Consensus Top 350 Albums of All-Time: 1. The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd (197 Viewers)

[Dr. Octopus]

48. Exile on Main Street – The Rolling Stones (390 points)

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Exile on Main St. is the tenth studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on 12 May 1972, by Rolling Stones Records. The 10th released in the UK and 12th in the US, it is viewed as a culmination of a string of the band's most critically successful albums, following Beggars Banquet (1968), Let It Bleed (1969) and Sticky Fingers (1971). Exile on Main St. is known for its wide stylistic range and the strong influence of Delta blues, gospel music, and country rock. The album was originally met with mixed reviews before receiving strong reassessments by the end of the 1970s. It has since been recognized as a pivotal rock album, viewed by many critics as the Rolling Stones' best work and as one of the greatest albums of all time.

 

[SayChowda]

50. Dookie – Green Day (382 points)

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Dookie is the third studio album by the American rock band Green Day, released on February 1, 1994, by Reprise Records. The band's first collaboration with producer Rob Cavallo, it was recorded in 1993 at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. Written mostly by the singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, the album is largely based on his personal experiences and includes themes such as boredom, anxiety, relationships, and sexuality. It was promoted with four singles: "Longview", "Basket Case", a re-recorded version of "Welcome to Paradise" (which originally appeared on the band's second studio album, 1991's Kerplunk), and "When I Come Around".

Can someone please add Longview to the playlist for me?

 

[SayChowda]

50. Dookie – Green Day (382 points)

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@Barry2 #69


Dookie is the third studio album by the American rock band Green Day, released on February 1, 1994, by Reprise Records. The band's first collaboration with producer Rob Cavallo, it was recorded in 1993 at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. Written mostly by the singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, the album is largely based on his personal experiences and includes themes such as boredom, anxiety, relationships, and sexuality. It was promoted with four singles: "Longview", "Basket Case", a re-recorded version of "Welcome to Paradise" (which originally appeared on the band's second studio album, 1991's Kerplunk), and "When I Come Around".

Green Day definitely isn't my 5th favorite artist, but when I thought about this list, I thought of albums to listen to when stuck on a desert album. This was really. really high for me. Even folks that aren't Green Day fans know pretty much this entire album. It's music that when it comes up when driving, I keep it on and happy to listen to.

 

[zamboni]

48. Exile on Main Street – The Rolling Stones (390 points)

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@jwb #65

Exile on Main St. is the tenth studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on 12 May 1972, by Rolling Stones Records. The 10th released in the UK and 12th in the US, it is viewed as a culmination of a string of the band's most critically successful albums, following Beggars Banquet (1968), Let It Bleed (1969) and Sticky Fingers (1971). Exile on Main St. is known for its wide stylistic range and the strong influence of Delta blues, gospel music, and country rock. The album was originally met with mixed reviews before receiving strong reassessments by the end of the 1970s. It has since been recognized as a pivotal rock album, viewed by many critics as the Rolling Stones' best work and as one of the greatest albums of all time.

I would have expected this to come in much higher than it did. It's not my personal favorite Stones album, but definitely an all-timer.

 

[Mister CIA]

Still waiting for the two Stones albums I picked to show up. Exile on Main Street is amazing, but still third in the catalog, imho.

 

[rockaction]

Best Rolling Stones album came about a week ago.

Some Puerto Rican girls that’s just dying to meet you!

The Stones always were wildly inappropriate, but America loved them anyway. John tried to be loved in America and be controversial also but America’s middle class chose the LSE guy who screwed Bowie. Go figure. John just pissed people off.

