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Title: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Super Dude on October 03, 2010, 11:34:00 AM
Lately my playlist has consisted of a few really solid albums: A Thousand Suns by Linkin Park, Dark Side of the Moon, The Beatles discography, and Animosity by Sevendust.  The thing that really appeals to me in each of these is not only that they're all really great albums, but the fact that the songs are so cohesive, so that the best way to listen to them is as one complete album.  ITT we list all the great albums that are better experienced in this way so I can give them at try. :biggrin:
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Post by: Dimitrius on October 03, 2010, 11:35:02 AM
Catch Without Arms or El Cielo by dredg.
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Post by: Quadrochosis on October 03, 2010, 11:35:17 AM
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways (US Version without Moonloop on it)

Peter Gabriel - Up

No-Man - Schoolyard Ghosts
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Post by: zxlkho on October 03, 2010, 11:35:23 AM
A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step

I've fallen in love with this album recently.
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Post by: Gorille85 on October 03, 2010, 11:35:55 AM
Unexpect - In a Flesh Aquarium


Best. Album. Ever.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Super Dude on October 03, 2010, 11:37:08 AM
Porcupine Tree - The Sky Moves Sideways (US Version without Moonloop on it)

I have that plus Moonloop.

A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step

I have that one too.  Love that album to death.

But yeah, see that's exactly what I'm talking about.  Thirteenth Step is so great, but so much more so when you just listen to it from beginning to end.
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Post by: Marvellous G on October 03, 2010, 11:37:47 AM
A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step

I've fallen in love with this album recently.

Woot for this!

Also, for cohesiveness of songs, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, beats:

Tool - Lateralus.

Listening to that in one go with headphones is INSANE. Also most PT albums.
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Post by: orcus116 on October 03, 2010, 11:38:17 AM
The Who - Quadrophenia
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Post by: King Postwhore on October 03, 2010, 11:38:55 AM
I Mother Earth --Quicksilver Meat Dream
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Post by: sonatafanica on October 03, 2010, 11:42:24 AM
I don't know how much you like whacky electronic music, but Transylvania Radio by Casey James and the Staypuft Kid is one of my favorite albums of all time. God, i think I've listened to that album over 100 times, easily. And it's free!
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Post by: The King in Crimson on October 03, 2010, 11:48:55 AM
Opeth - Ghost Reveries
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Super Dude on October 03, 2010, 11:54:27 AM
Oh yeah, I should mention I do have Wish You Were Here, and I'm having trouble getting into Tool.  I'm guessing 10,000 Days was a bad place for me to start?
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Marvellous G on October 03, 2010, 11:56:49 AM
Oh yeah, I should mention I do have Wish You Were Here, and I'm having trouble getting into Tool.  I'm guessing 10,000 Days was a bad place for me to start?

I dunno, some say it's their most accessible but I found it way harder to get into than Lateralus, which I loved as soon as I heard the title track. I'd give Lateralus a try in full before giving up on them, although you'll have to wade through the first half of the album to get to the more immediately gratifying stuff.
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Post by: The Letter M on October 03, 2010, 11:59:19 AM
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=17084.0
Picture - Kino

I started the above thread because I've been digging this album again, and I always have, it's just re-entered my rotation lately (along with Frost*, which I would recommend too if you don't have them already).

Kino definitely put out a very consistent album, and it's very song-oriented but with the great talents of prog musicians behind them. Read the thread I made for more info on who they are. There's even a link to a free sample medley on their website (which still works, I tried it out the other night).

Oh yeah, I should mention I do have Wish You Were Here, and I'm having trouble getting into Tool.  I'm guessing 10,000 Days was a bad place for me to start?
And I would agree, 10,000 Days probably wasn't the best album to start with. Lateralus would've been a better choice, IMO.

-Marc.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Seventh Son on October 03, 2010, 12:04:06 PM
The Lord Weird Slough Feg - Traveler

I can't really listen to this without hearing it as a whole album!
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Post by: Gorille85 on October 03, 2010, 12:05:35 PM
I don't know how much you like whacky electronic music, but Transylvania Radio by Casey James and the Staypuft Kid is one of my favorite albums of all time. God, i think I've listened to that album over 100 times, easily. And it's free!

