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3991.

Pinback 

 Pinback

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"THEY COULD HAVE BEEN AS BIG AS.... DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE!!! Indie Rock used to be scary. I’m not shitting you. I was there! When bands like Jesus Lizard who would just as much fight you as play for you. At least it seemed that way. I mean the bass player would just give you this death stare for the...""THEY COULD HAVE BEEN AS BIG AS.... DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE!!! Indie Rock used to be scary. I’m not shitting you. I was there! When bands like Jesus Lizard who would just as much fight you as play for you. At least it seemed that way. I mean the bass player would just give you this death stare for the entire concert. I never once saw that dude blink. Not once! And he was the sane one in the band. Yow would just randomly jump into the audience at times and start throwing punches. I’m not kidding. I was there! But, worse than his punch was the filthy sweat that used to come pouring off his body. You’d feel as if you’d been slimed. It was worse than playing shirts & skins basketball at high noon in August. You’d totally reek afterwards. Honestly, you never new what what he was going to happen. Going to an indie rock show was always part performance theater, part concert. It was a full on adventure. And that changed. This was before indie rock became synonymous with sensitive, over-educated college boys, and it was dominated by dudes on such labels as SST, Touch & Go, and Amphetamine Reptile. Bands like the Butthole Surfers and Big Black. These bands wanted to fuck shit up. I mean it was called Noise Rock for christ sake. And then the tides changed. Emo happened. And like a wild weed that gains root in an untended garden, it just took over everything. And indie rock became … gulp,… downright huggable & lovable. Adorable even. Garden State took over as the best representative movie of the scene as opposed to my beloved Repo Man. Sigh. Annyways…. one of the key bands that played a role in that change were Death Cab For Cutie. And don’t get me wrong. I adore Death Cab! Well at least their first three albums. I really do. And then Ben Gibbard started writing songs as if he was soundtracking The O.C. or something. But Pinback, whose debut came out just a year after Death Cab’s were every bit as good. If not better. They sounded so similar that some people (I won’t name names or anything) actually think that they pilfered Death Cab’s sound! Hogwash. Pinback have even gone on record saying that they had never even heard of Death Cab back in 1999. And I believe ‘em! I’ve noticed over the course of rock/pop history that eerily similar sounds often develop concurrently yet completely independently. It’s kind of fascinating. (Rate Your Music calls this shade of Indie Pop “Midwest Emo" for what’s its worth. I learned something new today! lol. ) Pinback's debut is chock full of stunning, resonant, emotive, catchy indie pop with their calling card being the beautiful entwined harmonies of Rob Crow and Armistead Burwell Smith IV. But just about every song has a subtle secret weapon as well. Whether it be the badass speed metal kick drums on “Chaos Engine” or the diabolical, lullaby worthy chorus on “Shag.” The subtle scratching on “Tripoi" & “Hurley.” Or the irresistible da da da dada harmonies on “Loro”. These subtle touches & details completely reward repeat spins. But of course what keeps you coming back for more are those harmonies… and the songs - those insanely catchy, hummable songs. Grade: A. This is easily one of the best Indie Pop albums of the turn of the century. They’re every bit as good as Death Cab’s early albums if not a smidge or two better. It’s always interesting to me how some bands make it and others don’t. And if you yearn for Death Cab’s early days even a bit, then you need to check this platter out. They really should have been just as big. Maybe if they were just a bit cuter! Or new the executive producer of Dawson’s Creek was a fan. Anyways, I’m going to snuggle up with their adorable debut as it emotes its way all the way to number 14! "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1999

Appears in:

43 charts

Rank Score:

240

Rank in 1999:

61

Rank in 1990s:

669

Overall Rank:

3,991

Average Rating:

 75 (43 votes)

Comments:

3

3992.

