Consensus Top 350 Albums of All-Time: 170. The Soft Bulletin – The Flaming Lips (126 Viewers)

[Mister CIA]

We're adhering to a no thumper rule, right? In that case, my thoughts on Def Leppard.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

317 (tie). Straight Up – Badfinger (88 points)

@Uruk-Hai #25
@simey #31
@Mister CIA #69

Straight Up is the fourth studio album by the Welsh rock band Badfinger, released in December 1971 in the United States and February 1972 in Britain. Issued on the Beatles' Apple record label, it includes the hit singles "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue", and the similarly popular "Name of the Game", all of which were written by singer and guitarist Pete Ham. The album marked a departure from the more rock-oriented sound of Badfinger's previous releases, partly as a result of intervention by Apple Records regarding the band's musical direction.

Dammit, I should have considered this.

same ...

 

[Val Rannous]

Arrgh! I already had 2 live albums and a studio album that I totally overlooked. Now there is a soundtrack album that I surely overlooked as well (not Ghostbusters...)

To be sure I spoke correctly, the song I had in mind is featured on a soundtrack, but the album I whiffed on is the original studio release, decades before the movie.

Regarding soundtracks: I'll bet there is one that towers over the rest in this countdown.

Hmm, I wonder which one you mean - I personally picked 4 soundtrack albums for my list, one of which is a "probably just me" since Mrs. R forgot it. My highest rated one could be very popular, we'll have to see if we sync up on this one.

 

[Val Rannous]

There are two dates in my concertgoing life that I will always remember.

May 2, 1993, my first Phish show.

Dude, nobody remembers their first Phish show.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

306 (tie). Electric – The Cult (90 points)

@Nick Vermeil #6
@Tau837 #46

Electric is the third album by British rock band the Cult, released in 1987. It was the follow-up to their commercial breakthrough Love. The album equaled its predecessor's chart placing by peaking at number four in the UK but exceeded its chart residency, spending a total of 27 weeks on the chart (the most successful run for an album by The Cult).
The album marked a deliberate stylistic change in the band's sound from gothic rock to more traditional hard rock. Rick Rubin, the producer on Electric, had been specifically hired to remake the band's sound in an effort to capitalize on the popularity of hard rock, glam metal and heavy metal in the 1980s. The album was featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

A little surprised this only got two votes but it’s always been hit or miss for folks. It hit me at the right age when I was ready to listen to music that wasn’t on the local cow radio. I still put it on when I’m cooking or cleaning. So, often.

For me it’s either Wild Flower or Love Removal Machine for the playlist. @Tau837 ?

 

[kupcho1]

Love Removal Machine

 

[Dan Lambskin]

We're adhering to a no thumper rule, right? In that case, my thoughts on Def Leppard.

I’ll just leave this here

Thread 'Who has moar great songs - Deaf Leopard or Juice Newton'

Aug 4, 2024

What do you think?

This is Leopards only great song IMO. Maybe a few decent ones but nothing great

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Juice has these 2 absolute bangers. I couldn’t name a third song but I’d put these 2 3 of both their catalogs and then some filler by Leopard

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I think 2 vs 1 on great + a lot of ok gives juice the edge

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[Dan Lambskin]

Man I had to be absolutely blasted when I posted that

 

[simey]

I like Def Leppard. They had some catchy tunes and good guitar riffs. Their 1983 album reminds me of high school.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

303 (tie). Time Out – The Dave Brubeck Quartet (91 points)

@Ilov80s #23
@Mookie Gizzy #28

Time Out is a studio album by the American jazz group the Dave Brubeck Quartet, released in 1959 on Columbia Records. Recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City, it is based upon the use of time signatures that were unusual for jazz. The album is a subtle blend of cool and West Coast jazz.

The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard pop albums chart, and was the first jazz album to sell a million copies. The single "Take Five" off the album was also the first jazz single to sell one million copies. By 1963, the record had sold 500,000 units, and in 2011 it was certified double platinum by the RIAA, signifying over two million records sold. The album was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009.

