Consensus Top 350 Albums of All-Time: 1. The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd (17 Viewers)

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

I'm also from that Napster generation so I have a lot of burned cds and stuff....

 

[zamboni]

I wonder if I am the only one who participated in this who has never owned Nevermind in any form (cassette, CD, vinyl, digitally, etc.).

Never owned it physically back in the day. Knew just about the entire album though and downloaded it a handful of years ago because I felt like I needed to revisit them. Definitely a good listen, but they never clicked with me like they have with so many others.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

and the playlist has multiple copies of the same song a few times and half albums of London Calling and Wish You Were Here.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

It's up to @Dwayne_Castro but I think I have to vote for In Bloom over Lithium and Come as You Are

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

6. Nevermind – Nirvana (967 points)


@Dwayne_Castro #2
@titusbramble #4
@Dennis Castro #5
@BLOCKED_PUNT #5
@Pip's Invitation #5
@Yo Mama #7
@BrutalPenguin #7
@ConstruxBoy #8
@Mrs. Rannous #13
@Nick Vermeil #14
Jeb #14
@BroncoFreak_2K3 #15
@Tau837 #15
@Rand al Thor #17
@Dr. Octopus #19
@Idiot Boxer #22
@Scoresman #25
@MAC_32 #27
@shuke #39
@Atomic Punk #40
@Ilov80s #41
@Val Rannous #42
@Pip #43
@higgins #47
@simey #58


Nevermind is the second studio album and major-label debut by American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991 by DGC Records. It was Nirvana's first release to feature drummer Dave Grohl. Produced by Butch Vig, Nevermind features a more polished, radio-friendly sound than the band's prior work. It was recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, and Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, in May and June 1991, and mastered that August at the Mastering Lab in Hollywood, California.

Sorry to be a pain, Doc, but this is the album I ranked #34.

 

[Dwayne_Castro]

It's up to @Dwayne_Castro but I think I have to vote for In Bloom over Lithium and Come as You Are

I’m going to defer since my ranking was erroneous. Guys who rank albums #63 don’t get to choose.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

A demand a full recount.

 

[zamboni]

Starting to wonder if one my projected top 10 is going to be here after all.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I wonder if I am the only one who participated in this who has never owned Nevermind in any form (cassette, CD, vinyl, digitally, etc.).

Never owned it physically back in the day. Knew just about the entire album though and downloaded it a handful of years ago because I felt like I needed to revisit them. Definitely a good listen, but they never clicked with me like they have with so many others.

Same here. I didn't like grunge at all in real time, but came around to enjoying a small percentage of it years later. I do have Nirvana's hits in my iTunes, courtesy of my brother who sent them to me years ago, but I can't say I listen to them very much. Just not my thing, but I get that this album was seminal for many.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

6. Nevermind – Nirvana (967 points)


Nevermind is the second studio album and major-label debut by American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991 by DGC Records. It was Nirvana's first release to feature drummer Dave Grohl. Produced by Butch Vig, Nevermind features a more polished, radio-friendly sound than the band's prior work. It was recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, and Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, in May and June 1991, and mastered that August at the Mastering Lab in Hollywood, California.

Vig was quite a local celebrity in the music scene in Madison in the early 90's. He owned a live music venue ("Vig's") for several years where I remember seeing both Husker Du and the Replacements a few times in their early hardcore years - both coming down from Minneapolis area a few hours drive away. The bands he had in his recording studio often played local shows, including likely Nirvana. I didn't see them, but I saw an early version of Pearl Jam named Mookie Blaylock and a band made up of young Japanese girls in mini-skirts, both at the old Club de Wash venue. His band Garbage played at the bar where I worked a couple times, under a different name in the very early days. He's a very cool, multi-talented guy.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

All the points assigned to the albums are correct - I just messed up transporting the information on these last two albums. I started taking from the row above halfway through the list of participants and when I tried to fix my mistake I guess I got even more messed up.