Your history story of the day brought to you by one exhausted, up-all-night phenomenal cat.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

48. Exile on Main Street – The Rolling Stones (390 points)

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@timschochet #6
@turnjose7 #6
@BrutalPenguin #7
@Don Quixote #34
@Pip's Invitation #37
@New Binky the Doormat #48
@Eephus #51
@BroncoFreak_2K3 #63
@jwb #65

Exile on Main St. is the tenth studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on 12 May 1972, by Rolling Stones Records. The 10th released in the UK and 12th in the US, it is viewed as a culmination of a string of the band's most critically successful albums, following Beggars Banquet (1968), Let It Bleed (1969) and Sticky Fingers (1971). Exile on Main St. is known for its wide stylistic range and the strong influence of Delta blues, gospel music, and country rock. The album was originally met with mixed reviews before receiving strong reassessments by the end of the 1970s. It has since been recognized as a pivotal rock album, viewed by many critics as the Rolling Stones' best work and as one of the greatest albums of all time.

This album is gritty, nasty and bluesy. It covers so many styles of music including blues, rock, reggae and country as well as more experimental soundscapes towards the end.

Keith's backup vocals are so spot on throughout the album - just may be my favorite part.

I'm going with "Rocks Off" for the playlist - the albums opener and mood setter.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

50. Dookie – Green Day (382 points)

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@Val Rannous #14
@Idiot Boxer #17
@Mrs. Rannous #29
@Rand al Thor #30
@Yo Mama #42
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@Mt. Man #66
@ConstruxBoy #68
@Barry2 #69


Dookie is the third studio album by the American rock band Green Day, released on February 1, 1994, by Reprise Records. The band's first collaboration with producer Rob Cavallo, it was recorded in 1993 at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. Written mostly by the singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, the album is largely based on his personal experiences and includes themes such as boredom, anxiety, relationships, and sexuality. It was promoted with four singles: "Longview", "Basket Case", a re-recorded version of "Welcome to Paradise" (which originally appeared on the band's second studio album, 1991's Kerplunk), and "When I Come Around".

Can someone please add Longview to the playlist for me?

done

 

[SayChowda]

Looking at my list - guessing I have 2 albums left.

Also, I think my #4 album was my highest not to make it. I would be very surprised to it now.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

51. Disintegration – The Cure (379 points)

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@Yo Mama #43
@Chaos #45


Disintegration is the eighth studio album by the English rock band The Cure, released on 2 May 1989, by Fiction Records. The band recorded the album at Hookend Recording Studios in Checkendon, Oxfordshire, with co-producer David M. Allen from late 1988 to early 1989.

The album marks a return to the introspective gothic rock style the band had established in the early 1980s. As he neared the age of 30, vocalist and guitarist Robert Smith had felt an increased pressure to follow up on the band's pop successes with a more enduring work. This, coupled with a distaste for the group's newfound popularity, caused Smith to lapse back into the use of hallucinogenic drugs, the effects of which had a strong influence on the production of the album. Following the completion of the mixing, founding member Lol Tolhurst was fired from the band.

As much as I like The Cure, it was not easy to find one particular album I liked all the way through. It's a "mosaic theory" band for me, where I would take a bit from column A/B/C etc. to make an album of choice.

I agree with this for most of their albums, but not this one.

This is a true, start-to-finish album for me in which each song is perfect and leads into the other. When I listen to it, I hear the beginning notes of the next song play in my head as the current song is fading out.

This is definitely my most listened-to album of all time. It was released the week I graduated from college. I bought the cassette and wore it out--I hadn't converted to CD's quite yet. I remember the first time I listened to it---I had agreed to paint my grandparents' house before starting my summer job. I had Disintegration on a loop in the old Walkman for the entire time I was painting.

The "albumness" of it for me makes it very difficult to choose just one song. I'm glad we at least get two with @BrutalPenguin 's choice. Knowing I was going to get to make a selection for my #1 ranked album I've been thinking about it. I had it narrowed down to Pictures of You and Fascination Street. I'll go with the former.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

This is a true, start-to-finish album for me in which each song is perfect and leads into the other. When I listen to it, I hear the beginning notes of the next song play in my head as the current song is fading out.

It’s almost like being inside of a dream listening to this album.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Looking at my list - guessing I have 2 albums left.

Also, I think my #4 album was my highest not to make it. I would be very surprised to it now.

