The One Album to Rule Them All.

[DiamondJim]

I was asked this question by my history teacher once...

Suppose you were stranded on an island (hooray!), and had only an indestructible CD player with an infinite amount of battery life. You're only allowed one album to listen to for the rest of your days on said island (meaning actual, store bought CD. NO BURNED MIX CDs. I'm looking at you *pirates*, harhar). Which album would it be, and why?

Personally, I'd go with Octavarium by Dream Theater. Goes through a whole range of moods, so I could listen to any song for any mood.

 

[NeedAUserName]

Yours Truly Angry Mob (Deluxe Edition) by The Kaiser Chiefs or Snow Patrols next album.

 

[DiamondJim]

I'd make a propeller out of the CD, in the CD player, and hollow out the trunk of a tree to make a boat.

Escape!

Damn you. Nobody escapes the deserted island! <launches a make-shift CD player/plastic explosive at corroded's precious little tree-boat>

 

[Reaperman Wompa]

Something with a lot of songs which I have never heard before. You might like what you like but chances are you already know all the lyrics and would soon get sick of it. The unknown cd wouldn't last much longer but it's still a bit more sanity.

 

[PedroSteckecilo]

The Beatles "Blue Album" Greatest Hits 1967-1970, since it probably contains the most songs I would never get sick of.

I had a history teacher ask me the same question, his answer was "The Story of The Clash: Volume 1".

 

[curlycrouton]

The Bends by Radiohead.

 

[Boober the Pig]

Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. It's already established it's longevity and the mood seems to fit being on a deserted island.

 

[electric discordian]

Syncronicity by the Police as the "Message in a bottle" would be handy to tell my wife I was still alive!

I am no doubt about to be eaten alive as I have a vague recollection that is the correct police album, so bring it on sting fans!

On a more serious note Oui Avant Garde a Chance by Skyclad,

 

[TomNook]

If I can bring both disks of Quadraphenia, then that. If not then I'll bring Dark Side of the Moon.

 

[milomalo]

something from the magic numbes... or from the killers...

 

[Stormcloud23]

Amplified: a Decade of Reinventing the Cello by Apocalyptica

 

[JMeganSnow]

The CD I have of classical marches. It's upbeat and timeless.

 

[HSIAMetalKing]

The album Touched by the Crimson King by Demons & Wizards. Both CDs, mind you.

 

[Gxas]

Either mesmerize and hypnotize by System of a Down (yes, it was originally one cd, get off my back) or All's Well that Ends Well by Chiodos.

 

[ThePoodonkis]

Dark Side of the Moon

 

[Snaggly Pete]

Back in Black - AC/DC.

 

[MurmurTwins]

Hmm. I just clicked on a thread called "Albums That Make You Want to Commit Suicide" on a different forum and the exact same albums were listed.

That's really weird.

 

[xitel]

I would get bored of the album within a week, but Lewis Black's Carnegie Hall Performance.

 

[Sir_Montague]

Something motivating that would keep me working for a better life for myself on that island... Probably Conspiracy of One by The Offspring or Psycho Circus by KISS