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This is a band that I am really curious to see where their albums shake out
Candy Says and Point of Know Return added.
174 (tie). Ænima – Tool (138 points)
@Dan Lambskin #2
@MAC_32 #2
Ænima (/ˈɑːnɪmə/ AH-ni-mə) is the second studio album by the American rock band Tool. It was released in vinyl format on September 17, 1996, and in compact disc format on October 1, 1996, through Zoo Entertainment. The album was recorded and cut at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood and The Hook in North Hollywood from 1995 to 1996. It is the first album by Tool to feature bassist Justin Chancellor, who replaced original bassist Paul D'Amour the year prior. The album was produced by David Bottrill.
Chicago was my first MAD countdown artist and this album was heavily represented in my top 31. Forget your perceptions of them based on their dreadful '80s work; this was an experimental album -- one of the first attempts to combine jazz and rock from the rock side -- that happened to become a hit, first with college kids and then with the public at large. Its relentless ambition and flawless execution established Robert Lamm as a major songwriter and Terry Kath as a premier guitarist.
Surprised this is as low as it is but still happy to see it here. The high ranking definitely has something to do with it being one of my two year old granddaughters favorite album (another one coming up later, I’m sure). Happy to get song recommendations from the other voters.174 (tie). Cosmo's Factory – Creedence Clearwater Revival (138 points)
@Atomic Punk #7
@kupcho1 #31
@Val Rannous #51
@Mrs. Rannous #57
Cosmo's Factory is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released by Fantasy Records on July 8, 1970. Six of the album's eleven tracks were released as singles in 1970, and all of them charted in the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100. The album spent nine consecutive weeks in the number one position on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 4x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1990. Rolling Stone ranked it number 413 on its 2020 list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
I always view CCR as more a hits band than an album band but there is no doubt Cosmos Factory is loaded with great songs.Surprised this is as low as it is but still happy to see it here. The high ranking definitely has something to do with it being one of my two year old granddaughters favorite album (another one coming up later, I’m sure). Happy to get song recommendations from the other voters.174 (tie). Cosmo's Factory – Creedence Clearwater Revival (138 points)
@Atomic Punk #7
@kupcho1 #31
@Val Rannous #51
@Mrs. Rannous #57
Cosmo's Factory is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released by Fantasy Records on July 8, 1970. Six of the album's eleven tracks were released as singles in 1970, and all of them charted in the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100. The album spent nine consecutive weeks in the number one position on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 4x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1990. Rolling Stone ranked it number 413 on its 2020 list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
This album rocked my face off when it came out. I couldn't believe how good it was from start to finish.
Dammit, I should have considered this. I think it's the best CCR album, both for the number of hits on it and the performances on the longer songs.174 (tie). Cosmo's Factory – Creedence Clearwater Revival (138 points)
@Atomic Punk #7
@kupcho1 #31
@Val Rannous #51
@Mrs. Rannous #57
Cosmo's Factory is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released by Fantasy Records on July 8, 1970. Six of the album's eleven tracks were released as singles in 1970, and all of them charted in the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100. The album spent nine consecutive weeks in the number one position on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 4x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1990. Rolling Stone ranked it number 413 on its 2020 list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
Incredible collection of songs.
I'm fine with whatever you choose, just so long as it's a CCR song (e.g., not "I Heard It Through the Grapevine").
We're on the same page about this vs...the other one. While it may be more cohesive, there are just too many high highs on this to rank it lower. Jimmy is really the only track I'd say is any less than great, and like Lamb said, it's 'fine,' the rest of the album just set the bar that high. Stinkfist was accessible enough to get me to buy the record as I was unfamiliar with them to that point. If I had to single one song out upon first listen it was Eulogy. Then H. Hooker made me realize these guys didn't always take themselves too seriously. Pushit laid the ground work for what they perfected in later albums - how to deliver the payoff after such a long build. Third Eye was just wild. And Ænema was the most heavily played...probably for several years. But there's one that stands out above the rest.174 (tie). Ænima – Tool (138 points)
@Dan Lambskin #2
@MAC_32 #2
Ænima (/ˈɑːnɪmə/ AH-ni-mə) is the second studio album by the American rock band Tool. It was released in vinyl format on September 17, 1996, and in compact disc format on October 1, 1996, through Zoo Entertainment. The album was recorded and cut at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood and The Hook in North Hollywood from 1995 to 1996. It is the first album by Tool to feature bassist Justin Chancellor, who replaced original bassist Paul D'Amour the year prior. The album was produced by David Bottrill.
Well at least someone else appreciates this album
My favorite Tool album varies, and I think there’s another one that is a better overall album, at least from a composition and flow standpoint (even though I ranked it lower), but this one just has the most songs that I like. It does have a couple of interludes that are usually skip worthy but man all of these are absolute bangers
Stinkfist
Eulogy
H.
46&2
Hooker with a Penis
Ænema
Third Eye
Jimmy and Pushit are fine too just not my personal favorites
I’d recommend H. for the playlist but since we tied I’m open for debate.
Steve Walsh's vocals on the bridge are so good. His voice just soars.I guess I'll go with the obvious and lovely title track.187 (tie). Point of Know Return – Kansas (132 points)
@Mrs. Rannous #10
@Val Rannous #53
@BroncoFreak_2K3 #59
@timschochet #61
Point of Know Return is the fifth studio album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1977.
"Dust in the Wind" is known for its sparse acoustic nature. The guitar line for the song was written by Kerry Livgren as a finger exercise for learning fingerpicking. His wife, Vicci, heard what he was doing, remarked that the melody was nice, and encouraged him to write lyrics for it. Livgren was unsure whether his fellow band members would like it since it was a departure from their signature style. However, he did offer it to them, and the song was accepted and then recorded.
Point of Know Return
Kansas · Point Of Know Return (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1977open.spotify.com
Would have made my top-70 if I was more thoughtful.
I'm hoping we see at least one more from this band. : DidMyPart:
I picked one VU, and ranked it pretty high, but I'll bet I'm alone with the selection.
Let’s go with Do You Realize??
You had another album by the same band listed, but not this one.
Hmph. Would have sworn I had this, and probably top half. Another mystery deletion by me.
Oh by the way, which one’s Pink?
Checks sheet. Phew. I did it right.
Let’s go with “Chest Fever” here. Can someone add that as well? TIA
Cornhole by renting the Big Pink house through VRBO?
I went a different direction in this realm but this easily could have made my list.
I bought this tape somewhere in NYC, I think in the Lower East Side. It was a bootleg version - side A was on side B, and side B was on side A. I definitely passed this around my high school math class where a lot of guys made copies of it.173. Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – Wu Tang Clan (139 points)
@SayChowda #2
@Long Ball Larry #12
@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).
Done.
Done
Method Man added.I bought this tape somewhere in NYC, I think in the Lower East Side. It was a bootleg version - side A was on side B, and side B was on side A. I definitely passed this around my high school math class where a lot of guys made copies of it.173. Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – Wu Tang Clan (139 points)
@SayChowda #2
@Long Ball Larry #12
@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).
Still to this day I love this album - so many hit songs on the hip-hop world.
My song of choice, though tough to pick just 1, is Method Man. Can someone please add that to the list for me?
I'll bet we did.
One of my absolute last cuts, it made it up until the last hour
on the Chicago album.