Mine too. I doubt 6+ people voted for it. We have some big point totals in the top 50 for albums.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Dookie as a top 50 album?

I’m not one to defend Green Day vehemently but they’re still awfully big. There isn’t a bigger nineties band besides Pearl Jam. And Green Day appeals more to younger people these days somehow. They’re huge.

Yeah they’re fine just seems a bit high to me

If Spotify monthly listeners are any indication, the biggest 90s band still (sorta) active (I say "sorta" because they haven't been active in a few years) has a higher number there than Green Day, Pearl Jam (whose number is surprisingly low compared to these others) and Nirvana. That band likely still has two albums to come in this countdown, one of which I expect to contend for a very high spot. I will leave it at that.

The youngsters around here love Chili Peppers. Probably the only 90s band i hear mentioned when i talk to them about music

Oh, good call! I am not much of a fan, but I forgot about them. Looks like they are at around 42 million monthly listeners, while the band I was referencing is around 38. I would not have guessed that.

The wave of HSers now is more random, but there were a few about 5 years ago where the Peppers were their favorite band. I was suprised as well and thought it was interesting they were one of the main 90s acts that still hit with the kids. I am brainfarting as to who you are referencing.

 

[Ilov80s]

Yeah I have a couple I thought would for sure make it that I am getting pretty worried about right now

 

[KarmaPolice]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

51. Disintegration – The Cure (379 points)

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@Juxtatarot #2
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@Nick Vermeil #39
@Yo Mama #43
@Chaos #45


Disintegration is the eighth studio album by the English rock band The Cure, released on 2 May 1989, by Fiction Records. The band recorded the album at Hookend Recording Studios in Checkendon, Oxfordshire, with co-producer David M. Allen from late 1988 to early 1989.

The album marks a return to the introspective gothic rock style the band had established in the early 1980s. As he neared the age of 30, vocalist and guitarist Robert Smith had felt an increased pressure to follow up on the band's pop successes with a more enduring work. This, coupled with a distaste for the group's newfound popularity, caused Smith to lapse back into the use of hallucinogenic drugs, the effects of which had a strong influence on the production of the album. Following the completion of the mixing, founding member Lol Tolhurst was fired from the band.

As much as I like The Cure, it was not easy to find one particular album I liked all the way through. It's a "mosaic theory" band for me, where I would take a bit from column A/B/C etc. to make an album of choice.

I agree with this for most of their albums, but not this one.

This is a true, start-to-finish album for me in which each song is perfect and leads into the other. When I listen to it, I hear the beginning notes of the next song play in my head as the current song is fading out.

This is definitely my most listened-to album of all time. It was released the week I graduated from college. I bought the cassette and wore it out--I hadn't converted to CD's quite yet. I remember the first time I listened to it---I had agreed to paint my grandparents' house before starting my summer job. I had Disintegration on a loop in the old Walkman for the entire time I was painting.

The "albumness" of it for me makes it very difficult to choose just one song. I'm glad we at least get two with @BrutalPenguin 's choice. Knowing I was going to get to make a selection for my #1 ranked album I've been thinking about it. I had it narrowed down to Pictures of You and Fascination Street. I'll go with the former.

Their 2024 album was almost a sequel to this one, and almost as good. It was the best album of 2024, imo.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

It’s beyond terrible - it actually causes me pain to listen to it.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

It’s beyond terrible - it actually causes me pain to listen to it.

I don't disagree, i was just trying being too nice about it, i guess.

 

[Juxtatarot]

I'm about 88% positive I have exactly 8 albums left.

 

[rockaction]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

It’s beyond terrible - it actually causes me pain to listen to it.

The Police were a singles band and their singles were great. Synchronicity needs rose-colored glasses and I’m stunned it is this high, but we are the demographic for it. It was my first cassette tape. I loved “King of Pain” and “Every Breath . . . “ but that was sorta it. But I can see where it would be up there, I guess. Now that it is.

