Best Albums of 1965

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21.

Going To A Go-Go 

 Smokey Robinson And The Miracles

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"For me... Tracks Of My Tears is one of the best songs ever written. Somehow it hits home for me. People think I'm all nice and happy when I don't feel that way. Problem with this record is only the hits are really worth my time. So I'll be listening to his greatest hits."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

139 charts

Rank Score:

557

Rank in 1965:

21

Rank in 1960s:

247

Overall Rank:

2,785

Average Rating:

 76 (112 votes)

Comments:

3

22.

Hoodoo Man Blues 

 Junior Wells' Chicago Blues Band

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"Blues has got me and has cut very deep cuts to my soul and mind."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

116 charts

Rank Score:

538

Rank in 1965:

22

Rank in 1960s:

252

Overall Rank:

2,855

Average Rating:

 80 (93 votes)

Comments:

5

23.

Free For All 

 Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

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"This album is mentioned as a prime example of "What Rudy Van Gelder Did 'Wrong'" in an article under that title at the Reverb com site, which is a gear trading site all musicians go to. I recommend doing a search for that title and checking out the article for a brief but excellent discussion of ...""This album is mentioned as a prime example of "What Rudy Van Gelder Did 'Wrong'" in an article under that title at the Reverb com site, which is a gear trading site all musicians go to. I recommend doing a search for that title and checking out the article for a brief but excellent discussion of RVG (the superstar recording engineer for Blue Note records as I'm sure you know if you're here) and his recording techniques that he tried to keep secret, including comments from those who hate this kind of recording. On this album, the article says "Blakey’s drums are like a series of explosions, nearly blowing out the microphones and thoroughly drowning out Cedar Walton’s piano and Reggie Workman’s bass." It also says, and I agree, that this album is "some of the most visceral and exciting jazz you’ll ever hear in your life.""  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

85 charts

Rank Score:

521

Rank in 1965:

23

Rank in 1960s:

261

Overall Rank:

2,935

Average Rating:

 77 (76 votes)

Comments:

1

24.

The Kink Kontroversy 

 The Kinks

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"The Kinks' classic 1965 album "The Kink Kontroversy" has now also been released in a deluxe edition. The original mono album comprises CD 1 while CD 2 is an exciting mix of singles, demos, outtakes and BBC liverecordings. The original album ought not require a detailed presentation, one can only ...""The Kinks' classic 1965 album "The Kink Kontroversy" has now also been released in a deluxe edition. The original mono album comprises CD 1 while CD 2 is an exciting mix of singles, demos, outtakes and BBC liverecordings. The original album ought not require a detailed presentation, one can only affirm that it is one of the most important early Kinks albums; not least because of strong songs like "To the End of The Day", "I'm on an Island, "Where Have All The Good Times Gone" and "Ring the Bells" The same raw unpolished sound that characterizes the album is present on the contemporary single-tracks "Dedicated Follwer of Fashion," "Sitting On My Sofa" and "I'm Not Like Everubody Else" - all three well-known Kinks classics which are all included on CD 2 . "Mr. Reporter" was at a certain point considered for Dave Davies never released solo album, but here you have a fine version with Ray Davies as lead singer. Alternative versions of "Dedicated Follwer of Fashion" and "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" are found too - especially the former is very interesting. "Time Will Tell" is a nice out-take, which probably never got the final touch - could easily have fitted the original album. "And I Will Love You" is an unreleased EP number, which also sounds a little unfinished and sonically more would fit into "Kinda Kinks" "All Night Stand" is a demo of a fine little song that was never used for any release. Second half of the CD are BBC liverecordings, of which two have not been previously released. All in all a nice release, where the sound is definitely better than on most previously issued CD versions of the album."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

167 charts

Rank Score:

499

Rank in 1965:

24

Rank in 1960s:

266

Overall Rank:

3,034

Average Rating:

 76 (236 votes)

Comments:

13

25.

Idle Moments 

 Grant Green

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"Title track is so damn good. Django and Nomad are also enjoyable. 80/100 (Good)"  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

127 charts

Rank Score:

492

Rank in 1965:

25

Rank in 1960s:

271

Overall Rank:

3,069

Average Rating:

 80 (119 votes)

Comments:

2

26.

Song For My Father (Cantiga Para Meu Pai) 

 Horace Silver Quintet

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"Tracks 1 (reprised at 6), 2, and 5 are especially strong. A nice blend of traditional and modern styles (at least modern by 1964 standards). Still sounds fresh and dynamic all these years later. The middle two tracks are excellent as well, but not up to the level as the bookends. 9.5/10!"  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

162 charts

Rank Score:

489

Rank in 1965:

26

Rank in 1960s:

272

Overall Rank:

3,084

Average Rating:

 79 (139 votes)

Comments:

1

27.