Tomorrow will be better.

 

[Don Quixote]

and the playlist has multiple copies of the same song a few times and half albums of London Calling and Wish You Were Here.

Eh, only 24 hours long. Needed some extra tunes.

 

[Eephus]

7. Purple Rain – Prince (937 points)

Not to diminish Prince's conquest of the world with Purple Rain but I'm surprised that Sign O' The Times (#5 on my list) didn't even make the top 348.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

7. Purple Rain – Prince (937 points)


@simey #3
@ConstruxBoy #4
@Snoopy #9
@Long Ball Larry #11
@Psychopav schopav #14
@Tau837 #16
@Rand al Thor #18
@Idiot Boxer #22
@Scoresman #25
@MAC_32 #26
@Chaos34 #26
@Eephus #25
@BrutalPenguin #33
@Nick Vermeil #34
@Dreaded Marco #34
@Yo Mama #30
@Mookie Gizzy #47
@timschochet #55
@simey #58
@KarmaPolice #63
@Dwayne_Castro #63
@Atomic Punk #66


Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by the American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Prince. It was released on June 25, 1984, by Warner Bros. Records as the soundtrack album to the 1984 film of the same name. Purple Rain was musically denser than Prince's previous albums, emphasizing full band performances, and multiple layers of guitars, keyboards, electronic synthesizer effects, drum machines, and other instruments.

Probably my last shot at being the top voter. Nice job @simey

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

Tomorrow will be better.

Way to forshadow that Annie album

 

[Ghost Rider]

All the points assigned to the albums are correct - I just messed up transporting the information on these last two albums. I started taking from the row above halfway through the list of participants and when I tried to fix my mistake I guess I got even more messed up.

Tomorrow will be better.

Don't sweat it. You are doing great work here.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

6. Nevermind – Nirvana (967 points)


@titusbramble #4
@Dennis Castro #5
@BLOCKED_PUNT #5
@Pip's Invitation #5
@Yo Mama #7
@BrutalPenguin #7
@ConstruxBoy #8
@Mrs. Rannous #13
@Nick Vermeil #14
Jeb #14
@BroncoFreak_2K3 #15
@Tau837 #15
@Rand al Thor #17
@Dr. Octopus #19
@Idiot Boxer #22
@Scoresman #25
@MAC_32 #27
@Dreaded Marco #34
@shuke #39
@Atomic Punk #40
@Ilov80s #41
@Val Rannous #42
@Pip #43
@Dwayne_Castro #68
@higgins #47
@simey #58


Nevermind is the second studio album and major-label debut by American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991 by DGC Records. It was Nirvana's first release to feature drummer Dave Grohl. Produced by Butch Vig, Nevermind features a more polished, radio-friendly sound than the band's prior work. It was recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, and Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, in May and June 1991, and mastered that August at the Mastering Lab in Hollywood, California.

This record, and "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in particular, changed my outlook on music. I spent high school and the first half of college more interested in music from the '60s and '70s than in contemporary stuff. And then this record came charging on to the scene. My jaw dropped when I heard "Teen Spirit" for the first time, and I was floored by the other tracks when I got the album soon after. I still am, this record has stood the test of time no matter how much some of its tracks have been overplayed.

This is another disc with no wrong answers for the playlist.

 

[titusbramble]

Nevermind another one I was late to the party to, but damn it's good. Would pick Lounge Act but there's few bad choices for me

 

[Ilov80s]

I would have made so many mistakes doing this, I can barely get a single post out without requiring an edit. Props to @Dr. Octopus for doing such a good job.