 

[Tau837]

306 (tie). Electric – The Cult (90 points)

@Nick Vermeil #6
@Tau837 #46

Electric is the third album by British rock band the Cult, released in 1987. It was the follow-up to their commercial breakthrough Love. The album equaled its predecessor's chart placing by peaking at number four in the UK but exceeded its chart residency, spending a total of 27 weeks on the chart (the most successful run for an album by The Cult).
The album marked a deliberate stylistic change in the band's sound from gothic rock to more traditional hard rock. Rick Rubin, the producer on Electric, had been specifically hired to remake the band's sound in an effort to capitalize on the popularity of hard rock, glam metal and heavy metal in the 1980s. The album was featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

When I was in college, I was in a fraternity. When we were going to play big games/matches, like a championsihp game, we would gather the team and play Love Removal Machine on max volume to psych up. I'm not sure it ever worked, but we did it.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

319 (tie). Texas Flood – Stevie Ray Vaughn (86 points)

@ConstruxBoy #28
@turnjose7 #28

Texas Flood is the debut studio album by the American blues rock band Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, released on June 13, 1983, by Epic Records. The album was named after a cover song featured on the album, "Texas Flood", which was first recorded by blues singer Larry Davis in 1958. Produced by the band and recording engineer Richard Mullen, Texas Flood was recorded in the space of three days at Jackson Browne's personal recording studio in Los Angeles. Vaughan wrote six of the album's ten tracks.

I'm ashamed to admit I haven't followed all the posts in the thread as closely as I'd like. So either @ConstruxBoy or I am supposed to pick a song to feature from this album? I'm fine if he wants to choose. Though if he doesn't respond, my vote would be for Rude Mood.

Rude Mood it is. A little too soon for Texas Flood.

 

[Tau837]

306 (tie). Electric – The Cult (90 points)

@Nick Vermeil #6
@Tau837 #46

Electric is the third album by British rock band the Cult, released in 1987. It was the follow-up to their commercial breakthrough Love. The album equaled its predecessor's chart placing by peaking at number four in the UK but exceeded its chart residency, spending a total of 27 weeks on the chart (the most successful run for an album by The Cult).
The album marked a deliberate stylistic change in the band's sound from gothic rock to more traditional hard rock. Rick Rubin, the producer on Electric, had been specifically hired to remake the band's sound in an effort to capitalize on the popularity of hard rock, glam metal and heavy metal in the 1980s. The album was featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

A little surprised this only got two votes but it’s always been hit or miss for folks. It hit me at the right age when I was ready to listen to music that wasn’t on the local cow radio. I still put it on when I’m cooking or cleaning. So, often.

For me it’s either Wild Flower or Love Removal Machine for the playlist. @Tau837 ?

Love Removal Machine, definitely...

 

[Dan Lambskin]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Would have expected this one to be rated higher, maybe people picked other Metallica albums instead? or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

Blackened is a great opener

One is arguably their magnum opus, might be my #1 by then depending on my mood. Live performance on this current tour was epic

Dyers Eve is underrated, one of their hardest songs IMO, especially anything after their debut album

Dear Mother
Dear Father
What is this hell you have put me through
Believer
Deceiver
Day in day out live my life through you
Pushed onto me what's wrong or right
Hidden from this thing that they call life

 

[KarmaPolice]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Hell yeah! This was a tough cut at the end as i went with a few metal albums i listen to more now.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

306 (tie). American Woman – The Guess Who (90 points)

@jwb #12
@BroncoFreak_2K3 #40

American Woman is the sixth studio album by Canadian rock band the Guess Who, released in January 1970. It was the last to feature lead guitarist Randy Bachman until a reformation effort in 1983. The album was one of their most successful releases, receiving Gold certification in the United States.
The album contains several of the group's most popular hits, including the title cut and "No Sugar Tonight", which together reached number one in Canada and the US, and a remake of "No Time", a song the group previously recorded for Canned Wheat. The newer version was released as a single and is the one most familiar to listeners. The album's musical styles consists of psychedelic rock and hard rock.

Another artist that would have made the list if Greatest Hits were allowed.

It's almost like a greatest hits album - three of their biggest songs are on it.

