I'll have to print these lists out and see what I haven't heard yet. I've listened to most of these some, but a few names are new to me.
I'm thrown a bit by Costello's slapdash comp hitting number two here. I love Elvis, but his albums are much stronger than this hail mary collection.
My list would be different, but other than the Costello and the two I haven't heard (Dig and Satellite Sky), I can't quibble much with your choices here. Your insights into Blood on the Tracks, the Sun Sessions, and Exile are poetry, baby, pure poetry.
Do you play any music yourself?
I am impressed by how much you, Johnny Waco, jgandcg, and others know about rock music. I've learned a few things, and you and Johnny in particular mention several albums I haven't even heard of before, which is rare for me. In my 31 years, I've heard a lot of rock. I'm very happy to know I have even more to explore.
Bold, honey, very bold. I can't agree with too many here, but the gusto is valliant.
I love Vertigo, Shakespeare in Love, Young Frankenstein, Schindler's List, Annie Hall, The Searchers, and MASH, and I at least like most of the other films here.
Still, your comments do point out some interesting flaws in some of the movies, and you sure are not shy about your opinions.
I have four extremely large stacks with CDs I've yet to tear into. Apple Venus (both volumes, actually) is hiding in one of them. I'll have to excavate and spin it soon.
I'm not sure if the latest Cash is in there or not. I'll have to do a run of rumaging.
I really need to stop my hectic schedule long enough to listent to Apple Venus. (Luckily, I recently finished a huge project and hope to have some more down time in the next few months.) I've heard a few tracks, but I haven't had the chance to listen to the album all the way through yet. Anywhere near as good as Skylarking?
How would you compare the new Cash to his first "American" album. Not including comps, that one is my favorite from the dude in sable.
Either you're almost as behind as I am, or you need to update this list!
I love this list!!! A highly-personal tour through the history of rock 'n roll.
I am a bit shocked however to see P designate Prince rather than Elvis. I love Prince, but the King always trumps other royalty. I couldn't live without my 50s box set. Even without the hips, Presley rocks.
X would actually be one of the hardest letters for me. I love X and XTC and would hate to have to choose between the two.
Rush also bristles my fur a little, but not as much. The Doors have never driven me wild like they do most people. Every other artist, I would think, could make a viable claim for a list such as this.
Immediately, I am struck by the abscence of Are You Experienced? and Marshall Crenshaw's debut. That last one would particularly seem to be right up your way.
I've heard all the Sam Phillips albums, which are some of the finest alternative pop albums of the last decade, but I've never heard any of these other nine albums. Are they really worth my trouble, and will they convince me I'm going straight to hell? No doubt I am, and I'm not sure I haven't spent some time there before, but I don't need some dork to remind me of that.
The Heard and Adam Again albums have sparked my interest. I noticed Johnny also liked the Knott album. Maybe I'll track one of these three down. I bet a friend of mine has at least one of them.
I'm surprised to see you so up on this genre, but I shan't pry.
Ah, Bruce. I'd certainly let him serenade me any day, even when he's 80.
For somebody so insanely popular with the masses, Bruce conjures some very personal reactions. Almost every huge fan I meet has a different set of favorite songs, and often, a different favorite album.
The five you mentioned are certainly some of the Boss's finest workers.
Damn. Did you really write all of this?
I'll have to print these lists out and see what I haven't heard yet. I've listened to most of these some, but a few names are new to me.
I'm thrown a bit by Costello's slapdash comp hitting number two here. I love Elvis, but his albums are much stronger than this hail mary collection.
My list would be different, but other than the Costello and the two I haven't heard (Dig and Satellite Sky), I can't quibble much with your choices here. Your insights into Blood on the Tracks, the Sun Sessions, and Exile are poetry, baby, pure poetry.
Do you play any music yourself?
I am impressed by how much you, Johnny Waco, jgandcg, and others know about rock music. I've learned a few things, and you and Johnny in particular mention several albums I haven't even heard of before, which is rare for me. In my 31 years, I've heard a lot of rock. I'm very happy to know I have even more to explore.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
Vertigo doesn't even make the top ten!?! Chap, how many times have you seen the movie? If only once or twice, I violently urge you to try it again.
If, however, you've viewed the flick several times, you probably won't change your mind. Your loss.
Great list. Your top 6 are especially strong, and Rope doesn't get enough attention, so I groove here.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
Bold, honey, very bold. I can't agree with too many here, but the gusto is valliant.
I love Vertigo, Shakespeare in Love, Young Frankenstein, Schindler's List, Annie Hall, The Searchers, and MASH, and I at least like most of the other films here.
Still, your comments do point out some interesting flaws in some of the movies, and you sure are not shy about your opinions.
Now go watch Vertigo again!
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
I have four extremely large stacks with CDs I've yet to tear into. Apple Venus (both volumes, actually) is hiding in one of them. I'll have to excavate and spin it soon.
I'm not sure if the latest Cash is in there or not. I'll have to do a run of rumaging.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
I could probably write a diary centered around songs. Perhaps this list is as much your history as that of rock? I love it.
I'm hip happy to hear Elvis will be represented.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
I really need to stop my hectic schedule long enough to listent to Apple Venus. (Luckily, I recently finished a huge project and hope to have some more down time in the next few months.) I've heard a few tracks, but I haven't had the chance to listen to the album all the way through yet. Anywhere near as good as Skylarking?
How would you compare the new Cash to his first "American" album. Not including comps, that one is my favorite from the dude in sable.
Either you're almost as behind as I am, or you need to update this list!
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
Hard to stop at just 20, isn't it?
I notice 7 of your top 10 can be found on either Who's Next or Meaty, Beaty, Big, & Bouncy. Just as it should be.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
I love this list!!! A highly-personal tour through the history of rock 'n roll.
I am a bit shocked however to see P designate Prince rather than Elvis. I love Prince, but the King always trumps other royalty. I couldn't live without my 50s box set. Even without the hips, Presley rocks.
X would actually be one of the hardest letters for me. I love X and XTC and would hate to have to choose between the two.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
You really love this Butterglory. Tell me about them.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
Yes?
No.
Rush also bristles my fur a little, but not as much. The Doors have never driven me wild like they do most people. Every other artist, I would think, could make a viable claim for a list such as this.
No Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, or Elvis Presley?
Zep! Zip!! Zep!
I'll just carbon copy L.'s comments and also ask about Linda Ronstadt, who really gets no respect today and that is a crying dying shame.
Other than Lennox and Sioux, I can swallow the rest of this list. Great job on a tough deed.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
Immediately, I am struck by the abscence of Are You Experienced? and Marshall Crenshaw's debut. That last one would particularly seem to be right up your way.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
I've heard all the Sam Phillips albums, which are some of the finest alternative pop albums of the last decade, but I've never heard any of these other nine albums. Are they really worth my trouble, and will they convince me I'm going straight to hell? No doubt I am, and I'm not sure I haven't spent some time there before, but I don't need some dork to remind me of that.
The Heard and Adam Again albums have sparked my interest. I noticed Johnny also liked the Knott album. Maybe I'll track one of these three down. I bet a friend of mine has at least one of them.
I'm surprised to see you so up on this genre, but I shan't pry.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!
Ah, Bruce. I'd certainly let him serenade me any day, even when he's 80.
For somebody so insanely popular with the masses, Bruce conjures some very personal reactions. Almost every huge fan I meet has a different set of favorite songs, and often, a different favorite album.
The five you mentioned are certainly some of the Boss's finest workers.
Zeep! Zeep! Zeep!