I'll check that out then! :tup
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Post by: Zantera on October 03, 2010, 12:23:57 PM
Agalloch - Ashes Against the Grain
The River Empires - Epilogue


2 that comes to my mind.
There are loads of others though.
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Post by: GuineaPig on October 03, 2010, 12:35:35 PM
Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid
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Post by: DarkEternalNight on October 03, 2010, 02:30:35 PM
Any Rush from '76 - '81. All perfect albums to me.
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Post by: zxlkho on October 03, 2010, 02:37:34 PM
Agalloch - Ashes Against the Grain

Thisthisthisthisthis.
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Post by: 73109 on October 03, 2010, 02:38:19 PM
Devin Townsend-Terria

Do it. Now.
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Post by: zxlkho on October 03, 2010, 02:38:50 PM
Devin Townsend-Terria

Do it. Now.
Song roulette write-up.

Do it. Now.
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Post by: pogoowner on October 03, 2010, 02:39:08 PM
Kansas - Leftoverture
Kansas - Point of Know Return

Not a bad song on either one, and they're not terribly long listens either. Awesome classic/progressive rock.
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Post by: faemir on October 03, 2010, 03:08:46 PM
Thrice - The Alchemy Index (Volumes I to IV).

4 EPs in two albums - fire, water, air and earth. Each EP reflects it's namesake in style of music. I only got it yesterday but it's getting better with each listen and is just so enjoyable - the four contrasting styles means there is a section that fits different moods I'm feeling and the type of music I want at the time.
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Post by: Gadough on October 03, 2010, 03:09:02 PM
Eisley - Room Noises
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Post by: bout to crash on October 03, 2010, 03:17:44 PM
Frank Zappa- Joe's Garage.

Cannot be understood or truly appreciated by listening in pieces.



And I would agree, 10,000 Days probably wasn't the best album to start with. Lateralus would've been a better choice, IMO.

-Marc.


I'd actually recommend one of the first two albums as a starter, probably Aenima. I had trouble getting into Lateralus and I was already a big fan...
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Post by: Marvellous G on October 03, 2010, 03:19:18 PM
Thrice - The Alchemy Index (Volumes I to IV).

4 EPs in two albums - fire, water, air and earth. Each EP reflects it's namesake in style of music. I only got it yesterday but it's getting better with each listen and is just so enjoyable - the four contrasting styles means there is a section that fits different moods I'm feeling and the type of music I want at the time.

This is INCREDIBLE thus far.
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Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on October 03, 2010, 03:59:40 PM
Pat Metheny - Way Up
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Post by: ThroughHerEyesDude6 on October 03, 2010, 04:25:20 PM
Not so sure how this will go over:

Kiss - Destroyer
Pink Floyd - Animals
Lordi - Babez for Breakfast


Best Lordi album since Get Heavy...

Lordi - Get Heavy
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Gadough on October 03, 2010, 04:38:00 PM
Opeth - Ghost Reveries

Greatest album ever made.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Gorille85 on October 03, 2010, 04:39:50 PM
Thrice - The Alchemy Index (Volumes I to IV).

4 EPs in two albums - fire, water, air and earth. Each EP reflects it's namesake in style of music. I only got it yesterday but it's getting better with each listen and is just so enjoyable - the four contrasting styles means there is a section that fits different moods I'm feeling and the type of music I want at the time.
:tup
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: LudwigVan on October 03, 2010, 04:42:44 PM
Kansas - Leftoverture
Kansas - Point of Know Return

Not a bad song on either one, and they're not terribly long listens either. Awesome classic/progressive rock.

Seconded
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Super Dude on October 03, 2010, 05:37:53 PM
Not so sure how this will go over:

Kiss - Destroyer
Pink Floyd - Animals
Lordi - Babez for Breakfast


Best Lordi album since Get Heavy...

Lordi - Get Heavy

I got Animals a couple years ago and I wasn't too crazy about it, but I've been thinking recently I'd give it another spin.

