Greatest Album in Rock History...

[RoadRunner6]

On a thread like this there's been a few notable absences (forgive me if I didn't see them)...someone should probably mention The Doors by now. Don't think I've seen any Beatles, either.

Who's Next is a great pick I can't argue with.

Shame on you Kex for missing my earlier comment (you lose two Kexticles):

RR6 stated: "..........Of course I have to mention the greatest pop/rock group of all time, The Beatles. There are a number of choices and it is almost impossible to decide. So I'll list three of my favorites:

... A Hard Day's Night

... Help

... Abbey Road.........."

(I don't put the usual picks at the top like White Album/Sgt Pepper/Revolver)

RR6

[Gerall]

I too put DSOM up at the top with Fleetwood Mac Rumors, and Beatles White.. But we all seem to have favorites that bring back memories, for one reason or another. While not really rock and roll, my all time sentimental favorite, is Black Sabbath Paranoid. Still remember crusing in 68 Roadrunner listening to the 8 track of Paranoid. I still have a pristeen collection of 8 track, cassette, vinyl, and cd of that album. Unfortunately, sold the RoadRunner in 73 :-(

[Sugar Beats]

Yea! I'm glad to see someone else post re: Fleetwood Mac Rumors.

[Luvin Da Blues]

....While not really rock and roll, my all time sentimental favorite, is Black Sabbath Paranoid. Still remember crusing in 68 Roadrunner listening to the 8 track of Paranoid. I still have a pristeen collection of 8 track, cassette, vinyl, and cd of that album. Unfortunately, sold the RoadRunner in 73 :-(

Maybe not R&R but most definitely ROCK. Real decent SQ, on vinyl anyway. Great album.

[emesbee]

Shame on you Kex for missing my earlier comment (you lose two Kexticles):

RR6 stated: "..........Of course I have to mention the greatest pop/rock group of all time, The Beatles. There are a number of choices and it is almost impossible to decide. So I'll list three of my favorites:

... A Hard Day's Night

... Help

... Abbey Road.........."

(I don't put the usual picks at the top like White Album/Sgt Pepper/Revolver)

RR6

I have a soft spot for 'Rubber Soul'. Some great songs, such as 'Drive My Car', 'Nowhere Man' and 'In My Life'. I reckon they were starting to sound more mature on this album, but it was before the experimentation which started with Revolver.

[kexodusc]

Shame on you Kex for missing my earlier comment (you lose two Kexticles):

RR6 stated: "..........Of course I have to mention the greatest pop/rock group of all time, The Beatles. There are a number of choices and it is almost impossible to decide. So I'll list three of my favorites:

... A Hard Day's Night

... Help

... Abbey Road.........."

(I don't put the usual picks at the top like White Album/Sgt Pepper/Revolver)

RR6

Ooops...sorry to overlook your post...lucky for me I have ample Kexticles of the self-regenerating variety.
Abbey Road is one of the few I kinda like. I think I'm just too young to dig the Beatles seriously or something. Though, without question, I respect their massive contribution to the evolution of rock, right down to influencing so many musicians I dig today.

[ForeverAutumn]

I think I'm just too young to dig the Beatles seriously or something. Though, without question, I respect their massive contribution to the evolution of rock, right down to influencing so many musicians I dig today.

That's how I felt up until last year. I always just wrote them off as pop fluff that I heard too much of on the radio and in elevators. But then, spurred on by a few folks on this board, I picked up a couple of CDs and really listened. I was suprised at how much I actually enjoyed the music and even picked up a few more disks.

Then again, I do have a little over 10 years on you.

[kexodusc]

That's how I felt up until last year. I always just wrote them off as pop fluff that I heard too much of on the radio and in elevators. But then, spurred on by a few folks on this board, I picked up a couple of CDs and really listened. I was suprised at how much I actually enjoyed the music and even picked up a few more disks.

Then again, I do have a little over 10 years on you.

Believe me, I've tried to get into them....I bought a dozen CD's I do listen to them, don't hate them, moderately enjoy it, but I've been compromised by time I think.

I didn't really start appreciating anything other than top 40 music until the early 90's...learning to play instruments lead me to the music of the 80's, 70's, 60's etc...I did it in reverse order.
I really believe I'd heard so much stuff that had the Beatles in their music that by the time I got to the Beatles there wasn't much "new" or enough excitement left.