 

[KarmaPolice]

48. Exile on Main Street – The Rolling Stones (390 points)

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@BroncoFreak_2K3 #63
@jwb #65

Exile on Main St. is the tenth studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on 12 May 1972, by Rolling Stones Records. The 10th released in the UK and 12th in the US, it is viewed as a culmination of a string of the band's most critically successful albums, following Beggars Banquet (1968), Let It Bleed (1969) and Sticky Fingers (1971). Exile on Main St. is known for its wide stylistic range and the strong influence of Delta blues, gospel music, and country rock. The album was originally met with mixed reviews before receiving strong reassessments by the end of the 1970s. It has since been recognized as a pivotal rock album, viewed by many critics as the Rolling Stones' best work and as one of the greatest albums of all time.

This album is gritty, nasty and bluesy. It covers so many styles of music including blues, rock, reggae and country as well as more experimental soundscapes towards the end.

Keith's backup vocals are so spot on throughout the album - just may be my favorite part.

I'm going with "Rocks Off" for the playlist - the albums opener and mood setter.

This one is going to be my dedicated listen tonight.

 

[Yo Mama]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

It’s beyond terrible - it actually causes me pain to listen to it.

The Police were a singles band and their singles were great. Synchronicity needs rose-colored glasses and I’m stunned it is this high, but we are the demographic for it. It was my first cassette tape. I loved “King of Pain” and “Every Breath . . . “ but that was sorta it. But I can see where it would be up there, I guess. Now that it is.

Besides those two hits, both Synchronicity songs are awesome. Wrapped Around Your Finger and Murder by Numbers were both massive hits. Walking in Your Footsteps and Tea in the Sahara are also great moody numbers that really set the footprint for Sting’s solo work. It’s a really deep, complex album filled with hits.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

Nah, I enjoy Mother within the flow of the record. I know many hate it, but I never did. It's not a song I listen to on its own, but it's fine within the context and flow of Side 1.

Dookie as a top 50 album?

I’m not one to defend Green Day vehemently but they’re still awfully big. There isn’t a bigger nineties band besides Pearl Jam. And Green Day appeals more to younger people these days somehow. They’re huge.

Yeah they’re fine just seems a bit high to me

If Spotify monthly listeners are any indication, the biggest 90s band still (sorta) active (I say "sorta" because they haven't been active in a few years) has a higher number there than Green Day, Pearl Jam (whose number is surprisingly low compared to these others) and Nirvana. That band likely still has two albums to come in this countdown, one of which I expect to contend for a very high spot. I will leave it at that.

The youngsters around here love Chili Peppers. Probably the only 90s band i hear mentioned when i talk to them about music

Oh, good call! I am not much of a fan, but I forgot about them. Looks like they are at around 42 million monthly listeners, while the band I was referencing is around 38. I would not have guessed that.

The wave of HSers now is more random, but there were a few about 5 years ago where the Peppers were their favorite band. I was suprised as well and thought it was interesting they were one of the main 90s acts that still hit with the kids. I am brainfarting as to who you are referencing.

I would think you all of people would know, given your user name.

 

[Juxtatarot]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

It’s beyond terrible - it actually causes me pain to listen to it.

The Police were a singles band and their singles were great. Synchronicity needs rose-colored glasses and I’m stunned it is this high, but we are the demographic for it. It was my first cassette tape. I loved “King of Pain” and “Every Breath . . . “ but that was sorta it. But I can see where it would be up there, I guess. Now that it is.

Besides those two hits, both Synchronicity songs are awesome. Wrapped Around Your Finger and Murder by Numbers were both massive hits. Walking in Your Footsteps and Tea in the Sahara are also great moody numbers that really set the footprint for Sting’s solo work. It’s a really deep, complex album filled with hits.

"Synchronicity II" might be my favorite Police song. But, to Rock's point, there are certainly some clunkers. "Mother" being a prime example.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

It’s beyond terrible - it actually causes me pain to listen to it.