Oh FYI everyone, although all prog contributions are welcome, what I'm looking for is neither restricted to nor exclusive of prog bands. :tup
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Post by: RobD on October 03, 2010, 05:40:11 PM
Opeth - Ghost Reveries

Greatest album ever made.

Quite possibly. I'd love to get my hands on the vinyl version now... :P

Also Addicted by Devin Townsend is the greatest album ever made, but I already have that on vinyl :neverusethis:
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Gorille85 on October 03, 2010, 05:44:55 PM
Ulver - Perdition City is also incredible.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Portrucci on October 03, 2010, 05:48:12 PM
I assume in this thread you are asking for 5 star albums? Here is a couple of mine:

Neu! - Neu 75

-early proto-punk mixed with ambient and effect looping. not a bad track on here (only 6 tracks) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FbmTmCnwEk

Ton Steine Scherben - Keine Macht für Niemand

-awesome early 70's groovy blues rock. Just a superb use of guitar on this album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnOZbIkcxXk



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Post by: PixelDream on October 03, 2010, 05:58:48 PM
Ulver - Perdition City is also incredible.

This man speaks the truth. It also has one of the best album openers ever.

Radiohead - The Bends
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream

The albums share some similarities here and there, and SW references to The Bends in 'Pure Narcotic'. I can really hear Radiohead's influence shining through on the album. Yet PT are so good that it's by no means unoriginal or bland. These two albums perfectly present something I really like: passionate, moody, sometimes anthemic and heavy music, yet still light and dreamy in feel.
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Post by: skydivingninja on October 03, 2010, 07:15:57 PM
Mew-Frengers
Mastodon-Crack the Skye
Devin Townsend-Addicted and Terria
Coheed and Cambria-In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
Muse-Origin of Symmetry and Absolution
Peter Gabriel-3
The Who-Quadrophenia
Marillion-Marbles
Moody Blues-Days of Future Passed
King's X-Dogman
Radiohead-In Rainbows, Kid A
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: MykeHavoc on October 03, 2010, 07:28:38 PM
Bruce Dickinson - Chemical Wedding
Kamelot - Black Halo
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Yngwie Malmsteen - Odyssey
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
Fear Factory - Demanufacture
Exodus - Atrocity Exhibition
Machine Head - The Blackening
Iced Earth - Horror Show
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Testament - Formation of Damnation
Death - Sound of Perseverance
Type O Negative - October Rust
Sepultura - Arise
Danzig - 4p
King Diamond - Abigail
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny



That should get you started.
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Post by: LudwigVan on October 03, 2010, 07:43:53 PM
Bruce Dickinson - Chemical Wedding
Kamelot - Black Halo
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Yngwie Malmsteen - Odyssey
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
Fear Factory - Demanufacture
Exodus - Atrocity Exhibition
Machine Head - The Blackening
Iced Earth - Horror Show
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Testament - Formation of Damnation
Death - Sound of Perseverance
Type O Negative - October Rust
Sepultura - Arise
Danzig - 4p
King Diamond - Abigail
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny



That should get you started.


That's too metal for SuperDude   :P
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Fuzzboy on October 03, 2010, 07:50:20 PM
Devin Townsend - maybe Ocean Machine: Biomech, but definitely Synchestra

I have a feeling that eventually, every Devy album except Physicist will be mentioned in this thread
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: juice on October 03, 2010, 08:34:41 PM
Devin Townsend - Ziltoid
Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
Opeth - Ghost Reveries
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
Wolfmother - Wolfmother
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: MetalManiac666 on October 03, 2010, 08:38:14 PM
Moving Pictures by Rush
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Gadough on October 03, 2010, 08:55:14 PM
Permanent Waves by Rush
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Post by: zxlkho on October 03, 2010, 08:56:43 PM
Hemispheres by Rush
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Post by: toro on October 03, 2010, 08:58:27 PM
Moving Pictures by Rush
Permanent Waves by Rush

Those.
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Post by: MetalManiac666 on October 03, 2010, 08:59:36 PM
Fuck it, just get their whole discography.
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Post by: Gadough on October 03, 2010, 09:00:57 PM
Might as well.
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Post by: The Letter M on October 03, 2010, 09:05:32 PM
Fuck it, just get their whole discography.
Might as well.