Totally Agree

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

306 (tie). Hysteria – The Def Leppard (90 points)

@BroncoFreak_2K3 #23
@jwb #41
@ Val Ranous #59

Hysteria is the fourth studio album by English rock band Def Leppard, released on 3 August 1987, by Mercury Records. The album is the follow-up to the band's 1983 breakthrough, Pyromania. Hysteria's creation took over three years and was plagued by delays, including the aftermath of drummer Rick Allen's accident that cost him his left arm on 31 December 1984. Subsequent to the album's release, Def Leppard published a book titled Animal Instinct: The Def Leppard Story, written by Rolling Stone magazine senior editor David Fricke, on the three-year recording process of Hysteria and the difficult times the band endured through the mid-1980s. Lasting 62 minutes and 32 seconds, it is the band's longest studio album to date.

Now we're talking.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I like Def Leppard. They had some catchy tunes and good guitar riffs. Their 1983 album reminds me of high school.

I was about to post that Hysteria = Middle School for me. I remember the start of 7th grade and it feels like all anyone had in their Walkman was Hysteria or Appetite.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

I like Def Leppard. They had some catchy tunes and good guitar riffs. Their 1983 album reminds me of high school.

They are still kicking *** live.

 

[TripItUp]

I like Def Leppard. They had some catchy tunes and good guitar riffs. Their 1983 album reminds me of high school.

They are still kicking *** live.

Sold out the LA forum with Journey about 5ish years ago...my wife and I had a blast.

 

[Barry2]

306 (tie). Up to Here – The Tragically Hip (90 points)

@Atomic Punk #20
@Barry2 #32


Up to Here is the debut studio album by Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, released in September 1989. It is one of the band's most successful albums, achieving diamond status in Canada for sales of over a million copies, earning the band a Juno Award for Most Promising Artist, and also introduced fan-favorite songs such as "Blow at High Dough", "New Orleans Is Sinking", and "Boots or Hearts". The album reached No. 13 on RPM's Canadian Albums Chart, and both "Blow at High Dough" and "New Orleans is Sinking" reached No. 1 on the RPM Canadian Content singles charts.

Nice to see the hip make it. They had quite a run with four consecutive great albums starting with Up to Here. Atomic has some cool songs to choose from.

 

[Yo Mama]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

I think I messed up and left out the dots. I had this as my 40 pointer (ranked #31).

Sorry @Dr. Octopus

 

[Long Ball Larry]

331 (tie). Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – Wu Tang Clan (80 points)

@SayChowda #2
@Ilov80s #60

Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is the debut studio album by the American hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, released on November 9, 1993, by Loud Records and RCA Records. The recording sessions took place during late 1992 to early 1993 at Firehouse Studio in New York City, and the album was produced by the group's de facto leader RZA. Its title originates from the martial arts films Enter the Dragon (1973) and The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978).

I had this ranked also…

I’ll look at that tomorrow- if so we’ll move this up. Could be something off with the title.

This album is removed for now and will appear later on in the Countdown.

You submitted it as "Enter the 36 Chambers".

Oops, sorry

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

I'm very behind on my listening but I get the feeling that a large portion of the music liked on this site is softer rock and more easy listening. Maybe I'm wrong though.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

319 (tie). Korn – Korn (86 points)

@Dan Lambskin #16
@Long Ball Larry #40

Korn (printed and stylized as KoЯn) is the debut studio album by the American nu metal band Korn. It was released on October 11, 1994, through Immortal and Epic Records. Before recording the album, the band was approached by Immortal/Epic Records after a performance in Huntington Beach, California. The band signed to their label because they did not want to "sign away all of their creative freedom"

Heard this my sophomore year of high school and I had never heard anything quite like it. Essentially the start of the Nu Metal genre which was a big part of my high school and college days (I’m sure someone will tell me it was actually [obscure band] that they ripped off)

Caught the 30th anniversary tour last fall (Gojira opened and was much better)

Quintessential Nu Metal album IMO but apparently we don’t have too many fans of that genre

Blind is such a great album opener with the cymbals and bass and then “ARRRRRREEEE YOUUUUUUUUU READYYYYYYY”

Ball Tongue is a great track too (I mean the whole album is but those 2 stand out)

I say put Daddy on the playlist just so people have to listen to that one, one of the darkest songs I can think of (Davis was molested as a child and his parents didn’t believe him)

I think I was a junior (around 16) and I want to say I read about this album in metal edge when it was coming out and I had to have it and it didn’t disappoint. Davis’s combination or rage and extreme vulnerability is fairly uncommon and this album still has the best grooves of all of their albums to me, even if they are probably the simplest.

