Classic albums any true music fan should own or at least listen to (track, classics)

Moon Pix · 02-04-2007, 04:17 AM

Id would say that everything Ive posted here so far is a must listen and just because Mojo or Rolling Stone don't think so doesnt make me feel any different.

I don't need those b******s to vindicate my opinion.

adidasss · 02-04-2007, 04:21 AM

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The Heartless Bastards - Stairs & Escalators (2005, Fat Possum)
Great great debut record by this band from Ohio that slipped under the radar. Future classic status is guaranteed.

Alexander Spence - Oar
The only album by this largely forgotten folkie. Played every instrument on the album himself. Influenced lo-fi folk music bands like Smog and Sebadoh.

The first album is from 2005, this thread is intended to educate music lovers about classics, which is why there's not a lot of albums from 2000 and upwards. The second is as you say yourself, a "forgotten folkie", that somehow takes away it's "must" listen quality.

That said, if someone backs your choices, I'll be more than happy to include them.

Moon Pix · 02-04-2007, 04:24 AM

If we're just going to go with established 'classics' we may as well just skip all this altogether and sit around discussing the merits of this.

The biggest problem with that list is its totally obvious.

cardboard adolescent · 02-04-2007, 12:14 PM

Oar is definetely a must listen. Consider that a "back-up."

Moon Pix · 02-04-2007, 12:23 PM

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Oar is definetely a must listen. Consider that a "back-up."

Have you heard the version that Sundazed put out?

Its everything Spence recorded solo, everything from those Oar sessions, even a few unfinished songs he chose to record just cause they had some tape left.

cardboard adolescent · 02-04-2007, 12:41 PM

I think that's the version I have. 22 tracks, about?

Moon Pix · 02-04-2007, 12:59 PM

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I think that's the version I have. 22 tracks, about?

Yep.

Strummer521 · 02-04-2007, 03:19 PM

Since Superfly has already been mentioned twice (By both Urban and I) I think it should probably be on the list. There are only a few soul albums that are as cohesive and original as Mayfield's classic.

right-track · 02-04-2007, 03:58 PM

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James Brown - 'Live At The Appollo' is a must add to the list.
Arguably THE greatest live album ever.
Everyone should own a copy.

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And where's Marvin Gaye - 'What's Going On!'

Soulless wankers.

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Since Superfly has already been mentioned twice (By both Urban and I) I think it should probably be on the list. There are only a few soul albums that are as cohesive and original as Mayfield's classic.

Get on it tossers.

Strummer521 · 02-04-2007, 04:49 PM

I dunno know about everybody else...but not that I've thought about it, I think it may be best to exclude records made after 2000. I think we need the perspective granted by time to consider anything a true classic. Of course, exceptions could be made if someone presented their case really really well.

02-04-2007, 04:17 AM	#121 (permalink)
Moon Pix In a very sad sad zoo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: "Out on tour with Smashing Pumpkins, nature kids, they don't have no function" Posts: 363	Id would say that everything Ive posted here so far is a must listen and just because Mojo or Rolling Stone don't think so doesnt make me feel any different. I don't need those b******s to vindicate my opinion. __________________ There’s a dream that I see, I pray it can be Look 'cross the land, shake this land - "Maybe Not", C. Marshall

02-04-2007, 04:24 AM	#123 (permalink)
Moon Pix In a very sad sad zoo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: "Out on tour with Smashing Pumpkins, nature kids, they don't have no function" Posts: 363	If we're just going to go with established 'classics' we may as well just skip all this altogether and sit around discussing the merits of this. The biggest problem with that list is its totally obvious. __________________ There’s a dream that I see, I pray it can be Look 'cross the land, shake this land - "Maybe Not", C. Marshall

02-04-2007, 03:19 PM	#128 (permalink)
Strummer521 Pepper Emergency! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 493	Since Superfly has already been mentioned twice (By both Urban and I) I think it should probably be on the list. There are only a few soul albums that are as cohesive and original as Mayfield's classic. __________________ "Caffeine is so ridiculous right now." RZA

02-04-2007, 04:49 PM	#130 (permalink)
Strummer521 Pepper Emergency! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 493	I dunno know about everybody else...but not that I've thought about it, I think it may be best to exclude records made after 2000. I think we need the perspective granted by time to consider anything a true classic. Of course, exceptions could be made if someone presented their case really really well. __________________ "Caffeine is so ridiculous right now." RZA

02-04-2007, 12:14 PM	#124 (permalink)
cardboard adolescent ;) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,503	Oar is definetely a must listen. Consider that a "back-up."

02-04-2007, 12:41 PM	#126 (permalink)
cardboard adolescent ;) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,503	I think that's the version I have. 22 tracks, about?