I mean, you would sooner or later. Start with their second phase, A Farewell To Kings/Hemispheres/Permanent Waves/Moving Pictures. Then go back and forward an album each - 2112 and Signals; then again - Caress Of Steel and Grace Under Pressure; and once more - Fly By Night and Power Windows. If you dig them a lot by then, get their first, self-titled debut album and their last album under the Mercury label Hold Your Fire, which ends their third phase.

If you REALLY like them, go into their fourth phase, which starts with their first release on Atlantic, Presto. Everything from there forward is a bit different each album, and an interesting progression that shows how the band has become who they are today. Do all of this in the next 8-10 months before their 18th studio album comes out, Clockwork Angels.

You won't look back, but you will wonder why you never had their whole discography before today.

-Marc.
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Post by: skydivingninja on October 03, 2010, 09:06:05 PM
I'm not sure how much SuperDude likes Rush, but I'd definitely recommend Moving Pictures, A Farewell to Kings, Power Windows, and Hemispheres.

Is he into Porcupine Tree?  I forget.  If he doesn't know them, then I recommend Lightbulb Sun, In Absentia, The Incident, Deadwing, Stupid Dream, and Signify.
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Post by: antigoon on October 03, 2010, 09:28:37 PM
Bright Eyes - "Im Wide Awake It's Morning" Some of the best simple songwriting I've ever heard.
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Post by: sonatafanica on October 03, 2010, 09:32:18 PM
Bright Eyes - "Im Wide Awake It's Morning" Some of the best simple songwriting I've ever heard.

THHHIIIIISSSS
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Post by: antigoon on October 03, 2010, 09:43:39 PM
I KNOW IT'S SO FUCKING GOOD GOD DAMN.
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Post by: sonatafanica on October 03, 2010, 09:51:19 PM
Oh my morning's coming back
The whole world's waking up!
Oh the city bus is swimming past
I'm happy just because
I found out I am really no one.
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Post by: antigoon on October 03, 2010, 09:52:43 PM
Those songs are also so, SO fun to play and sing. In fact, I think I'll do it now.
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Post by: MykeHavoc on October 03, 2010, 10:40:21 PM
Bruce Dickinson - Chemical Wedding
Kamelot - Black Halo
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Yngwie Malmsteen - Odyssey
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
Fear Factory - Demanufacture
Exodus - Atrocity Exhibition
Machine Head - The Blackening
Iced Earth - Horror Show
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Testament - Formation of Damnation
Death - Sound of Perseverance
Type O Negative - October Rust
Sepultura - Arise
Danzig - 4p
King Diamond - Abigail
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny



That should get you started.


That's too metal for SuperDude  

Perhaps he may consider leaving his wuss phase and step up :p
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Post by: ThroughHerEyesDude6 on October 03, 2010, 10:45:29 PM


Oh FYI everyone, although all prog contributions are welcome, what I'm looking for is neither restricted to nor exclusive of prog bands. :tup

In that case:

Banghra - la Danza Del Vientre (if you learn how to bellydance from this, women will bow down to you)
Andrew WK - The Wolf
Bond - Born (Classical/Techno Fusion with Hot chicks)
Josh Groban - Closer
Hoobastank - Every Man for Himself
The 69 Eyes - Devils (Semi-Goth Rock and Roll)
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: AwakeFromOctavarium on October 03, 2010, 11:02:29 PM
Opeth - Still Life easily, but I think you already have that.

How about Led Zep 4? Or Powerslave by Iron Maiden.
Also, Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime.
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Post by: The Letter M on October 03, 2010, 11:18:24 PM
If you're looking for something jazz-inspired with a bit of blue-grass and international instrumentation, pick up Bela Fleck & The Flecktones' Live At The Quick, it's easily one of my favorite albums of all time, and it shows how great the band is in a live situation with a whole slew of back-up performers that bring the songs to life. Also, Victor Wooten is just simply amazing. His solos bring tears to my eyes and chills across my skin.

