Best Ever Albums

Re: A '60s thread

NickVolos — Thu, 7 Nov 2013 21:33:45 GMT

Author: NickVolos

Posted: 11/08/2013 02:33

I like the late 60's music a lot. Check some of my 60's charts - you may find something you like:

Top 100 Music Albums of the 1960s
Best of the Psychedelic 60's
Lost Treasures / Unknown Pleasures

Re: A '60s thread

latenighttv — Thu, 7 Nov 2013 10:21:02 GMT

Author: latenighttv

Posted: 11/07/2013 15:21

Evandar wrote:

You should still give The Kinks - Village Green Preservation Society a try, it's one of the best albums of the 60s and is most likely not well-represented on the average Kinks best-of. Otherwise, I agree with The Zombies, they're brilliant.

Thanks, I see what you mean - I don't recognise any of the tracks on that album. Might have to add it 🤔

Re: A '60s thread

Evandar — Thu, 7 Nov 2013 09:05:50 GMT

Author: Evandar

Posted: 11/07/2013 14:05

ihh2013 wrote:

Just to tie up a loose end or two, I think I should maybe mention that I have a good many 1960s 'best-ofs', by groups such as The Doors, The Hollies, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Walker Brothers and The Beach Boys. All perfectly fine best-ofs, I think, but for some strange reason, I never became a genuine fan of any of these groups (at least, not enough to want to check out their studio albums). I also heard a lot of Bob Dylan's albums passively / subconsciously before through housemates / roommates, but 'Blood On The Tracks' was the only one that seemed to really click for me personally (at least at that particular time).

So anyway, more than enough albums to check out in next few weeks, I think. :)

Re: A '60s thread

latenighttv — Thu, 7 Nov 2013 05:04:04 GMT

Author: latenighttv

Posted: 11/07/2013 10:04

Just to tie up a loose end or two, I think I should maybe mention that I have a good many 1960s 'best-ofs', by groups such as The Doors, The Hollies, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Walker Brothers and The Beach Boys. All perfectly fine best-ofs, I think, but for some strange reason, I never became a genuine fan of any of these groups (at least, not enough to want to check out their studio albums). I also heard a lot of Bob Dylan's albums passively / subconsciously before through housemates / roommates, but 'Blood On The Tracks' was the only one that seemed to really click for me personally (at least at that particular time).

So anyway, more than enough albums to check out in next few weeks, I think. 😄

Re: A '60s thread

latenighttv — Thu, 7 Nov 2013 05:00:32 GMT

Author: latenighttv

Posted: 11/07/2013 10:00

Thanks to all for the recs and other excellent info.

I noticed a few albums / artists were recommended or referenced by more than one person, so a playlist I seem to have settled on for the next while is :

The Zombies – 'Odessey And Oracle'
The Monks – 'Black Monk Time'
The Moody Blues – 'Days of Future Passed'
Love – 'Forever Changes'
Peter, Paul and Mary (Self-titled)
The Mamas And The Papas – 'If You Can . . .'
The Beatles – 'Abbey Road'
Jefferson Airplane – As much as I can handle (these guys seem to be my new favourite band)

Also adding :
Dr. Strangely Strange – 'Kip of the Serenes' (Have played this a couple of times before, and a few BEA members seem to rate it fairly well)

Re: A '60s thread

Anonymous — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 17:40:01 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/06/2013 22:40

Here are my recs: http://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=10205&sortdir=asc&f=&fv=&page=1 My 60's chart. I love Jefferson Airplane!

Re: A '60s thread

paladisiac — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 12:07:53 GMT

Author: paladisiac

Posted: 11/06/2013 17:07

i found this album a pleasant surprise as i was scouring the 60s earlier this year:

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Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies

sounded to me like it could've been recorded in the last 10 years.

Re: A '60s thread

Anonymous — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 11:19:31 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/06/2013 16:19

Listmeister wrote:

I'm looking through your 100 chart, and I can try to make some recommendations based on the 60's bands that influenced the bands that you like.

Stone Roses: you'll probably like The Hollies. Start with Butterfly or Evolution.
Nirvana: The Doors, by The Doors
Bob Dylan: You have Blood on the Tracks, check some of his 60's stuff. Highway 61 Revisited is a favorite.
Manic Street Preachers: Check out Paul Revere and the Raiders, start with Midnight Ride.
Radiohead: Pink Floyd's early work has been mentioned. Check out the Moody Blues - On the Threshold of a Dream
Depeche Mode: Eric Burden and the Animals. Start with "The Best of", their early stuff is more singles-oriented, and their best track, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place", was not on a studio album.
Fleetwood Mac: Their musical grandparents are The Mamas & the Papas, best album: If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears

Whilst some of these make some sort of sense (albeit not very much), my reaction to pretty much this whole list:

Re: A '60s thread

AranD — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 11:03:02 GMT

Author: AranD

Posted: 11/06/2013 16:03

I've been going through the 60's for the first time recently too. I chose to do it year by year so I could see evolutions in music and I could imagine what it would be like to be a music listener as the 60's progressed.

