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Consensus Top 350 Albums of All-Time: 68. Automatic for the People – R.E.M. (223 Viewers)

82. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin (286 points)

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Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound and drawing from influences including blues and folk music, Led Zeppelin are cited as a progenitor of hard rock and heavy metal. They significantly influenced the music industry, particularly in the development of album-oriented rock and stadium rock.
Only 82nd? Oh hell ****ing no.
Zeppelin has a LOT of albums coming up. One of them has to be lower.
So, you’re saying his time is gonna come?
 
82. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin (286 points)

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Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound and drawing from influences including blues and folk music, Led Zeppelin are cited as a progenitor of hard rock and heavy metal. They significantly influenced the music industry, particularly in the development of album-oriented rock and stadium rock.
I can't think of many debut albums that were better than this one.
There's a few debut albums still to come.

ETA; There are 12 more debut albums still to come.
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Wilco, released on April 23, 2002, through Nonesuch Records. Recording sessions for the album began in late 2000. These sessions, which were documented for the film I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, were marred by conflicts including a switch in drummers and disagreements among the band members and engineers about songs. Despite this, the album would be mostly completed in early 2001. The album showcased a more atmospheric and experimental sound than the band's previous work, and has been described as art rock and indie rock by music critics. It was the band's first album with drummer Glenn Kotche, and last with multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Jay Bennett.
When I did my Jeff Tweedy rankings in one of the MAD artists rounds - my top two songs were from this album.
 
82. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin (286 points)

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Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound and drawing from influences including blues and folk music, Led Zeppelin are cited as a progenitor of hard rock and heavy metal. They significantly influenced the music industry, particularly in the development of album-oriented rock and stadium rock.
Only 82nd? Oh hell ****ing no.
I agree, that ranking leaves me dazed and confused.
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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This is some fine company right here. And of course, landrys snipes simey and me again. :lol:

I defer entirely to Marco on song choice given the very high ranking.
What a fantastic album from start to finish. I love every song on it--even the more "difficult", noisy songs. Some Wilco fans complain about the change of direction on this album but I think it's perfect. The story behind the making of the album is also fascinating.

My favorite tracks are I Am Trying To Break Your Heart and Poor Places. Jesus Etc. is probably the most known and would have a wider appeal for those not familiar with the entire record. What do other rankers think? I'd be happy with any of them.
 
82. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin (286 points)

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Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound and drawing from influences including blues and folk music, Led Zeppelin are cited as a progenitor of hard rock and heavy metal. They significantly influenced the music industry, particularly in the development of album-oriented rock and stadium rock.
Only 82nd? Oh hell ****ing no.
I agree, that ranking leaves me dazed and confused.
It must be a communication breakdown.
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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This is some fine company right here. And of course, landrys snipes simey and me again. :lol:

I defer entirely to Marco on song choice given the very high ranking.
What a fantastic album from start to finish. I love every song on it--even the more "difficult", noisy songs. Some Wilco fans complain about the change of direction on this album but I think it's perfect. The story behind the making of the album is also fascinating.

My favorite tracks are I Am Trying To Break Your Heart and Poor Places. Jesus Etc. is probably the most known and would have a wider appeal for those not familiar with the entire record. What do other rankers think? I'd be happy with any of them.

My vote is for I Am Trying to Break Your Heart. :)
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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This is some fine company right here. And of course, landrys snipes simey and me again. :lol:

I defer entirely to Marco on song choice given the very high ranking.
What a fantastic album from start to finish. I love every song on it--even the more "difficult", noisy songs. Some Wilco fans complain about the change of direction on this album but I think it's perfect. The story behind the making of the album is also fascinating.

My favorite tracks are I Am Trying To Break Your Heart and Poor Places. Jesus Etc. is probably the most known and would have a wider appeal for those not familiar with the entire record. What do other rankers think? I'd be happy with any of them.

My vote is for I Am Trying to Break Your Heart. :)
Great call! Damn fine album, and it doesn't get any better from Wilco than that song. :yes:
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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@simey #44

This is some fine company right here. And of course, landrys snipes simey and me again. :lol:

I defer entirely to Marco on song choice given the very high ranking.
What a fantastic album from start to finish. I love every song on it--even the more "difficult", noisy songs. Some Wilco fans complain about the change of direction on this album but I think it's perfect. The story behind the making of the album is also fascinating.

