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The 100 Greatest Classic Rock Albums of All Time: #1. Sticky Fingers (2 Viewers)
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Doug B
Footballguy
Going by these interviews, it looks like it was a case of bad timing.
Despite working on the Leather and Lace album together, Jennings and Colter were at an on-again-off-again period of their marriage while Jennings was battling cocaine addiction. Nicks doesn't come right out and say so, but reading between the lines ... it seems like Nicks' composition "Leather and Lace" was too personal and too much of a gut punch for Jennings at the time he was presented with the demo.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Just like a one-winged dove
Sings a song sans actually singing.
Just like a wide Ringo
Sings a song sounds like he's singin'
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Just like the wild-winged duck
Sings a song
Sounds like a chicken.
Sings a song
Sounds like a chicken.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
singing "cluck cluck cluck"
Stoneworker
Footballguy
I was thinking the same thing...but can't resist commenting that from the choices so far (and other OP lists) it appears there's a preference for the "smoother"/mainstream side of the rock genre.
Not going to hold my breath that edgier classics like In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida make an appearance anytime soon...
timschochet
Footballguy
I understand this. But maybe you could offer thoughts on the individual albums selected while avoiding comment on where they should be ranked? The rankings are really secondary anyhow to discussion of the music (hopefully)
zamboni
Footballguy
Didn’t realize that TP had originally planned on this being a Heartbreakers song:
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around (Demo) HDCD
(P) © 1995 MCA Records, Inc.
youtu.be
Stevie definitely brought it to a new level. Also didn’t know that the great bass work in the Stevie version was done by Duck Dunn.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
I will provide thoughts on artists / albums / memories regarding the individual posts. Just not right this minute. On vacation.
Bogart
Footballguy
My favorite part of these threads, besides the wonderful commentary, are the rabbit holes I go down with Spotify during the workday.
At some point late yesterday, I was listening to the Flash Gordon soundtrack from beginning to end, and was able to explain to a confused coworker how amazingly cheesy the movie was and the soundtrack was better than the movie deserved. Which just makes the whole package that much better. DIVE!!!!
At some point late yesterday, I was listening to the Flash Gordon soundtrack from beginning to end, and was able to explain to a confused coworker how amazingly cheesy the movie was and the soundtrack was better than the movie deserved. Which just makes the whole package that much better. DIVE!!!!
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I hear shades of Iron Maiden, Dream Theater & Opeth.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
My review.
Like I thought about the band, I see this album as pretty lightweight. It's solid, but very unspectacular imo. I did not dislike it, but I have no desire to play it again.
Blown - the racecar sound effects immediately threw me off a bit, and the vocals didn't help much. Not bad (i like the light guitar riffs) but not something I need to revisit. Not that Mick Jagger is a great vocalist, but I'm not hearing him, like tim mentioned. I find the vocals rather weak.
Welcome Home - A semi-calypso throw away song (it was better done by Harry Nilsson). I was not impressed with the guitar solo, that seemed like soul-less wankery to me.
Stonegates - my favorite song so far, but still filler. It almost breaks-through half-way through the song turning into a Southern Rock style romp, but doesn't quite get there. I don't want to repeat myself but this music is just soul-less imo - its technically proficient, but just there. The vocals are much better on this song.
Let It Ride - received a lot of air-play so I was familiar with this song, and can easily call it the best song on the album. The lead vocals are spot on (with the right mix of menace), the riff is catchy, some great harmonies on the chorus, and an overall rockin' feel. This is the one song, I could find myself turning back to some day.
Give It Time - This song has no melody at all (sounds like a washing machine) and the vocals are trying too hard. Decent guitar riff makes it listenable, but there's so much great music out there, "listenable" isn't enough to make me play it again down the road.
Tramp - The sound is very muffled on this song - could have been engineered/mixed better. Completely forgettable generic rock.
I Don't Have to Hide - loved the opening guitar riff, but it quickly went off the rails with some terrible vocals and no melody. It's a shame because the riff throughout the song is really quite good and is wasted here.
Takin' Care of Business - this song is a classic and a lot of fun, but it's also kind of silly. It does have a killer riff and some nice honky tonk piano - but the lyrics are just so bland and the "message" so lame. Still it's a very good song that I would turn up when it comes on the radio.
