Best Ever Albums

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Listmeister — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:10:31 GMT

Author: Listmeister

Posted: 07/31/2014 16:10

...and the Old Train rides off into the sunset.

Lamb Lies Down On Broadway 12-7 (0-1)

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:54:01 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/30/2014 12:54

meccalecca wrote:

That just further sold me on the brilliance of Lamb. Especially the video of them performing Back in NYC

The juxtaposition of Gabriel's performance in the footage for the two different concerts is nothing short of eerie!!! He really should have been on broadway! 🤣

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

meccalecca — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:33:26 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 07/30/2014 12:33

RepoMan wrote:

Interesting and well written account of the circumstances surrounding the recording of Lamb from the New Yorker...

http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-ulysses-of-concept-albums

That just further sold me on the brilliance of Lamb. Especially the video of them performing Back in NYC

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:46:05 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/30/2014 07:46

Interesting and well written account of the circumstances surrounding the recording of Lamb from the New Yorker...

http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-ulysses-of-concept-albums

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Anonymous — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:57:30 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/29/2014 17:57

I have to abstain on this one because I couldn't find an easily accessible, full version of Old Train. From the tracks I heard, though, it's likely I'd vote for it over Lamb.

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

NickVolos — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:24:01 GMT

Author: NickVolos

Posted: 07/29/2014 13:24

I am pleasantly surprised by Old Train but there is no way in hell it is better than Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. And you take that to the bank!

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Listmeister — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:08:56 GMT

Author: Listmeister

Posted: 07/28/2014 19:08

Good effort by Phil and Pete and co., but, unfortunately, I'm a sucker for good Bluegrass. Vote to Seldom Scene.

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Antonio-Pedro — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:51:35 GMT

Author: Antonio-Pedro

Posted: 07/28/2014 17:51

Mercury wrote:

You're annoying.

*shots fired*

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Mercury — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:50:20 GMT

Author: Mercury

Posted: 07/28/2014 17:50

You're annoying.

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:46:48 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/28/2014 16:46

I've not heard 'Old Train' by The Seldom Scene before... I had to vote for the album though as it needs all the help available to pass Genesis. Go go train go! 😄

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

meccalecca — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:35:52 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 07/28/2014 16:35

Old Train was quite good, but there's one Genesis album that definitely beats it in my opinion, and it just happens to be this one. Lamb Lies Down On Broadway is probably the only Genesis album thatI actually love. My love for Carpet Crawlers is enough to beat pretty much anything.

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

RockyRaccoon — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:35:42 GMT

Author: RockyRaccoon

Posted: 07/28/2014 03:35

The Seldom Scene is fantastic and this is a great bluegrass album, and I'm happy to see bluegrass getting some good representation here.

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Mercury — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:02:36 GMT

Author: Mercury

Posted: 07/28/2014 03:02

denmarkman wrote:

He addressed those here:

Pretty unorthodox, but I kind of like it.

^^^This. I really love what Listmeister is doing with this tourney. Already his incredible enthusiasm and humor as well as his clearly very organized and planned qualities are making this whole thing a fun, and surprisingly interesting spectacle of sorts! Bravo so far, Gamemaker.

As for this match... I have some listening to do before I vote. Both albums actually.

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

denmarkman — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 22:07:14 GMT

Author: denmarkman

Posted: 07/28/2014 02:07

revolver94 wrote:

the second two poll options on these are totally unnecessary.

He addressed those here: http://www.besteveralbums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=331482#331482

Pretty unorthodox, but I kind of like it.

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Anonymous — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:44:42 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/28/2014 00:44

Old Train is one hell of a CBG(B) album! I seriously doubt it will beat Lamb Lies Down, but it if you dig no frills, lean, well played classic country/bluegrass, it's a must listen. Will be adding it to my listening queue.

edit: Fans of early 70s live Grateful Dead will likely find a lot to love here.

Re: [Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

revolver94 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:36:55 GMT

Author: revolver94

Posted: 07/28/2014 00:36

the second two poll options on these are totally unnecessary.

[Closed] B1974: 1A: Old Train v. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Listmeister — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 18:51:57 GMT

Author: Listmeister

Posted: 07/27/2014 22:51

And it's time for the first battle of the Best of 1974 tournament.

In this corner we have a progressive Blue Grass album by a band called The Seldom Scene, including guest appearances by Ricky Skaggs and Linda Ronstadt! It's called Old Train. I'm looking forward to hearing this one:

Old Train by The Seldom Scene

And in this corner, we have a concept album by what purists regard as the Classic Genesis line up of Peter "So" Gabriel, Tony "The Shout" Banks, Steve "Defector" Hacket, Mike "the Mechanic" Rutherford, and Phil "Sussudio" Collins! It's the current BEA favorite, gonna be tough to beat, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway:

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis