle" has a far better shot at making my list than any of their individual records. Or is that cheating?There are some artists whose heyday pre-date the album era (Louis Jordan immediately comes to mind)... wouldn't be fair to exclude them simply because the medium didn't exist. Yeah, I'm having a hard time because an Ella Fitzgerald compilation is one of my all time favorites. What about live albums, they're still legit right?I would hope live albums are okAs far as I'm concerned, nothing is off limits. If it was released on some form of vinyl, cassette, or CD, it's in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 As far as I'm concerned, nothing is off limits. If it was released on some form of vinyl, cassette, or CD, it's in. Ok, rough draft: 1) Now That's What I Call Music! 232) Now That's What I Call Music! 283) Now That's What I Call Music! 174) Now That's What I Call Music! 125) Now That's What I Call Music! 276) Now That's What I Call Music! 197) Now That's What I Call Music! 268) Now That's What I Call The 80's!9) Now That's What I Call Music! 610) Now That's What I Call Music! 811) Now That's What I Call Classic Rock!12) Now That's What I Call Music! 1413) Now That's What I Call Music! 214) Now That's What I Call Music!15) Now That's What I Call Music! 2517) Now That's What I Call Party Hits!18) Now That's What I Call Music! 2019) Now That's What I Call Music! 520) Now Esto Es Musica! Latino 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 I'm fine with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Moses Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 my initial rough draft... 1. Being There Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Rough Draft so far: Yanni and John Tesh - The Endless DreamKenny G - SilhouetteJingle Cats - Meowy ChristmasMichael Bolton - The HungerToto - TotoAir Supply - The One That You LoveChristopher Cross - Christopher CrossWilliam Hung - InspirationCaptain & Tennille - Love Will Keep Us TogetherREO Speedwagon - You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna FishStyx - Kilroy Was HereMiles Davis - Birth of the CoolNew Kids on the Block - Step by StepDamn Yankees - Damn YankeesWinger - PullWarrant - Cherry PieDebbie Gibson - Anything Is PossibleColor Me Badd - Young, Gifted & BaddVanilla Ice - Cool as IceBruce Willis - The Return of BrunoWilco - YHF Man, this is tougher than I thought. I'm sure I'm forgetting some... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Rough Draft so far: Yanni and John Tesh - The Endless DreamKenny G - SilhouetteJingle Cats - Meowy ChristmasMichael Bolton - The HungerToto - TotoAir Supply - The One That You LoveChristopher Cross - Christopher CrossWilliam Hung - InspirationCaptain & Tennille - Love Will Keep Us TogetherREO Speedwagon - You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna FishStyx - Kilroy Was HereMiles Davis - Birth of the CoolNew Kids on the Block - Step by StepDamn Yankees - Damn YankeesWinger - PullWarrant - Cherry PieDebbie Gibson - Anything Is PossibleColor Me Badd - Young, Gifted & BaddVanilla Ice - Cool as IceBruce Willis - The Return of BrunoWilco - YHF Man, this is tougher than I thought. I'm sure I'm forgetting some...Can't see this list being topped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 top 50 from some post a while ago. Have to whiddle it down. Richard Buckner - The HillBob Dylan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Moses Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 top 50 from some post a while ago. Have to whiddle it down. i hope Urge Overkill - Saturation makes your final 20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Last.FM says I'm borderline closed minded about different types of music, and I am all right with that.Maybe you can become one of us "DBT people." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Maybe you can become one of us "DBT people." I've tried. Really. Just can't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubs101 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Can see some tactical placing coming in to this. For example, What's the Story would probably not be my top album of all time, but seeing as I doubt it will get in here easily a number 1 placing is looking likely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Can see some tactical placing coming in to this. For example, What's the Story would probably not be my top album of all time, but seeing as I doubt it will get in here easily a number 1 placing is looking likelyI hope that people stick with their "true" top 20 and not a strategic one, otherwise it sorta defeats the whole integrity and purpose of the whole thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I hope that people stick with their "true" top 20 and not a strategic one, otherwise it sorta defeats the whole integrity and purpose of the whole thing.Agreed. I have a feeling, based on my regular perusing of the Now Playing thread, that most of my list won't make the FINAL list as I seem to come from a different musical background than most here, but I'm okay with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Can see some tactical placing coming in to this. For example, What's the Story would probably not be my top album of all time, but seeing as I doubt it will get in here easily a number 1 placing is looking likely Why would you do that? Just place each album accurately according to your own preference and don't worry about what anyone else is doing. What's the purpose of trying to alter the accuracy of the votes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I, for one, am honored to be included in such fine company and will happily participate to the best of my ability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Working draft for your consideration: Pink Moon - Nick DrakeTonight's The Night - Neil YoungOn The Beach - Neil YoungEverybody Knows This Is Nowhere - Neil YoungMusic From Big Pink - The BandThe Band s/tHighway 61 Revisited - DylanBlonde On Blonde - DylanBlood On The Tracks - DylanSummerteeth - WilcoLifes Rich Pageant - R.E.M.In The Aeroplane Over The Sea - Neutral Milk HotelSurfer Rosa - PixiesBlue - Joni MitchellTwice Removed - SloanSticky Fingers - Rolling StonesEither/Or - Elliott SmithFuneral - Arcade FireVillage Green Preservation Society - The KinksRaw Power - Stooges Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sky blue bats Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 rough draft: wilco-yankee hotel foxtrotbuilt to spill- perfect from now onthe flaming lips- transmissions from the satalite heartmercury rev- deserter's songsthe wedding present- watusiyo la tengo- I can hear the heart beating as oneradiohead- OK Computerspiritualized- Live at the Royal Albert Halluncle tupelo- anodyne my morning jacket- it still movesgrandaddy- the sophtware slumpsparklehorse- good morning spiderbedhead- what fun life wasthe pixies- at the bbcwilco- a ghost is bornarcade fire- funeraljets to brazil- perfecting lonelinesspavement- wowe zowespoon- kill the moonlightband of horses- everything all the time I can and do often, listen to all of these from start to finish! thats why they are my 20 as of right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Old White Guy Listening to a lot of white guys with guitarsI was never very good at math, but I think that may be more than 20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I was never very good at math, but I think that may be more than 20. Yes it is... The Thread title is Via Chicago's Top 100 Albums of All Time: Summer 2008 edition Therefore... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Yes it is... The Thread title is Via Chicago's Top 100 Albums of All Time: Summer 2008 edition Therefore...Ummm... you might want to go back and read the first post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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