 

[Tau837]

Lord Huron - Strange Trails (2015) - 67pts

Fellow MAD31ers and participants in song drafts will not be surprised by this. I have been a huge fan of this album since it came out. I remember hearing Meet Me in the Woods and being instantly hooked and started listening to this album a ton. My wife and I saw them live with Nathaniel Rateliff and despite liking the showmanship of Rateliff, it solidified that we both were drawn to Lord Huron's music much more. A blend of rock and folk, lots of songs of lost loves and connections, all while evoking a sense of a cosmic plan and manipulation. It is not a concept album, but all their albums beg to be played from start to finish as the songs blend and flow together. It originally was conceived of as a movie or a series of movies (which is very much reflected in the videos they made for the album and their stage presentation) Obviously one of my favorite albums of the 21st century. I have recommend this album and band to so many people, and since I didn't think it was on the countdown it was going to be album #1 on my recommended listening list at the end of the countdown for anybody who hasn't tried it. I was going to go with a deeper track, but unless @shuke has a stronger pull for a song, I will go with the obvious Meet Me in the Woods since it was the one that started my love for this fantastic band.

Nice writeup. This has been my wife's favorite band since she heard "Ends of the Earth" in a movie she was watching with my son about 10-12 years ago. So naturally they've really grown on me. We've seen them 10 times now in 6 different states. This Friday will be our 11th.

Unfortunately this didn't happen. We were in Columbus at the venue when we got a call from the kids that our dog wasn't able to stay on his hind feet. We've been waiting for the end, as he was diagnosed with cancer within the past 6 months and we decided to not put him through the rigors of chemo and surgeries at his age (13). It took us a few hours to get home, luckily the kids were there to lay with him during that time. We took him to the vet, and he had progressive arthritis and muscle loss in his rear legs. With the inevitable progression through cancer looming, we made the hard decision to put him down.

We are all devastated, and this is especially tough on my wife. She doesn't get out as much as she would like due to chronic pain issues, and to have this concert experience interrupted like this has her wondering if she'll be able to listen to LH again based on memories of that night. And that saddens me.

Thanks for listening.

Sincere condolences GB. We are on our third dog right now. We had to put the first down due to a similar situation, and that was probably the worst day of my life so far. It's hard to talk about without getting upset.

In case you aren't aware of it, I highly recommend this book: Dog Heaven.

 

[simey]

7. Purple Rain – Prince (937 points)


@simey #3
@ConstruxBoy #4
@Snoopy #9
@Long Ball Larry #11
@Psychopav schopav #14
@Tau837 #16
@Rand al Thor #18
@Idiot Boxer #22
@Scoresman #25
@MAC_32 #26
@Chaos34 #26
@Eephus #25
@BrutalPenguin #33
@Nick Vermeil #34
@Dreaded Marco #34
@Yo Mama #30
@Mookie Gizzy #47
@timschochet #55
@simey #58
@KarmaPolice #63
@Dwayne_Castro #63
@Atomic Punk #66


Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by the American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Prince. It was released on June 25, 1984, by Warner Bros. Records as the soundtrack album to the 1984 film of the same name. Purple Rain was musically denser than Prince's previous albums, emphasizing full band performances, and multiple layers of guitars, keyboards, electronic synthesizer effects, drum machines, and other instruments.

Probably my last shot at being the top voter. Nice job @simey

Which song would you like to be on the playlist? I'm leaning "The Beautiful Ones." I love his falsetto in it, and I love even more when the song intensifies and he breaks into his scream singing.

 

[kupcho1]

We going to put the entire London Calling album on the playlist?

We could. But me adding side 3 was really just a response to whoever put 2 songs from one album on the playlist. (I'm surprised it took this long to get a response.)
I'd be happy to just leave it at Death or Glory, but I'd like to see one of the Pepper songs removed as well. There's really no justification for including both. Unlike Foreplay/Long Time (Boston), they're listed separately on the album.

TIA

 

[kupcho1]

and the playlist has multiple copies of the same song a few times and half albums of London Calling and Wish You Were Here.

I missed the WYWH; sweet.

Seriously though, drop a Pepper and one of the SOYCD pieces, and cut all but Death or Glory and I'm fine with it.

