Best Ever Albums

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

boyd94 — Wed, 6 Jun 2018 07:47:52 GMT

Author: boyd94

Posted: 06/06/2018 11:47

sethmadsen wrote:

boyd94 wrote:

Jimmy Dread wrote:

Unless you worship at the feet of Scaruffi.

Who could this be referring to :-'

Probably those who worship at the feet of scaruffi?

No bites. Nevermind.

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

JOSweetHeart — Tue, 5 Jun 2018 19:51:55 GMT

Author: JOSweetHeart

Posted: 06/05/2018 23:51

^^^ That right there is how it should be. Just listen to what you love no matter how old or new it is or how popular. My most favorites are not a part of the new crowd, but that doesn't mean that I don't love what is new. To me, the best duo in country music these days is the one named High Valley, but of course they are not the most popular one.

God bless you and them and my other favorite acts always!!!

Holly

P.S. The good that has been said about my favorites list is very much appreciated too. Actually every message is appreciated because its better than my favorite music not getting any attention at all. It took one of my late favorites 20 years to find his way back to the front burner, I love my beautiful precious Billy Joe Royal SO much!!!

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

YoungPunk — Tue, 5 Jun 2018 19:42:45 GMT

Author: YoungPunk

Posted: 06/05/2018 23:42

Yeah I don't see why your list is getting so much hate. I feel like my list is pretty radical for the conservative tastes here and I still have what I consider to be a great rating (appreciate it folks 😄 ). Maybe I've thrown in just enough classic favorites to keep everyone satisfied, but that's only because I happen to like the music on them. Its kind of like an escape from the music of today, which I appreciate because its different, but no way in hell am I gonna ignore the amazing stuff going on recently and I've even been a part of.

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

JOSweetHeart — Tue, 5 Jun 2018 19:30:42 GMT

Author: JOSweetHeart

Posted: 06/05/2018 23:30

YoungPunk wrote:

I keep shifting everything constantly, and I still feel like I'm lying through my teeth. Any helpful comments? Really upset.

All you can do is list what you love as soon as you love it. I only have one list and it is of what I think are the two best albums from my most favorite singers and whenever I've discovered someone new, I add what I think are their two best albums to the list. You can only list what you think is good since it is your list and if others don't care for the music that you spotlight, oh well.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

P.S. I've seen what's been said about my list and what people have put out there so far about it doesn't bother me. For the most part, I've never been a listener of what is considered good by the majority of everyone else (There's been a moment or two where I musically connected with those of that group.) and so I know what can be put out there when others share their two pennies. I just listen to what I love and if anyone else happens to like it as well, cool. If not, that only means more of the "barbecue" for me to enjoy. 😄 😄 😄

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

RoundTheBend — Mon, 4 Jun 2018 22:16:10 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 06/05/2018 02:16

boyd94 wrote:

Jimmy Dread wrote:

Unless you worship at the feet of Scaruffi.

Who could this be referring to :-'

Probably those who worship at the feet of scaruffi?

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

boyd94 — Mon, 4 Jun 2018 13:39:37 GMT

Author: boyd94

Posted: 06/04/2018 17:39

Jimmy Dread wrote:

Unless you worship at the feet of Scaruffi.

Who could this be referring to 🫠

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

RoundTheBend — Sat, 2 Jun 2018 00:59:37 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 06/02/2018 04:59

craola wrote:

but did you listen to the two albums that came after their one-hit-wonder? cause their first album was pretty underwhelming outside that big hit, but they got much, much better.

Oh... no. Maybe I should have looked at your chart - haha. 🫢 🤣

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

craola — Sat, 2 Jun 2018 00:39:56 GMT

Author: craola

Posted: 06/02/2018 04:39

sethmadsen wrote:

And yes - DISHWALLA was totally a big part of my 15 year old self as well. I think I listened to that hit song of theirs like 937457384 times over a summer once - on repeat many days to be honest with a friend of mine. Summer of like 98? 99?

but did you listen to the two albums that came after their one-hit-wonder? cause their first album was pretty underwhelming outside that big hit, but they got much, much better.

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

RoundTheBend — Sat, 2 Jun 2018 00:33:13 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 06/02/2018 04:33

Also I just changed my overall chart - so F the police.

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

RoundTheBend — Sat, 2 Jun 2018 00:22:23 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 06/02/2018 04:22

craola wrote:

man, i'm glad you challenged yourself to continue seeking out new stuff, but if i were trying to math out my choices, i wouldn't have SALEM, DISHWALLA, DISSOCIATIVES or HOLLY HERNDON in my top 100, and that would make me sad. these are four of the most influential artists for me personally as a songwriter, and they haven't had much of a cultural impact... DISHWALLA and DISSOCIATIVES in particular were my "high schooler gut picks". i hope you can still love and appreciate stuff from your younger days.

even if that's collective soul, mariah carey, nickelback, nirvana, chris tomlin and the foo fighters.

Oh it's still represented. It was a more natural thing because somehow when I was 14 I decided a simultaneously immature and mature thing - only great musicians can put out great albums - good artists can make good songs.

And it's even more represented in my 1-400 top album charts...

And actually... slightly embarrassing, but also empowering, is I didn't really change that much after a survey of many albums I'd never heard of before - or I did, but never took the time to listen to. Some of those albums made my top 100, but I'd wager 80% of my current top 100 chart would be what it was in 2013 had I not listed 8 R.E.M. albums... 🤣

And yes - DISHWALLA was totally a big part of my 15 year old self as well. I think I listened to that hit song of theirs like 937457384 times over a summer once - on repeat many days to be honest with a friend of mine. Summer of like 98? 99?

