BYT - G7 - 1969(goodsir) v 1979 (benpaco)

[MrFrogger]

1979 with no hesitation. Sorry Kev.

[Listmeister]

Let my start by saying that I LOVE Abbey Road. It was the first vinyl album I bought, years before I had a record player. I just wanted to have it.

I listened to the 1969 set first. It was okay. None of the other albums were instant favorites. The White Noise one was the most interesting. Singles were good but not fantastic. But hey, it's got Abbey Road on it, so it's still going to be a tough team to beat.

Then I started on the 1979 set. It was late in the day, didn't have time for a double album, so I started with Madness. I was completely Blown Away. XTC was fantastic. Next day, I played London Calling. I've heard this before, and I've liked it more each time I heard it. Easily the most fun album in the BEA Top 20, and that includes Abbey Road. The Wire album was interesting. Talking Heads don't do much for me. Of the Singles, Cars and Boogie Wonderland are among my favorites of the year, and I Wanna Be Sedated is one of my two favorite Ramones tracks (hint: the other one is Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio, also from 1979).

My point is, Team 1979 completely dominated Abbey Road (and friends).

[mickilennial]

1969 is better and I think more extensive overall.

[MrFrogger]