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Band:Thrice
Album: The Illusion of Safety
Release Date: 2002
Genre: Rock/ Alternative
Rating (1-10): 10/10
Why you chose to recommend this album: Not only has Thrice evolved throughout their musical career, but they've exemplified various stages of peak performance with the specifics of their own genre that they are portraying at that time. "The Illusion of Safety" is one of their best rock specific albums. The songs can be listened to individually or as an album, they all meld very well together.
Coheed and Cambria albums are recommended also...
Album: The Illusion of Safety
Release Date: 2002
Genre: Rock/ Alternative
Rating (1-10): 10/10
Why you chose to recommend this album: Not only has Thrice evolved throughout their musical career, but they've exemplified various stages of peak performance with the specifics of their own genre that they are portraying at that time. "The Illusion of Safety" is one of their best rock specific albums. The songs can be listened to individually or as an album, they all meld very well together.
Coheed and Cambria albums are recommended also...
Band: The Teenagers
Album: Reality Check
Release: 2008
Genre: Indielectrosynthpop
Reason: Well crafted, oft-dancey, oft-chilled, always groovy electro indie from France. Great seduction music, unlike all the death metal/prog metal/general metal posted before, because it doesn't make the girls leave the room.
Band: Tool
Album: 10,000 Days
Release Date: May 2, 2006
Genre: Prog Metal
Rating: 10/10
Why you chose to recommend this album:
If you have ever listened to this album, you should agree that this is one of the greatest albums of all time. It starts out heavy with Vicarious and Jambi, but then goes into the most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life, Wings for Marie (Pts. 1 and 2). It doesn't matter what kind of music you like (except rap), it's all here and it's so beautifully put together that there is no reason why NOT to recommend this album. It's personally my favorite album of all time and I think anyone should buy this album.
Album: 10,000 Days
Release Date: May 2, 2006
Genre: Prog Metal
Rating: 10/10
Why you chose to recommend this album:
If you have ever listened to this album, you should agree that this is one of the greatest albums of all time. It starts out heavy with Vicarious and Jambi, but then goes into the most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life, Wings for Marie (Pts. 1 and 2). It doesn't matter what kind of music you like (except rap), it's all here and it's so beautifully put together that there is no reason why NOT to recommend this album. It's personally my favorite album of all time and I think anyone should buy this album.
state radio
year of the crow
no idea about release
punk/rock/reggae
no rating
i never heard about these guys up until last year and i was never too much into reggae or anything of the like. i don't know what it is about their music, but state radio really makes something special out of their songs. the songwriting is brilliant, as is the execution in practice. it's like music you can always listen to.
no rating given. read the blurb if you're interested.
year of the crow
no idea about release
punk/rock/reggae
no rating
i never heard about these guys up until last year and i was never too much into reggae or anything of the like. i don't know what it is about their music, but state radio really makes something special out of their songs. the songwriting is brilliant, as is the execution in practice. it's like music you can always listen to.
no rating given. read the blurb if you're interested.
Band: Rasputina
Album: Cabin Fever
Date: 2002
Genre: Do electric cellos have a genre?
Rating: Awesome/10
I got this album on a whim actually, and it's turned out to be one of my all-time favorites. The sound varies from some very tame, melodic cello to downright hardcore rock, and the lyrics are always very clever and well-written - in particular track 12, "Our Lies." This album is for anyone who wants something different that actually is different.
Album: Cabin Fever
Date: 2002
Genre: Do electric cellos have a genre?
Rating: Awesome/10
I got this album on a whim actually, and it's turned out to be one of my all-time favorites. The sound varies from some very tame, melodic cello to downright hardcore rock, and the lyrics are always very clever and well-written - in particular track 12, "Our Lies." This album is for anyone who wants something different that actually is different.
YES!! My current favorite album. I cannot express how much I love every bit of its composition.rossatdi said:
Band: At The Drive-In
Album: Relationship of Command
Release: 12 September 2008
Genre: Post-Punk/Post-Hardcore
Rating: 10/10
Reason: First 'real' album I ever bought and still one of my favourites. Incredibly densely layered but not forgetting how to kick some arse. Admittedly it'll sound rubbish the first time you hear it but you back to it and it's amazing.
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PS. OP I like the idea of the formula, I will be returning to this at home for some 'purchases' over the internet.
I actually prefer "Us Against the Crown" by a lot.theklng said:
take this to your grave by Fall out boy
this album is, by my standards, fall out boy's best.
I've notcied with each new album FOB's drummer Andy Hurley starts to become more and more basic, TTTYG is a fast paced punk/rock album that rarely take time to slow down and i like it.
top 5 tracks:
chicargo is so 2 years ago
grenade jumper
tell that mick
dead on arrival
Saturday
this album is, by my standards, fall out boy's best.
I've notcied with each new album FOB's drummer Andy Hurley starts to become more and more basic, TTTYG is a fast paced punk/rock album that rarely take time to slow down and i like it.
top 5 tracks:
chicargo is so 2 years ago
grenade jumper
tell that mick
dead on arrival
Saturday
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Album: Eldorado
Artist: The Electric Light Orchestra
Release: 1974
Genre: Disco/Rock/
Reason for Why I Recommend it: When people listen to E.L.O. anymore, they only hear their overplayed stuff: "Mr. Blue Sky", "Living Thing", maybe "Turn to Stone" and the ever popular "Do Ya", but this was before they got recognized as pop music fodder. While not every song on here is memorable, to fans, this is their best work. From an awesome poem as the first song read by a voice that sounds similar to Alan Rickman, Full Orchestra playing everywhere, a release into confusion, sadness, happiness, excitement through the album's course, and an album cover with a great scene from the "Wizard of Oz" on it, you can't believe the journey your ears will go on.
