Old albums you've revisited lately

[RobMoney$]

This morning, I was looking through my ridiculously overflowing racks of vinyl and CD's and put on an album I probably haven't listened to in its entirety in ten years or more...


U2 - The Joshua Tree:


God, it's a great album.
I bought it in '87 because I liked Where the Streets Have No Name, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, and of course With or Without You. Those tunes were all over the airwaves back then, but the entire album is solid from start to finish. Bullet The Blue Sky, Running To Stand Still, Red Hill Mining Town, In God's Country, I Trip Through Your Wires, and One Tree Hill are great too.

Timeless...all those tracks could be released today and they would still sound fresh.

I usually play the "forgotten gem" game on Sunday morning, but I think I may start doing it every morning for the next couple of weeks.



I'm sure I'm not the only one who does this.
What "forgotten gems" have you blown the dust off of recently?

[Kid Presentable]

Joshua Tree. What a windbag piece of shit.

I've been listening to Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia. At least that album knows it's a piece of shit. (y)

[mate_spawn_die]

i try to listen to stuff i've never heard as much as possible...

and unfortunately a lot of my collection i don't listen to as much as i would like to

"so much music so little time" i always say

but...

i've revisited "Spirit of Eden" and "Laughing Stock" by Talk Talk this week...

both are timeless masterpieces

[NicRN77]

I've been on a QOTSA kick lately...listening to Rated R...but have been obsessed with Lullabies to Paralyze lately. I know its not that old...2005.

[paul jones]

The Residents " Eskimo"

an album so unique and non commercial it's scary(y)

[Kid Presentable]

Robert I've never listened to all of Joshua Tree. Just fucking about.

[roosta]

Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest

I completely forgot how much of a great song "Clap Your Hands" is. Super-underated.

Great album.

[kaiser soze]

Bare Naked Ladies - Gordon

Their first and best by a margin of a million. Fun songs, sad songs and phenomenal musicianship, great for a car ride to anywhere

[mickill]

Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest

I completely forgot how much of a great song "Clap Your Hands" is. Super-underated.

Great album.
I think it's their best album. I never get tired of it.

Interesting you mentioned this, though. I was going to say that I've been giving their Love Movement album a chance lately. I really think it's pretty good, actually. When it first came out, I remember thinking it was a step up from Beats, Rhymes & Life. But then I lent it to a friend and never saw it again. I only recently picked it up again, since I hadn't come across the version with the extra tracks til now.

[camo]

MFAJG - The Prodigy.

The only 'dance' album I can give the time of day. Break and entry still kicks arse.

[RobMoney$]

Today I broke out Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Damn The Torpedoes

Don't Do Me Like That
Refugee
Even The Losers
Here Comes My Girl
Shadow of a Doubt

Even "Louisana Rain" is a great change of pace.

This album makes me want to grab a handful of quarters and run down to the arcade and play some pinball.

Edit: Decided I wanted to play some Zaxxon (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/Zaxxon.png) instead.

[Guy Incognito]

there has not been a single week in the last twenty years that i havent listened to The Stone Roses debut.
Snivilisation - orbital - still a work of genius
going blank again - ride - that came out of me cupboard the other week - some of it hasnt stood the test but leave them all behind is still tremendous

[lolkat]

what a ridiculously overflowing rack (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/DJPari/8ae0_1.jpg) might look like

[roosta]

I think it's their best album. I never get tired of it.

Interesting you mentioned this, though. I was going to say that I've been giving their Love Movement album a chance lately. I really think it's pretty good, actually. When it first came out, I remember thinking it was a step up from Beats, Rhymes & Life. But then I lent it to a friend and never saw it again. I only recently picked it up again, since I hadn't come across the version with the extra tracks til now.

I really like Beats, Rhymes & Life too,

Never really gave TLM a proper chance....you've inspired me to give it another spin.

[Documad]

Robert I've never listened to all of Joshua Tree. Just fucking about.

I'm glad you clarified that, because I was really pissed off at you. BTW, the album cuts are the best songs on that album.


Today I broke out Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Damn The Torpedoes

Don't Do Me Like That
Refugee
Even The Losers
Here Comes My Girl
Shadow of a Doubt

Even "Louisana Rain" is a great change of pace.
You Tell Me isn't just the best song on that album, it's one of the best songs ever. That album is a classic through and through.

I listened to Abbey Road all the way through yesterday and again today. For the past couple of weeks, I've played a few Smiths albums over and over because I recently re-purchased them on vinyl.

