Best Ever Albums

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Defago — Sun, 1 Mar 2015 12:22:10 GMT

Author: Defago

Posted: 03/01/2015 17:22

Jim defeats Applerill!

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

babyBlueSedan — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:01:48 GMT

Author: babyBlueSedan

Posted: 02/27/2015 02:01

Well, Loveless and Spiderland are on my chart, and Low End Theory probably could be. Not only that, but there's Unfinished Sympathy and Summer Babe, which might be my favorite song of all time. Not only that, but I don't really like Tago Mago, which seems to be the big draw for 1971. So my choice is pretty easy here.

That Baby Huey album is pretty good though; Popol Vuh, on the other hand, is not my thing.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Listmeister — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:40:12 GMT

Author: Listmeister

Posted: 02/26/2015 21:40

Baby Huey > Heavenly vs. Satan
Histoire de Melodie Nelson > Low End Theory
Tago Mago < Loveless
Hunky Dory < Reggae Owes Me Money
In Den Garden Pharoa = Spiderland
1971 singles > 1991 singles

The only enjoyable album on the 1991 side was Heavenly vs. Satan, which, I'll admit, was delightful. 1971 had Baby Huey and the Histoire, both of which far excelled the rest of the 1991 field. Spiderland and the Popul Vuh albums were both total snoozefests. Loveless and ROMM were merely okay, and didn't beat their opponents by much. Singles pretty much washed.

It comes down to: Baby Huey and Melodie Nelson were the two best albums in the match. I gotta give this one to Team Huey.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:39:06 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/26/2015 06:39

Went 91 in the end, I just can't bring myself to vote again Loveless, Spiderland, and Low End Theory (plus the Heavenly and Ragga Twins albums which I really enjoyed), even if it means voting against Tago. Both teams have only great albums, just 91 slightly more great overall, plus much better singles. Tough one.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

SquishypuffDave — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:58:10 GMT

Author: SquishypuffDave

Posted: 02/24/2015 05:58

This one is going to hurt.

Okay so ultimately those 1991 singles were the clincher. Jim's team certainly isn't 3x as good as Charlie's though.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Hayden — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:01:24 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 02/24/2015 00:01

Went with 1971, despite voting against Loveless.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 18:47:11 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/23/2015 23:47

'71, easily

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

WindowAbove — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:29:26 GMT

Author: WindowAbove

Posted: 02/23/2015 17:29

These are two of the best teams in the round but I went with '91

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

RockyRaccoon — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:40:51 GMT

Author: RockyRaccoon

Posted: 02/23/2015 15:40

Well crap, that was hard. Had to go with '91 though, but just barely. The '71 team is killer, especially the Baby Huey record.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Jimmy Dread — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:38:56 GMT

Author: Jimmy Dread

Posted: 02/23/2015 15:38

RepoMan wrote:

Haha! Thanks, Jim! Best Dressed Chicken totally clicked with me yesterday & I'm LOVING it! It's whacked with tons of color which I love. That Barber song rules! It's totally stuck in my head. Can't really do back to back raga albums though no matter how good. I'm just not wired like that. Will totally throw it on the list though!!! :D

They're very different records - Best Dressed Chicken is classic 70s deejay style, and one of the finest examples of the genre (along with Big Youth's Screaming Target, U-Roy's Version Galore, Tapper Zukie's MPLA and Presenting I-Roy), whereas the Ragga Twins LP is (in layman's term) ragga pon de rave, and a four-to-the-floor assault. Imagine early Prodigy skanking whilst eating dem rice 'n pea whilst drinking Red Stripe and you're not far off.

Should defo check out Baby Huey though...!

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:31:12 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/23/2015 15:31

noWaxJim wrote:

Of the above, I'd wholeheartedly recommend the Baby Huey record - it's best described as a party on wax, with obvious nods to Curtis Mayfield (bearing in mind he covers Mighty, Mighty and the LP was released on Curtom -Curtis' label - it's little surprise) and as such is one of the most under-rated funk/soul records of the early 70s. Kudos to Applerill for picking it - it's a riot.

