One of the many - came to mind last night.
One of the many - came to mind last night.
Another one:
I know most people hate him, but this was a terrific album:
The Doors - The Doors
Pink Floyd - DSOTM
Oasis - Definitely Maybe
The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
Primal Scream - Screamadelica
Ocean Colour Scene - Mosely Shoals
Honorable Mentions
To anything by The Police, The Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks, The Monkees and then a shit load of house music towards my later teens
Who was it that wouldn't believe people thought the Beatles sucked? Here's your proof.
Day 6- Stryper- Soldiers Under Command
How fitting that this was my pick a day after i discovered Stryper released a new single (which is badass by the way). Yes yes, i know. This band is christian and lyrically not something that i can really identify with on a personal level. However, ive always seen myself open to various musical artists regardless of their belief systems or ideologies.
At a time when i was discovering hard rock bands the cover art for this album sucked me in right away. Knowing they were christian i wasnt sure if i would like them but this album slays from start to finish. With songs like "Soldiers Under Command", "Makes Me Wanna Sing" "Reach Out", and "Battle Hymn for the Republic" the album showcases just how incredibly talented they are as musicians.
So much so that my very first concert i ever attended was at Red Rocks with Stryper as the headliner, Loudness, and TNT as support. This release (and the one fhat followed To Hell With the Devil) allowed me to appreciate the artists visions when they write their material. Unlike most modern day christian bands who keep their lyrics open ended with interpretation depending on the listener Stryper was never afraid at this time to wear their beliefs on their sleeves.
And i think that is something to appreciate no matter where you come from or believe in. Whether its the high pitched screams of lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet, the axe wielding Oz Fox, or the skin pounding work of drummer Robert Sweet these guys proved that despite the type of message they were delivering that it could kick so much ass and they did just that.
In a time when i was looking for rebellion as a teenager this release and band taught me to also keep an open mind with my musical tastes because in all avenues of music there are some gems that you would not normally not think to find.
You should have bought two Stryper CDs and threw them both in the garbage.
"I may not be a mathematician, but I can count to a million." - Shannon Sharpe
Ok Capt Droopy Dog. Lol
I should also mention Beastie Boys - License to ill. I don't know if there was a person that grew up in the 80's who didn't have that album. That album was enormously influential to the entire music industry.
Also Run DMC's mid-80's albums. I'm not a big fan of rap but it's hard to deny the influence both the Beastie Boys and Run DMC had on music and culture.
Let's Rid3!!!!
North makes good music threads.
Mine:
The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Clash - London Calling
Beastie Boys - Licensed to Ill
The Beatles - Revolver
Pavement - Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
Hank Williams - 40 Greatest Hits
M.I.A. - Kala
Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
I'd have to throw some old school country in my mix too just because it was the soundtrack of my Sunday mornings growing up as a kid. Hank Williams Sr., Patsy Cline, and some more contemporary (for the time) stuff like Dwight Yoakam. For whatever reason I struggle with any Radiohead after Kid A, with OK Computer being my favorite. May have to give that another try with the newer stuff.
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