Best Ever Albums

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

boyd94 — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:06:18 GMT

Author: boyd94

Posted: 02/23/2018 13:06

I think people who don't at least appreciate 'Oh Comely' are woefully lacking in musical taste (and perhaps a soul 😜 ). Shame on those people.

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Daydreamer — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:29:20 GMT

Author: Daydreamer

Posted: 02/23/2018 01:29

Puncture Repair wrote:

I'm surprised anyone can think it's boring, I honestly can't think of any other album it sounds like. I get it's a dude-on-guitar album, but the production is unworldly. He plays the guitar and sings like he's about the get shot in the head. There's trombones and bagpipes and fuckin' singing saws being thrown around from left to right. His lyrics alone are so bat-shit it's hard not to wonder what exactly he's trying to convey. Holland 1945 is probably one of the most exciting listens I can think of.

I don't want to blow any more hot air into the thing than it deserves, but I gotta ask whether we're hearing the same thing.

What a fantastic post.

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Luigii — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:10:51 GMT

Author: Luigii

Posted: 02/21/2018 00:10

Finished AEnima and that was an excellent record. Love it immensely. Grade:90

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

hereforashortime — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:02:51 GMT

Author: hereforashortime

Posted: 02/21/2018 00:02

The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

AAL2014 — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:46:57 GMT

Author: AAL2014

Posted: 02/20/2018 23:46

Luigii wrote:

This is the record I needed.

That's exactly how I felt when I discovered it too. Glad to hear that my friend! There are some wonderful moments in the second half as well.

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Luigii — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:31:12 GMT

Author: Luigii

Posted: 02/20/2018 23:31

Half way in AEnima and have to say this kicks way more ass than Lateralus. My only complaint I have so far is the soft vocals where they sound kinda low. However, the rest is so good. The sticky grooves. The fullness of the song. The emotions. This is the record I needed.

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

AAL2014 — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:51:55 GMT

Author: AAL2014

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:51

Luigii wrote:

AAL2014 wrote:

Luigii wrote:

AAL2014 wrote:

ECUpirate wrote:

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

For me this probably just has to do with how the album aged. At the time of release i'm sure it was easily a 10/10. Now when Pet sounds is having to battle the test of time, it just doesn't seem nearly as captivating or interesting. Granted I still rate it an 8/10, but it isn't something that blows me away despite it being done flawlessly.

I have to agree with Pet Sounds for this thread. It is one of the top to bottom most phenomenal and groundbreaking albums, I just don't ever feel the need to return to it much. It doesn't excite me however it does impress me quite a bit.

As for Lateralus, I felt the same way about everything I heard from Tool the first few times. Wasn't something that I fell in love with like a lot of people around me at the time. It really took me a few listens to connect but once I did I was floored each time out. Luigii, have you heard AEnima?

I haven't heard AEnima yet but will do at some point. I was enjoying the grooves off the first track but not really crazy about the vocals. But this is just the opener. Haven't gone through the record.

I very much encourage a listen through of AEnima when you have the chance. Lateralus is their peak in terms of songwriting and executing a concept in the album format, however I'd say AEnima is the better collection of songs.

Oh I definitely will. Maybe tonight. Leaving no promises.

Would love to hear your thoughts!

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Luigii — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:51:17 GMT

Author: Luigii

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:51

AAL2014 wrote:

Luigii wrote:

AAL2014 wrote:

ECUpirate wrote:

Oh I definitely will. Maybe tonight. Leaving no promises.

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

AAL2014 — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:50:08 GMT

Author: AAL2014

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:50

Luigii wrote:

AAL2014 wrote:

ECUpirate wrote:

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

AAL2014 — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:47:34 GMT

Author: AAL2014

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:47

On the topic of In The Aeroplane..

I shared Chief's thoughts the first 2 times I heard the album. But something clicked about it for me on the next listen. There's still some ground to cover with it for me, but I do appreciate it far more now than when I first heard it.

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Luigii — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:45:06 GMT

Author: Luigii

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:45

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

Me, everytime I mention that I don't like this album.

Link

That clip is LEGENDARY! 😁

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Luigii — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:42:05 GMT

Author: Luigii

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:42

AAL2014 wrote:

ECUpirate wrote:

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Tha1ChiefRocka — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:35:49 GMT

Author: Tha1ChiefRocka

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:35

Hayden wrote:

Chief, all due respect (and I'm quite found of the other two albums you mention), but what. That song chops your head off and pushes you out to sea.