Sound & Fury 

 Sturgill Simpson

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"Sound & Fury is obviously a huge shift for Sturgill Simpson. Its sort of a throwback record to 80s rock, but there are some other elements in there too. Good album to play loud. I just found there are only 3-4 songs on the album that are memorable at all. Its a change that doesn't bother me, but ...""Sound & Fury is obviously a huge shift for Sturgill Simpson. Its sort of a throwback record to 80s rock, but there are some other elements in there too. Good album to play loud. I just found there are only 3-4 songs on the album that are memorable at all. Its a change that doesn't bother me, but I hope it isn't one that sticks either."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2019

Appears in:

79 charts

Rank Score:

240

Rank in 2019:

64

Rank in 2010s:

713

Overall Rank:

3,992

Average Rating:

 73 (80 votes)

Comments:

6

3993.

Heart 

 Heart

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"By 1985 Heart had become a dinosaur 70s band and their previous two albums (1983's Passionworks and 1982's Private Audition) did not sell as well as their first five albums, all of which had hit the US Top 10 and were certified platinum. Heart had never been a singles band, but those previous two...""By 1985 Heart had become a dinosaur 70s band and their previous two albums (1983's Passionworks and 1982's Private Audition) did not sell as well as their first five albums, all of which had hit the US Top 10 and were certified platinum. Heart had never been a singles band, but those previous two albums only had one song "This Man is Mine" crack the US Top 40 at #33 ("How Can I Refuse from Passionworks was a #1 Mainstream Rock single with tons of airplay on hard rock stations, but only managed #44 on the Billboard Hot 100). After the relative failure of those two albums, the band signed on with Capitol and was given a hair metal makeover by the label's management. In addition, the record company made it a condition of their signing that they consider outside writers in addition to their self-written material. The band had a number of "firsts" as a result of these changes: - Their first album to top the Billboard 200 album chart - First album to spawn more than three hit singles (It had five: What About Love, Never, These Dreams, Nothin' At All, If Looks Could Kill) - First album to have more than one Top 10 single (it had four) - First Number One single (These Dreams) - First hit single with Nancy on vocals (These Dreams) - First album to sell over five million copies 'Heart' took a much different direction than the band's previous mix of hard rock and acoustic folk. There is no acoustic on this album -- even the ballads have heavy power chords throughout -- so while the fanbase grew significantly with the popularity of this album, there was a segment of the earlier fan base who felt alienated by the move toward hair metal. This album was closer to Motley Crue than Led Zeppelin, and several of the songs by outside writers lacked the introspective depth of early Heart. 'Heart' is a great album, and the heavier songs like "If Looks Could Kill", "Shell Shock", and "The Wolf" are the epitome of MTV-era hair metal. "What About Love" brought Heart back into the Top 10 started one of the biggest comebacks in rock history. "Never", "These Dreams", and "Nothin' At All" each became huge hits. Although it's a commercial album, Ann Wilson's voice is at it's absolute peak here. The outro of "What About Love" and "Shell Shock" include some of the sharpest screams/wails of Wilson's career. Although i enjoy this album there are a couple of minor quibbles: First, several of the hard rockers end with a jam session, but all of them fade far too soon. "If Looks Could Kill", "The Wolf", and "Shell Shock" all have great jams at the end that all should have gone on another 1.5 to 2 minutes. But the bigger issue to me is Ron Nevison's "bassless" production. There is hardly any bass in the mix, the synths are mixed way too far up front, and the production is so glossy that is sounds very dated now. Minor issues aside, this is a solid album that is a fun listen. It's definitely not deep and mystical like the old classic Heart albums, but it's more consistent a listen from front to back. Like many of the more successful bands such Aerosmith, Kiss, and Alice Cooper, Heart embraced glam metal era and it paid off by giving them new life and propelling them to superstardom. Some will argue that this album was Heart selling out, but without this comeback Heart would have faded into irrelevancy like most of their peers from the 70s, and would likely never have made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1985

Appears in:

102 charts

Rank Score:

240

Rank in 1985:

54

Rank in 1980s:

578

Overall Rank:

3,993

Average Rating:

 73 (109 votes)

Comments:

10

3994.

