Albums you think are perfect?

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

The Real Thing Faith No More

Oh man, I wore that cassette OUT on my walkman!

[Mike D.]

I'm going with "Rattle & Hum" by U2.

Covers of the Beatles and Bob Dylan. Dylan on another track. BB King showing off the pipes. A taste of Hendrix. A homage to Martin Luther King Jr.

A mixed studio/live album, with a mix of musical styles and voices, that just "works".

Oh, and it's worth noting that coming off the success of Joshua Tree, the album DIDN'T include what was just about the biggest son on the planet "With or Without You".

Ah, good fun.

[stlcardsfan]

Doubtful most have heard of Son Volt, but their debut album Trace is a masterpiece.

[Peter_Spaeth]

American Beauty by the Grateful Dead is up there for me.

[Tom S.]

A few of mine have already been mentioned earlier, but here's a couple more that haven't:

Aerosmith - "Rocks"
Van Halen I
Genesis - "Duke"
Smithereens - "11"

[Tripp Trapp]

Really fun thread! Here are a few of mine:

OK Computer -- Radiohead
Siamese Dream -- Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Breathes -- Phish

[Shoeless Moe]

Hole - Live Through This

[mcgwirecom]

Love this thread..mine would be....


Born To Run
Boston
Abbey Road
Back From Rio (Roger McGuinn)

[JollyElm]

1. It's a live album, but Alice in Chains "Unplugged" is just unbelievable. Layne Staley appeared (sounded?) so together.

2. Pink Floyd "Animals" and the line, "Ha ha, charade you are" from Pigs (Three different Ones) borrowed by an 8 year old kid on 'South Park' just makes me laugh hysterically.

3. John Hiatt "Stolen Moments" is some pretty sweet storytelling top to bottom.

4. R.E.M. "Automatic for the People" with "Nightswimming" and "Find The River" as the last two songs, it makes you long for some more melodic, moody tunes as the album ends. Beautiful stuff.

5. Speaking of Talking Heads, give "True Stories" a try. Some truly great music for a soundtrack.

6. Tom Petty "She's The One." Another soundtrack, it is a really cool and often pensive album.

7. Derek & The Dominos "Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs." A sick group of talented musicians at their very finest.

8. Dire Straits "Making Movies." So little time, so many hooks.

9. Absolutely Boston's first album, but give "Third Stage" a go. That sucker really grows on you. "Can'tcha Say - Still In Love" is a tremendous tune with Brad Delp wearing his heart on his sleeve.

10. U2 "The Unforgettable Fire." I describe it as the low speed bump on the way to "The Joshua Tree." The two albums have a shared magnificence, and they're the musical version of identical twins. Amid a plethora of kicking tunes, and as absolutely bizarre as it sounds, I freakin' adore the very strange "Elvis Presley & America" with its supposed backwards music from another one of their songs. Bono's emotions are crystal clear, even though you have no idea what the heck he's actually talking about.

[familytoad]

Originally Posted by stlcardsfan

Doubtful most have heard of Son Volt, but their debut album Trace is a masterpiece.

This album took me a little time to warm up to.
But yes, it is VERY good!

Nice call...

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by stlcardsfan

Doubtful most have heard of Son Volt, but their debut album Trace is a masterpiece.

One of my favorite albums of all-time for sure. As I was emerging out of my punk only phase, I met Uncle Tupelo which brought me to Son Volt that then brought me to Wilco which opened up further doors musically. Damn I love that album. Was playing "Tear Stained Eye" on my guitar last week.

[Tere1071]

Brian Eno's "Another Green World."
"From Brussels With Love" Compilation
Miles Davis "Kind of Blue"
John Coltrane "Live at Birdland" & "A Love Supreme"
Captain Beefheart "Trout Mask Replica"
Joy Division "Still" & "Closer"
Marvin Gaye "What's Going On"

[bbcard1]

I really do have a taste for all kinds of music, but one that is kind of out of the genres described here is Jagged Little Pill. My daughter and I really both enjoy it and it is solid front to back. I'm on the doormat of 60 and she's 22, but we both find it interesting and relatable. My playlist ranges from John Prine to Ozzy to 2Pac to P!nk.

[insidethewrapper]

Every Beatles Album. I never skip a song on any of them. Not many albums ,if any, were very good before 1964. How many singles do you have that you actually listened to the other side ? Only on The Beatles ( mostly double sided hits.. My dial is glued to Sirius Channel 18

[sdimag]

The Pixies-Doolittle
Velvet Underground and Nico
The Clash-London Calling
Robert Johnson -The Complete Recordings

[sdimag]

The Pixies-Doolittle
Velvet Underground and Nico
The Clash-London Calling
Robert Johnson -The Complete Recordings

[sdimag]

Small Change-Tom Waits
Automatic-Jesus and Mary Chain
The Complete Recordings-Robert Johnson
London Calling-The Clash

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

Oh man, I wore that cassette OUT on my walkman!

Picture this: Meadowlands early 90s. A hot summer day. Faith No More goes on at like 3PM opening up for Metallica and Guns n Roses. Of the three bands that day, Faith No More was the tightest.

[HRBAKER]

+1 for the mention of Blood On the Tracks
What an incredible end to end voyage.

"Idiot Wind, blowing every time you move your mouth..."

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

+1 for the mention of Blood On the Tracks
What an incredible end to end voyage.

"Idiot Wind, blowing every time you move your mouth..."

Have you heard the alternate takes? They're fascinating. The alternate take of Shelter From the Storm was used in the film Jerry Maguire.
My brother, girlfriend and I listed to the album endlessly when it was released. It was a revelation, stunning.

[guy3050]

Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
The Who Who's Next
Super Tramp Crime of the century
Meatloaf Bat out of hell
Chris De Burgh Spanish Train and other stories

Honorable mention for live albums

The Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore east
B.B. King live at The Regal

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Have you heard the alternate takes? They're fascinating. The alternate take of Shelter From the Storm was used in the film Jerry Maguire.
My brother, girlfriend and I listed to the album endlessly when it was released. It was a revelation, stunning.

No kidding, anytime my wife and I travel any length by car I subject her to the entire masterpiece at least 2-3 times.

Here is one of my favorite versions of Shelter:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12rUOLtbQDk

[SAllen2556]

Live at Leeds - The Who
Murmur - REM
Pet Sounds - Beach Boys
Quadrophenia - The Who
Stone Roses
B52's
Live Europe '72 - Grateful Dead
At Carnegie Hall - Jimmy Reed

Live at Leeds you can put on - use headphones - and you won't be able to stop it until it's finished - best live album ever!