lonestar's Top 50 Albums v. The Soundtrack of My Life-Honorable Mentions....

[DebraKadabra]

Another good update, Loney - not sure if I'd have ADToE in my as yet nonexistent Top 50, but that's not because I don't think it's a good album.

And what can I say about Exit Stage Left.  I also owned the VHS of the show and played it as much as Marilyn Chambers's Behind The Green Door.

We owned ESL on videodisc (not to be confused with laser disc, mind) and my brother and I about wore the thing out playing it to death.

[lonestar]

I think it's safe to say that ADTOE is the first of many DT albums on the list.



And my vhs of ESL was as fuzzy as a vhs of the pool scene from Fast Times.

[Sketchy]

Glad there's love for ADTOE, as I do love that album a lot.

[DebraKadabra]

And my vhs of ESL was as fuzzy as a vhs of the pool scene from Fast Times.

Nice.

[Lowdz]

I'm happy to see ADTOE love. 

That lyric resonates with me too, 'cos I've done that.

Can't go wrong with Rush.

[crazyaga]

make the pictures bigger :3

[lonestar]

make the pictures bigger :3

I'd love to, what's the easiest way?

[TAC]

Lonestar, just got back from vacation. It's good to see you start your list. I'm sure it'll bring back memories for me as well.

The Lovely Mrs TAC and I were just listening to Crimes Of Passion the other day. I definitely prefer In The Heat Of The Night, though.

I have Montrose on vinyl. Never did listen to Demon. I will definitely check it out. Great picks on ADTOE (will be on my list too!) and Exit Stage Left, the first Rush album I bought in real time.

[jingle.boy]

3 for 3 there buddy. Good picks.  I always was a big fan of all Rush's live albums, although the lack of ESL being a complete concert always put it behind A Show of Hands for me.

Oh, and I too had that VHS - now the DVD from the Replay compilation.

I think there haven't been too many Live albums on top 50s, as that (and "Best Of") was supposed to be a no-no. Things have evolved to a 'to-each-their-own' thing now.

[lonestar]

3 for 3 there buddy. Good picks.  I always was a big fan of all Rush's live albums, although the lack of ESL being a complete concert always put it behind A Show of Hands for me.

Oh, and I too had that VHS - now the DVD from the Replay compilation.

I think there haven't been too many Live albums on top 50s, as that (and "Best Of") was supposed to be a no-no. Things have evolved to a 'to-each-their-own' thing now.

Yeah, I figured you would hit all of those. In fact, nost of the rest of the list with the exception of a few bands should be very familiar to you.

As to the live albums, there were two that I just couldn't leave off in good concience, once I had made that decision, I let some more slip in.  It's somewhere between 6 and 9 or something, I love live albums.

Keep in mind, one of my biggest criteria in making this list was how much time did I spend listening to an album, those with the most time are on the list, for the most part. I did make a few exceptions, but that was the no. 1 criteria.

[wolfking]

THat Rush album is amazing. Like The Who but never really got around to checking their albums. I seriously wouldn't put ADTOE in my top 500, that's opinions for you though.  I must say, it is growing on me more than what it did last year.

[jingle.boy]

3 for 3 there buddy. Good picks.  I always was a big fan of all Rush's live albums, although the lack of ESL being a complete concert always put it behind A Show of Hands for me.

Oh, and I too had that VHS - now the DVD from the Replay compilation.

I think there haven't been too many Live albums on top 50s, as that (and "Best Of") was supposed to be a no-no. Things have evolved to a 'to-each-their-own' thing now.

Yeah, I figured you would hit all of those. In fact, nost of the rest of the list with the exception of a few bands should be very familiar to you.

As to the live albums, there were two that I just couldn't leave off in good concience, once I had made that decision, I let some more slip in.  It's somewhere between 6 and 9 or something, I love live albums.

Keep in mind, one of my biggest criteria in making this list was how much time did I spend listening to an album, those with the most time are on the list, for the most part. I did make a few exceptions, but that was the no. 1 criteria.

Phew!  I was gettin worried you were going to go with an eclectic approach.  And I hear ya on live albums.  I've got a bunch, but have really strayed to concert DVDs (to watch while I'm on bike or treadmill).

[DebraKadabra]

IMO, concert DVDs >>>>> concert CDs.  Your mileage may vary, however.

[obscure]

Excellent Rush choice.. I love live albums too.... and Rush gigs are always goosebumps all the way!!!!

[lonestar]

Gracias, much more Rush to come, trust me. They are killer live, seen them many, many times.



And just to confuse the shit out of myself, I just rearranged the whole remaining list, cause I remembered an album that just couldn't be left off. Had to drop one.

[obscure]

just give us two 15 or sth mang....

[DebraKadabra]

Or do the 51st as an honorable mention.

[Lowdz]

There are live albums in my list too. I used to be a big fan but now I'm more likely to watch the dvd than listen to the album.

[jingle.boy]

just give us two 15 or sth mang....

Yeah, no kidding.  You could probably double up a couple of rankings.  I know I don't pay enough attention to notice. 

*awaits today's entry*

 

[King Postwhore]

I don't eveny any of you trying to figure out your top 50 and then writing them all out.  I'd have to quit my job to assemble that list.

[lonestar]

just give us two 15 or sth mang....

I'm not even telling you guys what I dropped, I'd probably get lynched or something.


OK, update time.....


