Comus' 1001 Albums you should listen to before you die

~~Flower Child~~ · 05-01-2009, 02:38 PM

Oh man.... I thought I was the only person in the world who likes Donovan.
Looked up some of Donovan's lyrics the other day to try to find some rhyme or reason to this madness, but knowing what the lyrics are just confused me more. E-lec-tri-cal ba-na-na......
Wonderful review by the way.

Comus · 05-01-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Very nice thread, Comus. Some stuff I already like and some stuff I'll need to check out. You inspired me to bring Camel's Moonmadness to work today.

Spread the Camel! Always good

Album 978

Bud Powell - The Amazing Bud Powell
Year: 1952

Ignore the CD re-issues with all the 12 extra tracks which are basically all unnecessary extra takes. This is all about the 8 song, 1952 original release. And boy is it a wonderful release indeed. I love me some jazz, a lot of it really speaks to me, and while it's nice mixed with prog, it's so much more rewarding by itself with a nice glass of wine. This really is great, and way back then it showed a glimpse of the future of jazz. Every little bit here is just perfectly groovy, and it works so well. Bud's piano playing is absolutely masterful and it's a joy to listen to him work his stuff. As mentioned this is definitely one to listen to with a nice sofisticated drink and the company of good friends.

3 Choice Tracks: Un Poco Loco, Wail, It Could Happen To You

Comus · 05-01-2009, 05:51 PM

Album 977

The Mars Volta - Bedlam In Goliath
Year: 2008

The Mars Volta finally mature enough to make a real, tight and cohesive effort. This is like nothing really done before, thoroughly progressive and without real flaws. I enjoy this album more than any other release of the past few years, and that says quite a bit considering the amount of good albums released recently in the underground scenes. While this is far from that, and very much a mainstream album it certainly has a sense of inaccessibility about it. That being said it should be very attractive to prog fans, the running themes, the flow and the actual progression is all there to make it a great prog album. To call this a masterpiece might be jumping the gun a bit, give it a few years to stew and we might be hailing this as the masterpiece of 2008. This is one to listen to and appreciate alone at first, to really get you going it is best to listen with as few distractions as possible.

3 Choice Tracks: Ilyena, Goliath, Conjugal Burns

gunnels · 05-01-2009, 05:57 PM

Even as a TMV fan I could never fully appreciate Bedlam. Oh well, I'm glad you could.

Comus · 05-04-2009, 05:35 AM

Album 976

Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink
Year: 1971

Be prepared for something absolutely wonderful, this album is just so british. It's marvelous, the often crude lyricism complete with wonderful instrumental passages makes this a lovely album to listen to and enjoy. It was difficult to chose what Caravan album to put on but this one edges out the competition, if only just. It has a lovely mix of pop sound combined with a powerful canterburyfeeling making it incredibly enjoyable. Let this album just immerse you in the unique caravan sound, and just chill.

3 Choice Tracks: In the Land of Grey and Pink, Winter Wine, Nine Feet Underground

Guybrush · 05-04-2009, 05:39 AM

Good call on In the Land of Grey and Pink .. One of my favourite albums these days

Comus · 05-04-2009, 06:23 AM

Album 975

Dire Straits - Love Over Gold
Year: 1982

This album divides Dire Straits fans, firstly there are no instant hits like Sultans of Swing and Walk of Life however, there is something far more consistent about this album. The whole flow, the ambience everything works to their favour. Dire Straits craft a lovely produced album and make it sound very good. It's not prog by any means, but it has hints of it, a little bit of extra spice. The 14 minute epic Telegraph Road is probably one of the Straits strongest ever efforts. The soloing is strong, and so are Knopflers vocals, good consistent effort. This is one to listen to while driving or doing anything else, once you get familiar with it of course.

3 Choice Tracks: Love Over Gold, It Never Rains, Telegraph Road

Alfred · 05-04-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Comus

Album 977

3 Choice Tracks: Ilyena, Goliath, Conjugal Burns

Great choice, that was one of the best of last year, and probably my favorite Mars Volta album. It just feels real tight and cohesive as you said.

Ilyena and Goliath are favorites of mine as well.

Comus · 05-06-2009, 03:01 AM

Album 974

Can - Ege Bamyasi
Year: 1972

This is some great krautrock, well it's more pop than anything, but it's by far the most focused effort from Can. This is a great relaxing effort, it's lush soundscapes and sweeping motions let the album lead you through from start to finish. It's definitely a very interesting album, there's always something new to find, and it's always satisfying when you do find something new. Listen to it when you want to chill out, or just reflect.

3 Choice Tracks: Sing Swan Song, Soup, Spoon

SATCHMO · 05-06-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Comus

Spread the Camel! Always good

Album 978

Bud Powell - The Amazing Bud Powell
Year: 1951

Ignore the CD re-issues with all the 12 extra tracks which are basically all unessecary extra takes. This is all about the 8 song, 1951 original release. And boy is it a wonderful release indeed. I love me some jazz, a lot of it really speaks to me, and while it's nice mixed with prog, it's so much more rewarding by itself with a nice glass of wine. This really is great, and way back then it showed a glimpse of the future of jazz. Every little bit here is just perfectly groovy, and it works so well. Bud's piano playing is absolutely masterful and it's a joy to listen to him work his stuff. As mentioned this is definitely one to listen to with a nice sofisticated drink and the company of good friends.

3 Choice Tracks: Un Poco Loco, Wail, It Could Happen To You

Oh, Yes. I agree with you on all points.

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Good call on In the Land of Grey and Pink .. One of my favourite albums these days __________________ Something Completely Different

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~~Flower Child~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: classified Posts: 639	Oh man.... I thought I was the only person in the world who likes Donovan. Looked up some of Donovan's lyrics the other day to try to find some rhyme or reason to this madness, but knowing what the lyrics are just confused me more. E-lec-tri-cal ba-na-na...... Wonderful review by the way.