That said, maybe you shouldn't bother with either of the above and listen to the Ragga Twins LP instead. It may not be right up your street, but bearing in mind how much (I assume) you loved Best Dressed Chicken In Town (and why not - it's ace!) a little ragga won't go amiss...

I still think you should vote for '91 anyway, mind you... :)

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Jimmy Dread — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:05:47 GMT

Author: Jimmy Dread

Posted: 02/23/2015 15:05

RepoMan wrote:

Ok. Looking for a recommendation here, guys!

Which album - The Baby Huey Story or In Den Garten Pharaohs - do you guys think could shift my vote the most (& why)? I'll make it my next historical AOTW and then vote accordingly.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:06:58 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/23/2015 14:06

Ok. Looking for a recommendation here, guys!

This is the first matchup to test my AOTW dictum as I haven't heard two of Applerill's choices (Baby Huey & Popol Vuh) making it impossible to fully suss out how I feel about his lineup. 😕

Even though it seems impossible that I'd vote against a team fielding Spiderland, Loveless, & The Low End Theory I'm just not sure as both Hunky Dory (the Bowie album I'm most apt to spin when I'm out drinking with friends) and Tago Mago are HUGE personal faves (I think both are in my overall at the moment.)

Which album - The Baby Huey Story or In Den Garten Pharaohs - do you guys think could shift my vote the most (& why)? I'll make it my next historical AOTW and then vote accordingly. Hot Snakes will just have to wait. 😐

Thanks for any help! Sorry if this seems a tad egotistical, but every AOTW counts! A week is a long time people. 🤣

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 08:15:51 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/23/2015 13:15

71 has some great albums, but Im probably going 91, I think The Concept and Summer Babe put it over the top, though I haven't heard all the albums so maybe I might do some listening first...

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Skinny — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:33:37 GMT

Author: Skinny

Posted: 02/22/2015 22:33

Both album selections are pretty much untouchable. Hunky Dory might be my favourite Bowie, and the other four are perhaps even more amazing. Probably leaning slightly towards 1991 on the album front though, largely thanks to the inclusion of Tribe and the Ragga Twins, but Spiderland and Loveless could both very conceivably be in my Top 100 too. And, to top that off, that 1991 singles selection is my favourite of the tournament so far, with arguably Pavement's greatest song, that minor masterpiece from Massive Attack, and three other excellent examples of the form (had completely forgotten how great 'The Concept' is, whilst 'Shiny Happy People' never fails to bring a smile to my face, and Spiritualized are just godly). 'Family Affair' is my favourite single across both teams, and one of my favourite songs ever by anyone ever ever ever, but the consistency just isn't there with the singles (and I'll add my voice to those calling for 'Imagine' to be outlawed - being forced to sing it at school probably didn't help matters, but I just find it intolerably nice).

But anyway, vote to 1991, despite a beautiful album selection from 1971.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Jimmy Dread — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 16:59:15 GMT

Author: Jimmy Dread

Posted: 02/22/2015 21:59

Obvs. backing my own squad here, but Apple's got some gems in his LP line-up, especially the fabulous Baby Huey. But I'm with Norm on Imagine - the kind of song I'd personally happily never hear again for as long as my ears work.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

meccalecca — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 16:45:33 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 02/22/2015 21:45

Jesus. When I saw Applerill's team, I couldn't imagine voting against it, and then Jimmy threw down albums of equivalent greatness. The difference maker is Jimmy's singles. "The Concept" breaks any tie between the albums. Shiny Happy People, Summer Babe, and Feel So Sad just add icing to the cake

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Norman Bates — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 16:35:52 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 02/22/2015 21:35

Voting Jim. 4 of my favourite albums ever, + stronger singles. Easy pick, even if Charlie's got a strong LP team. Lennon wins "repulsive effect" award, nothing that weak in Jim's team.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 16:16:17 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/22/2015 21:16

Strong teams, but Popol Vuh really grabs me over anything else here.

Re: BYT - G1 - 1971 (Applerill) loses to 1991 (Jim)

Hayden — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 15:59:59 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 02/22/2015 20:59

Silver wrote:

What the fuck this is bullshit.

I'm in the same boat 😐

Like... how... I have no clue who to vote for. Two crazy strong teams.