Best Ever Albums

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Anonymous — Fri, 8 Nov 2013 03:33:03 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/08/2013 08:33

both are flawed first albums from great bands, which makes this tricky. On Avery Island had spurts of greatness but lacks a sustained vision, especially compared to IAOTS, while Just for a Day is definitely more consistient (though that's its blessing as well as it's curse). Probably Just For a Day by a hair.

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Anonymous — Thu, 7 Nov 2013 22:57:31 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/08/2013 03:57

NMH better stay on Avery Island, 'cuz they're no longer welcome on Tournament Island.

12-9

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Listmeister — Tue, 5 Nov 2013 17:24:53 GMT

Author: Listmeister

Posted: 11/05/2013 22:24

Dang. I still don't get Neutral Milk Hotel.

Vote to Slowdive.

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Anonymous — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 20:13:22 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/05/2013 01:13

Alekos wrote:

I voted for Slowdive btw can someone tell me when we're doing another tournament
I'd really like to participate :P

Not sure. We need to let this one run its course.

But I know how you feel... I missed the round of nominations for this one 🙁 🧱

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

SingingPeasant96 — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 19:54:52 GMT

Author: SingingPeasant96

Posted: 11/05/2013 00:54

You guys seriously check out CD2 of Just for a Day

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Alekos — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 18:27:55 GMT

Author: Alekos

Posted: 11/04/2013 23:27

I voted for Slowdive btw can someone tell me when we're doing another tournament
I'd really like to participate 😜

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

MrFrogger — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 18:24:24 GMT

Author: MrFrogger

Posted: 11/04/2013 23:24

Shit, I love both of these, and both are on my chart, but On Avery Island wins it. I easily could have nominated(I think it was my back up choice). I currently enjoy it a bit more than Aeroplane, the arrangements just feel a bit more fully fleshes out, and Mangum's lyrics are at the top of their game.
Here's a couple of my favorite tracks

Link

Link

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Anonymous — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 16:51:37 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/04/2013 21:51

Dang, these have both been on my "listen to" list for quite some time. Looks like I'll need to take some time and get them both listened (finally!).

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Norman Bates — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 16:47:16 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 11/04/2013 21:47

Not entranced by any. Just for a Day gets the edge. Am I the only one to prefer Mojave 3 over Slowdive?

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Anonymous — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 15:27:48 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/04/2013 20:27

Link

😢 Thank You Based God 😢 for deciding this match for me

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

19loveless91 — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 14:46:48 GMT

Author: 19loveless91

Posted: 11/04/2013 19:46

I thought Just for a Day was very bland, especially when compared to Souvlaki and Pygmalion. Need to revisit On Avery Island, but based on what I can remember, I should end up voting for it.

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Anonymous — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 14:41:42 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/04/2013 19:41

On Avery Island for me. Of course both bands have done better work (though I would probably rate Souvlaki last in Slowdive's discography) but one on one On Avery Island would keep me coming back much more often.

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Necharsian — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 14:39:37 GMT

Author: Necharsian

Posted: 11/04/2013 19:39

Just for a Day influenced black metal. Boom.

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Mercury — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 14:01:10 GMT

Author: Mercury

Posted: 11/04/2013 19:01

Have heard "On Avery Island". I have not heard "Just For A Day"

And I am sorry to admit I have not heard "Souvlaki"... : ((

I'll definitely be checking out Slowdive before I vote. So I may be too late to affect this round.

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

meccalecca — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:55:31 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 11/04/2013 18:55

Ahh. why does it always have to be so difficult. 2 of my all time favorites. Both are overshadowed by the following release, but On Avery Island and Just For A Day are both damn near perfection.

my vote goes to On Avery Island but it's a photo finish

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Anonymous — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:45:43 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/04/2013 18:45

You know, this is weird. As much as I am in love with Souvlaki (it is my favourite album somedays) Just For A Day doesn't catch my attention very much. I mean, I like it, it just doesn't stay with me. I can't remember what the songs sound like.
Neutral Milk Hotel is always good. On Avery Island is great even if it doesn't even begin to touch ITAOTS.

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Dingerbell — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:43:14 GMT

Author: Dingerbell

Posted: 11/04/2013 18:43

I prefer Souvlaki to Just For A Day, but it's still much better than On Avery Island.

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

drakonium — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:40:37 GMT

Author: drakonium

Posted: 11/04/2013 18:40

On Avery Island is solid, but Just For A Day is stellar and would be on my chart if Souvlaki didn't exist.

Re: BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

revolver94 — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:32:06 GMT

Author: revolver94

Posted: 11/04/2013 18:32

eh, I guess this is close, but I definitely have to go with slowdive here

BDAT Rd. 1 - Just for a Day vs. On Avery Island (CLOSED)

Anonymous — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:27:41 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/04/2013 18:27

BDAT

Round 1

Thumbnail. Click to enlarge.

Just For A Day by Slowdive
Sponsor: SingingPeasant96

Thumbnail. Click to enlarge.

On Avery Island by Neutral Milk Hotel
Sponsor: JMan

PLEASE DO NOT VOTE UNLESS YOU HAVE HEARD BOTH ALBUMS