The Police were a singles band and their singles were great. Synchronicity needs rose-colored glasses and I’m stunned it is this high, but we are the demographic for it. It was my first cassette tape. I loved “King of Pain” and “Every Breath . . . “ but that was sorta it. But I can see where it would be up there, I guess. Now that it is.

Besides those two hits, both Synchronicity songs are awesome. Wrapped Around Your Finger and Murder by Numbers were both massive hits. Walking in Your Footsteps and Tea in the Sahara are also great moody numbers that really set the footprint for Sting’s solo work. It’s a really deep, complex album filled with hits.

"Synchronicity II" might be my favorite Police song. But, to Rock's point, there are certainly some clunkers. "Mother" being a prime example.

Oh yeah, Synchronicity II is pretty awesome and easily my favorite by the band. Loved it as a 10-year old, love it now as, well, not a 10-year old. haha

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I think I have 6 left for sure, maybe a couple more but seeming more and more unlikely

 

[timschochet]

Exile- I would have gone with “Loving Cup” or “Happy” but “Rocks Off” is a great choice, can’t complain.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

47. 2112 – Rush (398 points)

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2112 (pronounced "twenty-one twelve") is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in March 1976 by Mercury Records. It reached No. 5 in Canada and became the band's commercial breakthrough in America, peaking at No. 61.

The band was in financial hardship due to the disappointing sales of 1975's Caress of Steel, which also got an unfavorable critical reception and a decline in attendance at its shows. Mercury, their international label, considered dropping them but granted one more album following negotiations with manager Ray Danniels. Rush were pressured to deliver more commercial material but decided to continue developing its progressive rock direction they had explored on Caress of Steel and made the 20-minute futuristic science-fiction title track occupy side one of 2112 with a collection of shorter songs on side two that display their hard rock roots.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

“Loving Cup”

It's actually a Top 5 all-time song for me - but "Rocks Off" will be better for the playlist,

 

[Dr. Octopus]

47. 2112 – Rush (398 points)

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@Yo Mama #11
@BroncoFreak_2K3 #11
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@Mt. Man #55
@jwb #64



2112 (pronounced "twenty-one twelve") is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in March 1976 by Mercury Records. It reached No. 5 in Canada and became the band's commercial breakthrough in America, peaking at No. 61.

The band was in financial hardship due to the disappointing sales of 1975's Caress of Steel, which also got an unfavorable critical reception and a decline in attendance at its shows. Mercury, their international label, considered dropping them but granted one more album following negotiations with manager Ray Danniels. Rush were pressured to deliver more commercial material but decided to continue developing its progressive rock direction they had explored on Caress of Steel and made the 20-minute futuristic science-fiction title track occupy side one of 2112 with a collection of shorter songs on side two that display their hard rock roots.

I think the second side of this album is so weak, but I guess the epic first side makes up for it.

 

[rockaction]

Eephus is never coming back now.

 

[rockaction]

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I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

It’s beyond terrible - it actually causes me pain to listen to it.

The Police were a singles band and their singles were great. Synchronicity needs rose-colored glasses and I’m stunned it is this high, but we are the demographic for it. It was my first cassette tape. I loved “King of Pain” and “Every Breath . . . “ but that was sorta it. But I can see where it would be up there, I guess. Now that it is.

Besides those two hits, both Synchronicity songs are awesome. Wrapped Around Your Finger and Murder by Numbers were both massive hits. Walking in Your Footsteps and Tea in the Sahara are also great moody numbers that really set the footprint for Sting’s solo work. It’s a really deep, complex album filled with hits.

I stand corrected. Great album. Will you please tell Thumper I said that? Think I see him outside my window looking in only he’s turned into Frank the Bunny and he keeps saying “Cellar Door.”

 

[krista4]

Everything other than Exile is a surprise to me today. That’s not a criticism - I love Disintegration, for instance. Just a lot of surprises.

 

[zamboni]

2112 (pronounced "twenty-one twelve")

I’m glad Wikipedia cleared that up for voting purposes.