Dunno.
I love Neil Young and Johnny Cash though and they've been around forever....

Still, from time to time, the Beatles hit my rotation. I find Dylan, Hendrix, or even Crosby, Stills, and Nash, etc far more interesting though.

[bobsticks]

Believe me, I've tried to get into them....I bought a dozen CD's I do listen to them, don't hate them, moderately enjoy it, but I've been compromised by time I think.

I didn't really start appreciating anything other than top 40 music until the early 90's...learning to play instruments lead me to the music of the 80's, 70's, 60's etc...I did it in reverse order.
I really believe I'd heard so much stuff that had the Beatles in their music that by the time I got to the Beatles there wasn't much "new" or enough excitement left.

Dunno.
I love Neil Young and Johnny Cash though and they've been around forever....

Still, from time to time, the Beatles hit my rotation. I find Dylan, Hendrix, or even Crosby, Stills, and Nash, etc far more interesting though.

ditto.

I'll listen to Floyd, Hendrix, Johnny Cash, and Neil Young all day...the Beattles, meh.

[GMichael]

I like a lot of the music from The Beatles and appreciate all the influences they've brought us. Most of it's entertaining and can even get my feet tapping. But I've never really loved their music. It's just ok. It's rare that I would listen to one of their CD's more than once before reaching for something else.
I would however put them much higher on my list than names like, The Doors, The Who or even The Stones.

[Auricauricle]

Kinda reminds me of my life in mid-eighties Japan, where a friend of mine and I were distainful of a crowd of Beatle-Maniacs (snotty f*****ers called "Little America". Hmph!). While they cavorted to the likes of "She Loves You (Yeah, Yeah)", Jerry and I were cerebral, listening to Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, PF, The Doors, Peter Gabriel etc. Making matters more interesting was a local bar, called "Strawberry Fields", where Little America would occasionally hang out and sing John and Paul songs until the whole neighborhood was in tune. Meanwhile Jer' and I had our own lair, "The Pumpkin", situated appropriately accross the alley, where we could groove on Deep Purple, Steppenwolf, etc. I seem to remember getting blotto on large quantities of their signature drink, Mojo and sneering at the insipidness of the crap on the other side of the street.

Ironically, I have given a bit more berth to the Beatles' music. While I still have a difficult time digesting some of their light-hearted singles, I have begun appreciating much of their songcraft, if not their persona which really was something to behold. I realise that the element attracted to the Beatles was and is different than those die-hard fans of "deep" music. But this doesn't detract from the fact that the Beatles occasionally spun a decent song or two. It was the song, "A Day in the Life" that turned me over, and convinced me that Paul and John might have more in between their ears than cotton candy.

[nobody]

Ringo was the best Beatle. He made that really great caveman movie.

[Davey]

Obviously ... Le Chat Bleu by Mink DeVille.

[BradH]

I realise that the element attracted to the Beatles was and is different than those die-hard fans of "deep" music.

That's just nonsense. I can't think of any kind way to describe it. They weren't just pop or just deep, they had both aspects and every level in between. It's a rare combination you don't see too often - The Police had it and, to a lesser extent, Steely Dan and Supertramp, maybe a few others. The Beatles attracted plenty of heavy musos in the 60's, tons of 'em. Every prog rock act in the U.K. flourished under their wings. It's a fact. Right from the Beatles first recording years they were doing something new and radical. Dylan talked about hearing them the first time on a car radio with his buddies. They were laughing at the lyrics ("She Loves You") and he laughed with them but he listened to the chords they were playing and inside he knew these guys were damned good.

There are a lot of people on this forum who would agree with you but, as far as I'm concerned, anyone who thinks The Beatles (or The Police for that matter) weren't "deep" can get a clue. And please people, stop with this "I appreciate how significant they were" crap. If you don't understand how good they were as just four guys with musical instruments then you won't really understand why they were influential.

So, today the Best Album In Rock History is Rubber Soul.

[02audionoob]

To this day, Lennon-McCartney still reign supreme as the co-kings of the pop song.

[nobody]

I just don't enjoy listening to much Beatles. I pretty much think they started off great with I Saw Her Standing There and went steadily downhill. But, that's probably because I tend to not enjoy too much complicated rock stuff from that era. And, when I hear a later song I do like, it's usually followed-up with something I can't get into. I could probably enjoy a custom compilation CD of theirs quite a lot. But, as far as dragging out all the albums, they just don't do it for me.