Me, everytime I mention that I don't like this album.

Link

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:34:34 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:34

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

I've always felt ITAOTS was a very consistent record, I'd even go as far to say that the second half is stronger. I can imagine someone getting pretty bored with Oh Comely, but it's often cited as a fan favourite. The final song is my favourite moment on the album, easily.

Plenty of people have crazy lyrics, but it's very difficult to get them sounding authentic - like, not just crazy for the sake of it. Mangum's performance is all part of that, like he really believes in whatever he's saying and just wishes everyone else would understand.

Electro-shock blues is a stellar album, could well have been released today - some very ahead-of-its-time sounds. I've not heard sparklehorse, will need to give that a shot.

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Hayden — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:27:57 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:27

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

Then, the album closes with a lukewarm acoustic number.

Chief, all due respect (and I'm quite fond of the other two albums you mention), but what. That song chops your head off and pushes you out to sea. Beautiful stuff.

And I don't think I've heard any track more exciting than Holland, 1945 in my life.

(s'all good though*, to each their own)

*apart from you Pet Sounds haters

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Tha1ChiefRocka — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:20:36 GMT

Author: Tha1ChiefRocka

Posted: 02/20/2018 20:20

Puncture Repair wrote:

People are drawn in by the first 3 tracks which have varied instrumentation, and "passionate" vocal delivery sure, but what about after? Yeah there are some more trombones that color some of the tracks, some very fuzzed out guitars mixes with extremely tinny acoustic guitar. What in the world is special about this album after track 3?
Ghost and the Untitled track bring back some of the excitement, but I'm already bored by that point to care. Then, the album closes with a lukewarm acoustic number. Plenty of people have crazy lyrics that's not impressive to me either.

Here are two albums from the same YEAR that I would rank much higher that have similar values on nearly every level that this album is described.

Good Morning Spider by Sparklehorse

and

Electro-Shock Blues by Eels

I also finally listened to ITAOTS later in life after I had discovered other music.

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

AAL2014 — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:46:09 GMT

Author: AAL2014

Posted: 02/20/2018 19:46

ECUpirate wrote:

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:29:50 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/20/2018 18:29

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

It's boooooorrrrrrrriiiiiiinnnnnngggggg. (Which I know is not an actual argument)

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:44:08 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/20/2018 16:44

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

I'm always looking to dump on Neutral Milk Hotel, so I'll say what they don't want to say.

It's boooooorrrrrrrriiiiiiinnnnnngggggg. (Which I know is not an actual argument)

Seriously, you don't have to like something just because a bunch of others think it's a classic. If you don't like In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, then embrace it. I need some people on my side.

🤣 Yeah. I didn't want to say that you should like something because it's a classic but I think it's worth trying to figure out why you don't like it at least before you put it on the dumped pile. That can be productive I think.

But yeah, theres no need for a contest to see who can appreciate the most classic albums! I find getting into a whole genre or body of work more interesting than working through classics anyway.

Re: Records that the artist did perfectly but doesn't amaze.

manurock — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:40:00 GMT

Author: manurock

Posted: 02/20/2018 16:40

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

I am on your side 😁

It is another well considered album on this webpage which I, like others, don't enjoy. Seth is right, I need to give it more listens like the Can album and maybe listen to other albums from the band/genre, as other people pointed out.

I also agree with you on your stance: in music and in art in general, taste is very personal and we shouldn't force eachother to like what people consider masterpieces. I respect those two albums (in the way that there I am sure there is more art than in Biebers'), because they have struck a chord on many people whose music taste I respect, but I don't have to like them, and if I don't it won't be because I didn't try hard enough.

I am not on your side on the, I guess exaggerated, comment you said in which you know whether you like an album in 5 minutes. I believe that some albums are made for you to like instantly (and maybe like less after a few listens when you find them nothing special) and for others you need more patience and can end up loving them so much.

In brief, because it seems I am going for X and Y at the same time: my stance is, yes, we should listen to albums many times before we give a clear opinion on them but no, we shouldn't all like Can, Neutral Milk Hotel or my favourite band called Pink Floyd.