Headphones albums?

SGR · 05-24-2012, 06:26 PM

So what albums would you guys consider "headphones albums"? As in, an album that you get much more out of when listened to with headphones or albums that just sound DAMN good with headphones? I'll start:

Pearl Jam - Binaural

Tchad Blake did an awesome job producing this album. The subtelties and layers are really brought out with Headphones. The binaural recording technique utilized here is underrated imo and should be used more. Plus, the atmosphere is great.

cledussnow · 05-24-2012, 07:27 PM

Rush 2112

and most Pink Floyd albums.

and most CAN albums too

LoathsomePete · 05-24-2012, 07:45 PM

Journey to the End of the Night (2000) and Light of Day, Day of Darkness by Green Carnation are both headphone albums for me. So many subtle sounds going on in the background and layer upon layer of sound make them ideal.

Sneer · 05-24-2012, 07:51 PM

Espers II is a fantastic headphones album if psych-folk is your bag. So layered and rich in texture - it's an engulfing experience.

Alfred · 05-24-2012, 10:45 PM

Pop by Gas is the headphones album for me.

NEWGUY562 · 05-24-2012, 10:49 PM

The Who - Tommy
Pink Floyd - The Wall
The Who - Quadrophenia
Genesis - The Lambs Lie Down On Broadway
Radiohead- Kid A
Radiohead- Ok Computer
Radiohead - The Bends
(**** everything by Radiohead lol)
This is a great thread

I Have to listen to story/concept albums with head phones on so i can close my eyes and let the music take me to each scene inside the story

DoctorSoft · 05-24-2012, 10:50 PM

C'mon now.

Paedantic Basterd · 05-24-2012, 11:43 PM

Of Montreal's Paralytic Stalks, probably number one. Anything that's really dense is going to be best through headphones though.

Trollheart · 05-25-2012, 03:11 AM

I think most Roger Waters solo albums, especially "Amused to death". He tends to use a lot of softly spoken background dialogue on his albums which is often not discernible without phones. Also, for pure production brilliance, "Dark side". But then, you knew that.

Course, it naturally follows that you need to be using GOOD headphones to make this worthwhile, yes? Anyone want to throw out any names/brands they use/trust?

Oh, and Jeff Wayne's "War of the Worlds" is great for getting lost in the atmosphere of the story with headphones too.

SGR · 05-25-2012, 06:46 AM

^I just barely got a pair of Sony MDR XB500 Extra Bass headphones. They kick ass!

05-24-2012, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,326	Headphones albums? So what albums would you guys consider "headphones albums"? As in, an album that you get much more out of when listened to with headphones or albums that just sound DAMN good with headphones? I'll start: Pearl Jam - Binaural Tchad Blake did an awesome job producing this album. The subtelties and layers are really brought out with Headphones. The binaural recording technique utilized here is underrated imo and should be used more. Plus, the atmosphere is great.

05-24-2012, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
cledussnow Music Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Alabama via New Orleans Posts: 149	Rush 2112 and most Pink Floyd albums. and most CAN albums too Last edited by cledussnow; 05-24-2012 at 07:59 PM.

05-24-2012, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Journey to the End of the Night (2000) and Light of Day, Day of Darkness by Green Carnation are both headphone albums for me. So many subtle sounds going on in the background and layer upon layer of sound make them ideal. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

05-24-2012, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Espers II is a fantastic headphones album if psych-folk is your bag. So layered and rich in texture - it's an engulfing experience. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

05-24-2012, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Pop by Gas is the headphones album for me. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

05-24-2012, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
NEWGUY562 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 429	The Who - Tommy Pink Floyd - The Wall The Who - Quadrophenia Genesis - The Lambs Lie Down On Broadway Radiohead- Kid A Radiohead- Ok Computer Radiohead - The Bends (**** everything by Radiohead lol) This is a great thread I Have to listen to story/concept albums with head phones on so i can close my eyes and let the music take me to each scene inside the story Last edited by NEWGUY562; 05-24-2012 at 11:01 PM.

05-24-2012, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	C'mon now.

05-24-2012, 11:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Of Montreal's Paralytic Stalks, probably number one. Anything that's really dense is going to be best through headphones though.

05-25-2012, 03:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	I think most Roger Waters solo albums, especially "Amused to death". He tends to use a lot of softly spoken background dialogue on his albums which is often not discernible without phones. Also, for pure production brilliance, "Dark side". But then, you knew that. Course, it naturally follows that you need to be using GOOD headphones to make this worthwhile, yes? Anyone want to throw out any names/brands they use/trust? Oh, and Jeff Wayne's "War of the Worlds" is great for getting lost in the atmosphere of the story with headphones too. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

05-25-2012, 06:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,326	^I just barely got a pair of Sony MDR XB500 Extra Bass headphones. They kick ass!