I'd also suggest any of the "Time" albums by Dave Brubeck. Great jazz with time-signature explorations. There are a few tunes that venture into common time, but mostly it was Brubeck's way of showing that jazz isn't always limited to 4/4. Great albums, and his timeless classic album Time Out is just a landmark album I think most music lovers and musicians should own, if not at least hear once.

And here's one out of left field - Daft Punk's debut album Homework. Great techno music and just an awesome listen straight through.

And along that style is Rob Dougan's Furious Angels - you make recognize his music as it was used in the film series The Matrix. Great blend of techno and trip-hop and classical music.

And back to jazzy stylings, I'd also recommend any of Chicago's first three albums. They're the only band to have ever released 3 consecutive double albums in under 2 years, and they're pretty great albums all around. This is far and away from the soft-rock/adult-contemporary jazz you might know from their later output. It's early 70's jazz and rock with great guitars and horns.

Those are probably most of my non-prog indulgences that I could suggest!

-Marc.
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Post by: juice on October 03, 2010, 11:23:52 PM
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones' Live At The Quick, it's easily one of my favorite albums of all time, and it shows how great the band are in a live situation with a whole slew of back-up performers that bring the songs to life. Also, Victor Wooten is just simply amazing. His solos bring tears to my eyes and chills across my skin.

this.
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Post by: zxlkho on October 03, 2010, 11:27:14 PM
Damnit juice. I still laugh every single time. :lol :lol
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 03, 2010, 11:41:38 PM
Apes and Androids - Blood Moon

sometimes I think I love this album to death.
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Post by: faemir on October 04, 2010, 03:24:51 AM
off-topic: your avatar is making me laugh so much Juice - what's it from?
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Post by: ? on October 04, 2010, 03:36:28 AM
Amorphis - Skyforger
Sonata Arctica - Unia
Opeth - Watershed
Katatonia - Discouraged Ones
In Flames - Colony
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Post by: ThroughHerEyesDude6 on October 04, 2010, 04:20:20 AM
In Flames - Colony
:metal :metal :metal
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Post by: wolfking on October 04, 2010, 04:51:26 AM
Here's some different ones;

Circle II Circle - Burden of Truth
Bush - Sixteen Stone
Eden's Curse - The Second Coming
Gamma Ray - No World Order
Danger Danger - Revolve
Live - Secret Samadhi
Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
Vanishing Point - Embrace the Silence
Illwill - Evilution
Joe Satriani - Crystal Planet
Iron Savior - Unification
King Diamond - House of God
Kotipelto - Coldness
Mercyful Fate - Dead Again
Winger - Karma
Tony O Hora - Escape into the Sun
Journey - Frontiers
Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair
Oasis - Be Here Now
Stratovarius - Elements Pt1
Solution .45 - For Aeons Past
Saint Deamon - Pandemonium
Pretty Maids - Pandemonium
Place Vendome - Place Vendome
Pearl Jam - No Code
Masterplan - Aeronautics
Mark Boals - Edge of the World
Ring of Fire - The Oracle
Magnum - On a Storytellers Night
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Post by: Portrucci on October 04, 2010, 04:56:12 AM
One album I'm loving recently is Scientist - Rids The World Of The Evil Curse Of The Vampires (1981)  :hat
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Super Dude on October 04, 2010, 06:54:52 AM
I'm not sure how much SuperDude likes Rush, but I'd definitely recommend Moving Pictures, A Farewell to Kings, Power Windows, and Hemispheres.

Is he into Porcupine Tree?  I forget.  If he doesn't know them, then I recommend Lightbulb Sun, In Absentia, The Incident, Deadwing, Stupid Dream, and Signify.

Yes and yes.  I have Rush's ST, Caress of Steel, 2112, and Moving Pictures.  I used to have Fly By Night but it was lost with one of my crapful Windows laptops a few years back.

I'm also really into PT. :P I have all of the above.