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

craola — Sat, 2 Jun 2018 00:13:11 GMT

Author: craola

Posted: 06/02/2018 04:13

sethmadsen wrote:

Then as I started learning about "better" music from more veteran users on the site as well as the decade charts, I started to doubt my limited experience of music as the end of my journey. That's it - it's a musical journey for me. I first started to second guess my gut check - and rated each album I more or less already had memorized one more time, song by song, and reoganized my overall based on a slightly more logical approach instead of just a gut check. I am at times disappointed with this chart when I just look at it - you know, judge the book by it's cover. But then I go listen to these albums and I remember why I ranked them like this (according to my love for it - and an attempt to remove bias by letting "the math" make the choice).

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

RoundTheBend — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 23:48:11 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 06/02/2018 03:48

When I first joined this site, I basically put my 18 year old self's music collection as my top list. What came to mind - the gut feeling.

My Old (2013) Top Albums by sethmadsen by sethmadsen

Then as I started learning about "better" music from more veteran users on the site as well as the decade charts, I started to doubt my limited experience of music as the end of my journey. That's it - it's a musical journey for me. I first started to second guess my gut check - and rated each album I more or less already had memorized one more time, song by song, and reoganized my overall based on a slightly more logical approach instead of just a gut check. I am at times disappointed with this chart when I just look at it - you know, judge the book by it's cover. But then I go listen to these albums and I remember why I ranked them like this (according to my love for it - and an attempt to remove bias by letting "the math" make the choice).

But as I age, my musical journey changes me and give it another year or two and I wouldn't be surprised if this overall doesn't change even more between this and my original chart:
Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by sethmadsen

As others said - just make sure your enjoying the journey. As Luigi suggested - take a break if you need. Sharpen the saw. Other users have helped them build their charts by creating/thinking about a framework for rating/reviewing/critiquing. Sometimes that works for users and other times that's totally bunk - you gotta go with what's right for you.

Enjoy the journey, mate.

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

RoundTheBend — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 23:41:17 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 06/02/2018 03:41

Jimmy Dread wrote:

I’ve always stuck purely to those albums I truly adore, know back-to-front (almost to the point of intimacy) and have either made my laugh, dance, cry, tingle, play air guitar or remind me of particular people/times/events.

Just don’t consider it a chore - it’s your opportunity to let your personality shine through and tell the world what presses your buttons. Unless you worship at the feet of Scaruffi.

Stripped out of course, but excellent statements above.

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

Jimmy Dread — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 12:08:07 GMT

Author: Jimmy Dread

Posted: 06/01/2018 16:08

Antonio-Pedro wrote:

Also I organize in a way of thinking if my house got in a fire which album I would save above what, this really helped me to rank most of them, thanks to jimbo no wax, cheers

A pleasure, my friend. Although I have to confess I did nick that idea from John Peel. Having said that my top 100 LPs are spread over two record boxes so easily grabbed if the unthinkable happened.

There seems to be a number of different ways to compile a chart. The personal touch always works best - I’ve never understood why people bother doing charts based on what they objectively consider the finest albums ever to be, but each to their own. I’ve always stuck purely to those albums I truly adore, know back-to-front (almost to the point of intimacy) and have either made my laugh, dance, cry, tingle, play air guitar or remind me of particular people/times/events. I don’t think a chart needs regular updating either (certainly not a Top 100) unless you’ve suddenly ‘got into’ a new genre/artist/whatever that you hadn’t entertained before - mine’s been relatively static for ages, but the odd album does leap in every now and again.

Just don’t consider it a chore - it’s your opportunity to let your personality shine through and tell the world what presses your buttons. Unless you worship at the feet of Scaruffi.

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

Antonio-Pedro — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 10:44:20 GMT

Author: Antonio-Pedro

Posted: 06/01/2018 14:44

I had a rought time thinking if my chat really represented all I really liked about music, and didn't really know what was above what album, what makes me love more salad days than bloom fro example? I just really can't objectify my love for some piece of art deep inside my lonely heart. I think, writing notes really gave me a hand in reorganizing a chart, I feel like by the things I wrote It deserves that place or that spot.
Also I organize in a way of thinking if my house got in a fire which album I would save above what, this really helped me to rank most of them, thanks to jimbo no wax, cheers

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

Luigii — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 10:31:27 GMT

Author: Luigii

Posted: 06/01/2018 14:31

bobbyb5 wrote:

Do you think most people pick their favorite albums, or the ones that they think are considered the greatest by other people?

I know that I pick my favorite albums.

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

Romanelli — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 09:46:45 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 06/01/2018 13:46

YoungPunk wrote:

I keep shifting everything constantly, and I still feel like I'm lying through my teeth. Any helpful comments? Really upset.

Your chart will always be accurate and right at the moment you click update chart. Just keep this one thing in mind.

It does not matter what anyone else thinks.

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

bobbyb5 — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 09:21:53 GMT

Author: bobbyb5

Posted: 06/01/2018 13:21

Do you think most people pick their favorite albums, or the ones that they think are considered the greatest by other people?

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

bobbyb5 — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 09:16:45 GMT

Author: bobbyb5

Posted: 06/01/2018 13:16

craola wrote:

what the hell making a chart is easy. you just pick albums you like and put them in a list. you update it from time to time cause you discover new stuff and don't like nickelback anymore, but it's whatever man.

You don't like Nickelback anymore?? What the hell's the matter with you??? 🤔 😉

Re: Its not humanly possible to make a good enough chart

benfitzuk — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 06:15:02 GMT

Author: benfitzuk

Posted: 06/01/2018 10:15

I suppose everybody is constantly changing their opinions of music and that's the beauty of it. Charts are great for like just seeing what albums you like but I still have no idea which I like more out of 'Queen is Dead' and 'In the aeroplane over the sea', theyre both great and I don't see the point of definitvely choosing between them. And my Charts mostly bullshit anyway