Clarky Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Edgar Froese's untimely death made me drag out a copy of Ricochet which I hadn't listened to in years. Just sublime. Why did I forget it for so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 [quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1423752623' post='2688628'] I cant decide between two - which are both by the same artist : Neil Young After the Gold Rush (1970) and Harvest (1972) are both stunning albums and I can also thoroughly recommend 'Live at Massey Hall' from 1971, which was only released officially a few years ago, and captures him between these two landmark albums, and playing what became classics for the first time live - Old Man' for example receives no recognition, but does warrant a nice back story introduction. He's a fascinating artist of the sort we'll never see again,a s the industry would never support him now if he were just starting out - uncompromising, principled, experimental and a very gifted writer of intensely personal songs, but played in an idiosyncratic guitar style, which others struggle to emulate : 'ragged glory' encapsulates it beautifully. Anyone who doesn't know his work should check him out. He has legions of long standing fans, including some high profile ones - Johnny Marr and Noel Gallagher to name but two. [/quote] Two of my favourites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) One from each decade that I have been interested in music: From the 70s "Parachute" by The Pretty Things. Not their best known album, but a more developed offering to their better known previous recording SF Sorrow. With Norman (Hurricane) Smith in the producer's seat and recorded at Abbey Road, one of the great overlooked albums. From the 80s "Doot-Doot" by Freur. Although two of the band went on to bigger things in the 90s this is where all their ideas stemmed from. If you want a album that showcases every production trick for synth-based pop, this one has them all. Only has actual bass guitar on 2 of the tracks but of of them is the work of Pino Paladino. From the 90s "Attack Of The Grey Lantern" by Mansun. A sort of concept album, but the concept doesn't get in the way of the fact that it's also a collection of catchy songs. From the 2000s "Give Up" by The Postal Service. A collaboration that is far greater than the sum of it parts. Indie-pop meets glitchy electronica and produces a whole album of brilliant songs with off-beat sounds. Nothing from the current decade because it's not finished yet! Edited February 13, 2015 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPrawn Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I can highly recommend Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk. It changed how I thought about the recording of music. How a band that were falling apart caught something amazing on vinyl. It's still remains one of the best sounding quality albums I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1423766708' post='2688854'] Déjà Vu by Crosby Stills Nash and Young. Every track a winner. [/quote] I love CSN , particularly Stills, but I struggle with the track "teach your children" as David Crosby gave away his son, I know it was written by Nash. Edited February 13, 2015 by lojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1423788210' post='2689170'] From the 80s "Doot-Doot" by Freur. Although two of the band went on to bigger things in the 90s this is where all their ideas stemmed from. If you want a album that showcases every production trick for synth-based pop, this one has them all. Only has actual bass guitar on 2 of the tracks but of of them is the work of Pino Paladino. From the 90s "Attack Of The Grey Lantern" by Mansun. A sort of concept album, but the concept doesn't get in the way of the fact that it's also a collection of catchy songs. [/quote] Great choices! Edited February 13, 2015 by RhysP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1423766708' post='2688854'] Déjà Vu by Crosby Stills Nash and Young. Every track a winner. [/quote] Good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The best thing about this thread is that it is prompting me to dig stuff out of my collection and play the records again. When you think of all the great music out there it's really hard to amke a call on one or two seminal works. So easy to pick something like Ziggy or Led Zep, but every post makes you think 'yeah that is pretty good too'. Great thread, congrats to the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I know I've already had one, but... Talk Talk - The Colour of Spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Damn The Torpedoes. 1979. What a band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Probably not old enough to be a classic but one of those surprising albums good all the way through, just a joy to listen to Decemberists The King is Dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDO4bzFWewk&list=PLC1ADF3E3825BFE8A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanto Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Extreme-Pornografitti Stranglers-Black & White Morcheeba-Big Calm Alabama 3-Exile on Main St I'll stop now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Selling England by the pound - Genesis. Timeless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Ere's one for ya! (Steve Marriott impression) Cry of Love - Diamonds and Debris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The Specials debut album produced by Elvis Costello I believe. I had heard punk and I had head ska, but not together like this. Also Madness's One step beyond blew me away as a 15 year old wannabe bass player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1423815439' post='2689244'] Great thread, congrats to the OP. [/quote] Yep Is it now down the the OP to compile the list , picking only the first one of anyone who picked multiple choices ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Hounds of Love - KB Electric Warrior - TRex Hissing of Summer Lawns - JM One Size Fits All - Zappa Songs in The Key Of Life Born To Run Band OF Gypsys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I'll see your Hissing of summer lawns and raise you Ladies of the Canyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The Seeds Of Love -- Tears For Fears. chock full of glorious Pino-ness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1423754487' post='2688663'] One for you then... Marc Johnson's Bass Desires [/quote] Got that when it came out. Another established favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 "Love" by Aztec Camera. It certainly sounds like it was made in 1987, but Roddy Frame recruited some of New York's finest to play on it - Dave Weckl, Will Lee, Marcus Miller... "Working In A Goldmine" is my fav tune on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Love these: Visions of the Emerald beyond - Mahavishnu Orchestra Wingful of Eyes - Gong Babylon by Bus - Bob Marley Marcus Garvey - Burning Spear Blood Sugar Sex Magic - Chili Peppers Live in Lousiville -Bootsy Mothership Connection - Parliament Pungent effulgent - Ozric Tentacles Ultra Obscene - Breakbeat Era A few useful tips about living underground - JTQ Dad man cat - Corduroy Jaco -Jaco Band of Gypsies -Hendrix Live in San Francisco - The New Mastersounds Icon - Jonas Hellborg Payday - culture In sound from way out - Beastie boys Prince Blimey - Red Snapper Agharta - Miles Davis ...that'll do for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1423851532' post='2689780'] Love these: ... ...that'll do for now [/quote] Oi..! Get to the back of the queue..! One at a time, no..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1423853312' post='2689804'] Oi..! Get to the back of the queue..! One at a time, no..? [/quote] Ooops! should have read the OP...that's ADHD for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You'll all laugh but... "Tea for the tillerman" by Cat Stevens. Failing that, "On the boards" by Rory Gallagher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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