 

[BrutalPenguin]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

I had this at 27, but without the dots. Sorry doc.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

I think I messed up and left out the dots. I had this as my 40 pointer (ranked #31).

Sorry @Dr. Octopus

I did the same, sorry doc. You’re doing the lords work. I also see that I spelled “on” as “ion” for a different album, but I’m guessing that one will be inconsequential…

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Slowly working through the list and just wanted to say that I have never heard The Chameleons, but I am definitely digging their catalogue

 

[Long Ball Larry]

317 (tie). Songbook – Chris Cornell (87 points)

@Long Ball Larry #4
@MAC_32 #51

Songbook is an acoustic live album by American musician and Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell, released on November 21, 2011. The live album features songs recorded during Cornell's Songbook Tour, an acoustic solo tour which took place from March to May 2011 in the US and Canada, and is his first live album as a solo artist.
The songs on the tour varied in every show, and the album was recorded during various shows on the tour, and includes songs from Cornell's whole career: solo material, Soundgarden songs, Audioslave songs, Temple of the Dog songs, as well as covers of Led Zeppelin's "Thank You" and John Lennon's "Imagine".

After being sniped for this album in a draft a few years ago by Larry, I had confidence he'd come through big in its ranking. I have a strong preference for the playlist, and will share later, but obviously he gets priority. Curious what direction he goes. So...sooo many worthy candidates.

I do remember that now that you mention it. I really should have just looked at that list to help make this one. This is a tough one because it really depends on the mood I’m in, as there are several different tones to the songs across this album. But I guess the one that i always want to list to is Fell on black days. I like this version so much more than the Soundgarden one.

My next choices would probably be Thank You or Can’t Change Me.

 

[Yo Mama]

or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

I'm very behind on my listening but I get the feeling that a large portion of the music liked on this site is softer rock and more easy listening. Maybe I'm wrong though.

You’re wrong

 

[SayChowda]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

I think I messed up and left out the dots. I had this as my 40 pointer (ranked #31).

Sorry @Dr. Octopus

@Dr. Octopus I also had this, without the dots. Sorry!

 

[Dr. Octopus]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

I had this at 27, but without the dots. Sorry doc.

I’ll fix this tomorrow morning

 

[Dr. Octopus]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

I think I messed up and left out the dots. I had this as my 40 pointer (ranked #31).

Sorry @Dr. Octopus

@Dr. Octopus I also had this, without the dots. Sorry!

See above.

 

[FarFromHome]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Would have expected this one to be rated higher, maybe people picked other Metallica albums instead? or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

Blackened is a great opener

One is arguably their magnum opus, might be my #1 by then depending on my mood. Live performance on this current tour was epic

Dyers Eve is underrated, one of their hardest songs IMO, especially anything after their debut album

Dear Mother
Dear Father
What is this hell you have put me through
Believer
Deceiver
Day in day out live my life through you
Pushed onto me what's wrong or right
Hidden from this thing that they call life

Yes. Yes. Yes. One of the handful of albums I can play through from track 1. Just a masterpiece of thrash metal. Just fabulous. I'm a big older Metallica fan. I also didn't mind the Black Album. After the Black Album thats when the big drop came. justice is my #1 Metallica album. Imo

 

[Dr. Octopus]

So that album will skyrocket up tomorrow.
Pay no attention to it now.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Would have expected this one to be rated higher, maybe people picked other Metallica albums instead? or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

Blackened is a great opener

One is arguably their magnum opus, might be my #1 by then depending on my mood. Live performance on this current tour was epic

Dyers Eve is underrated, one of their hardest songs IMO, especially anything after their debut album

Dear Mother
Dear Father
What is this hell you have put me through
Believer
Deceiver
Day in day out live my life through you
Pushed onto me what's wrong or right
Hidden from this thing that they call life