To begin with I've gone through each year taking the first 5/15 top rated albums of each year to begin with, plus some from further down that I've heard about/bands I like. (I missed out the first couple of years of the decade, but I'll be going back to them) It's been brilliant so far. Others are more qualified to give reccomendations at the minute (apart from the Sonics, I love the Sonics) so I'll just reccomend that you enjoy it!

Re: A '60s thread

Norman Bates — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 10:41:57 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 11/06/2013 15:41

Listmeister wrote:

Depeche Mode: Eric Burden and the Animals.

🤔 I don't see it.

Re: A '60s thread

meezus — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 10:15:05 GMT

Author: meezus

Posted: 11/06/2013 15:15

I'm not particularly in love with The Beatles. I respect them, but honestly, I prefer Lennon's Plastic Ono Band to any Beatles album.

Here's my top 10 from the 60s:

1 ) The Doors, The Doors
2 ) Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, Pink Floyd
3 ) Strange Days, The Doors
4 ) Songs of Leonard Cohen, Leonard Cohen
5 ) Forever Changes, Love
6 ) Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin
7 ) The Velvet Underground & Nico, The Velvet Underground
8 ) Are You Experienced, The Jimi Hendrix Experience
9 ) The Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground
10 ) S.F. Sorrow, Pretty Things

I'd also recommend In The Court of The Crimson King by King Crimson and Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies.

I'm not sure which of these you may have already heard, but I hope you like whichever ones you choose to check out.

Re: A '60s thread

Listmeister — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 10:11:54 GMT

Author: Listmeister

Posted: 11/06/2013 15:11

I'm looking through your 100 chart, and I can try to make some recommendations based on the 60's bands that influenced the bands that you like.

Stone Roses: you'll probably like The Hollies. Start with Butterfly or Evolution.
Nirvana: The Doors, by The Doors
Bob Dylan: You have Blood on the Tracks, check some of his 60's stuff. Highway 61 Revisited is a favorite.
Manic Street Preachers: Check out Paul Revere and the Raiders, start with Midnight Ride.
Radiohead: Pink Floyd's early work has been mentioned. Check out the Moody Blues - On the Threshold of a Dream
Depeche Mode: Eric Burden and the Animals. Start with "The Best of", their early stuff is more singles-oriented, and their best track, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place", was not on a studio album.
Fleetwood Mac: Their musical grandparents are The Mamas & the Papas, best album: If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears

Some others:
The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds is general considered their best work; I'm partial to their earlier stuff, represented by, for instance Little Deuce Coupe.
Strawberry Alarm Clock: Incense and Peppermints, an unsung masterpiece of psychedelia

Now, as far as the Beatles are concerned, it can be very rewarding going through the Beatles catalog in order. In your case, I'd start from Hard Day's Night and go forward:

1. [Please Please Me]
2. [With the Beatles] (come back to these two later)
3. Hard Day's Night
4. Beatles for Sale
5. Help! (also, see the movie if you can)
6. Rubber Soul
7. Revolver
8. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
9. Magical Mystery Tour
10. Yellow Submarine (again, see the movie). Magical Mystery Tour and new Yellow Submarine songs were recorded about the same time.
11. The White Album
12. Abbey Road
13. Let It Be

Re: A '60s thread

Anonymous — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 10:02:39 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/06/2013 15:02

I'm in the middle of my own '60s journey. For a very detailed breakdown of some of the historical music landmarks of the '60s, see

Listening to the History of Popular Music

It only goes up to 1964 right now, but more will be coming soon. Here's a quick summary of some of the major '60s music movements (with an American bias):

Jazz
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The best jazz of the '60s tends to be avant-garde or free jazz. If you're a newbie to the genre, you may be better off starting with the '50s, but even so, there's a lot of diversity in '60s jazz. Some artists to look at include John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Sun Ra, Dexter Gordon, and many others.

Folk
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The early '60s saw the commercial peak of the folk revival, including artists like Peter, Paul, and Mary and Joan Baez. This was the environment that gave birth to Bob Dylan, who is a must-listen artist for anybody exploring the '60s. Outside the mainstream, artists like John Fahey and Dave van Ronk pioneered guitar folk.

R&B
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The biggest story was the birth and development of soul music. Landmark artists in this area include James Brown, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, and Booker T & the MGs. A related development was the birth of Motown records, which dominated mainstream R&B for most of the '60s. Check out the Supremes, the Miracles, the Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, and the Four Tops for some great examples.

