holdyoualways

you people must have a TON of time on your hands!
ive seen at least 3 of these "100 favorite album" thingys
eh, go ahead on with your bad self

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Oh I will!

And I have a Metric Ton of time on my hands, I'm retired.

Son of JayJamJah

77.

Buffalo Springfield – Buffalo Springfield (1967)
The short lived but legendary and influential folksters Buffalo Springfield broke onto the scene in 1967 with their eponymous debut. Most known for containing one of the greatest songs in music history “For What it’s Worth” it’s a folk rock requisite featuring songs written by Steven Stills and Neil Young. “Hot Dusty Roads” is a country folk song that was a popular live performance. The album is usually considered a far second to their sophomore effort “Again” and while the production of the second album is considerably better the song writing and purity of the 1967 effort are unmatched. “Burned” is Neil Young’s finest and most upbeat contribution to the album. The closing track “Pay the Price” has considerable CSNY foreshadowing in its harmony driven sound with a country folk influence. Buy both albums and decide for yourself you might just agree with me.
Musical Content: ***
Artistic Content: ****
Impact: ****

Favorite Song: For What it’s Worth


76.

Blues Traveler - Four (1994)
Jam Band Blues Traveler hits the studio and magic happens. 1994 was another good year for music and this album is a major reason why. From the opening track the radio hut “Runaround” one of the best hooks of the year to the actual song “Hook” dealing with just that topic A powerful song with Poppers memorable harmonica solo, speedy bridge singing and its Pachelbel’s Canon structure. “Stand” is a dynamic bonding of sections connected with Poppers outstanding harp work. The emotional ballad “Look Around” is another song that seems almost out of place on a Blues Traveler album because of its catchy nature but just try not to enjoy it. “Price to pay” and its electric chorus, subtle bridge and harm led interludes are the backbone for another strong effort. In true Jam band form “The Good the Bad and the Ugly” is an up-tempo improvisational instrumental that fits the Blues Traveler M.O. to perfection. The penultimate track “Just Wait” is another emotion driven ballad with outstanding vocals and excellent harmony to draw you in. The album burns out in a bluesy flash with the unforgettable “Brother John” the ragging electric guitar solos between verses of comprehensible speed scat style lyrics and final crescendo loop stomp an indelible mark into your music psyche. When I listen to this album I think, this is what music can be when its done just right. Also that “The Mountains win Again” song makes me want to go out and buy cheap American Beer for some reason.
Musical Content: *****
Artistic Content: ***
Impact: ****

Favorite Song: Just Wait


75.

The Clash - London Calling (1979)
The Union between punk and Reggae begins with the jaunty Armageddon themed title track “London Calling” setting the tone for a ride from the end of the world to the center of your skull. A double album; A nice mix of song styles holding a general theme, with occasional welcomed well timed departures. “Jimmy Jazz” brings the Reggae sound to the forefront telling the tale of the outlaw title character, a song I never get tired of hearing. “Revolution Rock” has the heaviest Reggae sound of the album. There is a friendly familiarity to “Rudy can’t Fail” as it drives through on its rockabilly rhythm. “Lost in the Supermarket” is a poppy punk ballad has stood the test of time musically. “Clampdown” steps it up a notch midway through the album with all the energy and rhythm of a teen anthem. “Wrong ‘Em Boyo” is a tribute to Folk Legend Stagger Lee (A great story to check out) down in Ska form. “The Card Cheat” is the only song credited to the entire band and is a powerful elaborate experience and one of the albums best efforts. “Train in Vain” was a last minute addition to the album and may be responsible for bringing the album to the mainstream. A brilliant emotional exclamation on fidelity and the most successful song from the album.
Musical Content: ****
Artistic Content: ****
Impact: ****

Favorite Song: The Card Cheat

Son of JayJamJah

74.

Tool - Lateralus (2001) Tool - Lateralus.zip
Lateralus is a dreamlike experience. Mood music at its most evolved it will hurl you into a melodic trance significantly departed from any grounded mental arena. The familiar complex song structures and haunting intensity are there but there is a also a marked increase in terms of focus and direction as compared to previous efforts. “The Grudge” an eight minute opening experience as much as a song sets the table to perfection for the carnage that waits. The wonder dichotomy of “Parabol” with it’s sweet serenity and it’s kick you in the face doppelganger “Parabola” shows the beyond mere mortal songwriting capabilities of the band and the attention to detail of that can only be described as musical OCD. Title track “Lateralus” is a thundering ode to metal’s past and a kick down the doors announcement of the arrival of its new face. It’s theme is centered around the Fibonacci sequence which shares a relationship with spirals, and is named for Leonardo of Pisa, another example of the thoughtful lengths the band will go to find creative inspiration for their music. “Schism” the initial single off the album is performed in a variety of times and speeds that even the most gifted musical mind could not pigeon-hole. Interlude tracks like "Eon Blue Apocalypse" and "Mantra" are the necessary gasps of air in between the drowning abrasive rhythms of the album’s nucleolus. “Disposition” a mellow daze of a song escorts you effortlessly into the longest track on an album filled with six plus minute endeavors. “Reflection” builds from a the familiar electronic tribal hymn into an instrumental masterpiece with a short shout of vocals in it’s finale. Not an album you can fully appreciate in one listen, it is an experience and one worth having again and again.
Musical Content: ***
Artistic Content: *****
Impact: ****

Favorite Song: Lateralus



73.