Yes. Yes. Yes. One of the handful of albums I can play through from track 1. Just a masterpiece of thrash metal. Just fabulous. I'm a big older Metallica fan. I also didn't mind the Black Album. After the Black Album thats when the big drop came. justice is my #1 Metallica album. Imo

It’s going to move up so you’ll see it again. Issues with compiling.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

312 (tie). Okonokos – My Morning Jacket (89 points)

@landrys hat #23
@Dreaded Marco #30

Okonokos is a live album and concert film by the American band My Morning Jacket released on October 31, 2006. The album was recorded during the band's fall 2005 Z Tour, over two nights at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California. This is the first My Morning Jacket album for which frontman Jim James does not receive a production credit; he is credited for "concept/story".

Love MMJ but other than their latest release I don’t think I’ve listened to a full album by them, usually just shuffle their entire catalog

Caught them live last year, amazing show, would definitely see them again.

I LOVE their first 4 albums but haven't felt quite the same about the last 5 ( I haven't yet listened to their new album from a few months ago, though). They still put on one of the best live shows I've ever seen, including my #1 concert experience of all time while touring for It Still Moves. It was such a great show that I changed my work schedule so I could drive from SLC to SF to see them 2 nights later.

Their live prowess along with the fact that Okonokos was recorded just after their 4th album, Z, is the reason I chose this rather than one of the studio albums. They are great on record but even better live and this album covers all those bases.

I've seen a lot of bands live. MMJ is top 5 performer.

There are two dates in my concertgoing life that I will always remember.

May 2, 1993, my first Phish show.

May 2, 2003, exactly 10 years to the day later, my first MMJ show.

Same tour as the show I referenced--it was on October 4, 2003.

Technically my show was before It Still Moves came out, but they played much of it. I saw them again in the fall after ISM came out. Both are among my very favorite concert experiences.

 

[Brunell4MVP]

Hysteria and And Justice for All were the 3rd and 4th cassette tapes I bought. First was Reckless by Bryan Adams. Second was Whitesnake. These all still hold a place in my heart. Music was so real then. And Justice for All would have been so good if they didn't cut the bass to nothing. Jason Newsted wrote Blackened, and the bass line is great.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

303 (tie). Time Out – The Dave Brubeck Quartet (91 points)

@Ilov80s #23
@Mookie Gizzy #28

Time Out is a studio album by the American jazz group the Dave Brubeck Quartet, released in 1959 on Columbia Records. Recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City, it is based upon the use of time signatures that were unusual for jazz. The album is a subtle blend of cool and West Coast jazz.

The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard pop albums chart, and was the first jazz album to sell a million copies. The single "Take Five" off the album was also the first jazz single to sell one million copies. By 1963, the record had sold 500,000 units, and in 2011 it was certified double platinum by the RIAA, signifying over two million records sold. The album was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009.

My parents had this. May have been the first jazz album I ever heard.

 

[Ilov80s]

303 (tie). Time Out – The Dave Brubeck Quartet (91 points)

@Ilov80s #23
@Mookie Gizzy #28

Time Out is a studio album by the American jazz group the Dave Brubeck Quartet, released in 1959 on Columbia Records. Recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City, it is based upon the use of time signatures that were unusual for jazz. The album is a subtle blend of cool and West Coast jazz.

The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard pop albums chart, and was the first jazz album to sell a million copies. The single "Take Five" off the album was also the first jazz single to sell one million copies. By 1963, the record had sold 500,000 units, and in 2011 it was certified double platinum by the RIAA, signifying over two million records sold. The album was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009.

I thought this had a chance to pick up 3 or 4 lists and crack the top 100. I’m still happy to see it place and again, if you’re looking to get into jazz, this is a great album to start your journey with. I’ll add Take Five. It’s the big obvious track and one many people might already know but there’s probably some people unfamiliar with jazz who could come across this on the playlist so I’ll give them the big gun.

 

[Val Rannous]

or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

I'm very behind on my listening but I get the feeling that a large portion of the music liked on this site is softer rock and more easy listening. Maybe I'm wrong though.

Nope. I personally have Metallica on my list, just a different album. That, and we appear to have a chorus of "I forgot the periods in the title!" on this one.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

I'm very behind on my listening but I get the feeling that a large portion of the music liked on this site is softer rock and more easy listening. Maybe I'm wrong though.

