Author Topic: Nekov's Top 50 album thread v. Almost there (Read 27639 times)

Heretic · « **Reply #105 on:** July 19, 2012, 06:12:01 PM »

VISIONS

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #106 on:** July 19, 2012, 06:17:26 PM »

Cool update. Visions is pretty good, although I've only ever given it one full listen. Power Windows is good, but probably not in my top 3 Rush albums. As for Animals... I feel silly for having never listened to it.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #107 on:** July 19, 2012, 06:20:12 PM »

Animals is my favorite PF album and Power Windows is one of many, many great Rush albums. Good choices.

WebRaider · « **Reply #108 on:** July 19, 2012, 10:07:49 PM »

Pink Floyd - Animals

Big Hath · « **Reply #109 on:** July 19, 2012, 11:22:29 PM »

kind of shocked this is the first mention of Permanent Waves of all the lists so far

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #110 on:** July 19, 2012, 11:34:32 PM »

ANIMALS

ariich · « **Reply #111 on:** July 20, 2012, 12:32:41 AM »

Great update!

Lowdz · « **Reply #112 on:** July 20, 2012, 02:50:30 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 19, 2012, 05:30:39 PM

Power Windows!

Can't fault your Rush picks so far. If I did a top 50 I would have to come up with a system so that it wasn't just filled with DT, Rush, QR and KISS albums. I'd have to have some sort of limit fr each band, but then it's not a top 50 albums list. Hmm. Needs some thought.

Never really got PF and I've never listened to Animals. Tull isn't for me. Not a big prog fan really. And though I enjoy Star One Arjen doesn't interest me either.

Mladen · « **Reply #113 on:** July 20, 2012, 03:26:51 AM »

Animals and Power windows are brilliant.

Nekov · « **Reply #114 on:** July 20, 2012, 06:36:10 AM »

Quote from: Big Hath on July 19, 2012, 11:22:29 PM

kind of shocked this is the first mention of Permanent Waves of all the lists so far

really? What the hell DTF?

Big Hath · « **Reply #115 on:** July 20, 2012, 08:02:33 AM »

Quote from: Nekov on July 20, 2012, 06:36:10 AM

Quote from: Big Hath on July 19, 2012, 11:22:29 PM
kind of shocked this is the first mention of Permanent Waves of all the lists so far

really? What the hell DTF?

seriously. I'm finding Rush to be vastly underrepresented among the lists in general.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #116 on:** July 20, 2012, 12:08:46 PM »

Quote from: Big Hath on July 20, 2012, 08:02:33 AM

Quote from: Nekov on July 20, 2012, 06:36:10 AM
Quote from: Big Hath on July 19, 2012, 11:22:29 PM
kind of shocked this is the first mention of Permanent Waves of all the lists so far

really? What the hell DTF?

seriously. I'm finding Rush to be vastly underrepresented among the lists in general.

Certainly not by Nick (1 and 2). I had 2 in my top 10, and 3 or 4 overall.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #117 on:** July 20, 2012, 12:13:43 PM »

Just wanted to chime in and say that I have been following, I like quite a few of your selections

Scorpion · « **Reply #118 on:** July 20, 2012, 12:23:12 PM »

Woohoo Haken and Floyd.

Rush is ok.

RichardRG · « **Reply #119 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:06:57 PM »

Fun to read. Good list!

Nekov · « **Reply #120 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:19:50 PM »

14 - Spock's Beard - Snow

It took me a couple of listens to appreciate this album but it was really worth it. I think Neal’s best work is when he works on a concept like he did here. It is a journey that starts with a magnificent overture that accurately provides us with a peek of what is coming next and from then on the album turns into a rollercoaster, going up and down, turning from full on prog to a more heavy side then back down to calmer and smoother songs. The only kinda negative comment I have about this album is that the first CD is way better than the second one.

Favorite songs: Stranger in a strange land - Devil's got my throat - Carie

13 - Pantera - Cowboys from Hell

This is the best non prog metal album in the history of metal. Dimebag delivers a wonderful guitar work and is able to balance to perfection between plain ol’ hammering or kickass guitar solos. Anselmo’s singing fits perfectly the tune of this band. The scream type of singing he does is usually a turn off for me but it’s just what Pantera needs. And then we have Vinny who to me has the best double bass work I’ve ever heard metalwise. He never overplays, he is very choosy with it and every time he hits the bass drum it feels like a bullet right to the chest. I can’t avoid headbanging every time I listen to this album.

Favorite songs: Cowboys from hell - Domination - The art of shredding

12 - Queen - A Kind of Magic

Who thought a soundtrack album could be this good? I personally feel that this album is underrated and I have to admit I’m biased since this was my first Queen album. I’m not sure what to say about it other than each of its tracks is fabulous with Freddy leading as usual and not disappointing with his vocal work while Brian May approaches the songs with very rock oriented riffs and some amazing solos and while it has some 80s touch to it, the album remains true to Queen.

Favorite songs: A kind of magic - Gimme the prize - Princes of the universe

11 - King Crimson - Red

Only 5 songs in this album and all of them are great. KC went with a much darker approach in this album than they were used to. Fripp’s guitar sounds almost metal for moments but he also delivers beautiful melodies in Fallen Angel. Brufford surprises a little because when the songs go towards the more heavy sound he just pounds his ride yet is able to remain true to his very proggy way of playing.
Paragraph aside for the closing song of the album as it is definitely a top 5 song of them. The way they are able to transition from this depressing and foggy atmosphere into a bizarre and almost unbearable section to come out with a perfectly executed jazz is something very hard to match.

