Top Five Records

WolfAtTheDoor · 10-29-2009, 03:14 PM

I aim to make this thread not as spectacularly inane and unnecessary as the title would suggest. It's a little fun musical discussion inspired by watching High Fidelity again.

Here's how it will go... I'll state the first topic

Top Five Records to Soundtrack a first kiss

The poster below will then pick the top five records to soundtrack a first kiss, and then create a different top five that the person below them will then pick five songs for, so on and so forth. So yeah... go.

Rickenbacker · 10-29-2009, 08:57 PM

Props for the fantastic thread idea.

5. The Jam - In the City: Perfectly captures the angst and confusion that I associate with my first kiss. "In the city there's a thousand things I want to say to you."

4. The Smiths - The Queen is Dead: Come on, it's the Smiths!

3. Daft Punk - Discovery: Happiness incarnate

2. R.E.M. - Green: Mature, beautiful songs that paint a perfect picture of an innocent, ideal romantic
ordeal.

1. The Velvet Underground - Loaded: Standing on the corner... suitcase in my hand.

Next Up:

Top Five Break-Up Records

WolfAtTheDoor · 10-30-2009, 03:32 AM

Blur - No Distance Left To Run "I won't kill myself trying to stay in your life"

Daniel Johnston - True Love Will Find You In The End Incredibly simplistic yet haunting display of optimism.

The Replacements - Answering Machine Perfectly portrays the embarassing "I must win her back!" attitude of all break-ups.

The Smiths - I Know It's Over As previously stated, it's THE SMITHS.

Elvis Perkins - The Night & The Liquor Soundtracks the first big 'break-up drink'.

Next:

Top Five Records to Soundtrack a Night Out.

Bane of your existence · 11-02-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfAtTheDoor

The Replacements - Answering Machine Perfectly portrays the embarassing "I must win her back!" attitude of all break-ups.

Good answer.

Rickenbacker · 10-31-2009, 02:08 PM

For the record, my five were albums. Must be include songs or can we specify albums?

Anyway (Songs):

1. A-Ha - Take On Me: I can see myself driving around to this one.

2. The White Stripes - Fell in Love With a Girl: The night may be young, but it is short and quick. Act on impulse!

3. The BPA - Toe Jam (feat. David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal): Danceable, filled with horns and David sounding better than ever, Toe Jam is a very fun and silly romp.

4. Daft Punk - One More Time: You know we're gonna do it right tonight!

5. Lou Reed - Perfect Day: An epitaph for the night, solemn yet melancholy.

Next:

Top Five Love Songs

abdullah424 · 10-31-2009, 09:42 PM

Sorry to randomly post but this has to be in the top 5 break up songs

Low Void · 11-01-2009, 11:31 AM

Youtube isn't working atm.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Asaf Avidan & The Mojos - Her Lies
3. Bee Gees - How Deep is Your Love
4. Oasis- Wonderwall
5. The Beatles- All My Loving

VERY cliche'. Probably could have done better but I'm just being lazy

Top Five Records to Listen to While Destroying Things

music_phantom13 · 11-01-2009, 09:04 PM

1. Choking Victim - No Gods, No Managers: Energetic, upbeat, lively ska punk with a bit of a heavy metal edge to pump up the destruction a bit more.
2. Slayer - Reign in Blood: Don't really think anything needs to be said here.
3. All Shall Perish - Price of Existence: Pretty heavy and brutal...
4. Devildriver - The Fury of Our Maker's Hand: Good metal, better beats, fast paced.
5. Gov't Issue - Any album, really

Top Five Records to Chill Out To

Rickenbacker · 11-01-2009, 09:14 PM

1. The Feelies - The Good Earth: Six years after they brought a sense of urgency to the burgeoning world of post-punk, the Feelies went totally low key and created this totally unknown gem of an album. Better than Crazy Rhythms, and way more "chill."

2. John Coltrane - My Favorite Things: Oh yeah I can zone out to these modes for sure.

3. Primal Scream - Screamadelica: Way more chill than the title and band name suggests, I can put this on any time of day and be relaxed in minutes.

4. Beck - One Foot in the Grave: Such low key folk with some crazy experimental stuff interspersed there to keep your attention.

5. Scott Byrnes - Aegri Somnia: Totally unknown ambient guitar stuff. Alright, I can dig it. Helps me do homework and fall asleep.

Up Next:

Top Five Albums that Tell a Story

jtwilliams · 11-01-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickenbacker;761423

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Top Five Albums that Tell a Story[/B]

1. Pink Floyd - The Wall/ Wish You Were Here

2. The Who - Quadrophenia/ Tommy

3. Van Morrison - Astral Weeks

4. The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

5. Bob Dylan - Blood On The Tracks

Probably cliche, but still VERY GOOD albums!