Nope. I personally have Metallica on my list, just a different album. That, and we appear to have a chorus of "I forgot the periods in the title!" on this one.

There’s been a lot of heavy stuff so far and more to come. There’s been mellow stuff so far as well, and will be more. Some stuff I guess you’d say is inbetween -
Depending on how you draw a line.

 

[kupcho1]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Would have expected this one to be rated higher, maybe people picked other Metallica albums instead? or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

Blackened is a great opener

One is arguably their magnum opus, might be my #1 by then depending on my mood. Live performance on this current tour was epic

Dyers Eve is underrated, one of their hardest songs IMO, especially anything after their debut album

Dear Mother
Dear Father
What is this hell you have put me through
Believer
Deceiver
Day in day out live my life through you
Pushed onto me what's wrong or right
Hidden from this thing that they call life

Yes. Yes. Yes. One of the handful of albums I can play through from track 1. Just a masterpiece of thrash metal. Just fabulous. I'm a big older Metallica fan. I also didn't mind the Black Album. After the Black Album thats when the big drop came. justice is my #1 Metallica album. Imo

It’s going to move up so you’ll see it again. Issues with compiling.

Doc and I went through the submissions with a fine tooth mother ****ing comb. **** gets through.

I will say, though, with the lessons learned from the book ranking exercise, there's far fewer problems.

It's killing me that I can't reveal some of the more ridiculous submissions we caught without spotlighting.

 

[rockaction]

It's killing me that I can't reveal some of the more ridiculous submissions we caught without spotlighting.

OK, What'd I do?

 

[Mister CIA]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Would have expected this one to be rated higher, maybe people picked other Metallica albums instead? or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

Blackened is a great opener

One is arguably their magnum opus, might be my #1 by then depending on my mood. Live performance on this current tour was epic

Dyers Eve is underrated, one of their hardest songs IMO, especially anything after their debut album

Dear Mother
Dear Father
What is this hell you have put me through
Believer
Deceiver
Day in day out live my life through you
Pushed onto me what's wrong or right
Hidden from this thing that they call life

Yes. Yes. Yes. One of the handful of albums I can play through from track 1. Just a masterpiece of thrash metal. Just fabulous. I'm a big older Metallica fan. I also didn't mind the Black Album. After the Black Album thats when the big drop came. justice is my #1 Metallica album. Imo

It’s going to move up so you’ll see it again. Issues with compiling.

Doc and I went through the submissions with a fine tooth mother ****ing comb. **** gets through.

I will say, though, with the lessons learned from the book ranking exercise, there's far fewer problems.

It's killing me that I can't reveal some of the more ridiculous submissions we caught without spotlighting.

Sorry, man.

 

[Yo Mama]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Would have expected this one to be rated higher, maybe people picked other Metallica albums instead? or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

Blackened is a great opener

One is arguably their magnum opus, might be my #1 by then depending on my mood. Live performance on this current tour was epic

Dyers Eve is underrated, one of their hardest songs IMO, especially anything after their debut album

Dear Mother
Dear Father
What is this hell you have put me through
Believer
Deceiver
Day in day out live my life through you
Pushed onto me what's wrong or right
Hidden from this thing that they call life

Yes. Yes. Yes. One of the handful of albums I can play through from track 1. Just a masterpiece of thrash metal. Just fabulous. I'm a big older Metallica fan. I also didn't mind the Black Album. After the Black Album thats when the big drop came. justice is my #1 Metallica album. Imo

It’s going to move up so you’ll see it again. Issues with compiling.

Doc and I went through the submissions with a fine tooth mother ****ing comb. **** gets through.

I will say, though, with the lessons learned from the book ranking exercise, there's far fewer problems.

It's killing me that I can't reveal some of the more ridiculous submissions we caught without spotlighting.

Those bad submissions should be part of the song reveals. That will add to the excitement.