 

[krista4]

7. Purple Rain – Prince (937 points)

@ConstruxBoy #4
@Pip's Invitation #5
@Snoopy #9
@Long Ball Larry #11
@Tau837 #16
@Rand al Thor #18
@Idiot Boxer #22
@Scoresman #25
@MAC_32 #26
@Chaos34 #26
@Eephus #25
@BrutalPenguin #33
@Nick Vermeil #34
@Dreaded Marco #34
@Yo Mama #30
@Mookie Gizzy #47
@timschochet #55
@simey #58
@KarmaPolice #63
@Dwayne_Castro #63
@Atomic Punk #66


Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by the American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Prince. It was released on June 25, 1984, by Warner Bros. Records as the soundtrack album to the 1984 film of the same name. Purple Rain was musically denser than Prince's previous albums, emphasizing full band performances, and multiple layers of guitars, keyboards, electronic synthesizer effects, drum machines, and other instruments.

@Dr. Octopus, I had this at #14.

I had it at #9.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

I'm 100% certain we'll see my #1 and #64 albums in the top 5
I'm 99% certain we'll see my #14 ranked album in the top 5
Kind of hopeful that we'll see my #31 ranked album in the top 5

Not really sure what to expect otherwise.

 

[Don Quixote]

We going to put the entire London Calling album on the playlist?

We could. But me adding side 3 was really just a response to whoever put 2 songs from one album on the playlist. (I'm surprised it took this long to get a response.)
I'd be happy to just leave it at Death or Glory, but I'd like to see one of the Pepper songs removed as well. There's really no justification for including both. Unlike Foreplay/Long Time (Boston), they're listed separately on the album.

TIA

Do you reserve the right to re-add if a medley is added tomorrow?

 

[Pip's Invitation]

(I'm surprised it took this long to get a response.)

My response was, "Extra songs? Cool."

 

[krista4]

I first heard Purple Rain when visiting my cousins in Indianapolis. It seemed so new and different and is definitely the soundtrack of that summer for me.

I went to see it with a friend, and while she was old enough to get into an R-rated movie without a parent, I wasn't, and they decided to check this. So we convinced a guy right behind us to pretend he was my dad. He was about 23 years old and Latino, but they went for it.

This is also the movie where Muhammad Ali was sitting 5-6 rows in front of us, and he was doing magic tricks for everyone before the show started. Afterward, we saw him in the parking lot and my friend went to get his autograph, but I was too shy.

 

[krista4]

7. Purple Rain – Prince (937 points)


@simey #3
@ConstruxBoy #4
@Snoopy #9
@Long Ball Larry #11
@Psychopav schopav #14
@Tau837 #16
@Rand al Thor #18
@Idiot Boxer #22
@Scoresman #25
@MAC_32 #26
@Chaos34 #26
@Eephus #25
@BrutalPenguin #33
@Nick Vermeil #34
@Dreaded Marco #34
@Yo Mama #30
@Mookie Gizzy #47
@timschochet #55
@simey #58
@KarmaPolice #63
@Dwayne_Castro #63
@Atomic Punk #66


Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by the American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Prince. It was released on June 25, 1984, by Warner Bros. Records as the soundtrack album to the 1984 film of the same name. Purple Rain was musically denser than Prince's previous albums, emphasizing full band performances, and multiple layers of guitars, keyboards, electronic synthesizer effects, drum machines, and other instruments.

Probably my last shot at being the top voter. Nice job @simey

Which song would you like to be on the playlist? I'm leaning "The Beautiful Ones." I love his falsetto in it, and I love even more when the song intensifies and he breaks into his scream singing.

As a #9 voter though not listed above, I fully support this choice!

 

[Dr. Octopus]

and the playlist has multiple copies of the same song a few times and half albums of London Calling and Wish You Were Here.

I missed the WYWH; sweet.

Seriously though, drop a Pepper and one of the SOYCD pieces, and cut all but Death or Glory and I'm fine with it.