This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In) 

 Chevelle

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Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

25 charts

Rank Score:

240

Rank in 2004:

63

Rank in 2000s:

681

Overall Rank:

3,994

Average Rating:

 74 (47 votes)

Comments:

0

3995.

Elton John 

 Elton John

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"A relatively forgotten classic. A few weak tracks, but so much beautiful music on here, Elton's debut would easily make my top 100. Highlights: "Sixty Years On," "King," "Border Song," and "Pilot. And, of course, "Your Song" is one of the prettiest love songs ever. Rating based on original releas...""A relatively forgotten classic. A few weak tracks, but so much beautiful music on here, Elton's debut would easily make my top 100. Highlights: "Sixty Years On," "King," "Border Song," and "Pilot. And, of course, "Your Song" is one of the prettiest love songs ever. Rating based on original release (without last three songs)."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

170 charts

Rank Score:

239

Rank in 1970:

78

Rank in 1970s:

731

Overall Rank:

3,995

Average Rating:

 76 (275 votes)

Comments:

13

3996.

Infidels 

 Bob Dylan

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"I'm suprised to see this album so low ranked compared to the rest of Bob Dylan's. You can find Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) solo guitars like in Sweetheart like you, Dylan's voice as strong as ever on Jokerman and other good songs like I an I or closing ballad Don't fall apart on me tonight. If y...""I'm suprised to see this album so low ranked compared to the rest of Bob Dylan's. You can find Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) solo guitars like in Sweetheart like you, Dylan's voice as strong as ever on Jokerman and other good songs like I an I or closing ballad Don't fall apart on me tonight. If you are a Dylan fan you must listen to this album."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

168 charts

Rank Score:

239

Rank in 1983:

58

Rank in 1980s:

579

Overall Rank:

3,996

Average Rating:

 71 (306 votes)

Comments:

12

3997.

Slaughterhouse 

 Ty Segall Band

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"Not as good as Ty's solo stuff. Edit: Changed my mind. This is some top notch shit."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2012

Appears in:

81 charts

Rank Score:

239

Rank in 2012:

69

Rank in 2010s:

714

Overall Rank:

3,997

Average Rating:

 77 (94 votes)

Comments:

5

3998.

Trio 

 Trio

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Year of Release:

1981

Appears in:

38 charts

Rank Score:

239

Rank in 1981:

69

Rank in 1980s:

580

Overall Rank:

3,998

Average Rating:

 71 (31 votes)

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3999.

Obscura 

 Gorguts

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"I remember describing my first experience with Obscura as "tearing apart my brain and putting it back together", it's a special record."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1998

Appears in:

68 charts

Rank Score:

239

Rank in 1998:

70

Rank in 1990s:

670

Overall Rank:

3,999

Average Rating:

 75 (91 votes)

Comments:

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4000.

Lifeforms 

 The Future Sound Of London

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"A journey through a psychedelic jungle. Not a collection of great melodies, more a collection of strange sounds and fascinating atmospheres."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1994

Appears in:

75 charts

Rank Score:

239

Rank in 1994:

78

Rank in 1990s:

671

Overall Rank:

4,000

Average Rating:

 73 (90 votes)

Comments:

5

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Overall Chart composition

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Decade	Albums	%
1930s	3	0%
1940s	2	0%
1950s	180	2%
1960s	666	7%
1970s	1,536	15%
1980s	1,387	14%
1990s	1,612	16%
2000s	1,771	18%
2010s	1,986	20%
2020s	857	9%

Artist	Albums	%
Bob Dylan	36	0%
The Rolling Stones	33	0%
David Bowie	32	0%
Various Artists	30	0%
Miles Davis	26	0%
Pink Floyd	24	0%
Genesis	23	0%
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Country	Albums	%
	4,970	50%
	2,628	26%
	427	4%
	332	3%
	223	2%
	160	2%
	145	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	9,717	97%
Yes	283	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	9,713	97%
Yes	287	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	9,884	99%
Yes	116	1%