My favorite tracks are I Am Trying To Break Your Heart and Poor Places. Jesus Etc. is probably the most known and would have a wider appeal for those not familiar with the entire record. What do other rankers think? I'd be happy with any of them.
Poor Places is my favorite.
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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@simey #44

This is some fine company right here. And of course, landrys snipes simey and me again. :lol:

I defer entirely to Marco on song choice given the very high ranking.
What a fantastic album from start to finish. I love every song on it--even the more "difficult", noisy songs. Some Wilco fans complain about the change of direction on this album but I think it's perfect. The story behind the making of the album is also fascinating.

My favorite tracks are I Am Trying To Break Your Heart and Poor Places. Jesus Etc. is probably the most known and would have a wider appeal for those not familiar with the entire record. What do other rankers think? I'd be happy with any of them.
Poor Places is my favorite.
Today my favorite is I'm the Man Who Loves You, but I like them all.
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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@simey #44

This is some fine company right here. And of course, landrys snipes simey and me again. :lol:

I defer entirely to Marco on song choice given the very high ranking.
What a fantastic album from start to finish. I love every song on it--even the more "difficult", noisy songs. Some Wilco fans complain about the change of direction on this album but I think it's perfect. The story behind the making of the album is also fascinating.

My favorite tracks are I Am Trying To Break Your Heart and Poor Places. Jesus Etc. is probably the most known and would have a wider appeal for those not familiar with the entire record. What do other rankers think? I'd be happy with any of them.
Poor Places is my favorite.
Today my favorite is I'm the Man Who Loves You, but I like them all.
That’s my favorite with Jesus, etc. being my second favorite.
 
82. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin (286 points)

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Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound and drawing from influences including blues and folk music, Led Zeppelin are cited as a progenitor of hard rock and heavy metal. They significantly influenced the music industry, particularly in the development of album-oriented rock and stadium rock.
I did not expect to be leading this charge. How Many More Times gets my vote with an exclamation (my 14-year old brain is still a thing), but I'll defer to a majority.
 
Led Zeppelin

One vote for “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You”

This is probably the best song on the album. "Dazed and Confused" is probably he most iconic. I'm partial to the Dixon blues covers. And "Communication Breakdown" and "How Many More Times" were concert staples.

But personally I'd go with "Good Times Bad Times." I think it captures the feel of the album the best and introduced the band with an impact that has maybe never been surpassed in any debut album.
 
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1,151. Argus - Wishbone Ash
1,410. Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus - Spirit
For all the prog rock fans here (and there are several), I highly recommend giving Argus a listen if you haven't before. Definitely falls under the radar of the early/mid '70s prog rock and Wishbone Ash is a phenomenally talented band that helped pioneer the twin guitar attack.

Lots of folks know about Spirit here and had to give them some love with my list. Another talented band that didn't get enough due back in the day.
Both of these are excellent albums that didn’t cross my mind when I was making my list.
 
84. The Queen Is Dead – The Smiths (268 points)
I'm not the high voter, but I'd pick Cemetry Gates if I were. I should mention that Keats and Yates are on my side on this one. Wilde too for that matter.

Sometimes things are best left to the imagination. I just learned moments ago that there isn’t actually a cemetery in England where these three are buried. I don’t know why I am so disappointed.

Although "Cemetry Gates" was inspired by Southern Cemetery in Manchester, the song's central lyric, "Keats and Yeats are on your side/While Wilde is on mine", makes reference to the graves of three noted literary figures who are buried elsewhere; John Keats lies buried at the Protestant Cemetery, Rome, W. B. Yeats' remains are in the churchyard of St Columba's Church, Drumcliff in Ireland, and Oscar Wilde's tomb is in Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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This is some fine company right here. And of course, landrys snipes simey and me again. :lol:

I defer entirely to Marco on song choice given the very high ranking.
What a fantastic album from start to finish. I love every song on it--even the more "difficult", noisy songs. Some Wilco fans complain about the change of direction on this album but I think it's perfect. The story behind the making of the album is also fascinating.

My favorite tracks are I Am Trying To Break Your Heart and Poor Places. Jesus Etc. is probably the most known and would have a wider appeal for those not familiar with the entire record. What do other rankers think? I'd be happy with any of them.
Jesus Etc is my #1 Wilco song but every track on this record is amazing so I’m fine with whatever.

This is my highest-ranked album of the 21st century. It marked a major shift in the band’s sound but didn’t sacrifice song craft or tunefulness. Bonus points for getting Warner Bros to pay for it twice. Record company executives are dumb.
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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@simey #44

This is some fine company right here. And of course, landrys snipes simey and me again. :lol:

I defer entirely to Marco on song choice given the very high ranking.
What a fantastic album from start to finish. I love every song on it--even the more "difficult", noisy songs. Some Wilco fans complain about the change of direction on this album but I think it's perfect. The story behind the making of the album is also fascinating.

