I didn’t post any pics, did I Sweetie? I know what you mean…and yes I’m pretty well fried right now:004:
Just a perfect album I think, and if I did another list in a few years time, it would definitely be top 30.
A little too mellow for me that, Nom. I was hoping they would have swung into action a little more there. Nice version though and June is a good vocalist.
Just got back in from the seaside today and I’m pretty much cream crackered. Need to try and sleep now somehow as I’m at work tonight.
No idea when I’ll get any more albums ready but we may be looking at the middle of the week now. Need to catch up with some gym work tomorrow.
Thanks for your posts though, it’s always appreciated
Following but little time to post on this thread of late. Agreeing with you on many…“Astral Weeks”…but, as you would guess, I would put “Pet Sounds” much higher, not just because there were so many incredible stand alone songs, but because it was so iconic in its influence. I suppose growing up in California surfing might have had something to do with it too.
This is your list though, so don’t mind me and carry on. :38:
Hi Surfermom.
I think the comment/remark that has cropped up throughtout this list are members’ thoughts that certain records should have been placed higher in my list.
I always reiterate that it isn’t a “what we think should be” list i.e. Sgt. Pepper’s being number one in every list of all time etc, plus Pet Sounds, Led Zepp 4, DSOTM, Dylan’s Highway 61 and Sticky Fingers have to solidly be placed in everybody’s top 10. It’s wholly my personal favourites.
I do rate Pet Sounds highly as regards the top 1000, but I personally like other albums more. Each to their own.
I respect your comment though and after I finish my list I’d like to see everybody else supply one as well. A top 20 will be good enough
Great track mate. I still love the final track ‘Highlands’ best, weighing in at 16:31!
I remember you saying about that Ffosse. It’s not easy though is it, even with a top 20. In fact the top 100 was much more difficult to sort into a favourite order than the rest of the list…
To save you waiting until probably the end of the week, I’ll post these as I do them, probably one every 20 minutes or so today.
This is mainly because I’m sat here itching like mad and want nothing whatsoever to do with the sun. First one on its way…
No.59: “Freedom” by Neil Young (1989)
An absolute stormer of an album featuring Neil Young in all his (ragged) glory. Full on heavy rock and roll never got better than this on a Neil Young record.
Both the first and last tracks are the same song done electric and acoustic and it’s one of his best known: ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’. He even tops that song with the second song, a nine-minute masterpiece of suburban life called ‘Crime In The City’, which is awesome. Together with guest backing vocals from Linda Ronstadt and the heaviest, loudest, angriest ever version you will ever hear of the old standard ‘On Broadway’, this album is probably the first “grunge” album, before the term existed and the first video below features Pearl Jam who were one of the pioneers of the genre.
Personnel:
• Neil Young – vocals; acoustic guitar; electric guitar; harmonica; piano on 9
• Chad Cromwell – drums
• Rick “The Bass Player” Rosas – bass
• Frank “Poncho” Sampedro – guitar on 2, 5 (as “Poncho Villa”), 9, 12; keyboards on 5, 7; mandolin on 11; vocals on 12
• Ben Keith – alto saxophone on 2, 7; pedal steel guitar on 2, 6, 11; keyboards on 10, 12; vocals on 11
• Linda Ronstadt – vocals on 4, 6
No.58: “Who’s Next” by The Who (1971)
You don’t get a bigger, better totally rock band than The Who. Who’s Next is their masterpiece coming quickly hot on the heels of their classic Live At Leeds set and features at least two of classic rock’s most famous anthems: ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ and ‘Baba O’ Reilly’. An extra video features one of The Who’s most poignant almost-ballads: ‘Behind Blue Eyes’.
Personnel: The Who
• Roger Daltrey – vocals
• Keith Moon – drums, percussion
• John Entwistle – bass, brass, vocals, piano on “My Wife”
• Pete Townshend – guitar, VCS3, organ, A.R.P. synthesiser, vocals, piano on “Baba O’Riley” Additional musicians
• Dave Arbus – violin on “Baba O’Riley”
• Nicky Hopkins – piano on “The Song Is Over” and “Getting in Tune”
• Al Kooper – organ on alternate version of “Behind Blue Eyes”
• Leslie West – lead guitar on "Baby, Don’t You Do It”
No.57: “Moondance” by Van Morrison (1970)
This seminal and highly influential work from Van Morrison was the cornerstone of introducing a million songwriters to explore something more in their craft than basic acoustic guitar and song. With tales of personal journeys, friends and family and almost a gypsy type monologue feel to his visions, Morrison was finally recognised as a lead figure in the singer-songwriter market where he has stayed since. The famous title song, the beautiful Celtic vibes and rhythms and a 10-song set which still litter his live appearances today ensured this album would forever retain its ‘classic album’ tag. I think the first track ‘And It Stoned Me’ with its tale of Van as a young lad going fishing is my favourite song on Moondance.
Have you been waiting here since yesterday bud? lol :0
Freedom blew me away when I first heard it. I don’t know if you also have “Weld”, the live album which followed it a couple of years later. That’s great too.
I didn’t know that about the Who reference. Must give that another listen.
I know what you mean…and yes I’m pretty well fried right now:004:
