Top 10 Most Important Albums To You

bob. · 08-24-2010, 03:18 PM

yeah i completely missed out on Big Black....but have seen Shellac....it it's up there for one of the greatest nights of my life

runawaybrother · 08-24-2010, 08:39 PM

no particular order

1. ...Is a Real Boy - Say Anything
2. Mmhmm - Relient K
3. Bleed American - Jimmy Eat World
4. Bayside - Bayside
5. Sticks & Stones - New Found Glory
6. Hot Fuss - The Killers
7. Blink-182 - Blink-182
8. Deja Entendu - Brand New
9. Transatlanticism - Death Cab for Cutie
10. The Mother, The Mechanic, and The Path - The Early November

jtwilliams · 08-24-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by runawaybrother

no particular order

1. ...Is a Real Boy - Say Anything
2. Mmhmm - Relient K
3. Bleed American - Jimmy Eat World
4. Bayside - Bayside
5. Sticks & Stones - New Found Glory
6. Hot Fuss - The Killers
7. Blink-182 - Blink-182
8. Deja Entendu - Brand New
9. Transatlanticism - Death Cab for Cutie
10. The Mother, The Mechanic, and The Path - The Early November

It would be cool, if you say why each was important to you.

homesick.alien · 08-25-2010, 05:42 AM

I dont know if I could name 10, but here are some albums very important to me

Muse- Blackholes and Revelations
While I don't listen to this album very often any more (its a pretty mediocre album tbh, few standouts), this was THE album that got me into rock music and then alternative, and so on. This was the album that made me realise that music wasnt just about Britney Spears and 50cent. It opened up a whole new world of music that I had never even heard of.

Radiohead- OK Computer
The first album where I could just relax, and each song was like a wave that pulled me in even deeper into oblivion. From the first crunching chords of Airbag all the way to the delicate The Tourist, not to forget the masterpiece that is Paranoid Android, the creepy Climbing Up The Walls, the pretentious Fitter Happier and the sad xylophone in No Surprises in between, this remains one of my go-to albums when I need to escape from the world for a while.

David Bowie- Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
I think everyone needs a bit of David Bowie in their life. Like seriously. Every song on this album is a gem. All I have to say is though, it has the best album opener and the best closer ever.

Jeff Buckley- Grace
Somehow he can make sad love songs sound not cheesy. In fact quite the opposite. This man had the most beautiful voice, matched by his excellent melody writing skills, and his guitar skills, which are quite underrated.

Pink Floyd- Dark Side Of the Moon, Animals, The Wall
These three albums I bought at the same time, and one afternoon decided to listen to them, my first listen of Floyd. I played one album after the other, I just couldn't stop. Got me into prog music. While I'm not a massive prog fan or anything, The Floyd albums will always have a special place in my CD display rack.

Regina Spektor- Far
I haven't been listening to Regina for long, but this album pulled me in. My friend showed me Fidelity once, but I wasnt too impressed by it. This album made me realise that classical music CAN be combined with alt music, and not just through progressive rock styles. Being trained in classical piano, it has definitely influenced how I play my music, and made me a lot more open-minded.

Dayvan Cowboy · 08-25-2010, 07:48 AM

Sigur Ros - Von
Well, this was played non-stop in grade six because it reminded me of some guy I liked. I know it sounds shallow, but it honestly was. But you've got to admit, Von is a pretty epic song, along with Syndir Guds and all of the other songs where Jonsi sings. Jonsi is one of my favourite singers and I find that his voice really sounds awesome here.

The Mars Volta - De-Loused In The Comatorium
Yep. this was played non-stop at one point, too

Boards Of Canada - The Campfire Headphase
This is the album that got me into BOC. Sure, it's not their best but this is a great place to start if you want to get into them.

Battles - Mirrored
this is the album that got me into modern prog. God, I WANT TYONDAI BACK IN THE BAND! WE LOVE YOU MR CHIPMUNK GUY!

i'll do more later.

Unknown Soldier · 08-25-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by homesick.alien

Pink Floyd- Dark Side Of the Moon, Animals, The Wall
These three albums I bought at the same time, and one afternoon decided to listen to them, my first listen of Floyd. I played one album after the other, I just couldn't stop. Got me into prog music. While I'm not a massive prog fan or anything, The Floyd albums will always have a special place in my CD display rack.

You missed out on buying "Wish You Were Here" which comes in-between "Dark Side of the Moon" and "Animals".

Also check out the Album Wars thread here, as the Pink Floyd and Radiohead albums that you`ve listed are up against each other.

Unknown Soldier · 08-25-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dayvan Cowboy;922684
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The Mars Volta - De-Loused In The Comatorium[/B]
Yep. this was played non-stop at one point, too

This is an album that gets right under your skin and constantly requires repeated plays.

duga · 08-25-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dayvan Cowboy

Sigur Ros - Von
Well, this was played non-stop in grade six because it reminded me of some guy I liked. I know it sounds shallow, but it honestly was. But you've got to admit, Von is a pretty epic song, along with Syndir Guds and all of the other songs where Jonsi sings. Jonsi is one of my favourite singers and I find that his voice really sounds awesome here.