 

[zamboni]

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I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

It’s beyond terrible - it actually causes me pain to listen to it.

The Police were a singles band and their singles were great. Synchronicity needs rose-colored glasses and I’m stunned it is this high, but we are the demographic for it. It was my first cassette tape. I loved “King of Pain” and “Every Breath . . . “ but that was sorta it. But I can see where it would be up there, I guess. Now that it is.

Besides those two hits, both Synchronicity songs are awesome. Wrapped Around Your Finger and Murder by Numbers were both massive hits. Walking in Your Footsteps and Tea in the Sahara are also great moody numbers that really set the footprint for Sting’s solo work. It’s a really deep, complex album filled with hits.

I stand corrected. Great album. Will you please tell Thumper I said that.

Good way to avoid a humiliating kick in the crotch.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

Nah, I enjoy Mother within the flow of the record. I know many hate it, but I never did. It's not a song I listen to on its own, but it's fine within the context and flow of Side 1.

Dookie as a top 50 album?

I’m not one to defend Green Day vehemently but they’re still awfully big. There isn’t a bigger nineties band besides Pearl Jam. And Green Day appeals more to younger people these days somehow. They’re huge.

Yeah they’re fine just seems a bit high to me

If Spotify monthly listeners are any indication, the biggest 90s band still (sorta) active (I say "sorta" because they haven't been active in a few years) has a higher number there than Green Day, Pearl Jam (whose number is surprisingly low compared to these others) and Nirvana. That band likely still has two albums to come in this countdown, one of which I expect to contend for a very high spot. I will leave it at that.

The youngsters around here love Chili Peppers. Probably the only 90s band i hear mentioned when i talk to them about music

Oh, good call! I am not much of a fan, but I forgot about them. Looks like they are at around 42 million monthly listeners, while the band I was referencing is around 38. I would not have guessed that.

The wave of HSers now is more random, but there were a few about 5 years ago where the Peppers were their favorite band. I was suprised as well and thought it was interesting they were one of the main 90s acts that still hit with the kids. I am brainfarting as to who you are referencing.

I would think you all of people would know, given your user name.

I was wondering, but i know nobody IRL who listens, at least not that age group. Good to know there is mild hope for our youth.

 

[rockaction]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

Nah, I enjoy Mother within the flow of the record. I know many hate it, but I never did. It's not a song I listen to on its own, but it's fine within the context and flow of Side 1.

Dookie as a top 50 album?

I’m not one to defend Green Day vehemently but they’re still awfully big. There isn’t a bigger nineties band besides Pearl Jam. And Green Day appeals more to younger people these days somehow. They’re huge.

Yeah they’re fine just seems a bit high to me

If Spotify monthly listeners are any indication, the biggest 90s band still (sorta) active (I say "sorta" because they haven't been active in a few years) has a higher number there than Green Day, Pearl Jam (whose number is surprisingly low compared to these others) and Nirvana. That band likely still has two albums to come in this countdown, one of which I expect to contend for a very high spot. I will leave it at that.

The youngsters around here love Chili Peppers. Probably the only 90s band i hear mentioned when i talk to them about music

Oh, good call! I am not much of a fan, but I forgot about them. Looks like they are at around 42 million monthly listeners, while the band I was referencing is around 38. I would not have guessed that.

The wave of HSers now is more random, but there were a few about 5 years ago where the Peppers were their favorite band. I was suprised as well and thought it was interesting they were one of the main 90s acts that still hit with the kids. I am brainfarting as to who you are referencing.

I would think you all of people would know, given your user name.

I was wondering, but i know nobody IRL who listens, at least not that age group. Good to know there is mild hope for our youth.

Arg. I knew. You had Thom Yorke as your avatar for about ten years. You never looked at their monthly listeners?

I will admit I never look, but you play DFS and stuff. You’re a data nerd.

 

[rockaction]

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I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

I was listening this morning and had the same thought. Terrible song on an otherwise great album.