Having A Rave Up With The Yardbirds 

 The Yardbirds

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"Side one, the studio set, (the first six tracks) is as good as any British invasion of its time, including the Beatles. Heart Full of Soul is for my money their best track ever. Side two (starting with Smokestack Lightning) is live tracks, really good garage band blues. If I find this album on Vi...""Side one, the studio set, (the first six tracks) is as good as any British invasion of its time, including the Beatles. Heart Full of Soul is for my money their best track ever. Side two (starting with Smokestack Lightning) is live tracks, really good garage band blues. If I find this album on Vinyl, I'd probably play side one a lot more often."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

131 charts

Rank Score:

462

Rank in 1965:

27

Rank in 1960s:

280

Overall Rank:

3,246

Average Rating:

 75 (143 votes)

Comments:

6

28.

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band 

 The Paul Butterfield Blues Band

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"If aliens from another planet landed here and wanted to know what music from earth was like, this is what I would give them. I don't know if words can describe, but this would also serve as my desert island record. I can literally listen to this over and over with a smile on my face. I can't say ...""If aliens from another planet landed here and wanted to know what music from earth was like, this is what I would give them. I don't know if words can describe, but this would also serve as my desert island record. I can literally listen to this over and over with a smile on my face. I can't say that about any other recording that exists. Needless to say, this is my favorite album of all time."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

122 charts

Rank Score:

458

Rank in 1965:

28

Rank in 1960s:

281

Overall Rank:

3,272

Average Rating:

 77 (124 votes)

Comments:

5

29.

I Ain't Marching Anymore 

 Phil Ochs

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"Its a really solid album through and through. It just sounds much much more assured and beautiful than his debut a year before. The songs are consistently gorgeous and topical yet timeless. In songs like "That's What I Want To Hear" its amazing cuz the concerns aren't dated at all. And his tribut...""Its a really solid album through and through. It just sounds much much more assured and beautiful than his debut a year before. The songs are consistently gorgeous and topical yet timeless. In songs like "That's What I Want To Hear" its amazing cuz the concerns aren't dated at all. And his tribute to John F Kennedy - "That Was A President" is truly beautiful, if a bit too hero-worshippy for my taste. And songs like "Draft Dodger Rag" is hilarious and incredibly catchy. Some of this album is ridiculously preachy, but that goes with the territory and I found myself growing used to it halfway through on this listen and then tired of it by the end. Still, a solid album throughout. It's no "The Times They Are A-Changin'" but then again I don't think that is what he was going for. Phil brought his own balance and message forward and as a result this is one of the best protest albums of the era. Grade: 7.7/10"  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

101 charts

Rank Score:

406

Rank in 1965:

29

Rank in 1960s:

306

Overall Rank:

3,618

Average Rating:

 78 (95 votes)

Comments:

3

30.

Kinda Kinks 

 The Kinks

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"The lightning quick follow up to their self titled debut album, Kinda kinks, picks up where that record left off. The LP features ten originals and two poor cover versions(naggin' woman, and, dancing in the street). Of the self penned tracks best are the acoustic, nothin' in the world, and classi...""The lightning quick follow up to their self titled debut album, Kinda kinks, picks up where that record left off. The LP features ten originals and two poor cover versions(naggin' woman, and, dancing in the street). Of the self penned tracks best are the acoustic, nothin' in the world, and classic single, tired of waiting for you. The rest is filler, nothing particularly good, although, so long, isn't too bad. It wasn't an album the Davies' were particularly happy with, Dave turns away from the camera on the record sleeve and Ray just looks embarrassed. The Kinks were a much better singles band than album band at this point. The best was definitely yet to come. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

142 charts

Rank Score:

378

Rank in 1965:

30

Rank in 1960s:

327

Overall Rank:

3,860

Average Rating:

 72 (205 votes)

Comments:

8

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Best Albums of 1965 composition

Top 500 Top 250 Top 100

Artist	Albums	%
Various Artists	7	1%
The Beatles	6	1%
Frank Sinatra	5	1%
The Animals	5	1%
The Supremes	5	1%
The Rolling Stones	5	1%
The Kinks	4	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	384	56%
	116	17%
	32	5%
	19	3%
	18	3%
	13	2%
	11	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	646	95%
Yes	36	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	649	95%
Yes	33	5%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	669	98%
Yes	13	2%