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Post by Del Boy on Sept 27, 2015 19:40:40 GMT
Sgt Pepper , it's been my most stolen album. Where's the police when you need them ? Just round the corner playing Regatta de Blanc
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Post by Peter Picard on Sept 27, 2015 21:43:16 GMT
I'm going for some rocky stuff.....
1. Iron Maiden (the first album). 2. ACDC Back in Black. 3. Argent In Deep. 4. Rainbow Rising. 5. Deep Purple Machine Head.
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Post by Del Boy on Sept 27, 2015 21:45:25 GMT
I'm going for some rocky stuff..... 1. Iron Maiden (the first album). 2. ACDC Back in Black. 3. Argent In Deep. 4. Rainbow Rising. 5. Deep Purple Machine Head. Why not Pete
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Post by Peter Picard on Sept 27, 2015 21:55:06 GMT
Why not indeed, my amp goes up to 11 you know!
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Post by Superclassic on Sept 28, 2015 9:36:20 GMT
I started the thread and then I've been away from home for a few days,so here's my top 5,in no particular order.
1.BE HERE NOW:OASIS.This is often voted the worst of Oasis's albums-possibly with good reason,I'm not sure.However,at the time of release in August 1997,for me the band could do no wrong.I was 23 years old,still living with my parents,out on the lash at the drop of a hat,pockets full of money.It's widely agreed the album is 'over-produced';songs far too long (I think the album runs at around 72 minutes long),but none of that really matters to me.The songs are excellent,the sound is rocking,it's a young mans' album.Overblown,bloated,overcooked,call it what you like,it is everything that the band was about at the time.They were looking great through my eyes,I modelled myself on that look.The whole thing takes me back to a golden period in my life.
2.RUBBER SOUL:THE BEATLES.The first Beatle album I ever owned,and for me,probably the best.Of course,that is an argument that could never be resolved....I have heard it said that 'the best Beatles album is the one that's playing'.But for me,Rubber Soul puts up a very good shout.The band were getting very creative here,and look at some of the songs-Drive My Car,Norweigan Wood,Nowhere Man,The Word,Michelle,Girl-and the absolutely subliminal 'In My Life'.Perhaps not as established in the conscious like Revolver (and maybe not as good?That album is really something),or Peppers,but Rubber Soul is my number 1 Beatle album.I never,ever tire of this record.
3.STANLEY ROAD:PAUL WELLER.I am a pretty big PW fan,what a brilliant body of work with The Jam,TSC,and solo.So,what I am doing here is just commenting on the solo PW.Stanley Road stands head and shoulders over any of his other solo albums.Nothing else even comes close in my opinion.From opener 'The Changing Man'(which,incidentally,made Jeff Lynne a few quid-he was paid royalties for having his riff nicked),right through to closing track 'Wings Of Speed',not a weak track on the album.Weller at his absolute best.And what a band.....absolutely cooking.Top drawer.The very top one.
4.MCCARTNEY:PAUL MCCARTNEY.I am without shame in my adoration for Macca.My idol.His first solo album,1970.Lots of noodling,a few tracks that can't be called 'songs',a good half of the album recorded at his London home,with just Paul playing all of the instruments.The reason I enjoy it so much is that you have an album of sketches,half written bits and bobs,instrumental doodling,and then amongst it all a song like 'Maybe I'm Amazed'.The piano intro to that song to this day makes my hair stand on end.I feel that McCartneys' voice has been so taken for granted over the years,but from 66'-72' he was really in his prime singing-wise.He could go from a scream to a whisper at the drop of a hat.Genius.
5.STEVIE WONDER:INNERVISIONS.What an album.WHAT an album this is.If you don't own this album,buy it.Buy it.Buy it.The genius of Stevie Wonder here is undeniable.The mood of the album is just soaked in quality.From top to bottom,a masterpiece.Sample lyrics-"Her brothers' smart,he has more sense than many.His patience long,though soon he won't have any.To find a job,is like a haystack needle,'cause where he lives,they don't use coloured people".Just incredible.If you're not a Stevie Wonder fan,don't think of the 1980s output:the 'I just called to say I love you' and 'Part Time Lover' kind of stuff is not present.Trust me,songs like 'Golden Lady','Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing','Misstra Know It All' will suffice.Stevie Wonder at his absolute peak.Buy it.Buy it.Buy it.