It’s beyond terrible - it actually causes me pain to listen to it.

The Police were a singles band and their singles were great. Synchronicity needs rose-colored glasses and I’m stunned it is this high, but we are the demographic for it. It was my first cassette tape. I loved “King of Pain” and “Every Breath . . . “ but that was sorta it. But I can see where it would be up there, I guess. Now that it is.

Besides those two hits, both Synchronicity songs are awesome. Wrapped Around Your Finger and Murder by Numbers were both massive hits. Walking in Your Footsteps and Tea in the Sahara are also great moody numbers that really set the footprint for Sting’s solo work. It’s a really deep, complex album filled with hits.

I stand corrected. Great album. Will you please tell Thumper I said that.

Good way to avoid a humiliating kick in the crotch.

Many miles away something crawls to the surface of a dark Scottish lake!

 

[Yo Mama]

2112 (pronounced "twenty-one twelve")

I’m glad Wikipedia cleared that up for voting purposes.

This was an homage by the band to Lynyrd Skynyrd.

 

[BrutalPenguin]

51. Disintegration – The Cure (379 points)

@BrutalPenguin #1
@Dreaded Marco #1
@Juxtatarot #2
@Dr. Octopus #25
@simey #33
@Nick Vermeil #39
@Yo Mama #43
@Chaos #45


Disintegration is the eighth studio album by the English rock band The Cure, released on 2 May 1989, by Fiction Records. The band recorded the album at Hookend Recording Studios in Checkendon, Oxfordshire, with co-producer David M. Allen from late 1988 to early 1989.

The album marks a return to the introspective gothic rock style the band had established in the early 1980s. As he neared the age of 30, vocalist and guitarist Robert Smith had felt an increased pressure to follow up on the band's pop successes with a more enduring work. This, coupled with a distaste for the group's newfound popularity, caused Smith to lapse back into the use of hallucinogenic drugs, the effects of which had a strong influence on the production of the album. Following the completion of the mixing, founding member Lol Tolhurst was fired from the band.

As much as I like The Cure, it was not easy to find one particular album I liked all the way through. It's a "mosaic theory" band for me, where I would take a bit from column A/B/C etc. to make an album of choice.

I agree with this for most of their albums, but not this one.

This is a true, start-to-finish album for me in which each song is perfect and leads into the other. When I listen to it, I hear the beginning notes of the next song play in my head as the current song is fading out.

This is definitely my most listened-to album of all time. It was released the week I graduated from college. I bought the cassette and wore it out--I hadn't converted to CD's quite yet. I remember the first time I listened to it---I had agreed to paint my grandparents' house before starting my summer job. I had Disintegration on a loop in the old Walkman for the entire time I was painting.

The "albumness" of it for me makes it very difficult to choose just one song. I'm glad we at least get two with @BrutalPenguin 's choice. Knowing I was going to get to make a selection for my #1 ranked album I've been thinking about it. I had it narrowed down to Pictures of You and Fascination Street. I'll go with the former.

This album is Robert Smith's masterpiece. I'm sure it's my most listened to album by a lot. The flow between songs is so amazing - the last discordant note in Plainsong plays right into the start of Pictures of You. The lyrics are poetry, the melodies are layer upon layer of intricacy.

Plainsong, Pictures of You, Last Dance, Prayers for Rain, it's so rich with so many great songs that move me. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be Disintegration. It's angry, epic, honest, unflinching, filled with self loathing and a musical persistence that stands apart.

 

[Eephus]

Eephus is never coming back now.

Has there been an Eagles album yet?

 

[MAC_32]

Eephus is never coming back now.

Has there been an Eagles album yet?

I'm starting to like our chances of a shutout

 

[zamboni]

Eephus is never coming back now.

Has there been an Eagles album yet?

I'm starting to like our chances of a shutout

You must be the new kid in town.

 

[MAC_32]

Everything other than Exile is a surprise to me today. That’s not a criticism - I love Disintegration, for instance. Just a lot of surprises.

