Author Topic: Nekov's Top 50 album thread v. Almost there (Read 27609 times)

Nekov · « **Reply #70 on:** July 11, 2012, 06:27:21 AM »

Since I'm half way through here is a the list 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

wolfking · « **Reply #71 on:** July 11, 2012, 06:30:30 AM »

Some great stuff in there, lots of diversity.

Nekov · « **Reply #72 on:** July 11, 2012, 07:42:45 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 11, 2012, 06:30:30 AM

Some great stuff in there, lots of diversity.

Well, diversity stops here

Elite · « **Reply #73 on:** July 11, 2012, 07:54:06 AM »

Quote from: Nekov on July 11, 2012, 06:27:21 AM

26 - Porcupine Tree - In Abstemia

What is this?

Nekov · « **Reply #74 on:** July 11, 2012, 09:42:04 AM »

Quote from: Elite on July 11, 2012, 07:54:06 AM

Quote from: Nekov on July 11, 2012, 06:27:21 AM
26 - Porcupine Tree - In Abstemia

What is this?

Dude, this is the first time I pay real attention to the title of the album! WTF is wrong with me?

Mladen · « **Reply #75 on:** July 11, 2012, 09:48:14 AM »

In Absentia

Nekov · « **Reply #76 on:** July 11, 2012, 05:30:41 PM »

23 - King Crimson - Discipline

A true prog masterpiece, King Crimson never fails to deliver. What I find most unique about this album is how they are able to create something that’s chaotic yet it’s perfectly structured. Among all the greatness the things that stand out the most are Fripp’s ability to make tons of notes fly around yet form nice melodies, Tony’s use of the Stick is just marvelous and of course Bill Brufford providing the perfect drumming each time.

Favorite songs: Frame by frame - The sheltering sky - Discipline

22 - Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy

I love each and every song on this album. The more powerful songs, the more calm and smooth ones like The rain song, and the more bizarre No Quarter, all mixed together and not a single one of them seems out of place. I think they got to their highest point here delivering some masterpieces.

Favorite songs: The song remains the same - Over the hills and far away - No Quarter

21 - Ayreon - Into the Electric Castle

All throughout, this album has a very sci-fi vibe to it which is very common in Ayreon albums but this one excels in this matter. The main driver is always the keyboard, generating both a great atmospheres but also leading with the melodies while the rest of the instruments follow the flow and complement the keyboard work. I find the flow of the album to be very good as it goes through different stages without losing any consistency. Both the smooth and the more crazy prog metal parts of the album are equally good.

Favorite songs: The decision tree - Across the rainbow bridge - Tower of hope

jingle.boy · « **Reply #77 on:** July 11, 2012, 05:44:11 PM »

I'm with ya on 2 out of those 3 (don't know the KC album).

My only problems with HotH ... The Crunge. They used the wrong vowel. Cringe-worthy it is. Same with D'yer Mak'er. How that ever became a radio hit, I'll never know.

Into the Electric Castle is pretty much flawless. Ayreon's 2nd best album.

Nice update!

Mladen · « **Reply #78 on:** July 12, 2012, 12:54:53 AM »

Houses of the Holy is one of my favorite albums of all time as well. And Discipline is pretty darn good as well.

Quote from: jingle.boy on July 11, 2012, 05:44:11 PM

My only problems with HotH ... The Crunge. They used the wrong vowel. Cringe-worthy it is. Same with D'yer Mak'er. How that ever became a radio hit, I'll never know.

I think these are a lot of fun.

adace · « **Reply #79 on:** July 12, 2012, 01:21:53 AM »

Love that King Crimson album

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #80 on:** July 12, 2012, 03:31:52 AM »

DISCIPLINE

LOVE that album. Arguably not a bad cut on it, but I would've replaced Discipline with either Indiscipline or Thela Hun Ginjeet.

Sketchy · « **Reply #81 on:** July 12, 2012, 03:48:36 AM »

Discipline is so good. Also, I must check out that Angra album. It sounds right up my street.

Also: Tubular bells is amazing.

Pols Voice · « **Reply #82 on:** July 12, 2012, 04:03:38 AM »

Discipline is one of KC's best albums. ELEPHANT TALK?!!
Houses of the Holy is a little spotty, but I love The Ocean and Over the Hills and Far Away.
Into the Electric Castle is pretty much a masterpiece. My faves are Amazing Flight, The Garden of Emotions, and Isis and Osiris.

Nekov · « **Reply #83 on:** July 12, 2012, 04:19:04 AM »

I don't think KC has gotten this much love in this forum before

Elite · « **Reply #84 on:** July 12, 2012, 05:42:22 AM »

Hmm. Both Red and ITCHYCOCK beat Discipline for me, but it's still good.
Into the Electric Castle =

Nice batch.

Nekov · « **Reply #85 on:** July 12, 2012, 06:50:55 AM »

Quote from: Elite on July 12, 2012, 05:42:22 AM

ITCHYCOCK

I'm not sure if it's a hilarious mistype or you actually meant that. Either way

Scorpion · « **Reply #86 on:** July 12, 2012, 10:06:55 AM »

I've never heard of Soda Stereo and I find PT to be quite bland - nothing really captures my interest, I'm afraid.