[yeahwho]

Tom Petty is one of the most amazing American artists of the past 100 years. Damn the Torpedoes is just sizzling hot. The Heartbreakers have set the standard thousands of bands will never, ever reach, an amazing live show.

I recently read where Tom Petty said of all the songs he is proudest of it's Free Fallin'. When he opened the show here in Seattle a few years ago (with surprise backup vocalists Stevie Nicks and Eddie Vedder) the band played 'Free Fallin' and the crowd sang the song... full out to the rafters and popcorn vendors

Anyway I'm going to purchase this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYqFjhadTPE&feature=player_embedded) in a few days

[Documad]

One of the things I like about this board is that people like yeahwho and rob appreciate Tom Petty. I've never had a friend in real life who loves Tom Petty. Even when I was a teenager and used to play his music in my old duster my friends wanted me to play something else.

I like Freefallin' but I never love Tom Petty as much without the Heartbreakers. I'm a sucker for Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench. When Pearl Jam opened for Petty, the best part of Eddie Vedder singing with Tom was when he dropped to his knees and did the "we're not worthy" thing to Mike Campbell's guitar.

[The Notorious LOL]

Master of Puppets.

I used to love it as a wee one. I was incorrect and dumb for ever criticizing old Metallica shit. I clearly knew better at age 10 than I did at age 25.

[cj hood]

I think it's their best album. I never get tired of it.

Interesting you mentioned this, though. I was going to say that I've been giving their Love Movement album a chance lately. I really think it's pretty good, actually. When it first came out, I remember thinking it was a step up from Beats, Rhymes & Life. But then I lent it to a friend and never saw it again. I only recently picked it up again, since I hadn't come across the version with the extra tracks til now.

BRL = B-
LM = D+

too many guest spots and R&B hooks....i don't think i could give LM the industry listen today.....

[RobMoney$]

It came down to 461 Ocean Blvd. & King Of Rock,
I went with DMC.


Cause I'm the King Of Rock
there is none higher
sucka MC's should call me sire
to burn my kingdom you must use fiyaah
I won't stop rockin' till I retiyaah.

[mickill]

BRL = B-
LM = D+

too many guest spots and R&B hooks....i don't think i could give LM the industry listen today.....

Actually, BRL is the album with all the R&B hooks, and not to mention the overload of Consequence appearances (before he developed into a decent rapper). There are no R&B hooks on LM whatsoever. The only real drawback on LM (I like the guest appearances) are the samey Dilla beats on every song (which can also be seen as a good thing to some).

You can't really front on this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Qke2CVAU0), can you? Just let me know if you can.

[Ghouls_Night]

what a ridiculously overflowing rack (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/DJPari/8ae0_1.jpg) might look like

Hey lolkat--that looks like Bananas records.(y)

I've recently brought back out into rotation

1. MC Eiht- We Come Strapped
2. AMG- Bitch Betta Have My Money

And to balance out the 2 above

3. Thin Lizzy- Jailbreak
4. D.R.I. 4 of a Kind

[mate_spawn_die]

The Cars - The Cars (y)
The Cars - Candy-O (y)

seriously

damn

[yeahwho]

One time for your mind
Check out the guitar break

Go Cut Creator Go (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsztsS2SX-4)

[mate_spawn_die]

going blank again - ride - that came out of me cupboard the other week - some of it hasnt stood the test but leave them all behind is still tremendous

i've been playing that the past couple days... i'm really enjoying it

i like "Chrome Waves" and "Time Machine

[checkyourprez]

the vines - highly evolved

i had it right when it came out (01) but have listened to it probably since then. actaully pretty good stuff from the aussies.

[jabumbo]

One of the things I like about this board is that people like yeahwho and rob appreciate Tom Petty. I've never had a friend in real life who loves Tom Petty. Even when I was a teenager and used to play his music in my old duster my friends wanted me to play something else.

i went on a 6 hour road trip with a bunch of friends in college, the other car listened to nothing but petty for the entire trip with no repeating albums.



i used to always grab a couple random albums when i knew i would be cooped up at my desk all day. but i haven't had that luxury in quite some time. i'll have to find a way to work that into my schedule again.

[Guy Incognito]

i've been playing that the past couple days... i'm really enjoying it

i like "Chrome Waves" and "Time Machine

funny i thought they were two of the weaker tracks, LTAB, twisterella and mouse trap are my faves, i used to love ox4 but i dont think thats lasted

[mickill]

I like Nowhere better. Going Blank Again is a little too bright and clean sounding.