My favorite tracks are I Am Trying To Break Your Heart and Poor Places. Jesus Etc. is probably the most known and would have a wider appeal for those not familiar with the entire record. What do other rankers think? I'd be happy with any of them.

I Am Trying to Break Your Heart is probably the clear favorite here, but this album is loaded. Some great lesser known songs like Ashes of American Flags and Poor Places.
 
79 (tie). Yankee Hotel Foxtrot – Wilco (300 points)

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@landrys hat #18
@krista4 #27
@Pip's Invitation #26
@Dr. Octopus #39
@shuke #41
@simey #44

This is some fine company right here. And of course, landrys snipes simey and me again. :lol:

I defer entirely to Marco on song choice given the very high ranking.
What a fantastic album from start to finish. I love every song on it--even the more "difficult", noisy songs. Some Wilco fans complain about the change of direction on this album but I think it's perfect. The story behind the making of the album is also fascinating.

My favorite tracks are I Am Trying To Break Your Heart and Poor Places. Jesus Etc. is probably the most known and would have a wider appeal for those not familiar with the entire record. What do other rankers think? I'd be happy with any of them.
Poor Places is my favorite.
Today my favorite is I'm the Man Who Loves You, but I like them all.
That’s my favorite with Jesus, etc. being my second favorite.
Man, you guys are making this tough :lol:

Votes for all 3 of my favorites---I'll go with IATTBYH.
 
86. Metallica – Metallica (266 points)


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Metallica (commonly known as The Black Album) is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on August 12, 1991, by Elektra Records. Recording sessions took place at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles over an eight-month span that frequently found Metallica at odds with their new producer Bob Rock. The album marked a change in the band's music from the thrash metal style of their previous four albums to a slower, heavier, and more refined sound.

I remember when this came out all my metalhead friends hated it and thought Metallica had "sold out" but I always liked this album.

This album is a special one for me in that when my family went on a euro trip in 92, and I forgot all my cassettes on the plane ride over, this was the one left in my Walkman and all I listened to for the two week trip.

I vote for Unforgiven for the playlist.
The Unforgiven or The God That Failed? Every song is great.
Let's go with The Unforgiven
Added.
 
I really tried to like Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

I’m completely floored that it ranked higher than something like Hot Fuss

I am (I embody) one of these sentences, but I fully expected Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and Hot Fuss to be in this order. We have quite a few Americana and indie singer/songwriter fans whose speed is more Tweedy than Flowers.

eta* the proper names in that sentence were so apt for the sentiment I was trying to convey. I don’t think you could have created better surnames for allusive meaning and tone than they were given to both them and us. Tweedy singer-songwriters and thorny Flowers.
 
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82. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin (286 points)

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Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound and drawing from influences including blues and folk music, Led Zeppelin are cited as a progenitor of hard rock and heavy metal. They significantly influenced the music industry, particularly in the development of album-oriented rock and stadium rock.
Only 82nd? Oh hell ****ing no.
I agree, that ranking leaves me dazed and confused.
How many more times will we have to endure these good times bad times?
 
I really tried to like Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

I’m completely floored that it ranked higher than something like Hot Fuss

I am (I embody) one of these sentences, but I fully expected Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and Hot Fuss to be in this order. We have quite a few Americana and indie singer/songwriter fans whose speed is more Tweedy than Flowers.

eta* the proper names in that sentence were so apt for the sentiment I was trying to convey. I don’t think you could have created better surnames for allusive meaning and tone than they were given to both them and us. Tweedy singer-songwriters and thorny Flowers.
That’s a funny subtopic. Bands whose key member had the perfect name for their band/music. Kind of like D’Andre Swift being a great name for quick footed RB.
 
79 (tie). Pronounced 'Lĕh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd – Lynyrd Skynyrd (300 points)

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(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) is the debut studio album by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, released on August 13, 1973, by MCA Records. Recording took place in Doraville, Georgia at Studio One, following a lengthy period of rehearsals. Prior to the album's conception, many of its songs were already featured in Lynyrd Skynyrd's live repertoire. To promote it, the band released "Gimme Three Steps" and "Free Bird" as singles; these, along with "Simple Man" and "Tuesday's Gone", are among the band's best-known songs.
 