The LTE album is killer though.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #87 on:** July 12, 2012, 05:28:55 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on July 12, 2012, 04:19:04 AM

I don't think KC has gotten this much love in this forum before

Elite · « **Reply #88 on:** July 12, 2012, 05:37:09 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on July 12, 2012, 06:50:55 AM

Quote from: Elite on July 12, 2012, 05:42:22 AM
ITCHYCOCK

I'm not sure if it's a hilarious mistype or you actually meant that. Either way

I definitely did mean typing just that.

nicmos · « **Reply #89 on:** July 13, 2012, 08:36:43 PM »

The Song Remains The Same might be Zep's most kick-ass song. and that's saying something! I love it. But I've also had a problem with Dyer Maker, Crunge, No Quarter. I want to love this album since it has great stuff, but have never been able to like the whole thing. But it still has some great stuff and I can't blame you for picking it.

Lolzeez · « **Reply #90 on:** July 14, 2012, 07:03:28 AM »

Lightbulb sun is awesome.

wolfking · « **Reply #91 on:** July 16, 2012, 08:47:23 PM »

How's this going bro?

Nekov · « **Reply #92 on:** July 17, 2012, 06:20:56 AM »

Super busy and shitty week. I'll try to get an update tonight.

Nekov · « **Reply #93 on:** July 18, 2012, 08:26:36 AM »

20 - Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

My favorite TA album. The 3 epics are just that, epic songs that are very well written an executed. Each of the members is able to showcase their ability while maintaining a sense of group accomplishment. I think each song is a masterpiece, built up perfectly with all the prog elements that everyone likes, good riffs, interesting melodies, time signature changes and of course MP drumming which kicks ass.

Favorite songs: Duel with the devil - Suite Charlotte Pike - Stranger in your soul

19 - Rush - Permanent Waves

I find Rush album to be special because I find it way more accessible than anything they did before, more ear friendly and still it has all the things that make Rush the great band they are. The two longer songs work more in building a mood while the shorter ones are more centered in the riffs and rock much more. I feel that this album was the perfect set for what Moving Pictures would be.

Favorite songs: The spirit of radio - Jacob's ladder - Natural Science

18 - Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick

Well, I am absolutely amazed that Jethro Tull managed to do a 40 something minute song that doesn’t get boring and that has so many highs. It is just perfect the way the song develops along the way, it’s a fantastic journey full of awesome melodies. Ian’s singing and flute are just marvelous.

Favorite songs: Considering it's just 1 big song…

Elite · « **Reply #94 on:** July 18, 2012, 08:27:48 AM »

AWESOME update!

That's my favourite Transatlantic CD there, an amazing Rush album and an absolute prog classic. Well done mate

Mladen · « **Reply #95 on:** July 18, 2012, 08:33:37 AM »

That's one good update, three awesome albums. Especially Permanent waves, I'd place it even higher.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #96 on:** July 18, 2012, 09:44:19 AM »

Permanent Waves is nice and everything... but not as good as Moving Pictures, IMO

jingle.boy · « **Reply #97 on:** July 18, 2012, 09:46:41 AM »

Very good update there. 3 Albums; 11 songs.

I always did prefer TA's sophmore effort over the debut.

WebRaider · « **Reply #98 on:** July 18, 2012, 09:55:21 AM »

"Houses of The Holy" is an awesome record. I listed two other Zep albums on my list and the two you have listed just as easily could have been on mine as well. Nice list!

Pols Voice · « **Reply #99 on:** July 18, 2012, 10:04:16 AM »

Wow, Bridge Across Forever is my favorite album of all time, Permanent Waves is my favorite Rush album, and Thick as a Brick is my favorite Tull album.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #100 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:03:22 PM »

Quote from: Mladen on July 18, 2012, 08:33:37 AM

That's one good update, three awesome albums. Especially Permanent waves, I'd place it even higher.

Yeah, Permanent Waves is my favorite Rush album.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #101 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:14:27 PM »

Cant get much cooler of a song then Natural Science.

Nekov · « **Reply #102 on:** July 19, 2012, 05:14:36 PM »

17 - Haken - Visions

This is the best prog metal album that has come out since 6DOIT. Haken is very good at creating melodies and handling time signature changes without being overly flashy. Everything seems to fall exactly in place all the time. From the start they show what you will experience for the next hour with Premonition and they don't dissapoint. There are several lead changes between the guitars and the keyboards that are subtle and perfectly complemented by each other, as are the transitions between the upbeat and downbeat parts of each song. The drumming while not flashy is very clever in the way the time signatures are handled and the fair distribution between the cymbal work and the rest of the percussion. Overall the album has a perfect merge of prog and metal, delivering just enough of each.

Favorite songs: Insomnia - The mind's eye - Visions

16 - Pink Floyd - Animals

Just 5 songs in this album, 3 of them absolute masterpieces and the other 2 are very simple songs that while not great themselves, do a very good job at setting up the mood for what is going to come and also to give a good and more quiet ending. I don’t know what to say about the 3 epics except that each of them is fabulous in its own way and while they are cohesive they are also very unique. The musicianship displayed it top notch and each song is an interesting adventure.

Favorite songs: Dogs - Pigs (Three different kinds) - Sheep

15 - Rush - Power Windows

I must thank DTF for helping me appreciate this album. It used to be my least favorite Rush album because to me it didn’t sound like Rush or at least not the Rush I liked but after seeing so many good comments about it I thought I had to re listen to it and eventually I found all the Rush that I like right here, just that it sounds a lot more 80s than anything else they have done. The great drums are here, the great bass lines are here, there are good solos and the overall musicianship is fantastic, but disguised.

Favorite songs: Manhattan Project - Marathon - Territories

Elite · « **Reply #103 on:** July 19, 2012, 05:16:41 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on July 19, 2012, 05:14:36 PM

17 - Haken - Visions
16 - Pink Floyd - Animals

YES YES YES

wolfking · « **Reply #104 on:** July 19, 2012, 05:30:39 PM »

Power Windows!

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

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