The Mars Volta - De-Loused In The Comatorium
Yep. this was played non-stop at one point, too

Boards Of Canada - The Campfire Headphase
This is the album that got me into BOC. Sure, it's not their best but this is a great place to start if you want to get into them.

Battles - Mirrored
this is the album that got me into modern prog. God, I WANT TYONDAI BACK IN THE BAND! WE LOVE YOU MR CHIPMUNK GUY!

i'll do more later.

These are all stellar albums. Good taste. I really don't understand the hate that the Campfire Headphase gets. Oh man, they use real instruments a couple times??? Travesty. I think it is their best, hands down. Each song is unique and interesting and incredibly emotional.

Ok, well, CFHP is tied with Music Has the Right to Children. That album is unreal.

Dayvan Cowboy · 08-25-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by duga

These are all stellar albums. Good taste. I really don't understand the hate that the Campfire Headphase gets. Oh man, they use real instruments a couple times??? Travesty. I think it is their best, hands down. Each song is unique and interesting and incredibly emotional.

Ok, well, CFHP is tied with Music Has the Right to Children. That album is unreal.

BOC purists are unreal

Oscar See Through Red Eye is probably one of my all time favourite BOC songs.
CFHP is seriously underrated. well said.

scottsy · 08-25-2010, 09:23 PM

I gotta back to listening to more Boards of Canada, some of these rougher months ahead of me work - wise might mke ideal conditioning for listening to music of that kind at night when I get done...

08-24-2010, 03:18 PM	#431 (permalink)
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homesick.alien awkward moose Join Date: May 2010 Location: I ride kangaroos to school Posts: 133	I dont know if I could name 10, but here are some albums very important to me Muse- Blackholes and Revelations While I don't listen to this album very often any more (its a pretty mediocre album tbh, few standouts), this was THE album that got me into rock music and then alternative, and so on. This was the album that made me realise that music wasnt just about Britney Spears and 50cent. It opened up a whole new world of music that I had never even heard of. Radiohead- OK Computer The first album where I could just relax, and each song was like a wave that pulled me in even deeper into oblivion. From the first crunching chords of Airbag all the way to the delicate The Tourist, not to forget the masterpiece that is Paranoid Android, the creepy Climbing Up The Walls, the pretentious Fitter Happier and the sad xylophone in No Surprises in between, this remains one of my go-to albums when I need to escape from the world for a while. David Bowie- Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars I think everyone needs a bit of David Bowie in their life. Like seriously. Every song on this album is a gem. All I have to say is though, it has the best album opener and the best closer ever. Jeff Buckley- Grace Somehow he can make sad love songs sound not cheesy. In fact quite the opposite. This man had the most beautiful voice, matched by his excellent melody writing skills, and his guitar skills, which are quite underrated. Pink Floyd- Dark Side Of the Moon, Animals, The Wall These three albums I bought at the same time, and one afternoon decided to listen to them, my first listen of Floyd. I played one album after the other, I just couldn't stop. Got me into prog music. While I'm not a massive prog fan or anything, The Floyd albums will always have a special place in my CD display rack. Regina Spektor- Far I haven't been listening to Regina for long, but this album pulled me in. My friend showed me Fidelity once, but I wasnt too impressed by it. This album made me realise that classical music CAN be combined with alt music, and not just through progressive rock styles. Being trained in classical piano, it has definitely influenced how I play my music, and made me a lot more open-minded. __________________ ..Colourless green ideas sleep furiously.. "Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names"- J.F. Kennedy

08-25-2010, 09:23 PM	#440 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I gotta back to listening to more Boards of Canada, some of these rougher months ahead of me work - wise might mke ideal conditioning for listening to music of that kind at night when I get done... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

08-24-2010, 08:39 PM	#432 (permalink)
runawaybrother Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5	no particular order 1. ...Is a Real Boy - Say Anything 2. Mmhmm - Relient K 3. Bleed American - Jimmy Eat World 4. Bayside - Bayside 5. Sticks & Stones - New Found Glory 6. Hot Fuss - The Killers 7. Blink-182 - Blink-182 8. Deja Entendu - Brand New 9. Transatlanticism - Death Cab for Cutie 10. The Mother, The Mechanic, and The Path - The Early November

08-25-2010, 07:48 AM	#435 (permalink)
Dayvan Cowboy Basscadet Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Antarctica Posts: 1,258	Sigur Ros - Von Well, this was played non-stop in grade six because it reminded me of some guy I liked. I know it sounds shallow, but it honestly was. But you've got to admit, Von is a pretty epic song, along with Syndir Guds and all of the other songs where Jonsi sings. Jonsi is one of my favourite singers and I find that his voice really sounds awesome here. The Mars Volta - De-Loused In The Comatorium Yep. this was played non-stop at one point, too Boards Of Canada - The Campfire Headphase This is the album that got me into BOC. Sure, it's not their best but this is a great place to start if you want to get into them. Battles - Mirrored this is the album that got me into modern prog. God, I WANT TYONDAI BACK IN THE BAND! WE LOVE YOU MR CHIPMUNK GUY! i'll do more later.