79 (tie). Pronounced 'Lĕh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd – Lynyrd Skynyrd (300 points)

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(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) is the debut studio album by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, released on August 13, 1973, by MCA Records. Recording took place in Doraville, Georgia at Studio One, following a lengthy period of rehearsals. Prior to the album's conception, many of its songs were already featured in Lynyrd Skynyrd's live repertoire. To promote it, the band released "Gimme Three Steps" and "Free Bird" as singles; these, along with "Simple Man" and "Tuesday's Gone", are among the band's best-known songs.
Oh boy did people mess this one up.
 
I really tried to like Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

I’m completely floored that it ranked higher than something like Hot Fuss

I am (I embody) one of these sentences, but I fully expected Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and Hot Fuss to be in this order. We have quite a few Americana and indie singer/songwriter fans whose speed is more Tweedy than Flowers.

eta* the proper names in that sentence were so apt for the sentiment I was trying to convey. I don’t think you could have created better surnames for allusive meaning and tone than they were given to both them and us. Tweedy singer-songwriters and thorny Flowers.
That’s a funny subtopic. Bands who’s key member had the perfect name for their band/music.

Keith Moon comes immediately to mind as aptly named, if not for the band then for his drumming and exploits.
 
78. All Things Must Pass – George Harrison (302 points)

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All Things Must Pass is the third studio album by the English musician George Harrison. Released as a triple album in November 1970, it was Harrison's first solo work after the break-up of the Beatles in April that year. The album was released on 27 November 1970 in the USA, and released three days later on 30 November 1970 in the UK. It includes the hit singles "My Sweet Lord" and "What Is Life", as well as songs such as "Isn't It a Pity" and the title track that had been overlooked for inclusion on releases by the Beatles. The album reflects the influence of Harrison's musical activities with artists such as Bob Dylan, the Band, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends and Billy Preston during 1968–70, and his growth as an artist beyond his supporting role to former bandmates John Lennon and Paul McCartney. All Things Must Pass introduced Harrison's signature slide guitar sound and the spiritual themes present throughout his subsequent solo work. The original vinyl release consisted of two LPs of songs and a third disc of informal jams titled Apple Jam. Several commentators interpret Barry Feinstein's album cover photo, showing Harrison surrounded by four garden gnomes, as a statement on his independence from the Beatles.
 
I am guessing some heads will explode over Skynyrd's debut finishing higher than Zeppelin's, but Pronounced is easily the better thing the former ever did, while the latter likely had numerous albums overshadowing their debut on the lists of some. For me, Skynyrd is more of a compilation band than an album one, but I will listen to this record on occasion, and while Free Bird is a song I never need to hear again (awesome song, yes, but I simply do not need to ever hear it again), I can hear Tuesday's Gone a million times and never tire of it.
 
Not being able to work gave me even more time to power through albums. This thread gave some great listening over the last few days as I got to: Wildflowers, Otis Sings Soul (my daughter liked this too - we listened during dinner), Deja Vu, Every Picture Tells a Story, So, Some Girls, Kinks, and Astral Weeks. Only one in the pile I didn't click with, so that is a great hit rate. I have Loaded and Eat A Peach on deck for the next wave of listening plus whatever pops up that interests me. Great stuff, all!
How about some reviews?
Never know how much to post and I feel I ramble too much.

Otis was the only true new-to-me. I love his voice, but you can guess why the album overall might be hit or miss for me. Overall I liked it enough to want to have my daughter listen as well. For me it's not something I would listen to on my own, but it's outstanding chill/dinner type music. Ole Man Trouble, Rock Me, and Down In the Valley were favorites.

My favorites top to bottom are Deja Vu and Some Girls. I prefer solo Neil to CSNY, but this album is still great. The opening two songs are top notch, but my favorite stretch is the run of Hair, Helpless, Woodstock. (especially Helpless). Some Girls I had visited awhile back and one I hadn't heard until that point. I am sure it was because of you that I put it on. I remember loving it, but wanted to revisit to remind myself why. This was easily my favorite album of the bunch I listed. Even track 3 didn't get skipped ;) I like their take on that song. I knew some of the hits, I just didn't know this was the album it came from at the time. This time I was reminded how much some of the other songs rip. Lies was one that really stood out this listen, as did Respectable. Both these albums I flagged so I get them in my rotation more. I need to explore more Stones for sure.

Wildflowers and So are probably in the next tier for ones I liked the most. Again, I new the hits but there were some songs that stood out more on a relisten. For Wildflowers that was Honey Bee and Cabin Down Below. Really loved those and You Wreck Me is a favorite Petty that I will never tire of. There where a few songs that toed the country or Dylan line a little too much for me, but nothing skippable. Damn good album. So is a little more hit or miss, but the highs are outstanding. Don't Give Up was a song that really hit hard this week, and I think that was the choice for the playlist too. Red Rain is another that I need to get in my rotation and is another beautiful song. Sledgehammer is one of my wife's least favorite songs ever, so I was also reminded how to get her back for playing one of my least favorite songs over and over. :lol: A couple others are a bit odd for my tastes, but I was very happy to add Don't Give Up to a playlist .