I've only added a few songs for me or when some people asked. I'm not running the playlist. WYWH is just the two versions of that song. It's basically half the album.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

7. Purple Rain – Prince (937 points)

@ConstruxBoy #4
@Pip's Invitation #5
@Snoopy #9
@Long Ball Larry #11
@Tau837 #16
@Rand al Thor #18
@Idiot Boxer #22
@Scoresman #25
@MAC_32 #26
@Chaos34 #26
@Eephus #25
@BrutalPenguin #33
@Nick Vermeil #34
@Dreaded Marco #34
@Yo Mama #30
@Mookie Gizzy #47
@timschochet #55
@simey #58
@KarmaPolice #63
@Dwayne_Castro #63
@Atomic Punk #66


Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by the American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Prince. It was released on June 25, 1984, by Warner Bros. Records as the soundtrack album to the 1984 film of the same name. Purple Rain was musically denser than Prince's previous albums, emphasizing full band performances, and multiple layers of guitars, keyboards, electronic synthesizer effects, drum machines, and other instruments.

@Dr. Octopus, I had this at #14.

I had it at #9.

added - I have no idea how I messed these two up so bad. Maybe some one slipped me a mickey.

 

[zamboni]

Maybe some one slipped me a mickey.

Almost did - Toni Basil just missed my list.

 

[AAABatteries]

All the points assigned to the albums are correct - I just messed up transporting the information on these last two albums. I started taking from the row above halfway through the list of participants and when I tried to fix my mistake I guess I got even more messed up.

Tomorrow will be better.

I blame Mondays - Mondays suck

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

Maybe some one slipped me a mickey.

Almost did - Toni Basil just missed my list.

All the points assigned to the albums are correct - I just messed up transporting the information on these last two albums. I started taking from the row above halfway through the list of participants and when I tried to fix my mistake I guess I got even more messed up.

Tomorrow will be better.

I blame Mondays - Mondays suck

tone down the spoilers

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I also did not own Nevermind. Don’t think I’ve ever done a complete listen to be honest. I know I’ve heard all the songs individually though but just didn’t feel right ranking it

Revolutionary album though and I’m on the younger side of this group so I think it came out when I was in like 6th grade or something and it started making its way onto the pop channels. Agree it definitely started a change in direction musically for my age group

That said a little surprised it’s ranked this high

 

[Ghost Rider]

All the points assigned to the albums are correct - I just messed up transporting the information on these last two albums. I started taking from the row above halfway through the list of participants and when I tried to fix my mistake I guess I got even more messed up.

Tomorrow will be better.

I blame Mondays - Mondays suck

TELL ME WHY!!

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Pretty sure I’ve only got 1 album left

 

[zamboni]

Pretty sure I’ve only got 1 album left

Just a guess

 

[AAABatteries]

Purple Rain - definitely would have made my list. Probably closer to #25 since I feel it has 2-3 skips. But the top half of this album is elite.

Nevermind - can still remember the first time hearing it and like @Pip's Invitation it was like nothing I had ever heard. Was a senior in HS. Would have been top 10 for me along with PJ’s Ten.

 

[Snoopy]

I wonder if I am the only one who participated in this who has never owned Nevermind in any form (cassette, CD, vinyl, digitally, etc.).

 

[kupcho1]

and the playlist has multiple copies of the same song a few times and half albums of London Calling and Wish You Were Here.

I missed the WYWH; sweet.

Seriously though, drop a Pepper and one of the SOYCD pieces, and cut all but Death or Glory and I'm fine with it.

I've only added a few songs for me or when some people asked. I'm not running the playlist. WYWH is just the two versions of that song. It's basically half the album.

Yeah, and whoever added them, added the second one a few hours after the first. Probably after seeing 2 from Sgt. Peppy and side 3 of London Calling.

I'll remove 3 of the Clash songs and if the others aren't fixed in a reasonable amount of time, I'LL START PULLING RANK. I won't stand for chaos.