The Beatles - Revolver (1966)
Revolver is the Beatles seventh and most electric album to date at the time. Critically it is often one of their best reviewed albums and with good reason however I find it as I often do some of their middle work to have a few real lousy tracks mixed in with the brilliant ones. “I’m only sleeping” is one of the brilliant ones and in the right mood, my favorite Beatles song. It’s a wonderful effort written by John Lennon about his affinity for the reclusive lifestyle. On Paul’s end the simple but soothing “Good Day Sunshine” belongs on the keeper list but if you asked John, Paul’s best effort from the album is “Got to get you into my Life” and it’s hard to argue. The amazing horn section backing the building dynamism of the song as it explodes into its emphatic demanding chorus. Despite its seemingly clear suggestion of a tale of lover not shared it is actually about Paul’s love of marijuana. Go figure. The biggest commercial success from Revolver is about the lonely people. While I have grown weary of “Eleanor Rigby” the story of it’s origins is enjoyable. (From Paul "I was sitting at the piano when I thought of it. The first few bars just came to me, and I got this name in my head... Daisy Hawkins picks up the rice in the church. I don't know why. I couldn't think of much more so I put it away for a day. Then the name Father McCartney came to me, and all the lonely people. But I thought that people would think it was supposed to be about my Dad sitting knitting his socks. Dad's a happy lad. So I went through the telephone book and I got the name McKenzie. I was in Bristol when I decided Daisy Hawkins wasn't a good name. I walked 'round looking at the shops, and I saw the name Rigby. Then I took the song down to John's house in Weybridge. We sat around, laughing, got stoned and finished it off." My guilty pleasure from this album and a karaoke main stay “Doctor Robert” is John’s lighter side with a playful autobiographical tale about his days as the unofficial “doctor” for the band. While not on the album “Paperback Writer” which was solely released as a single was written and recorded along with Revolver and the last song included on the Beatles live play list. Revolver marks the arrival of the Beatles as a studio band and is the final step in their evolution as the greatest band in Rock & Roll.
Musical Content: ****
Artistic Content: ****
Impact: ****

Favorite Song: Got to get you into my life


72.

System of a Down - Toxicity (2001)
After their eponymous debut went relativley unnoticed another obstacle was thrown in front of the pride of Armenian Alternative Metal when they ended up the "post\9-11 inappropriate" lists of many radio stations. Still the persistence and individuality of the Los Angeles quartet brought them to stardom. From the societal statement of "Prison Song" to the explosive anthems "Toxicity" and "Aerials" in the final act, System of a Down's second album has made the most substantial impact on me. With a steady energetic pulse pushing them from song to song, thoughtful creative lyrics, catchy rhythms that do not sacrifice their metal roots are the M.O. for Toxicity. "Shimmy" features one of the shortest and best choruses of any System Song on this or any other album. "Chop Suey" propelled the then little known band to the front of mainstream consciousness. Even the excessive air play the single got has not ruined it for me, although the radio is not my first choice when considering a musical source. As you would expect their is a diverse song set with plenty of quirky moments only SOAD could provide, like the inexcusable but enjoyable "Bounce". The galloping instrumental intro to "Forest" leads you into one of the most underrated tracks on this or any of System's albums. The mellow harmony driven introduction to "ATWA" is one the most charming moments of the album as it's heavy bass line provides a wonderful partner to my favorite vocal compilation on the album. The title track found success commercially and musically is a real treat on every level. Aerials however became the real gem in that respect reaching #1 and taking System of a Down to a near Iconic level on the burgeoning nu-metal scene. Its melancholy conclusion leads the listener to believe there is still more to be heard from these guys.
Musical Content: ****
Artistic Content: ****
Impact: *****

Favorite Song: Toxicity

Frances

Cool review of Revolver! I love that album, and just happened to be playing it when I clicked your post. Nice work!

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sleepy jack

Revolver is a fantastic album, great review even though you didn't mention by favorite song. For No One =(. I havn't listened to London Calling in awhile, or the Clash in general actually but Train In Vain is a great song, as is Lost In the Supermarket, i'm a big Mick Fan. This is great so far, though i've never been an SOAD fan.

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I had doubts about doing my own list because I felt people would be mean and say "all those bandz suxors!!!11!" but upon seeing that no one has poked fun at you so far for including albums by Live, Free, Sublime, Tool, Soundgarden, 311, System of a Down, Blues Traveler and Rush on your list. I have some newly restored confidence. Thank you.

Seriously. This being a forum where many go bonkers at the single mention of classic rock. Making a top 101 and adding a Free album takes a lot of balls good sir.

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The Dave

^^ Lost In The Supermarket and Jimmy Jazz have always been my two favorite Clash songs.

Son of JayJamJah

Thanks Frances, that's a very cool coincidence.

"For no One" is a very good song, I sort of cut my Revolver review short though because I felt it was getting long winded, the dud of that album is of course Yellow Submarine. As for London Calling it's such a great album I toyed with the idea of moving it up 10-15 slots because I enjoyed listening to it so much while I was reviewing it. I forgot how much I liked songs like Jimmy Jazz, Lost in the Supermarket and Rudy Can't Fail. I'll put a link to a file share for the album in case you don't have it, I suggest you give it a try again. I love System of a Down but I'm not surprised your not a fan, it doesn't fit with what I know about your taste. I'm sure there'll be a few more "I can't believe he likes that ****" moments if you keep following my list, but I hope you keep enjoying it as much as I enjoy finding new music from your list.

That's the cool thing about doing a list like this. It's your own personal taste, it's not about ranking them based on criteria or popularity or anything but holding up two albums and saying "which one of these do i like better" I kind of think at this point most of the regulars have heard me explain why I have such an affinity for Classic Rock and can relate it to their love of their music. A lot of the older albums I like were not considered "classics" when I bought them, not in the least. Time changes things though. Thanks for complementing my balls and I suggest you do start your own list, but take a couple weeks to listen to your catalog first and make a rough draft list you are satisfied with before you begin, it'll be a big help!

joyboyo53

your list is bitchin! keep up the good work.