[Guy Incognito]

I like Nowhere better. Going Blank Again is a little too bright and clean sounding.

nowhere is good but i like the fact that the songs came out of their shell abit on GBA, they tried to rid themselves of the shoegazey thing. its the album i'd recommend to someone to get into them or maybe the best of.

[mickill]

OX4 is a good comp.

I met Andy Bell once. He seemed like a really cool guy.

[Planetary]

Hello Nasty. What an album...

[Documad]

Because of this thread, I watched the whole Tom Petty DVD music documentary thing this week.

[DipDipDive]

Outkast - ATLiens (Millennium...fuck. (lb))
Viktor Vaughn - Vaudeville Villain (especially Mr. Clean)
Madvillain - Madvillainy (especially Raid)
My Bloody Valentine - Loveless

yep yep. (y)

[MC Moot]

dug up recently...

"Hand on the Torch" Us3
"Hit the Floor" Breakestra
"From the Corner to the Block" Galactic
"Funky Kingston/In the Dark" Toots and the Maytalls
"Family Style" Vaughn Brothers

[Kid Presentable]

I've been finally commited enough to listen to Aenima all the way through. It's pretty fucking good, I admit.

[paul jones]

PERE UBU - The Modern Dance

[RoryMC]

the vines - highly evolved

i had it right when it came out (01) but have listened to it probably since then. actaully pretty good stuff from the aussies.

It was released in 2002 wasn't it? I thought it was a really terrible album. In my opinion, of course.

[mate_spawn_die]

"Chairs Missing" by Wire

love it more than i did before. they were in a world of their own.

[Whatitis]

Decendents - Milo Goes To College

It's has been too long since hearing that. Fucking great!

[RobMoney$]

"Funky Kingston/In the Dark" Toots and the Maytalls

Sweet (y)

[Kid Presentable]

Got a cheap copy of Battle for Los Angeles. I like it a little better now than I did in 99. There was too much awesome shit going on with hip-hop from 98-2000; a lot of these albums on the fringe of the genre like Battle and Hello Nasty were just too easy to push to the side for the whole Rawkus and even Ruff Ryders shit. Ha, old days.

Anyway, Born as Ghosts, Calm like a Bomb, maybe Microphone Check. Aside from them I don't care for much of it. Oh, and the AU version has No Shelter as a bonus track, which is probably the single best song on our version. I wouldn't really rate it as an album without that song.

Also got back into Heltah Skeltah's Magnum Force, and Elton's Yellow Brick Road (which I think rivals the white album in terms of consecutive bangers).

[DipDipDive]

...Elton's Yellow Brick Road (which I think rivals the white album in terms of consecutive bangers).

Whoa whoa whoa...I agree that it's a good album, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

I can't seem to get enough Prefuse 73 these days. Vocal Studies + Uprock Narratives (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNDYgzrB1UY) has been getting a lot of spins lately. (y)

[Kid Presentable]

Whoa whoa whoa...I agree that it's a good album, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here.


Each in its own context, of course. I just mean both albums keep pouring on the quality song after song, not comparing them in any other real way.

[DipDipDive]

Okay then.

[Kid Presentable]

Yeah it's okay.

[cj hood]

the clean version of TT5B (my dirty version's scratched up)....i bought it for my daughter when i got my copy....it's even cornier than the original....they redid a lot of lyrics instead of scratching out the profanity....

ka-nip, ka-nop
i got zits to pop (i got shit to pop)

but Bruhaha's the best when adrock goes:
yo what the mutherfuckin hub bub?
instead he goes:
fa la la la la la and laughs.....

[paul jones]

the clean version of TT5B (my dirty version's scratched up)....i bought it for my daughter when i got my copy....it's even cornier than the original....they redid a lot of lyrics instead of scratching out the profanity....

ka-nip, ka-nop
i got zits to pop (i got shit to pop)

but Bruhaha's the best when adrock goes:
yo what the mutherfuckin hub bub?
instead he goes:
fa la la la la la and laughs.....

I've never heard the censored album but I can't imagine it without the fucks and the shits and stuff.I had TT5B on repeat on my cassette player in my car for about a year.It's a good driving album

[TAL]

The Primitives - Lovely

And it still is.

[Planetary]

I've never heard the censored album but I can't imagine it without the fucks and the shits and stuff.I had TT5B on repeat on my cassette player in my car for about a year.It's a good driving album

wait wait wait wait wait wait... you have a car?