Village Green and Astral Weeks are bit more hit or miss for my tastes, but there are still gems in each and enough to make the listens worthwhile this week.

I don't care for Rod Stewart's voice at all, so that album was a miss for me. Ironically for me Maggie May is still a song I like.

The two today also didn't click with me - Loaded and Eat A Peach (I actually got angry during the 30min instrumental jam session :lol:) . Instead I pivoted Toulouse Street (shoutout to @New Binky the Doormat !!) , and proceeded to listen to that album 3x in a row. Outstanding album. It's still the music!!
 
I am guessing some heads will explode over Skynyrd's debut finishing higher than Zeppelin's, but Pronounced is easily the better thing the former ever did, while the latter likely had numerous albums overshadowing their debut on the lists of some. For me, Skynyrd is more of a compilation band than an album one, but I will listen to this record on occasion, and while Free Bird is a song I never need to hear again (awesome song, yes, but I simply do not need to ever hear it again), I can hear Tuesday's Gone a million times and never tire of it.
They can keep their heads together because Skynyrd is probably done and Zeppeling is just getting started.
 
79 (tie). Pronounced 'Lĕh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd – Lynyrd Skynyrd (300 points)

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(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) is the debut studio album by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, released on August 13, 1973, by MCA Records. Recording took place in Doraville, Georgia at Studio One, following a lengthy period of rehearsals. Prior to the album's conception, many of its songs were already featured in Lynyrd Skynyrd's live repertoire. To promote it, the band released "Gimme Three Steps" and "Free Bird" as singles; these, along with "Simple Man" and "Tuesday's Gone", are among the band's best-known songs.
I have lots of company on this one. How does everyone feel about “Simple Man” for the playlist?
 
I really tried to like Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

I’m completely floored that it ranked higher than something like Hot Fuss
And I would've been floored if it had been vice versa.

Just to drive @Uruk-Hai insane, I'll mention that both were on Rolling Stone's "100 Best Albums of the Decade" - YHF at #3 and Hot Fuss at #43.

Also regarding YHF: Pitchfork put the album at number four on the Top 200 Albums of the 2000s and "Poor Places" and "Jesus, Etc." as the 147th and 61st best songs of the decade, respectively. Paste named the album the second-best album of the decade. In 2012, Rolling Stone ranked it #493 on its list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, saying, "Wilco's great leap forward was a mix of rock tradition, electronics, oddball rhythms and experimental gestures." and in the 2020 reboot of the list, they elevated the album's position to #225.
 
I can hear Tuesday's Gone a million times and never tire of it.
I used to love this song but lately I can't seem to get past that Casio toy keyboard sound that drives it.

"Simple Man" is one of my favorite songs of all time.

Don’t do eeeet, man. I was just starting to really dig that song, but now I’m going to hear that freaking thing every time I listen to it. I hope the guitar and his voice and their harmonies make up for it.

Nope. You just killed it for me. Good ear, though, Doc. I’ll give you that.

That’s a ridiculous sound. Sounds like a Close Encounters noise. Shoot.

Then you’ve got a real piano solo/breakdown that is beautiful and the strings come in, and that alien synth thing is playing over it.
 
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(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) is the debut studio album by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, released on August 13, 1973, by MCA Records. Recording took place in Doraville, Georgia at Studio One, following a lengthy period of rehearsals. Prior to the album's conception, many of its songs were already featured in Lynyrd Skynyrd's live repertoire. To promote it, the band released "Gimme Three Steps" and "Free Bird" as singles; these, along with "Simple Man" and "Tuesday's Gone", are among the band's best-known songs.
I have lots of company on this one. How does everyone feel about “Simple Man” for the playlist?
That's the one I would go with.
 
I can hear Tuesday's Gone a million times and never tire of it.
I used to love this song but lately I can't seem to get past that Casio toy keyboard sound that drives it.

"Simple Man" is one of my favorite songs of all time.
I think I know what melody you mean, but isn't that a guitar playing it? I think the only "keyboards" in the song are piano and mellotron (the mellotron really kicks in underneath the second chorus and is the 2nd part of the instrumental section - piano solo, mellotron surge and then a guitar solo built off the main lick that works us back to the last verse).
 

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