Favorite songs: Red - Fallen Angel - Starless

ReaperKK · « **Reply #121 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:26:24 PM »

A Kind Of Magic is awesome!

I have yet to listen to anything by King Crimson

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #122 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:58:37 PM »

"Snow" is a great album. I think it could have been better had it been condensed into a single disc, but it's still great.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #123 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:43:04 PM »

Snow is a top 3 SB disc for me. Great choice there. I have no idea why some shit on it. Great concept disc there.

TAC · « **Reply #124 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:22:09 PM »

Cool respectable choices even if I am not into a few of them. A curious choice for Queen, but it's all good!

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #125 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:59:20 PM »

I gained a lot of new respect for King Crimson when I heard Crimson Projeckt open for DT a couple weeks ago.

Scorpion · « **Reply #126 on:** July 24, 2012, 01:13:07 AM »

Once again, Spock's Beard is totally not my cup of tea, but the rest are very good albums - especially Red.

Mladen · « **Reply #127 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:24:55 AM »

Snow and Red

Lowdz · « **Reply #128 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:43:22 AM »

I like Snow, don't love it. Could be that there was just too much of it to digest properly.

Queen- It's not a bad album, again, but I'm more a fan of the earlier stuff. This and Innuendo are the best of Queen's second half.

Pantera- Not a fan thanks to the vocalist.

KC- Again, not a fan.

Nekov · « **Reply #129 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:04:31 AM »

Quote from: Scorpion on July 24, 2012, 01:13:07 AM

but the rest are very good albums - especially Red.

That almost makes up for the fact that you don't think Rush is awesome.

Quote from: Mladen on July 24, 2012, 03:24:55 AM

Snow and Red

Listo so far

50 - The Rolling Stones - Their Satanic Majesties Request
49 - Anathema - Weather Systems
48 - The Police - Synchronicity
47 - Haken - Aquarius
46 - David Bowie - Earthling
45 - Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells
44 - Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture
43 - Sumo - After Chabon
42 - John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess - An evening with John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess
41 - Pabo El Enterrador - Pablo el Enterrador
40 - Von Hertzen Brother - Love Remains the Same
39 - Iron Maiden - Powerslave
38 - Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials
37 - Angra - Angels Cry
36 - Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun
35 - Genesis - Selling England by the Pound
34 - Metallica - Master of Puppets
33 - The Flower Kings - Back in the World of Adventures
32 - Blind Guardian - Nightfall in Middle Earth
31 - Transatlantic - SMPTE
30 - Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota - Gulp
29 - Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin 4
28 - Queen - The Works
27 - Yes - Fragile
26 - Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
25 - Soda Stereo - Cancion Animal
24 - Liquid Tension Experiment - Liquid Tension Experiment 2
23 - King Crimson - Discipline
22 - Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy
21 - Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle
20 - Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
19 - Rush - Permanent Waves
18 - Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick
17 - Haken - Visions
16 - Pink Floyd - Animals
15 - Rush - Power Windows
14 - Spock's Beard - Snow
13 - Pantera - Cowboys from Hell
12 - Queen - A Kind of Magic
11 - King Crimson - Red

Elite · « **Reply #130 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:27:01 AM »

RED

And Snow's pretty cool too.

RED
RED
RED

Mladen · « **Reply #131 on:** July 24, 2012, 05:51:08 AM »

Ooh, we're entering the top 10. Very nice.

Nekov · « **Reply #132 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:42:44 AM »

10 - Dream Theater - Images and Words

There’s not much I can say about this album that you haven’t heard before. I liked this DT era a lot I think for two specific reasons. One is that JP used to play simpler riffs, not going so much towards the metal side and wasn’t still completely in love with his superhuman speed. Then there was Kevin who was on a lower level technically but his keyboard sections were very clever and he was very good at generating atmospheres to provide some contrast with the more complex elements the rest of the band brought into the mix. We also have James at his prime and MP playing fantastically well. I’ve seen people complain about the snare sound, but I don’t understand what is not to like about it.

Favorite songs: Surrounded - Metropolis Pt1 - Learning to live

9 - Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

A friend of mine once told me he didn’t consider this a Pink Floyd album, he said he saw this as an album made by some aliens that came down to earth for some time and I think that’s as accurate as I can be. Everything about this album is so good, Gilmore just does a magnificent guitar work and provides touching vocals, Wright does a great job creating atmospheres with his keyboard and Waters and Mason just go along perfectly. The transition from song to song is very smooth and the variety of things in there is just sublime.

Favorite songs: The great gig in the sky - Us and them - Brain damage

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #133 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:49:28 AM »

Controversial opinion: I don't like King Crimson

Some great stuff on your list, though

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #134 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:51:02 AM »

Both spectacular albums.

Nekov · « **Reply #135 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:53:33 AM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on July 25, 2012, 08:49:28 AM

Controversial opinion: I don't like King Crimson

That's fine. It's not an easy band to listen to

MondayMorningLunatic · « **Reply #136 on:** July 25, 2012, 09:16:08 AM »

A Kind Of Magic is an interesting choice for Queen. I like the first two songs but could never get into the rest.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #137 on:** July 25, 2012, 09:22:58 AM »

Doesn't get much better then Images and Words. Top 5 for me

TAC · « **Reply #138 on:** July 25, 2012, 09:56:12 AM »

Great classic albums on your list!

Elite · « **Reply #139 on:** July 25, 2012, 09:56:21 AM »

Images & Words and Dark Side of the Moon.

AWESOME.

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