Blues
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The blues revival of the early '60s is sometimes considered a part of the folk revival. Regardless, there was a surge in the popularity of the electric blues, with artists like Muddy Waters, BB King, Howlin' Wolf, and Lightnin' Hopkins inspiring the blues rock of the late '60s and early '70s.

Country
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The early '60s saw the birth of the "Nashville Sound," a studio-driven attempt to make country music more accessible to the masses, featuring artists like Patsy Cline and Eddy Arnold. George Jones and Merle Haggard also got their start in the '60s. Also check out the first generation of bluegrass musicians, such as the Foggy Mountain Boys and the Country Gentlemen.

Rock
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There is too much going on here to give just a short summary, but major rock movements of the '60s include beat music (Beatles), surf rock (Beach Boys, Dick Dale), psychedelic rock (Jefferson Airplane, Pink Floyd, Donovan, 13th Floor Elevators, Cream, many others), blues rock (Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Butterfield Blues Band), folk rock (Byrds, Donovan), garage rock (Kingsmen, Fabulous Wailers, the Monks), just to name a few. Independent and experimental rock also grew out of the '60s, with artists like the Velvet Underground, Captain Beefheart, and Frank Zappa.

Other Pop
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The big thing in the early '60s was the girl group movement, with artists like the Shirelles and the Crystals leading the way. Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" was born out of this scene.

That's far from a complete summary, but it should give you a place to start in your journey. Enjoy!

Re: A '60s thread

Patman360 — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 09:13:48 GMT

Author: Patman360

Posted: 11/06/2013 14:13

If it's psychedelic stuff your looking for these might work:

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The Psychedelic Sounds Of The 13th Floor Elevators by 13th Floor Elevators

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The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn by Pink Floyd

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Days Of Future Passed by The Moody Blues

😎

Some of the first ones I heard anyway...

Re: A '60s thread

meccalecca — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 07:54:28 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 11/06/2013 12:54

if we're gonna talk about the 60s, I have to make some recommendations:

since your tastes generally lean towards the British, and not overly poppy

Pretty Things - SF Sorrow - early British Psych. possibly the first ever rock opera.
The Kinks - Something Else By The Kinks - my favorite Kinks record.

and some non British picks

Love - Da Capo - lyrically driven, powerful American rock
The Monks - Black Monk Time - basically a more creative version of the Hives 40 years earlier

Re: A '60s thread

antiloopje — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 06:43:30 GMT

Author: antiloopje

Posted: 11/06/2013 11:43

This might become an interesting thread to follow ...

Re: A '60s thread

TracyJacks — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 06:21:35 GMT

Author: TracyJacks

Posted: 11/06/2013 11:21

ihh2013 wrote:

Didn't realise Jefferson Airplane had an album as high as this

http://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?a=1626

The first two plays have gone by in the blink of an eye 😄 Onto third listen now. Seems like a really decent album (which probably isn't a surprise given its high rank). I think I have 'The Cable Guy' and 'The Game' (Michael Douglas movie) to thank for making me aware of these guys back in the day.

Surrealistic Pillow is one of my favourite albums from 1967.

I love the Airplane, and Grace Slick is one of my favourite female singers in the history of rock n roll.

Their first album, Jefferson Airplane Takes Off is more folk music and it is the only album without Slick. Before she joined the Airplane Slick had a band called The Great Society and with them she already recorded Somebody to Love and White Rabbit.

Theird third LP, After Bathing at Baxter's is far the most psychedelic one in their catalogue; then they released Crown of Creation which is more psychedelic folk. Their probably most mature LP is Volunteers from 1969.
And there is one personal favourite of mine, Bark.

They made 5-6 really good albums. 😄

Re: A '60s thread

latenighttv — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 05:56:02 GMT

Author: latenighttv

Posted: 11/06/2013 10:56

Didn't realise Jefferson Airplane had an album as high as this

http://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?a=1626

The first two plays have gone by in the blink of an eye 😄 Onto third listen now. Seems like a really decent album (which probably isn't a surprise given its high rank). I think I have 'The Cable Guy' and 'The Game' (Michael Douglas movie) to thank for making me aware of these guys back in the day.

Re: A '60s thread

latenighttv — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 04:10:27 GMT

Author: latenighttv

Posted: 11/06/2013 09:10

Jazz is on my roadmap ppnw, but it's more of a long-term thing 😁

Apart from Beatles, gonna probably go towards the psychedelic stuff. Procul Harum and Jefferson Airplane seem interesting so far (though I've not checked either out in depth).

Thing is, I'm probably not as quick to make my mind up about an album as I should be (usually need about seven or eight listens) so things could move fairly slowly in here 😜

Re: A '60s thread

Anonymous — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 03:54:50 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/06/2013 08:54

are you interested in jazz recs? or do you want more folk- or rock-oriented stuff?