froggie Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Sorry, I passed out there for a moment. One of my favorite albums of all time. its not the songs, but more like robert's "helium" voice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Sorry, I passed out there for a moment. One of my favorite albums of all time. Fewer things gave me more pleasure as a teenager than blasting D'yer Maker in the parking lot as we stretched for cross-country practice, everyone joining in for the "I love you oh baby I love you I" part. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 M. Ward for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 M. Ward for me. Yes! I forgot about him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TemplePilot Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Local H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 K-Tel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marino13 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Here is an interesting old article from Metacritic that sorts out the best artists of the decade (2000-09)based on consistently high album scores. Who do you think is #1?. Hint, they were just mentioned in the thread. http://features.metacritic.com/features/2009/best-music-of-the-decade/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoodoo Man Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 After 24 hours of reflection, I've decided three things: 1) This is a fun exercise but probably didn't deserve 24 hours of reflection 2) This is so subjective that everyone will have a different list because it's almost impossible to define great objectively 3) I'm expanding my list to include Zeppelin (because I loved their albums when I was a kid and nothing has changed since In Through The Out Door was released) and Wilco (because this is a Wilco site and Jeff Tweedy is probably meticulously searching for references to himself and Wilco and he'll probably invite me to supper because I said all of his albums were great) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I think Led Zeppelin is the only one that qualifies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I still can't think of one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I might put Faces on the list, but I've never heard First Step. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 I think Led Zeppelin is the only one that qualifies. Also, I don't think CODA is part of the equation because is was not really an album that they recorded to be an album...it was taken over time and like what they had in the vaults at the time. What about the Clash? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'm a huge Vu fan, but sorry, there's too much poop on White Light/White Heat for it to qualify. The Feelies come to mind but I'm not sure they were ever really great- consistently good undoubtedly, but I'm not convinced they managed to break through the glass ceiling.I love WL/WH and the Velvets might be the only one who do it for me.I also love all four of the Feelies albums but I can appreciate your point.Talking Heads come pretty close, if it wasn't for True Stories. That might be an interesting related thread - bands who put out one stinker of an album that otherwise mars their legacy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I love WL/WH and the Velvets might be the only one who do it for me.I also love all four of the Feelies albums but I can appreciate your point.Talking Heads come pretty close, if it wasn't for True Stories. That might be an interesting related thread - bands who put out one stinker of an album that otherwise mars their legacy. And Little Creatures. Definitely not a great album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Also, I don't think CODA is part of the equation because is was not really an album that they recorded to be an album...it was taken over time and like what they had in the vaults at the time. What about the Clash? Also - about half the songs on Physical Graffiti are out takes. Although there are several exceptions - I often think a band is done after their first three or four albums. It could be this idea has to do with the length of time the band existed, the era they made records in, the genre of music, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 That might be an interesting related thread - bands who put out one stinker of an album that otherwise mars their legacy. Closest thing I could find: Bad Albums by bands you love Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 What about the Clash? They would qualify if it weren't for "Cut the Crap". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 They would qualify if it weren't for "Cut the Crap". _Sandanista!_ has some undeniably great material on it, but could you really call the entire thing great? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I would still consider Sandanista! great. But Cut the Crap wrecks it for the Clash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 If only Van Halen had hung it up when DLR left... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 The Police came damn close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Neutral Milk Hotel.Of course, that was only 2 albums, but they were both freaking great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Ray LaMontagne The Police came damn close. I've been sitting here thinking it over, but I really don't see a stinker in their cataloge. I might put Faces on the list, but I've never heard First Step. Ooh La La is really weak in spots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 The Police came damn close. True. If only it weren't for the Sting solo album on side two of Synchronicity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 How about Teenage Fanclub:Catholic EducationBandwagonesqueThirteenGrand PrixSongs From Northern BritainHowdyMan-MadeShadows Admittedly, I was a bit disappointed by Shadows, but I know that a lot of you here loved it. Therefore, some of you might think that the Fannies should be in this club. No?(And, no, I do NOT include the album with Jad Fair.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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