Davywhizz
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Post by Davywhizz on Feb 15, 2020 3:20:17 GMT -5
I'm interested in the albums you play end to end, without skipping any tracks, even if you may like some more than others. Nowadays, if you use streaming, it's easier than ever to edit albums and create playlists just with your favourite songs. But there are some albums I still like to hear as originally intended. Harvest, by Neil Young comes to mind. It might be a nostalgia thing, from when I first bought vinyl, but there are some more recent titles in my list too.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Feb 15, 2020 8:41:23 GMT -5
Are You Experienced (Hendrix)
Montrose I
Bridge of Sighs (Trower)
Boston I
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust (Bowie)
Book of Dreams (Steve Miller)
Silk Degrees (Boz Skaggs)
Van Halen I
A Fierce Pancake (Stump)
there are soooo many...
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Post by digiboy on Feb 15, 2020 10:59:27 GMT -5
I almost always listen to albums as complete entities. Rarely ever skip a track. In fact if I get interrupted, I will go back and finish the album later. Exception being if I have to learn a particular song for a gig. Compilation type albums may get skipped around too.
Right now I'm kinda obsessed with The Band, especially the first 2 albums but really all of them, even the later ones.
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Post by Taildragger on Feb 15, 2020 11:05:10 GMT -5
Two that immediately come to mind are decades old:
•"After Bathing at Baxter's" by Jefferson Airplane.
Pretty much an anthem of that era and their pinnacle as a band, IMO. The rawness of the sound characterizes perfectly the moment when the whole "hippie" scene began to unravel into violence and hard drugs.
•"Moby Grape" by Moby Grape.
The first and hands-down best album they produced. They constituted a perfect illustration of the phrase, "the whole is greater than the sum of the parts" and though they burned brightly, alas, it was not for long.
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Post by BluzLvr on Feb 15, 2020 11:10:50 GMT -5
That's a pretty good list, Peegoo. never heard of Stump, I'll have to check them out. Here are some that I'll listen to all the way through.
Muddy Waters - Hard Again
BB King - Live at the Regal
Captain Beyond - Self Titled
Doobie Brothers - The Captain and Me
SRV - Texas Flood
The Who - Who's Next
Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues
James Gang - Rides Again
BlackBerry Smoke - Little Piece Of Dixie and The Whipporwill
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Post by NoSoapRadio on Feb 15, 2020 12:54:00 GMT -5
I rarely *don't* listen to a record all the way through. But a few I never skip are:
Tom Waits -- Small Change
Sonny Rollins -- Saxophone Colossus
Michelle Shocked -- Short, Sharp, Shocked
Dire Staits -- Making Movies
Roger Waters -- The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking
Mark Knopfler -- Ragpickers Dream
Jethro Tull -- Minstrel in the Gallery
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Feb 15, 2020 16:30:24 GMT -5
Oh yeah there are some killer albums listed here. I'm going to dig 'em out and give them a spin.
Here's a record (the entire album is here) you've probably never heard a song off of, by a band you've probably never heard of. Every tune on here is a killer rock and roll tune with really great playing all around, along with vocals you'll dig if you're into the Paul Rodgers style of delivery. If the roar of a Les Paul into a Marshall and guitar hooks galore puts a smile on your face, few players are as good as Billy Loosigian...who you've probably never heard of, unless you're from Boston. This album didn't happen big because the record company dragged their feet and released it just as grunge was hitting stride. Bad timing. This band should've been huge.
If you have the ability to play this through big speakers, crank up the volume and click below:
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Post by Larry Madsen on Feb 15, 2020 17:39:02 GMT -5
It's possible that all my taste is in my mouth, but ... I always liked REO Speedwagon Hi Infidelity.  |
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Post by rickyguitar on Feb 15, 2020 22:32:59 GMT -5
Larry, I always liked that one too.
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Post by larryguitar54 on Feb 16, 2020 0:16:24 GMT -5
I dunno. Put a gun to my head and I"m blurting out either Electric Ladyland or St Pepper. Maybe throw Led Zeppelin III in there and I should be safe.
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Ayns
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Post by Ayns on Feb 16, 2020 6:00:52 GMT -5
Abbey Road
Dark Side of the Moon
Led Zeppelin IV
F#A#
Montrose
i forgot Blow by Blow - Jeff Beck
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Post by Opie on Feb 16, 2020 7:28:54 GMT -5
Marshall Crenshaw-Miracle of Science
Jeff Beck-Blow by Blow
Julie London-Julie is Her Name
Van Morrison- Hard Nose the Highway
Kinks-Muswell Hillbillies
Anders Osborne-Which Way To Here
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Post by dogspart2 on Feb 16, 2020 11:30:34 GMT -5
Marty Stuart - The Pilgrim
Tom Rush - The Circle Game
Miles Davis - In a silent Way
Oasis - What's the story...
Van Morrison - The Healing Game
Gregg Allman - Southern Blood
to name a few.
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Post by BluzLvr on Feb 16, 2020 13:43:26 GMT -5
Oh yeah there are some killer albums listed here. I'm going to dig 'em out and give them a spin. Here's a record (the entire album is here) you've probably never heard a song off of, by a band you've probably never heard of. Every tune on here is a killer rock and roll tune with really great playing all around, along with vocals you'll dig if you're into the Paul Rodgers style of delivery. If the roar of a Les Paul into a Marshall and guitar hooks galore puts a smile on your face, few players are as good as Billy Loosigian...who you've probably never heard of, unless you're from Boston. This album didn't happen big because the record company dragged their feet and released it just as grunge was hitting stride. Bad timing. This band should've been huge. If you have the ability to play this through big speakers, crank up the volume and click below: Peegoo, I just listened to The Joneses and you are right on all counts. Damn. They kick @$$! What a shame they never got any airplay in my neck of the woods. I'll probably order the CD from Amazon |
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Post by NoSoapRadio on Feb 16, 2020 14:33:57 GMT -5
Thanks Peegoo -- I just listened through this and I hear a lot of Bad Co., Black Crows, and The Firm. I'm in Boston and I was paying attention at the time but I never heard these guys on radio -- or maybe I did and assumed it was one of the bands that influenced them. It's a shame they missed the boat.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Feb 16, 2020 16:47:13 GMT -5
Billy still plays in several bands in and around Boston. And he's even better now.