Portrucci, I'm really loving Neu! :tup

Bruce Dickinson - Chemical Wedding
Kamelot - Black Halo
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Yngwie Malmsteen - Odyssey
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
Fear Factory - Demanufacture
Exodus - Atrocity Exhibition
Machine Head - The Blackening
Iced Earth - Horror Show
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Testament - Formation of Damnation
Death - Sound of Perseverance
Type O Negative - October Rust
Sepultura - Arise
Danzig - 4p
King Diamond - Abigail
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny



That should get you started.


That's too metal for SuperDude  

Perhaps he may consider leaving his wuss phase and step up :p

I don't listen to death/doom/dark metal because every time I hear those RORORORO vocals I can't stop myself :lolpalm:ing.

...WHAT HAPPENED TO LOLPALM!?!?!?
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Super Dude on October 04, 2010, 06:56:39 AM
Anyway, thanks everyone for the recommendations!  It'll probably take me a good year to get through all of these, so I'll tell you what I think of all this by then. :lol
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Post by: King Postwhore on October 04, 2010, 07:55:02 AM
I hope you look into I Mother Earth SD.  I think it's right up your alley in your taste of music.
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Post by: Seventh Son on October 04, 2010, 07:59:39 AM
I'm not sure how much SuperDude likes Rush, but I'd definitely recommend Moving Pictures, A Farewell to Kings, Power Windows, and Hemispheres.

Is he into Porcupine Tree?  I forget.  If he doesn't know them, then I recommend Lightbulb Sun, In Absentia, The Incident, Deadwing, Stupid Dream, and Signify.

Yes and yes.  I have Rush's ST, Caress of Steel, 2112, and Moving Pictures.  I used to have Fly By Night but it was lost with one of my crapful Windows laptops a few years back.

I'm also really into PT. :P I have all of the above.

Portrucci, I'm really loving Neu! :tup

Bruce Dickinson - Chemical Wedding
Kamelot - Black Halo
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Yngwie Malmsteen - Odyssey
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
Fear Factory - Demanufacture
Exodus - Atrocity Exhibition
Machine Head - The Blackening
Iced Earth - Horror Show
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Testament - Formation of Damnation
Death - Sound of Perseverance
Type O Negative - October Rust
Sepultura - Arise
Danzig - 4p
King Diamond - Abigail
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny



That should get you started.


That's too metal for SuperDude  

Perhaps he may consider leaving his wuss phase and step up :p

I don't listen to death/doom/dark metal because every time I hear those RORORORO vocals I can't stop myself :lolpalm:ing.

...WHAT HAPPENED TO LOLPALM!?!?!?
1. What the fuck is dark metal
2. Doom metal (At least traditional doom metal) doesn't have harsh vocals. Does this sound RORORORO to you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Spu7FWs8ik
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Post by: Mindflux on October 04, 2010, 08:04:40 AM
Buckethead - Colma

 :metal

Love that album.
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Post by: faemir on October 04, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
You better check out Thrice :angry:
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Gorille85 on October 04, 2010, 12:36:30 PM
You better check out Thrice :angry:
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: The Letter M on October 04, 2010, 01:29:05 PM
You better check out Thrice :angry:

I checked them out upon the suggestion of their concept album The Alchemy Index. Now I've read reviews about them saying this project isn't very indicative of their earlier work, and is pretty experimental as far as their "original sound" goes, but from what I heard of the four Volumes/Elements, it's a really great record and I plan on getting it whenever I have the cash. I love the idea/concept of creating a body of work based on the classical elements and writing music to reflect that element. It really shows what the band can do and I enjoy that sort of experimentation.

-Marc.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: faemir on October 04, 2010, 01:42:52 PM
You better check out Thrice :angry:

I checked them out upon the suggestion of their concept album The Alchemy Index. Now I've read reviews about them saying this project isn't very indicative of their earlier work, and is pretty experimental as far as their "original sound" goes, but from what I heard of the four Volumes/Elements, it's a really great record and I plan on getting it whenever I have the cash. I love the idea/concept of creating a body of work based on the classical elements and writing music to reflect that element. It really shows what the band can do and I enjoy that sort of experimentation.