I surely get music is subjective, and "time and place" (maybe if I listened when I was younger) play a big role - but this album wouldn't make my top 300, if I was running this. I'm not of course, and tim is welcome to his opinions. I'm glad it's opening me up to some music I am unfamiliar with though. This is surely the first time I've ever listened to a BTO album cover to cover.
zamboni
Footballguy
I used to like it a lot more until Office Depot over saturated it.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I’ve still never heard this whole Stevie record, but the hits are all pretty good. Interest in Fleetwood Mac and its members is usually confined for me to FM material, not the solo material. Definitely a band where they were all much better together than apart.
Gr00vus
Footballguy
The "excellent lead guitar" riff was stolen from The Police - Bring On The Night. In interviews Wachtel had the gall to slag Andy Summers for not playing every single sixteenth note, which Wachtel did, making it better than Summers' playing in Wachtel's estimation. Wachtel totally didn't get what Andy was trying to do with the riff. The space is the thing - that was one of the tent poles of the early Police sound.
Also, I'm dubious that this album is really in the top 100 of the possible albums within the parameters of this exercise - I think similarly about a few of the previous selections.
Atomic Punk
Footballguy
If you want a really cheesy movie, you need to check out Flesh Gordon … now that’s a classic!
timschochet
Footballguy
96. Billy Joel 52nd Street (1978)
Classic Rock Radio Hits: Big Shot, My Life
The sequel to The Stranger: Billy Joel has the usual hits (he’s one of the greatest hit makers of all time) but also explores new musical landscapes with some of the best jazz musicians of the era. The result is one of his very best albums.
Big Shot
As hard a rocker as you’re ever going to hear from Billy Joel. And one of his best songs IMO.
Honesty
Joel is one of a few performers on this list to bridge classic rock and easy listening. This fine ballad has been a staple for years on the easy listening stations (as well as a fan favorite at his concerts). But you’re unlikely to hear it on a classic rock station.
My Life
So many people adore this song. I don’t dislike it but it’s not something I seek out either and it wouldn’t be very high on my ranking of great Billy Joel songs. It would, however, make that list.
Zanzibar
If a Broadway show tune married a Steely Dan song, this might be the offspring. Strange but very listenable.
Classic Rock Radio Hits: Big Shot, My Life
The sequel to The Stranger: Billy Joel has the usual hits (he’s one of the greatest hit makers of all time) but also explores new musical landscapes with some of the best jazz musicians of the era. The result is one of his very best albums.
Big Shot
As hard a rocker as you’re ever going to hear from Billy Joel. And one of his best songs IMO.
Honesty
Joel is one of a few performers on this list to bridge classic rock and easy listening. This fine ballad has been a staple for years on the easy listening stations (as well as a fan favorite at his concerts). But you’re unlikely to hear it on a classic rock station.
My Life
So many people adore this song. I don’t dislike it but it’s not something I seek out either and it wouldn’t be very high on my ranking of great Billy Joel songs. It would, however, make that list.
Zanzibar
If a Broadway show tune married a Steely Dan song, this might be the offspring. Strange but very listenable.
zamboni
Footballguy
Every upcharge in the world
rockaction
Footballguy
Baby you could never look me in the eye
Yeah, you buckle with the weight of the world
Stop draggin' my
Stop draggin' my
Stop draggin' my heart around
I could listen to that all day over any Led Zep schlock one shoved my way.
Yeah, you buckle with the weight of the world
Stop draggin' my
Stop draggin' my
Stop draggin' my heart around
I could listen to that all day over any Led Zep schlock one shoved my way.
rockaction
Footballguy
rockaction
Footballguy
This is going to be the schmaltziest list, isn't it?
I want my money back.
I want my money back.
zamboni
Footballguy
I'm not the biggest Billy fan (countdown to Uruk's own views), but I do like "Big Shot" and "Honesty" quite a bit.
If I want to listen to "My Life", I'd rather watch Bosom Buddies reruns.
timschochet
Footballguy
Stiletto
Some really good piano work here, otherwise there’s nothing much interesting to me about this tune.
Rosalinda’s Eyes
This jazzy ballad is quite melodic and probably my favorite deep cut on the album.