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Tall-Fir
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Liking both kinds of music—Country and Western!
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Post by Tall-Fir on Feb 16, 2020 23:51:25 GMT -5
dogspart2– I’m a big Marty Stuart fan and have 6 or 7 of his CDs. I’m gonna have to try and run that one down.
The album I always listen to end to end is San Antonio Rose by Ray Price and Willie Nelson. It features Johnny Gimble’s fiddle playing also. Just great singing and musicianship. Love it.
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Post by HenryJ on Feb 17, 2020 7:55:57 GMT -5
Most Beatle albums. I even have come to like "Within You Without You," from Sgt. Pepper. This may be heresy, but I really like the American Rubber Soul. The opening cut, "I've Just Seen a Face," really sets the tone. It was on the British Help! album.
As a longtime Beach Boys fan, I have to say Pet Sounds. I like the stereo version, released on CD in the 1990s, except for "God Only Knows." Brian starts the three-voice counterpoint at the end in the mono much more strongly than Carl in the stereo. But it is said Carl was tired.
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Post by Duke on Feb 17, 2020 10:31:10 GMT -5
+1 on Silk Degrees (Boz Scaggs)
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Post by digiboy on Feb 17, 2020 12:37:39 GMT -5
...This may be heresy, but I really like the American Rubber Soul. The opening cut, "I've Just Seen a Face," really sets the tone. It was on the British Help! album. I agree and I've read that others feel that way too. The songs issued on the original US release of Rubber Soul made it something really special. The Beatles' transition from pop hits over to more creativity and innovation was better defined with the US Rubber Soul configuration. I'm OK with the CD which is the UK version but the US version is still my favorite. |
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Post by ProzaKc on Feb 23, 2020 7:53:22 GMT -5
Oh yeah there are some killer albums listed here. I'm going to dig 'em out and give them a spin. Here's a record (the entire album is here) you've probably never heard a song off of, by a band you've probably never heard of. Every tune on here is a killer rock and roll tune with really great playing all around, along with vocals you'll dig if you're into the Paul Rodgers style of delivery. If the roar of a Les Paul into a Marshall and guitar hooks galore puts a smile on your face, few players are as good as Billy Loosigian...who you've probably never heard of, unless you're from Boston. This album didn't happen big because the record company dragged their feet and released it just as grunge was hitting stride. Bad timing. This band should've been huge. If you have the ability to play this through big speakers, crank up the volume and click below: Great album |
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Post by ProzaKc on Feb 23, 2020 8:05:32 GMT -5
Crack the Sky - Safety in Numbers
The Cult - Love
King Crimson - Red
Steven Wilson - The Raven Who Refused to Sing
Starz - Starz
Roky Erickson - Don't Slander Me
+ many many more
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Post by Leftee on Feb 23, 2020 8:20:57 GMT -5
Thomas Dolby - The Golden Age of Wireless (album, not the CD)
Scorpions - Blackout
Van Halen - Diver Down
Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds
Robert Cray - Strong Persuader
Eagles - Hotel California
Boston (first album)
Tom Petty - Damn the Torpedos
Dire Straits (first album)
ZZ Top - ZZ Top’s First Album
I’m sure there are more...
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Feb 23, 2020 9:27:00 GMT -5
The Byrds - Sweetheart of the Rodeo
CAKE - Prolonging the Magic
The Knack - Get the Knack
Bering Strait - Bering Strait
Steve Morse Band - The Introduction
Adrian Belew - Young Lions
Gin Blossoms - New Miserable Experience
Arc Angels - Arc Angels
Shaver - Tramp On Your Street
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Post by Taildragger on Feb 23, 2020 12:27:33 GMT -5
Hey Peegoo, have you heard Steve Morse Band's "Stressfest"? Another good album for those who like his stuff.
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Post by NoSoapRadio on Feb 23, 2020 13:45:06 GMT -5
"Arc Angels - Arc Angels"
Thanks -- I haven't listened to that for a couple years. I thought Charlie Sexton was amazing as a front man for this band -- and Doyle is a monster player (for a guy who plays lefty).
"Too Many Ways to Fall" is a kick ass tune -- it's a shame they only did this one record.
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Post by BluzLvr on Feb 24, 2020 13:14:14 GMT -5
I scratch my head watching Doyle Bramhall play. Is he really playing that guitar upside down? Man he can squeeze some tone out if that guitar!
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hilltop87
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Post by hilltop87 on Feb 24, 2020 14:19:56 GMT -5
My Elite Eight:
The Cars - "The Cars"
The Doors - "The Doors"
REM - "Reckoning"
The Pixies - "Doolittle"
The Beatles - "Rubber Soul"
The Who - "Who's Next"
The Church - "Of Skins and Heart"
Matthew Sweet - "Girlfriend"
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jeffscott
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Rickenbacker Guru..............
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Post by jeffscott on Feb 25, 2020 22:02:20 GMT -5
I even have the Mobile Fidelity Half Speed LP of this.  |
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Post by rickyguitar on Feb 26, 2020 15:04:38 GMT -5
Buffalo Springfield
We're Only In It For The Money
Absolutely Free
Dark Side Of The Moon
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