[Davey]

So, today the Best Album In Rock History is Rubber Soul.

Right behind Le Chat Bleu!

But it's no fun when you include the Beatles, I mean how can anyone top the near perfection of Rubber Soul?

[emesbee]

It seems odd reading some of the comments about the Beatles here. To me, the Beatles were unique and innovative. No other band sounds the same. In seven short years they wrote and recorded dozens of great songs. I love their music, have all their albums and frequently play them. No matter what else I listen to, whenever I play a Beatles album, all is right in the world!

[Luvin Da Blues]

I could probably enjoy a custom compilation CD of theirs quite a lot.........

A quick thread jacking. This might to it for you....

1. The Beatles - Taxman (2:39)
2. The Beatles - The Word (2:43)
3. The Beatles - Yer Blues (4:01)
4. The Beatles - Think For Yourself (2:19)
5. The Beatles - Sexy Sadie (3:15)
6. The Beatles - Nowhere Man (2:44)
7. The Beatles - I Am The Walrus (4:37)
8. The Beatles - I've Got A Feeling (3:37)
9. The Beatles - Savoy Truffle (2:54)
10. The Beatles - Run For Your Life (2:18)
11. The Beatles - I'll Be Back (2:20)
12. The Beatles - In My Life (2:27)
13. The Beatles - And I Love Her (2:31)
14. The Beatles - One After 909 (2:55)
15. The Beatles - Ticket To Ride (3:12)
16. The Beatles - Things We Said Today (2:38)
17. The Beatles - Drive My Car (2:30)
18. The Beatles - Get Back (3:14)
19. The Beatles - Don't Let Me Down (3:34)
20. The Beatles - A Day In The Life (5:33)
21. The Beatles - Cry Baby Cry (3:10)
22. The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (4:45)
23. The Beatles - I'm Looking Through You (2:27)
24. The Beatles - I'm So Tired (2:03)

Just a CD for the car of stuff that still works for me. If you or anyone is interested let me know.

[BradH]

I could probably enjoy a custom compilation CD of theirs quite a lot

I'm sure J could fix you up. Or me. (EDIT: Didn't see LDB's post in time.)

I'd probably just send the new Star Club boot from Purple Chick.

Just don't turn into a hippie like J. He's been listening to Can...

But it's no fun when you include the Beatles, I mean how can anyone top the near perfection of Rubber Soul?

Well there's....umm.....

Oh hell, you forgot about Night Ranger! DUDE!!!

[MindGoneHaywire]

That's Mr. Hippy to you, peon.

Could you do me a favor & throw Finchy a Kleenex? I think I hurt his feelings.

Wait. Was that in this thread?

I'm confused.

The Beatles? They were okay, but it's not like anybody's going to be listening to that in 40 years.

[BradH]

Wait. Was that in this thread?

I'm confused.

After nine years it's all one thread. Fuggit.

I saw Journey in '77. I thought they guzzled llama schlong but I appreciate their contribution to hair metal.

Oh, that's done it...

[nobody]

Thanks, but any Beatles comp for me would be heavy on early songs. I think they should have stuck to the suits...very sharp. I have always found the White Album and Abbey Road particularly annoying. Sgt. Peppers and Magical Mystery Tour not far behind.

You two need to start playing nice.

[MindGoneHaywire]

No.

Did I not send you a comp I made for a similarly anti-Beatles partisan that I titled "Remedial Beatles Appreciation?"

I think this thread has been hijacked enough. I do think it's worth mentioning that Thriller strikes me as a damn good choice. Loaded with hits. But, I do wonder how much the otherwise whatever-esque Steve Lukather brought to that project that he may not have gotten enough credit for.

I think about these things.

[BradH]

I do think it's worth mentioning that Thriller strikes me as a damn good choice.

But then you get into Thriller vs. Purple Rain and which one was really rock.

I think about these things.

HaHa! That's just weird.

Hey, who do you think made the greatest album recorded in London on 16-track by an engineer with sideburns and drinking Earl Grey? There can't be that many.

Anyway, back on track.

The Greatest Album in Rock History is Sly & The Family Stone - Stand!