41-Blind Melon-Blind Melon(1992)
I had heard the hit No Rain when it came out, and liked it, but pursued the album no further until much later, and am sad for having missed out on all that time with such a soulful album. I had come home about six years ago to my roommate playing it, and was loving every bit of it, then heard No Rain, and was shocked that it was Blind Melon. From a bluesy ground, they built a standout album full of life and soul, carried by the insane vocals of the late Shannon Hoon. Eventually a lot of this one has turned into a go to album in my harder emotional times, when I need a song's shoulder to cry on, it just seems so fit right into that mood for me these days.

“And when your deepest thoughts are broken, keep on dreaming boy, cause when you stop dreaming it’s time to die.”

Suggested Songs:No Rain, Change, Tones of Home



40-Styx-Pieces of Eight(1978)
In the late seventies and early eighties,Styx had one of the best four album runs of any band. This one was one of my favorites from a lot of their music that I truly loved. Staples like Blue Collar Man and Renegade have been spinning my whole life, and I’m OK was one song I turned to in my youth when I was feeling down and picked on by the world. Just so much great music from this band at this time, I loved listening to them. Next to The Who and Yes, I spun them as a kid more than any other band,  and still listen to this album and the others(except Kilroy) a lot.

“But real life isn’t like school, there are lessons that just can’t be taught”

Suggested Songs:Blue Collar Man, Renegade, Great White Hope



39-Tesla-Five Man Acoustical Jam(1990)
Now, first off, I consider Tesla the most underrated band in American music. Classic rock that emerged from the hairspray and makeup of the glam metal era, they were about the most refreshing thing that could have come out in the eighties for me. No jokes, no gimmiks, just fucking rock and roll. All of my love for Tesla was spurned by this release. Though they had a number of great studio albums, I picked this one for a few reasons. First, it is a great live album, five guys just jamming and screwing around and having fun, it shows so well in the final product. Second, the covers, they do outstanding covers of Signs, Trucking, and We Can Work it Out. Third, and most important to me, it introduced me to the acoustic show, something that I love now. There was a wave of acoustic albums coming out at the time due to MTVs unplugged series, most notably to me was Clapton’s, but I feel Tesla’s effort topped them all.

Suggested Songs:Signs, The Way it Is, Modern Day Cowboy





Next one coming up tomorrow. Looking ahead, I think from a historical perspective, it might be one of the strongest three album updates in Top 50 history.....

[Nekov]

Styx  . Finally an album I have heard 

[jingle.boy]

Never had the Blind Melon album, but remember No Rain quite distinctly.  First year Uni... that song comes on at the dance club on campus, and the girl (Carmella ... true story, that's her name) in our Business class with the hottest body, and the biggest rack gets super excited, runs right be me and a couple of buddies to get to the dance floor, ends up doubling back and bouncing around for 4 minutes right in front of us.  For 20 years, I can't hear that song and not think of Carm.  That image is burned into my mind.

Good times.

Pieces of Eight... beauty album.

Tesla... you're bang on.  So many bands tagged as 'glam' never shook that stigma when the grunge genre took hold.  Never did like the Clapton unplugged, but this (and Rod Stewart) got a lot of spins on my CD player.  "We're from Fill A Dell FI EH!

Have you checked out the new Tesla?  It's pretty good.

[TAC]

Pieces of Eight is one of 3 Styx Cds I own (Paradise Theater & The Grand Illusion). Nice album. And I LOVE Tesla. Great underappreciated band.

I actually bought the Blind Melon in a used CD shop many years ago. I thought it was dreadful..

[lonestar]

New Tesla? Goddammit, the last fucking thing I need right now is more new music!!!


Your right about the Rod Stewart one though, Handbags and Gladrags is one of my favorite songs.

Pieces of Eight is one of 3 Styx Cds I own (Paradise Theater & The Grand Illusion). Nice album. And I LOVE Tesla. Great underappreciated band.

I actually bought the Blind Melon in a used CD shop many years ago. I thought it was dreadful..

ouch!!!

[lonestar]

Styx  . Finally an album I have heard 

Trust me dude, you're gonna have a ton more by list's end.

[jingle.boy]

New Tesla? Goddammit, the last fucking thing I need right now is more new music!!!

Tell me about it.  I went and started re-discovering the late 90s and 00s music from some of my favorite hair metal bands - Firehouse, Slaughter, Crue, Tesla, Mr. Big, Whitesnake, Europe, Cinderella (Edit ... Tom Keifer has a new release coming in 2013).  A lot of it is really good.  Check your Spotify inbox.

Your right about the Rod Stewart one though, Handbags and Gladrags is one of my favorite songs.

That was one of my fave's from that album too.

[Lowdz]

Loved Tesla and 5 Man... was really cool at the time, then everyone had to go Unplugged. Not many succeeded as well as Tesla did.

I like some Styx but I'm more of a best of fan really.

[Jaq]

I saw Tesla touring for their second album with Great White and Badlands, and man, did Tesla rip shit up live. If I were to break concerts down into individual sets rather than the overall concert experience, Tesla's set would be top five in my list of concerts I've gone to. They were a 70s hard rock band that somehow managed to get signed in the 80s, one of my favorite bands of all time.

[WebRaider]

Blind Melon album is great although I can see it not getting a lot of appreciation around here. Very cool to see you list it and it was under consideration for mine too.

I really enjoy Tesla and agree they've been somewhat underrated but I prefer them plugged in. Having said that, that's a cool album as well. 

[Dr. DTVT]

Shannon Hoon and Kurt Cobain
Make yourself a household name

[black_biff_stadler]

Just let this thread breathe, Mason.

[lonestar]

 

[black_biff_stadler]

That post was meant light-heartedly too as I wasn't trying to draw a line in the sand.

[Elite]

It's looking good so far