Rico Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 Then why did you say "Street Legal"? Don't know why. I always grouped BOTT & Desire together, maybe because they were consecutive, maybe because the Rolling Thunder Review was his 1st tour after both those albums came out. They're certainly different as night-and-day. What's funny about that is I can never ever decide which one I like best between Street Legal and Desire. There are awesome tracks on both. I always thought that "Black Diamond Bay" was an entire movie in a 4 minute song (like "Jack of Hearts" in 8-10 minutes).I think, track-for-track, Desire is better. I love each and every one of those songs, even the often-maligned Joey, where the phrasing and timing on his singing is just phenomenal. Street Legal has some songs that are good, not great (Baby Stop Crying, True Love, Talk This Over). But the very best of Street Legal (Changing, Senor, Where Are You Tonight?) really knocks me out more than anything else he ever did, and the rest of the best is so damn good. I give it the edge, though, for that very best.
Alaska Darin Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 It's 1977, and a young AD is ready to go out trick-or-treating dressed as Gene Simmons, with the face-paint, high heeled boots, electric guitar and a wig covering his mullet. The neighbors all agree that kid ain't right. You know you're getting old when the music you're naming here was also available on 8-track when it was released. 321055[/snapback] My mom was a music fan who regularly listened to stuff like Chicago, Doobie Brothers, and god awful pop stuff like Bay City Rollers. My step dad bought me "Back in Black" and "Alive II" when they came out and another rocker was born. I was nine years old at the time and the album jacket was probably the coolest thing I'd ever seen. Hooked forever. My son's first concert was KISS - just a couple of years ago. Some things are so good you have to share. BTW, I still have "Pyromania", "High-n-Dry", and "Eliminator" on eight track - though I have no means to listen to them.
Kelly the Dog Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 Don't know why. I always grouped BOTT & Desire together, maybe because they were consecutive, maybe because the Rolling Thunder Review was his 1st tour after both those albums came out. They're certainly different as night-and-day. I think, track-for-track, Desire is better. I love each and every one of those songs, even the often-maligned Joey, where the phrasing and timing on his singing is just phenomenal. Street Legal has some songs that are good, not great (Baby Stop Crying, True Love, Talk This Over). But the very best of Street Legal (Changing, Senor, Where Are You Tonight?) really knocks me out more than anything else he ever did, and the rest of the best is so damn good. I give it the edge, though, for that very best. 321274[/snapback] I really agree with all of that. But we're talking desert isle here. I am not sure I want any lesser songs out there in the sun. I may give up the couple great ones (Changing of the Guard" for sure) for the total package of no misses. Which brings me back to Blood on the Tracks.
Surfmeister Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 I like XTC Black Sea with the song Towers of London. It makes my fur stand up.
BF_in_Indiana Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 My son's first concert was KISS - just a couple of years ago. Some things are so good you have to share. 321281[/snapback] Tell me you aren't one of those losers with the band tattooed on your back and have family photos with your family dressed as the band. I met a guy that had both and was attending his 399th KISS show when I saw them in Indy in '03.
Alaska Darin Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 Tell me you aren't one of those losers with the band tattooed on your back and have family photos with your family dressed as the band. I met a guy that had both and was attending his 399th KISS show when I saw them in Indy in '03. 321317[/snapback] Yeah, that's me. Obsessive compulsive with a side of low self esteem. Thanks for dumbing down the board with some more of YOUR life experience. I hope I've alleviated your concerns on this subject.
Rico Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 I really agree with all of that. But we're talking desert isle here. I am not sure I want any lesser songs out there in the sun. I may give up the couple great ones (Changing of the Guard" for sure) for the total package of no misses. Which brings me back to Blood on the Tracks. 321282[/snapback] Well, I'm taking Never Mind the Bollocks anyways. As for BOTT, it's been a long time since I've played the whole album in it's entirety. Don't get me wrong, It's all great, particularly Side 1 on the old LP, but I prefer Shelter live and I can see getting tired of Buckets of Rain before too long.
TracyLee Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here Shine On You Crazy Diamond is the best song ever written in my biased opinion. There are so many stories behind the writing and recording of this albulm. 320848[/snapback] Syd Barrett. Founder, original frontman and inspiration of Pink Floyd. Sad stories. For me it would have to be "The Wall" (lots of Syd inspiration there!).
BillsFanNC Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 That would be my #2 choice, though I agree with the person who mentioned ALice in Chains as well. I love the verse of Hundredth Meridian that goes: 320887[/snapback] if i die of vanity, promise me, promise me, they bury me someplace i don't want to be, you'll dig me up and transport me, unceremoniously, away from the swollen city-breeze, garbage-bag trees, whispers of disease and the acts of enormity and lower me slowly, sadly and properly get ry cooder to sing my eulogy, You know I was just listening to another Hip Cd in the lab and it occured to me how many references Gordon Downie makes to other musicians in his lyrics. Off the top of my head: Ry Cooder John Cage Willie Nelson Kurt Cobain Springsteen Randy Newman Toby Keith Neil Young Elvis and there are a few others I can't remember.
Indy Dave Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 August and Everything After from the Counting Crows
Reuben Gant Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 If we can go with Greatest Hits Albums then: RUSH The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987 1. Working Man 2. Fly By Night 3. 2112 Medley 4. Closer To The Heart 5. Trees 6. The Spirit Of Radio 7. Freewill 8. Limelight 9. Tom Sawyer 10. Red Barchetta 11. New World Man 12. Subdivisions 13. Distant Early Warning 14. The Big Money 15. Force Ten 16. Time Stand Still Of course Cheap Trick live at Buddokhan......well, nah
Boatdrinks Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 Hmmmmm. Desert Island, you say? It's a tie. * Bankie Banx-Stuck in paradise * Jimmy Buffett- Meet me in Margaritaville An Island deserves no less than this.
b3x Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 Frank Zappa - Shut Up N Play Yer Guitar (Compact Disc Version)
Reuben Gant Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 Frank Zappa - Shut Up N Play Yer Guitar (Compact Disc Version) 321486[/snapback] good one!
Zac Posted April 28, 2005 Posted April 28, 2005 The Clash - London Calling 320762[/snapback] Tie between that and Weezer-Pinkerton
KOKBILLS Posted April 28, 2005 Posted April 28, 2005 It would probably kill me to be without AIC...so... I'll go with Facelift... Though...Temple Of the Dog would be a close 2nd...
OGTEleven Posted April 28, 2005 Posted April 28, 2005 Dire Sraits - Love Over Gold (only 5 songs, and one of them is bad), I almost went for the 3 song Yes - Close to the Edge.
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