-Marc.

Well Beggars, the next and latest album feels similar to it. Before it came Vheissu, of which the Air EP feels kind of similar to. But if you go beyond Vheissu then sure, it's post-hardcore, but it's still the same thrice style.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: King Postwhore on October 04, 2010, 01:48:09 PM
You better check out Thrice :angry:

I checked them out upon the suggestion of their concept album The Alchemy Index. Now I've read reviews about them saying this project isn't very indicative of their earlier work, and is pretty experimental as far as their "original sound" goes, but from what I heard of the four Volumes/Elements, it's a really great record and I plan on getting it whenever I have the cash. I love the idea/concept of creating a body of work based on the classical elements and writing music to reflect that element. It really shows what the band can do and I enjoy that sort of experimentation.

-Marc.

Well Beggars, the next and latest album feels similar to it. Before it came Vheissu, of which the Air EP feels kind of similar to. But if you go beyond Vheissu then sure, it's post-hardcore, but it's still the same thrice style.

I do like Artist in the Ambulance.  You are right that there was an experimental shift on Vheissu.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: TheOutlawXanadu on October 04, 2010, 01:51:20 PM
The most recent great album I listened to is Funeral by Arcade Fire. Check out "Rebellion (Lies)" on Youtube for a sample, and even if you don't like it at first, just make sure you stick around 'till the end.

Everyone who has heard it before knows what I am talking about.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: MykeHavoc on October 04, 2010, 07:16:04 PM
I'm not sure how much SuperDude likes Rush, but I'd definitely recommend Moving Pictures, A Farewell to Kings, Power Windows, and Hemispheres.

Is he into Porcupine Tree?  I forget.  If he doesn't know them, then I recommend Lightbulb Sun, In Absentia, The Incident, Deadwing, Stupid Dream, and Signify.

Yes and yes.  I have Rush's ST, Caress of Steel, 2112, and Moving Pictures.  I used to have Fly By Night but it was lost with one of my crapful Windows laptops a few years back.

I'm also really into PT. :P I have all of the above.

Portrucci, I'm really loving Neu! :tup

Bruce Dickinson - Chemical Wedding
Kamelot - Black Halo
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Yngwie Malmsteen - Odyssey
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
Fear Factory - Demanufacture
Exodus - Atrocity Exhibition
Machine Head - The Blackening
Iced Earth - Horror Show
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Testament - Formation of Damnation
Death - Sound of Perseverance
Type O Negative - October Rust
Sepultura - Arise
Danzig - 4p
King Diamond - Abigail
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny



That should get you started.


That's too metal for SuperDude  

Perhaps he may consider leaving his wuss phase and step up :p

I don't listen to death/doom/dark metal because every time I hear those RORORORO vocals I can't stop myself :lolpalm:ing.

...WHAT HAPPENED TO LOLPALM!?!?!?
1. What the fuck is dark metal
2. Doom metal (At least traditional doom metal) doesn't have harsh vocals. Does this sound RORORORO to you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Spu7FWs8ik

Thank you  :heart
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Seventh Son on October 04, 2010, 07:34:32 PM
I'm not sure how much SuperDude likes Rush, but I'd definitely recommend Moving Pictures, A Farewell to Kings, Power Windows, and Hemispheres.

Is he into Porcupine Tree?  I forget.  If he doesn't know them, then I recommend Lightbulb Sun, In Absentia, The Incident, Deadwing, Stupid Dream, and Signify.

Yes and yes.  I have Rush's ST, Caress of Steel, 2112, and Moving Pictures.  I used to have Fly By Night but it was lost with one of my crapful Windows laptops a few years back.

I'm also really into PT. :P I have all of the above.

Portrucci, I'm really loving Neu! :tup

Bruce Dickinson - Chemical Wedding
Kamelot - Black Halo
Queensryche - Rage for Order
Yngwie Malmsteen - Odyssey
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
Fear Factory - Demanufacture
Exodus - Atrocity Exhibition
Machine Head - The Blackening
Iced Earth - Horror Show
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Testament - Formation of Damnation
Death - Sound of Perseverance
Type O Negative - October Rust
Sepultura - Arise
Danzig - 4p
King Diamond - Abigail
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny



That should get you started.