 

[KarmaPolice]

It's been a long time since I've bothered to listen to Nevermind. They were probably my least favorite of the big Seattle acts, and Teen Spirit was inescapable as were other hits. I am sure part of it was me thinking I was too cool for school since I remember having Bleach after hearing Louder than Love and searching for more albums like that at Exclusive Co. They became too popular and the sound wasn't quite the same, so I pivoted to other bands. ( I know, , and I agree) . I like the "softer" songs and Unplugged, but I never liked Kurt's voice when get got to the more screaming range of things. I think that will be the pool listen today. No, I will not reinact the album cover while listening.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Pretty sure I’ve only got 1 album left

I have three.

 

[MAC_32]

Nevermind another one I was late to the party to, but damn it's good. Would pick Lounge Act but there's few bad choices for me

If we're being true to Kurt Cobain's style, one of the deeper cuts should get the playlist nod. Breed is my favorite with this, Drain You, and Stay Away not far behind but channeling my inner Kurt I think he'd push hard for Territorial Pissings.

 

[AAABatteries]

Nevermind another one I was late to the party to, but damn it's good. Would pick Lounge Act but there's few bad choices for me

Love Lounge Act - I think I’d still have to go Teen Spirit because it’s so iconic

 

[Juxtatarot]

I never owed Nevermind although I liked it fine. I think my younger, dumber self semi-protested it because I was jealous that was the album and band that blew up instead of all these other “alternative” (I don’t think I used that term then) bands that I loved and thought more deserving.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

7. Purple Rain – Prince (937 points)


@simey #3
@ConstruxBoy #4
@Snoopy #9
@Long Ball Larry #11
@Psychopav schopav #14
@Tau837 #16
@Rand al Thor #18
@Idiot Boxer #22
@Scoresman #25
@MAC_32 #26
@Chaos34 #26
@Eephus #25
@BrutalPenguin #33
@Nick Vermeil #34
@Dreaded Marco #34
@Yo Mama #30
@Mookie Gizzy #47
@timschochet #55
@simey #58
@KarmaPolice #63
@Dwayne_Castro #63
@Atomic Punk #66


Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by the American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Prince. It was released on June 25, 1984, by Warner Bros. Records as the soundtrack album to the 1984 film of the same name. Purple Rain was musically denser than Prince's previous albums, emphasizing full band performances, and multiple layers of guitars, keyboards, electronic synthesizer effects, drum machines, and other instruments.

Probably my last shot at being the top voter. Nice job @simey

Which song would you like to be on the playlist? I'm leaning "The Beautiful Ones." I love his falsetto in it, and I love even more when the song intensifies and he breaks into his scream singing.

Great choice. Everyone has heard the hits, which are also excellent of course.

 

[Yo Mama]

and the playlist has multiple copies of the same song a few times and half albums of London Calling and Wish You Were Here.

I missed the WYWH; sweet.

Seriously though, drop a Pepper and one of the SOYCD pieces, and cut all but Death or Glory and I'm fine with it.

I've only added a few songs for me or when some people asked. I'm not running the playlist. WYWH is just the two versions of that song. It's basically half the album.

Yeah, and whoever added them, added the second one a few hours after the first. Probably after seeing 2 from Sgt. Peppy and side 3 of London Calling.

I'll remove 3 of the Clash songs and if the others aren't fixed in a reasonable amount of time, I'LL START PULLING RANK. I won't stand for chaos.

I took off the second Shine on song

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Here’s a nice cover of In Bloom for KP

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

www.youtube.com

 

[ConstruxBoy]

I'm 100% certain we'll see my #1 and #64 albums in the top 5
I'm 99% certain we'll see my #14 ranked album in the top 5
Kind of hopeful that we'll see my #31 ranked album in the top 5

Not really sure what to expect otherwise.

My #1, #3 and #5 are left. Hoping to thread the needle and match the group consensus, but I doubt it.