 

[kupcho1]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Would have expected this one to be rated higher, maybe people picked other Metallica albums instead? or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

Blackened is a great opener

One is arguably their magnum opus, might be my #1 by then depending on my mood. Live performance on this current tour was epic

Dyers Eve is underrated, one of their hardest songs IMO, especially anything after their debut album

Dear Mother
Dear Father
What is this hell you have put me through
Believer
Deceiver
Day in day out live my life through you
Pushed onto me what's wrong or right
Hidden from this thing that they call life

Yes. Yes. Yes. One of the handful of albums I can play through from track 1. Just a masterpiece of thrash metal. Just fabulous. I'm a big older Metallica fan. I also didn't mind the Black Album. After the Black Album thats when the big drop came. justice is my #1 Metallica album. Imo

It’s going to move up so you’ll see it again. Issues with compiling.

Doc and I went through the submissions with a fine tooth mother ****ing comb. **** gets through.

I will say, though, with the lessons learned from the book ranking exercise, there's far fewer problems.

It's killing me that I can't reveal some of the more ridiculous submissions we caught without spotlighting.

Those bad submissions should be part of the song reveals. That will add to the excitement.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to reveal them as they've been fixed. I can list a roster of suspects, but only Doc can say who the culprit was from the original submissions.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Would have expected this one to be rated higher, maybe people picked other Metallica albums instead? or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

Blackened is a great opener

One is arguably their magnum opus, might be my #1 by then depending on my mood. Live performance on this current tour was epic

Dyers Eve is underrated, one of their hardest songs IMO, especially anything after their debut album

Dear Mother
Dear Father
What is this hell you have put me through
Believer
Deceiver
Day in day out live my life through you
Pushed onto me what's wrong or right
Hidden from this thing that they call life

Yes. Yes. Yes. One of the handful of albums I can play through from track 1. Just a masterpiece of thrash metal. Just fabulous. I'm a big older Metallica fan. I also didn't mind the Black Album. After the Black Album thats when the big drop came. justice is my #1 Metallica album. Imo

It’s going to move up so you’ll see it again. Issues with compiling.

Doc and I went through the submissions with a fine tooth mother ****ing comb. **** gets through.

I will say, though, with the lessons learned from the book ranking exercise, there's far fewer problems.

It's killing me that I can't reveal some of the more ridiculous submissions we caught without spotlighting.

Those bad submissions should be part of the song reveals. That will add to the excitement.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to reveal them as they've been fixed. I can list a roster of suspects, but only Doc can say who the culprit was from the original submissions.

*sheepishly raises hand*

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

I'm fine if Doc Oc or kupo want to reveal the 13 albums I put up but didn't make it. Not really spotlighting unless is some big upset or something

 

[Dr. Octopus]

303 (tie). ...And Justice for All – Metallica (91 points)

@Dan Lambskin #21
@MAC_32 #30

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was Metallica's first full length studio (LP) album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Burton received posthumous co-writing credit on "To Live Is to Die" as Newsted followed bass lines Burton had recorded prior to his death.

Would have expected this one to be rated higher, maybe people picked other Metallica albums instead? or we just don’t have a lot of metal fans

Blackened is a great opener

One is arguably their magnum opus, might be my #1 by then depending on my mood. Live performance on this current tour was epic

Dyers Eve is underrated, one of their hardest songs IMO, especially anything after their debut album

Dear Mother
Dear Father
What is this hell you have put me through
Believer
Deceiver
Day in day out live my life through you
Pushed onto me what's wrong or right
Hidden from this thing that they call life

Yes. Yes. Yes. One of the handful of albums I can play through from track 1. Just a masterpiece of thrash metal. Just fabulous. I'm a big older Metallica fan. I also didn't mind the Black Album. After the Black Album thats when the big drop came. justice is my #1 Metallica album. Imo

It’s going to move up so you’ll see it again. Issues with compiling.

Doc and I went through the submissions with a fine tooth mother ****ing comb. **** gets through.

I will say, though, with the lessons learned from the book ranking exercise, there's far fewer problems.

It's killing me that I can't reveal some of the more ridiculous submissions we caught without spotlighting.

Those bad submissions should be part of the song reveals. That will add to the excitement.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to reveal them as they've been fixed. I can list a roster of suspects, but only Doc can say who the culprit was from the original submissions.

I wouldn’t remember most at this point.