Comus' 1001 Albums you should listen to before you die

Comus · 06-16-2009, 04:34 AM

Album 940

Enslaved - Mardraum: Beyond the Within
Year: 2000

The best black metal album ever made.
The best metal album ever made.
The best album ever made.
The best album ever.
The best album.
The best.

11 Choice Tracks: Større enn Tid, Tyngre enn Natt, Daudningekvida, Entrance-Escape, Ormgard, Æges Draum, Mardraum, Det Endelege Riket, Ormgard II: Kvalt i Kysk Høgsong, Krigaren eg Ikkje Kjende, Stjerneheimen, Frøyas Smykke

TheCellarTapes · 06-16-2009, 06:40 AM

Comus, you managed to get your grubby little paws on some of those albums from The Cellar Dweller countdown yet?

lucifer_sam · 06-16-2009, 09:38 AM

wait Comus, i forget, just how many black metal albums were on the original 1001?

Comus · 06-16-2009, 04:04 PM

One or two, your point?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCellarTapes

Comus, you managed to get your grubby little paws on some of those albums from The Cellar Dweller countdown yet?

Not yet

I've been meaning too, but loads of great new releases keep getting in my way.

Comus · 06-16-2009, 09:06 PM

Album 939

Kreator - Pleasure to Kill
Year: 1986

The fact that this album didn't appear on the original 1001 is a mystery to me, considering how massively influential it has become. I've recently jumped into a metal mood, sparked by listening to mardraum again for the first time in awhile. No metal binge can be called as such without at least one listen to this album. No other thrash album from the era can touch this, or even get within a hundred yards of it. Nothing beats the sheer energy, production and riffs here. This is one to listen to when you want to listen to some real thrash.

3 Choice Tracks: Ripping Corpse, Pleasure to Kill, Carrion

Comus · 06-17-2009, 06:08 PM

*Snip*

LoathsomePete · 06-17-2009, 11:45 PM

I'm assuming you're referring to me. I'm down with this, I've already got a lot of what you've done so far, but it's another way to get music.

zeppy111 · 06-22-2009, 08:13 AM

Just something random to add to this, will delete if not wanted.

The albums I have gotten from this thread already.

1. Joanna Newsome - Lovely music, love the harp and her folky music. Her voice was a bit much at first but now that I have gotten through the album 4 or 5 times I am really starting to like it.

2. Wishbone Ash - A classic. 2 + Guitar = Major win.

3. GY!BE - A fine showcase of post rock. Soothing.

4. Miles Davis - I didn't take to it, the trumpet is quite hard on my ears I guess.

5. Gentle Giant - A couple of tracks that I really liked and a few that didn't do much. Nevertheless a solid album overall.

6. King Crimson - Another goodie, prefer it over ITCOKC. The S/T song... WOW!!!

7. Maudlin Of The Well - Lovely music, put it on while studying and always seem to get distraced. Great to see it's legally free too

8. Comus - Madness, absolute madness. Shame they only released one more album after this.

9. Windir - First delve into viking metal and a very exciting album. Saknet was a real standout. The vocals can get a bit much at time, although I guess they are a characteristic of viking metal.

10. Hawkwind - I feel like im in a portal going to the moon or some weird place, didn't like it the first couple times, but it grew on me.

11. Caravan - What is it with these 20+ min long songs that just dominate an album?

12. Leaf Hound - Almost inspires me to go plant a weed bush... Not sure if that is good or not? Definately the most "fun" album to listen to that i got so far.

13. Mahavishnu Orchestra - Jazzy, yet rocking. Great album.

14. Anglagard - Another one that I use for studying. A soul repairer. Beautiful music.

15. Mountain Ash Band - Like no other. Even if you don't like the folky music scene, you still HAVE TO listen to this music, story, whatever you want to call it.

Also got some other albums by artists mentioned on the list like Hot Rats - Zappa and Tago Mago - Can. Some awesome music, definately worth checking out if not done previously.

almauro · 06-22-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Comus

Kreator - Pleasure to Kill
Year: 1986

This album is pure brutality, so if you're a n00b to Kreator, check out the more sophisticated "Coma of Souls" first, but if you're ready to go for it, this album is Fu King Killer!

Anteater · 06-22-2009, 08:58 PM

So far, so good. One of my favorite threads on MB at the moment.

06-16-2009, 09:38 AM	#173 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	wait Comus, i forget, just how many black metal albums were on the original 1001? __________________ first.am

06-17-2009, 11:45 PM	#177 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I'm assuming you're referring to me. I'm down with this, I've already got a lot of what you've done so far, but it's another way to get music. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

06-22-2009, 08:13 AM	#178 (permalink)
zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	Just something random to add to this, will delete if not wanted. The albums I have gotten from this thread already. 1. Joanna Newsome - Lovely music, love the harp and her folky music. Her voice was a bit much at first but now that I have gotten through the album 4 or 5 times I am really starting to like it. 2. Wishbone Ash - A classic. 2 + Guitar = Major win. 3. GY!BE - A fine showcase of post rock. Soothing. 4. Miles Davis - I didn't take to it, the trumpet is quite hard on my ears I guess. 5. Gentle Giant - A couple of tracks that I really liked and a few that didn't do much. Nevertheless a solid album overall. 6. King Crimson - Another goodie, prefer it over ITCOKC. The S/T song... WOW!!! 7. Maudlin Of The Well - Lovely music, put it on while studying and always seem to get distraced. Great to see it's legally free too 8. Comus - Madness, absolute madness. Shame they only released one more album after this. 9. Windir - First delve into viking metal and a very exciting album. Saknet was a real standout. The vocals can get a bit much at time, although I guess they are a characteristic of viking metal. 10. Hawkwind - I feel like im in a portal going to the moon or some weird place, didn't like it the first couple times, but it grew on me. 11. Caravan - What is it with these 20+ min long songs that just dominate an album? 12. Leaf Hound - Almost inspires me to go plant a weed bush... Not sure if that is good or not? Definately the most "fun" album to listen to that i got so far. 13. Mahavishnu Orchestra - Jazzy, yet rocking. Great album. 14. Anglagard - Another one that I use for studying. A soul repairer. Beautiful music. 15. Mountain Ash Band - Like no other. Even if you don't like the folky music scene, you still HAVE TO listen to this music, story, whatever you want to call it. Also got some other albums by artists mentioned on the list like Hot Rats - Zappa and Tago Mago - Can. Some awesome music, definately worth checking out if not done previously. __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com

06-16-2009, 06:40 AM	#172 (permalink)
TheCellarTapes Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 490	Comus, you managed to get your grubby little paws on some of those albums from The Cellar Dweller countdown yet?