Next:

Top 5 Albums To Listen To When You Have The Blues

10-29-2009, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
WolfAtTheDoor ironing your socks Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm in a rocknroll band. huh. Posts: 396	Top Five Records I aim to make this thread not as spectacularly inane and unnecessary as the title would suggest. It's a little fun musical discussion inspired by watching High Fidelity again. Here's how it will go... I'll state the first topic Top Five Records to Soundtrack a first kiss The poster below will then pick the top five records to soundtrack a first kiss, and then create a different top five that the person below them will then pick five songs for, so on and so forth. So yeah... go. __________________ *press your space face close to mine, love*

10-29-2009, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rickenbacker / Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conn Posts: 1,338	Props for the fantastic thread idea. 5. The Jam - In the City: Perfectly captures the angst and confusion that I associate with my first kiss. "In the city there's a thousand things I want to say to you." 4. The Smiths - The Queen is Dead: Come on, it's the Smiths! 3. Daft Punk - Discovery: Happiness incarnate 2. R.E.M. - Green: Mature, beautiful songs that paint a perfect picture of an innocent, ideal romantic ordeal. 1. The Velvet Underground - Loaded: Standing on the corner... suitcase in my hand. Next Up: Top Five Break-Up Records __________________ last.fm rym Talk About the Passion - R.E.M.'s Discography Reviewed

10-30-2009, 03:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
WolfAtTheDoor ironing your socks Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm in a rocknroll band. huh. Posts: 396	Blur - No Distance Left To Run "I won't kill myself trying to stay in your life" Daniel Johnston - True Love Will Find You In The End Incredibly simplistic yet haunting display of optimism. The Replacements - Answering Machine Perfectly portrays the embarassing "I must win her back!" attitude of all break-ups. The Smiths - I Know It's Over As previously stated, it's THE SMITHS. Elvis Perkins - The Night & The Liquor Soundtracks the first big 'break-up drink'. Next: Top Five Records to Soundtrack a Night Out. __________________ *press your space face close to mine, love*

10-31-2009, 02:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rickenbacker / Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conn Posts: 1,338	For the record, my five were albums. Must be include songs or can we specify albums? Anyway (Songs): 1. A-Ha - Take On Me: I can see myself driving around to this one. 2. The White Stripes - Fell in Love With a Girl: The night may be young, but it is short and quick. Act on impulse! 3. The BPA - Toe Jam (feat. David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal): Danceable, filled with horns and David sounding better than ever, Toe Jam is a very fun and silly romp. 4. Daft Punk - One More Time: You know we're gonna do it right tonight! 5. Lou Reed - Perfect Day: An epitaph for the night, solemn yet melancholy. Next: Top Five Love Songs __________________ last.fm rym Talk About the Passion - R.E.M.'s Discography Reviewed

11-01-2009, 09:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rickenbacker / Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conn Posts: 1,338	1. The Feelies - The Good Earth: Six years after they brought a sense of urgency to the burgeoning world of post-punk, the Feelies went totally low key and created this totally unknown gem of an album. Better than Crazy Rhythms, and way more "chill." 2. John Coltrane - My Favorite Things: Oh yeah I can zone out to these modes for sure. 3. Primal Scream - Screamadelica: Way more chill than the title and band name suggests, I can put this on any time of day and be relaxed in minutes. 4. Beck - One Foot in the Grave: Such low key folk with some crazy experimental stuff interspersed there to keep your attention. 5. Scott Byrnes - Aegri Somnia: Totally unknown ambient guitar stuff. Alright, I can dig it. Helps me do homework and fall asleep. Up Next: Top Five Albums that Tell a Story __________________ last.fm rym Talk About the Passion - R.E.M.'s Discography Reviewed

10-31-2009, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
abdullah424 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 351	Sorry to randomly post but this has to be in the top 5 break up songs

11-01-2009, 11:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Low Void Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 32	Youtube isn't working atm. 1. The Police - Every Breath You Take 2. Asaf Avidan & The Mojos - Her Lies 3. Bee Gees - How Deep is Your Love 4. Oasis- Wonderwall 5. The Beatles- All My Loving VERY cliche'. Probably could have done better but I'm just being lazy Top Five Records to Listen to While Destroying Things

11-01-2009, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
music_phantom13 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 942	1. Choking Victim - No Gods, No Managers: Energetic, upbeat, lively ska punk with a bit of a heavy metal edge to pump up the destruction a bit more. 2. Slayer - Reign in Blood: Don't really think anything needs to be said here. 3. All Shall Perish - Price of Existence: Pretty heavy and brutal... 4. Devildriver - The Fury of Our Maker's Hand: Good metal, better beats, fast paced. 5. Gov't Issue - Any album, really Top Five Records to Chill Out To