Half A Mile Away
A joyful song that is also one of the better deep cuts.
Until The Night
Has that classic early 60s Four Seasons sound that Billy Joel has always loved.
52nd Street
The title song is interesting but I can’t stand that scream he makes.
Some really good piano work here, otherwise there’s nothing much interesting to me about this tune.
Rosalinda’s Eyes
This jazzy ballad is quite melodic and probably my favorite deep cut on the album.
Half A Mile Away
A joyful song that is also one of the better deep cuts.
Until The Night
Has that classic early 60s Four Seasons sound that Billy Joel has always loved.
52nd Street
The title song is interesting but I can’t stand that scream he makes.
timschochet
Footballguy
Too bad.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I posted tears above. Thumper Rule in effect from now on for me.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
first album listed that i can "see" on a top 100 platter countdown.
L.I. Strong
goodt pickins'
rockaction
Footballguy
I get slandered
libeled
I hear words I never heard in the Bible
One step ahead of the shoeshine
Two steps away from the county line
Just trying to keep my customer satisfied
timschochet
Footballguy
One of the great albums of all time. Won’t make this list though.
rockaction
Footballguy
I didn't think so. That's not a jab at you -- I just don't think it fits your own criteria.
rockaction
Footballguy
I was kidding about the cursing, by the way. I wasn't kidding about self-destructing with dynamite if this is going to be an easy listening list.
timschochet
Footballguy
When I wrote that Billy Joel was one of the FEW artists who bridged that gap, you might have missed the quantifier?
rockaction
Footballguy
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
A few good deep cuts on 52nd. Some sound like Billy was going for a Steely Dan type sound.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
BTO and Queen aren't really "easy listening". Actually it was kind of difficult for the most part to listen to that BTO album.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
52nd Street is a wonderful album. I don't care what the haters say.
New Binky the Doormat
Footballguy
I love both.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
The line "Rose, he knows he's such a credit to the game, but the Yankees grab the headlines every time" didn't hold up very well.
zamboni
Footballguy
Certainly not in the last several days with the Mets' fire sale.
rockaction
Footballguy
Not just for Rose, but the Yankees haven't grabbed the headlines this century, really. At least if we're thinking nationally. It's been a Red Sox century thus far.
rockaction
Footballguy
I know that's totally irrelevant as hell and doesn't account for the battle of the back pages in NY, but as a Red Sox fan I feel obligated to point out our glorious century so far.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Aaron Judge got a lot of coverage last season
rockaction
Footballguy
True. That was a big overdog lovin' Yankee fest.
Will he break Maris's record?
Yankees win. Yankees win. Tha-a-a-a Yankees win.
Stoneworker
Footballguy
I couldn't see putting two Billy Joel albums in the top 100 and 52nd Street wouldn't be my personal top choice. Some songs sound like he's trying too hard to be an angry rocker.
Much prefer the authenticity and soulful storytelling on Piano Man. Some great songs on there and flows much better as an album IMO.
Much prefer the authenticity and soulful storytelling on Piano Man. Some great songs on there and flows much better as an album IMO.
Yo Mama
Footballguy
Buncha cheaters if you ask me
rockaction
Footballguy
Yankees were reprimanded for something awfully similar or the same as the Sox were in the same year. Teams were rank and file cheating to beat the band in the AL.
That's not to excuse it. Baseball might have gotten the biggest break that any sport has ever received in the form of COVID, because they swept the issue under the rug before it got ugly. If things had proceeded normally, baseball would have been in a heck of a lot of trouble.
Those titles won by Houston and Boston will forever be tainted in my mind, but they're still titles. Just like the Yankees and the Mitchell report of all the steroid guys during their dynasty (namely Pettite and Clemens) taints their titles from the late '90s/'00s. (Steroids were illegal but not tested for.)
Yo Mama
Footballguy
Don’t care about the Yankees. I’m a Dodger fan, so those Houston/Boston cheating years hit extra hard.
Thanks for Mookie though. He’s seems like he’s pretty good.
rockaction
Footballguy
It's a good thing I edited my post from "The Dodgers are too stupid to cheat" to just implicating the AL.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
The Yankees still grab the headlines all the time, though.
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