That's too metal for SuperDude  

Perhaps he may consider leaving his wuss phase and step up :p

I don't listen to death/doom/dark metal because every time I hear those RORORORO vocals I can't stop myself :lolpalm:ing.

...WHAT HAPPENED TO LOLPALM!?!?!?
1. What the fuck is dark metal
2. Doom metal (At least traditional doom metal) doesn't have harsh vocals. Does this sound RORORORO to you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Spu7FWs8ik

Thank you  :heart
Candlemass is fucking awesome  :heart
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: MykeHavoc on October 04, 2010, 07:44:20 PM
Agreed. And you picked the definitive classic. First song, first album. If you don't immediately fall in love...well, then give up living :metal

We should start a Candlemass fanboy thread. Will probably be just us, but oh well :lol
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: skydivingninja on October 04, 2010, 09:02:32 PM
The most recent great album I listened to is Funeral by Arcade Fire. Check out "Rebellion (Lies)" on Youtube for a sample, and even if you don't like it at first, just make sure you stick around 'till the end.

Everyone who has heard it before knows what I am talking about.
:tup on "Rebellion," but I actually like The Suburbs and Neon Bible more than Funeral.  I know I'm in the superminority there.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: eric42434224 on October 05, 2010, 09:50:36 AM
Kings X - Gretchen Goes To Nebraska

Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: yorost on October 05, 2010, 09:56:18 AM
Healing Sixes - Enormosound
Journey - Journey
Hiromi - Time Control
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: rogerdil on October 06, 2010, 08:55:50 AM
Pendragon - Pure (thanks abydos)
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Super Dude on October 17, 2010, 08:41:29 AM
Do you guys think I'll like Octane by Spock's Beard?
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: sonatafanica on October 17, 2010, 08:44:22 AM
I've never listened to Spock's Beard, but I can almost guarantee that you'll love it.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: 73109 on October 17, 2010, 10:10:01 AM
The fact that you have not listened to Terria yet is horrible.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: The Letter M on October 17, 2010, 10:20:16 AM
Do you guys think I'll like Octane by Spock's Beard?

Only if you get the Special 2-Disc edition of the album. The bonus songs on the second disc are pretty damn good, and SB made a mistake of leaving them off the album in place of some of the songs they DID put on the album.

Also, the opening suite is pretty epic, thirty minutes of rocking good music. I would probably start with Octane or the band's latest album X. Actually, if you like either of those, I would get the other, then their other two Nick-Era albums Feel Euphoria and Spock's Beard.

-Marc.
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Seventh Son on October 17, 2010, 12:15:28 PM
The fact that you have not listened to Terria yet is horrible.
Actually this is a blessing
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: jsem on October 17, 2010, 01:29:47 PM
Also, Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime.
This.  :metal


KC - In The Court of the Crimson King
ELP - Brain Salad Surgery
Genesis - Foxtrot
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Led Zeppelin - Presence
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme (easily top 10 best albums ever made, bias as a saxophonist but w/e)
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: jsem on October 17, 2010, 01:32:44 PM
also....
Buckethead - Colma

 :metal

Love that album.
Anything by Buckethead. Especially these albums, in order of what you must listen to(in addition to colma):
Crime Slunk Scene
Electric Tears
Bucketheadland
Inbred Mountain
Kaleidoscalp
Population override
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: Progmetty on October 17, 2010, 01:46:37 PM
Stolen Babies - There Be Squabbles Ahead
Title: Re: Recommend to me a really great album
Post by: PixelDream on October 17, 2010, 02:47:39 PM
Sleepy Sun - Fever

Awesome retro/space/blues rock with psychedelic guitar solos, and vocals that sound like Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan. Organic in sound, and adventurous in structure. Live they're really that Grateful Dead-esque jam band.

Check out their single 'Open Eyes'. I was grabbed from the start.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYm3oxSdNQk