Based on the tells Doc Oc's tossed out there, you have at least one more major surprise coming.

 

[Brunell4MVP]

51. Disintegration – The Cure (379 points)

@BrutalPenguin #1
@Dreaded Marco #1
@Juxtatarot #2
@Dr. Octopus #25
@simey #33
@Nick Vermeil #39
@Yo Mama #43
@Chaos #45


Disintegration is the eighth studio album by the English rock band The Cure, released on 2 May 1989, by Fiction Records. The band recorded the album at Hookend Recording Studios in Checkendon, Oxfordshire, with co-producer David M. Allen from late 1988 to early 1989.

The album marks a return to the introspective gothic rock style the band had established in the early 1980s. As he neared the age of 30, vocalist and guitarist Robert Smith had felt an increased pressure to follow up on the band's pop successes with a more enduring work. This, coupled with a distaste for the group's newfound popularity, caused Smith to lapse back into the use of hallucinogenic drugs, the effects of which had a strong influence on the production of the album. Following the completion of the mixing, founding member Lol Tolhurst was fired from the band.

As much as I like The Cure, it was not easy to find one particular album I liked all the way through. It's a "mosaic theory" band for me, where I would take a bit from column A/B/C etc. to make an album of choice.

I agree with this for most of their albums, but not this one.

This is a true, start-to-finish album for me in which each song is perfect and leads into the other. When I listen to it, I hear the beginning notes of the next song play in my head as the current song is fading out.

This is definitely my most listened-to album of all time. It was released the week I graduated from college. I bought the cassette and wore it out--I hadn't converted to CD's quite yet. I remember the first time I listened to it---I had agreed to paint my grandparents' house before starting my summer job. I had Disintegration on a loop in the old Walkman for the entire time I was painting.

The "albumness" of it for me makes it very difficult to choose just one song. I'm glad we at least get two with @BrutalPenguin 's choice. Knowing I was going to get to make a selection for my #1 ranked album I've been thinking about it. I had it narrowed down to Pictures of You and Fascination Street. I'll go with the former.

This album is Robert Smith's masterpiece. I'm sure it's my most listened to album by a lot. The flow between songs is so amazing - the last discordant note in Plainsong plays right into the start of Pictures of You. The lyrics are poetry, the melodies are layer upon layer of intricacy.

Plainsong, Pictures of You, Last Dance, Prayers for Rain, it's so rich with so many great songs that move me. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be Disintegration. It's angry, epic, honest, unflinching, filled with self loathing and a musical persistence that stands apart.

I think the same. So many good songs. And tied into each other. I can listen to Fascination Street for hours upon hours. My favorite Cure tune

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I find every other Police album to be somewhat of a mixed bag, but Synchronicity is perfection.

Did you forget about the song “Mother?” - not sure why that one made the final cut
It’s a great album but that song takes me out.

My high school girlfriend asked me if there was a way to put a scratch in the record so the needle would skip past Mother.

Great record but for me they never topped their debut Outlandos d'Amour and I would have Reggatta de Blanc and maybe also Zenyatta Mondatta before Synchronicity.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Eephus is never coming back now.

Wait until he sees what's coming up soon.

 

[rockaction]

I'm about 88% positive I have exactly 8 albums left.

I'm going to the casino down the street after that. It's a Monday Miracle!

 

[Dr. Octopus]

46. Kind Of Blue – Miles Davis (400 points)

@Chaos34 #1
@simey #9
@ConstruxBoy #10
@Nick Vermeil #13
@Ilove80s #19
@turnjose7 #26
@krista4 #39
Jeb #51

Kind of Blue is a studio album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, released on August 17, 1959, by Columbia Records. For this album, Davis led a sextet featuring saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, pianist Bill Evans, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Jimmy Cobb, with new band pianist Wynton Kelly replacing Evans on "Freddie Freeloader". The album was recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City in two sessions on March 2 and April 22, 1959.