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That was my lean as well, but then I started thinking that an album like Nevermind would focus more votes because of limited output. Many people were limiting themselves to 2/artist and there are Many more Floyd albums to choose from.
I missed this post earlier. So sorry to hear about this and hope everyone pulls through ok, especially your wife. Sounds like your dog was well loved and taken care of at the end. He was lucky to have you for his people.
Pre-draft I wondered if the top 5 would be something like this, Rumours, Appetite, OK Computer, and Pet Sounds.
I expected Rumours to be roughly where Pet Sounds landed and vice versa.
I posted elsewhere that if I had to choose a 70s output from one band it would be Thin Lizzy, but Journey is right behind now. Fantastic band.
I going to listen to this one next. I've been wanting to revisit it.
I think it will be up your alley, and if you like it then I would recommend its predecessor Magnified. The three reunion albums -- The Heart Is a Monster, In the Future Your Body Will Be the Furthest Thing From Your Mind, and Wild Type Droid -- are also worth checking out if you like those two, but they are not on Spotify. Which is why I have not picked them for a MAD countdown.I going to listen to this one next. I've been wanting to revisit this one.
I gave Alligator 17 points. Those two albums are excellent as well. I’m also surprised none of their albums cracked the top 350I am going to put together a deeper album recommendation post later since my most of my albums left undrafted are pretty known more likely to have been heard.
My artists/albums that weren't on the official countdown or if so with a different album or scored low.
The National is one I am surprised didn't get something on the 350. Trouble Will Find Me 50pts and Boxer 10pts. One I won't do for MAD, but is one of my main playlists I am working on. I have been a fan since hearing Mistaken for Strangers (probably in a draft here) and trying Boxer. Along with Radiohead and Lord Huron, the band my wife and I have seen the most - they are fantastic live.
We do seem to sync on a bit of music.I gave Alligator 17 points. Those two albums are excellent as well. I’m also surprised none of their albums cracked the top 350I am going to put together a deeper album recommendation post later since my most of my albums left undrafted are pretty known more likely to have been heard.
My artists/albums that weren't on the official countdown or if so with a different album or scored low.
The National is one I am surprised didn't get something on the 350. Trouble Will Find Me 50pts and Boxer 10pts. One I won't do for MAD, but is one of my main playlists I am working on. I have been a fan since hearing Mistaken for Strangers (probably in a draft here) and trying Boxer. Along with Radiohead and Lord Huron, the band my wife and I have seen the most - they are fantastic live.
It seems anti-climactic to countdown the Top 5.
Yeah I mean it’s not like what remains wasn’t obvious anyway.
At one time, I believe Rumours was the biggest selling album in history.
I had El Camino on my list (but far down). Sounds like The Black Keys got mentions from a number of folks, but maybe we were all just divided on albums.The Black Keys are one I am also surprised didn't get something toward the bottom. Magic Potion was already brought up elsewhere and that got 23pts, but my first love was Rubber Factory and that got 48pts. Another on my main list for making a playlist for myself. This was my last true Exclusive Company memory and find. I was there looking for stuff to by when 10am Automatic, instantly asked what is was and grabbed it. I liked it so much as they played it, I didn't leave the store until it was done. I just browsed and listened. White Stripes were first, but I ended up like the sound of the Keys more and switched to them.
For what it’s worth, Wikipedia has it #8 of all time. Historical #1 was Tapestry then Saturday Night Fever then finally Thriller. Interesting charts to look through.
I think that the case for a few of those bands in that post. Brothers was the album I thought would squeak in toward the bottom even though I didn't give it points.I had El Camino on my list (but far down). Sounds like The Black Keys got mentions from a number of folks, but maybe we were all just divided on albums.The Black Keys are one I am also surprised didn't get something toward the bottom. Magic Potion was already brought up elsewhere and that got 23pts, but my first love was Rubber Factory and that got 48pts. Another on my main list for making a playlist for myself. This was my last true Exclusive Company memory and find. I was there looking for stuff to by when 10am Automatic, instantly asked what is was and grabbed it. I liked it so much as they played it, I didn't leave the store until it was done. I just browsed and listened. White Stripes were first, but I ended up like the sound of the Keys more and switched to them.
I am with you, I was stumped on that one and it never popped into my head. Not until I was chatting with people and I saw them mention, and my reaction was still more "really?" and I thought they were wrong. I would have leaned more Bob Dylan or Marvin Gaye in the top 5-10 with my guesses. As people who saw my list and guesses, I am terrible at predicting this crowd and the order of the top 20 has been very much a surprise for me. I still will be a little shocked when I see doc's top 5 posts. Especially Rumours and the one that is evidently going to set Dan off.
No way I would have come up with The Bodyguard soundtrack and Meatloaf for that list. I also didn't realize The Black album sold THAT many copies. We love our 4/4, time I guess!
This is a family site, guy.
5. The Joshua Tree – U2 (1,058 points)
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The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by the Irish rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987 by Island Records. In contrast to the ambient experimentation of their 1984 release, The Unforgettable Fire, the band aimed for a harder-hitting sound within the limitation of conventional song structures on The Joshua Tree. The album is influenced by American and Irish roots music, and through sociopolitically conscious lyrics embellished with spiritual imagery, it contrasts the group's antipathy for the "real America" with their fascination with the "mythical America".
I am with you, I was stumped on that one and it never popped into my head. Not until I was chatting with people and I saw them mention, and my reaction was still more "really?" and I thought they were wrong. I would have leaned more Bob Dylan or Marvin Gaye in the top 5-10 with my guesses. As people who saw my list and guesses, I am terrible at predicting this crowd and the order of the top 20 has been very much a surprise for me. I still will be a little shocked when I see doc's top 5 posts. Especially Rumours and the one that is evidently going to set Dan off.
You were probably thinking of the Timex Social Club.
When I was coming up with the top 10 remaining, this is the one I totally forgot about, but eventually came to me. I wasn't a big U2 fan by the time this came out - much prefer the rawer early days of Boy/October/War, but can't deny the greatness of JT.
I used to think this was a hot take, but Achtung was yet another oversight for me, and I do feel myself preferring it to Joshua Tree some days depending on mood.
U2 isn't even in my list of top 10 bands but I love The Joshua Tree. Agree that Side 1 is huge ( I prefer Streets), I like Bullet although I understand why most do not, but the back end of the record is quietly beautiful. Trip Through Your Wires and One Tree Hill are just wonderful.5. The Joshua Tree – U2 (1,058 points)
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The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by the Irish rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987 by Island Records. In contrast to the ambient experimentation of their 1984 release, The Unforgettable Fire, the band aimed for a harder-hitting sound within the limitation of conventional song structures on The Joshua Tree. The album is influenced by American and Irish roots music, and through sociopolitically conscious lyrics embellished with spiritual imagery, it contrasts the group's antipathy for the "real America" with their fascination with the "mythical America".
At this point, I think figuring out the order increases interest.
Wow. Eddie and the Cruisers rule!
There's still time to change the road you're on.
Oh yeah.
Good getting ahead before we could all reply with WRONG!
Massive record. I love all of it, yes, even Evermore. Levee is absolutely epic in my opinion. That would be my vote for the playlist.4. Led Zeppelin IV – Led Zeppelin (1,058 points)
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The untitled fourth studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV, was released on 8 November 1971, by Atlantic Records. It was produced by the band's guitarist, Jimmy Page, and recorded between December 1970 and February 1971, mostly in the country house Headley Grange. The album contains one of the band's most well-known recordings, the eight-minute-long "Stairway to Heaven".
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