Album: Eldorado
Artist: The Electric Light Orchestra
Release: 1974
Genre: Disco/Rock/
Reason for Why I Recommend it: When people listen to E.L.O. anymore, they only hear their overplayed stuff: "Mr. Blue Sky", "Living Thing", maybe "Turn to Stone" and the ever popular "Do Ya", but this was before they got recognized as pop music fodder. While not every song on here is memorable, to fans, this is their best work. From an awesome poem as the first song read by a voice that sounds similar to Alan Rickman, Full Orchestra playing everywhere, a release into confusion, sadness, happiness, excitement through the album's course, and an album cover with a great scene from the "Wizard of Oz" on it, you can't believe the journey your ears will go on.
Band: Pink Floyd
Album: Dark Side Of The Moon
Release: March '73
Genre: Experimental/Progressive Rock
Rating: 10/10
Reason: 99% of people who own this album will tell you the same thing, it's fucking incredible.
Album: London Calling
Artist: The Clash
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock/Ska/Jazz/Punk/Rockabilly/Reggae
Reason for Recommendation: One of the most original, innovative, and creative albums ever written, "London Calling" is a classic in every sense of the word. What astounds me is how freaking GOOD each and every one of these 19 songs is - what's even more impressive is how not one of them sounds alike. The Clash flow seemlessly from straight up rock ("London Calling") to Ska ("Rudie Can't Fail") to pure awesome ("Hateful"), and they pull it off perfectly. My favourite album.
Album: Daydream Nation
Artist: Sonic Youth
Released: 1988
Genre: Post-Punk/Alternative/Noise Rock
Reason for Recommendation: The best album from one of the greatest "Alt rock" bands of all time. Apart from "Sister", this is really the ONLY time that Sonic Youth were able to focus their wildly experimental approach to song-writing into the context of 14 impeccably written tracks, each of them showcasing the unique abilities of each member of the band. Oh, and "Teen Age Riot" is one of the best songs ever written - oh, what's that, you think there are a lot of songs better than "Teen Age Riot"? Hm, I wonder what it's like to be so WRONG [/sarcasm].
Band: KoRn
Album: Issues
Release Date: 1999
Genre: Metal/Alternative Metal
Rating (1-10): 7
Why you chose to recommend this album: Because its classic fucking KoRn.
Since people are mainly doing old albums, I will do something from 2007. Justice is an amazing electronic band that sounds like daft punk if it was written by slayer. There debut album ? could be considered the best album of the decade since it was such a weak decade in music. I highly recommend you give this album a try, even if you don't really like electronic music.
System of a down
10/10
It's system of a down... That's all I need, but not all you need, so I shall elaborate. This album shows you how a metal band can do things differently ALL the time. No two songs on this album are the same and all of them are great. It has amazing vocals, that range from deep screaming to high pitched singing to animal like noises, the most unique guitar riff I have ever heard and songs that range from extreamely faced paced to slow, thinking type, songs. If your even remotely interested in metal I would recommend it. You don't have to like it, just check it out.
Dude, of all the albums you picked "Damage Done"?Arsen said:
High five man!
Personally I listen to Skydancer and The Gallery more.
ok so...
2009 North American Reissue:
Band: October Tide
Album: Rain Without End
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Doom Metal
Rating: Easy 10.
Simply go on Amazon to get it, believe me you will neer find an album like this in a store.
Band: Adam Faucett
Album: The Great Basking Shark
Release Date: March 11, 2008
Genre: Folk
Rating (1-10): 9
Why you chose to recommend this album: This man is the quintessential Folk artist. His modern interpretation of folk gives a hint of speed influences, but maintains the southern-blues feel one comes to expect from heart-felt folk/soul. Great first album from an amazing even if you don't listen to folk, pick it up on iTunes.
Album: The Great Basking Shark
Release Date: March 11, 2008
Genre: Folk
Rating (1-10): 9
Why you chose to recommend this album: This man is the quintessential Folk artist. His modern interpretation of folk gives a hint of speed influences, but maintains the southern-blues feel one comes to expect from heart-felt folk/soul. Great first album from an amazing even if you don't listen to folk, pick it up on iTunes.
Band: Modest Mouse
Album: Good News For People Love Bad News
Release: 06 April 2004
Genre: Indie rock
Rating: 9/10
Reason: This was the first Modest Mouse album I ever bought and probably the cause of my love of Indie music. Although not all Modest Mouse fans would say that this is their best album, it is definitely the best one for new fans as it draws them in with addictive singles like 'Float on' but also maintains a lot of old fashioned, Modest Mouse goodness.
Album: Good News For People Love Bad News
Release: 06 April 2004
Genre: Indie rock
Rating: 9/10
Reason: This was the first Modest Mouse album I ever bought and probably the cause of my love of Indie music. Although not all Modest Mouse fans would say that this is their best album, it is definitely the best one for new fans as it draws them in with addictive singles like 'Float on' but also maintains a lot of old fashioned, Modest Mouse goodness.