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Post by Tyne Tees Colour on Sept 30, 2015 7:27:50 GMT
I loved the 'Britpop' period, and indeed the whole 90s indie/rave/dance era. In 1995 I was mainly focused on the Britpop artists, but I now agree that the 'bigbeat' of Leftfield, Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim etc was more cutting edge. And it has stood the test of time well.
1.BE HERE NOW:OASIS.This is often voted the worst of Oasis's albums-possibly with good reason,I'm not sure.However,at the time of release in August 1997,for me the band could do no wrong.I was 23 years old,still living with my parents,out on the lash at the drop of a hat,pockets full of money.It's widely agreed the album is 'over-produced';songs far too long (I think the album runs at around 72 minutes long),but none of that really matters to me.The songs are excellent,the sound is rocking,it's a young mans' album.Overblown,bloated,overcooked,call it what you like,it is everything that the band was about at the time.They were looking great through my eyes,I modelled myself on that look.The whole thing takes me back to a golden period in my life.
This post sums up how great that period was. Regarding the album itself, it wasn't their best, though the three hit singles were outstanding - I think 'Do You Know What I Mean' is particularly overlooked in Oasis terms.
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Post by Villain on Sept 30, 2015 11:24:26 GMT
Good call Superclassic, you really can't go wrong with 'Rubber Soul' can you? 'Revolver' pipped it to the post for me but the quality of the songs and the texture of the recordings on 'RS' are wonderful, a world away from the mop top stuff of the year before. They managed to get it all down on tape in the space of a fornight or so with some of the ideas being found as they went along, and the influence of 'naughty roll ups' and 'non-medicinal vitamin suppliments' was just starting to show through. It was around the time of recording 'RS' that John, Cynthia, George and Patti had their first acid trip together, by accident as it turned out - the four of them had been invited to a dinner party in London by their dentist who'd spiked their drinks without telling them! George drove them all home in his Mini 850 and the drug kicked in as they were making their way back to Esher and Weighbridge. Somehow they made it home and from then on things began to change in the recording studio, with more and more experimentation. John's first run throughs of 'Norwegian Wood' weren't quite what he was after and he asked George to come up with something which would make the track gel, so George tried the basic melody on his sitar and everything dropped into place. And 'In My Life', well what a song that is, it's perfect from start to finish and has a beautiful vibe to it, helped by George Martin's speeded up keyboard solo which gives the song a rich, warm feel, a trick he and the band managed to pull off on so many tracks in their most creative period. I agree about Macca's voice, it's often overlooked but it's as good a match for Lennon's on many, many songs they wrote, either together or apart. A mention of George's 'Think For Yourself' shouldn't be overlooked too, one of his early attempts at getting his foot in the door on a Beatles LP, I like the fuzz guitar on this and the sound of his droll delivery makes it for me. I've not played 'Rubber Soul' for ages but I'll be digging it ut now
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Post by Windy Miller on Oct 1, 2015 20:27:07 GMT
I've not played 'Rubber Soul' for ages but I'll be digging it ut now Good call Villain. You've convinced me - Think I'll get the record out it's sleeve and give it a spin. I love an album that you can play from start to finish.
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Post by Del Boy on Oct 1, 2015 21:22:13 GMT
I've not played 'Rubber Soul' for ages but I'll be digging it ut now Good call Villain. You've convinced me - Think I'll get the record out it's sleeve and give it a spin. I love an album that you can play from start to finish. I find that to be very rare in the world of albums Windy Rubber Soul definitely fits that category though .. A fine album .
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Post by Wayne Norris on Oct 2, 2015 17:10:28 GMT
The Clash’s 1st album
Beggar’s Banquet – Rolling Stones
Copperhead Road – Steve Earle
In the City – The Jam
Never Mind the b***ocks – Sex Pistols
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