Favourite albums?
Which are the ones you keep coming back to like an old pair of comfy slippers?

Mine in the reply.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:30, 60 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

In no particular order. Probably showing my age a bit here, too!
Depeche Mode: Songs of Faith and Devotion. A lot of people would pick 'Violator', but I've always liked the bombastic nature of this album. Plus, 'I Feel You' is a killer opening track.

Pop Will Eat Itself: This is the Day, This is the Hour, This is... This. Not a duff track in my opinion. Classic PWEI, and brings back happy memories of seeing them at Newcastle Uni 20 years ago.

The Sisters Of Mercy: First and Last and Always. Classic goth stuff, and surprisingly uplifting in places. And completely different to later releases.

Cardiacs: A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window. Utterly bonkers but brilliant. A mix of punk, pop and fairground music, I played this until the tape wore out. Managed to find a copy on CD about a year ago and nearly wet myself. Recently found out that founder Tim Smith had a heart attack last year, which seems a little ironic.

Fields of the Nephilim: Elizium. Purely for the last two tracks alone, which are among my favourite things ever committed to disk. But the rest of the album is pretty good too.

Kissing the Pink: Naked. I just like it. Takes me back to my first year at college, when it was already a few years old.

Fleetwood Mac: Rumours. For no other reason that it reminds me of my mum - she played it constantly when it first came out and it's kind of stuck in my brain.

War of the Worlds. Because it's bloody brilliant. 'Nuff said.

The Dead Kennedys: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. Has the best cover of Viva Las Vegas ever on it.

The Wonderstuff: The Eight-Legged Groove Machine. Their later stuff wasn't a patch on this, imho.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:31, Reply)

Just a few
Same here with DK and Sisters of Mercy, but also

Nirvana: Unplugged - a lovely little album. It reminds me of my teenage years and I still love it now. Up there with Alice in Chains Unplugged as one of my all time favourites.

Korn: S/T (1st album) - still a stonking bundle of rage. I had this on tape when it 1st came out and thought it was brilliant then, and still great now.

Pearl Jam: Ten - I don't think any comment is needed.

Most Levellers and NMA: Each album suits a different mood, and although not all are great albums I think each one had at least 3 great tracks

All my best albums are stuck in one section of my CD collection for easy access.
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:37, Reply)

Oooh...
Me like this question!

Massive Attack: Blue Lines

Counting Crows: August and Everything After

Blur: Parklife (Even though I cite Modern Life is Rubbish as my favourite Blur album.)

Jeff Buckley: Grace

Fairground Attraction: First of a Million Kisses

Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Night

The Eagles: (some gretest hits or best of cassette I 'borrowed' from my mum.)

Pearl Jam: Ten

Belly: Star

The Breeders: Last Splash

Nirvana: Nevermind

The Cranberries: Everybosy Else is Doing it so Why Can't We?

EDIT: Squeeze: Singles (I AM my parents.)
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:41, Reply)

Hmmm...
A lot of these aren't my favourite bands.

Pixies - Doolittle
Faith No More - King For A Day... Fool For A Lifetime
At The Drive-In - Relationship Of Command
Finch - Say Hello To Sunshine
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine
EDIT:
ISIS - Panopticon
( Cawl, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:56, Reply)

Finch
I don't really like (or dislike) finch but I did buy the t-shirt cos it's beautiful. Carry on.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:13, Reply)

It's odd,
I actually can't stand their other stuff.
They released this album and then split up. Possibly because their fans, on the whole, didn't like it.

*shrugs*
( Cawl, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:40, Reply)

hmmm
Crowded House: Best of
Hunters and Collectors: Under one Roof
Missy Higgins: Missy Higgins
Jesse Younan: Swimming in Stone
Phil Collins: Hello! I must be going/ Another day in Paradise.

will probably add more as I go think of them.
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:58, Reply)

Veruca Salt - Eight Arms to Hold You
Slayer - God Hates us All.
(Bazongaloid, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:58, Reply)

Why you do this to moieee?
I have so many favorite albums... Heres a few

Pink Floyd - Darkside of the moon, Wish you were here, Animals, Obscured by clouds

Jimi Hendrix - Electric Lady Land, BBC Sessions

Led Zep - 1 - 4 and The BBC sessions

The Beautiful South - Carry on up the charts (do best of's count?)

Pure Reason Revolution - The dark third (If your a prog fan, GET IT!)

The Libertines - Up the Bracket

Squarepusher - Do you know squarepusher?

Easy Star All Stars - Dubside of the moon and Sgt. Peppers lonely hearts dub band

Lots more, but I think they're the main ones...
(Is this a good idea? ... Yes this is definitely a good idea, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:58, Reply)

Pure Reason Revolution
fucking amazing band

I prefer the versions of half the songs on the Dark Third as they appeared on Bright Ambassadors of Morning.

Trivia time: my other half has known their current drummer for almost all her life.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:59, Reply)

Yessss finally found someone who's heard of them!
I went to uni in reading and saw some guy with a T-shirt of theres on in a bar.

I said something along the lines of "dude they're amazing, and they're playing tomorrow!"

To which her replied,

"I know, im the drummer"

Me = Knob

P.s. I think I prefer Cautionary tales for the brave, but theres more songs on the full album
(Is this a good idea? ... Yes this is definitely a good idea, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:02, Reply)

cautionary tales for the brave
I always forget what it's called

what sort of band person wears a t shirt with their own band on it?

weirdos.

they are all of the amazing. not heard much of the recent stuff. how is it?
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:06, Reply)

Yeah good, clearly the troubled second album though
They lost a couple of members if my maths skills are up to the challenge so theres no live violin etc anymore

Its more electro-ish the new stuff and overall not so good as the first album but theres some corking tunes in there, Deus Ex-machina especially

Definately worth a purchase I say (but then I would as I love them)
(Is this a good idea? ... Yes this is definitely a good idea, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:10, Reply)

I've heard and liked Deus Ex Machina
but what little I heard of the other stuff is along the lines of what you've said.

should probably buy it to support some talented people, particularly as I know one of them!
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:11, Reply)

I thought similar
I like the new one more every time I listen to it, cant be bad!
(Is this a good idea? ... Yes this is definitely a good idea, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:16, Reply)

Easy Star All Stars
Both great albums, especially being a fan of the originals.

Favourite song is "Let Down" with the guy from Toots and the Maytals! Absolutely amazing.
( whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:02, Reply)

No love for
RadioDread then?
(MyFakeName, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:39, Reply)

Its good...
I just prefer the other two for come-back-ability
(Is this a good idea? ... Yes this is definitely a good idea, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:43, Reply)

I haven't heard
...dub band yet. Might have a looky for it this afternoon. I've got a bit of a thing for reggae covers of Beatles hits.
(MyFakeName, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:57, Reply)

Your in luck then!
Its fooking superb
(Is this a good idea? ... Yes this is definitely a good idea, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:28, Reply)

Led Zep 3
pink floyd - wish you were here (the title song is Mrs V and my song)
pink floyd - pulse
Concrete Blonde - Recollection (great band. vastly underrated)
Simon and Garfunkel - Sounds of Silence
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Paul Simon - Graceland
Pure Reason Revolution - Cautionary Tales for the Brave (edited because I'm dumb)

most of these need no explanation
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 12:58, Reply)

Pulse
I had a copy which had an flashing LED in the spine.

Unfortunately it got stolen by pirates :0(
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:07, Reply)

Ahh forgot about pulse
I love the DVD, the second half of the gig has to be the best ever staged surely
(Is this a good idea? ... Yes this is definitely a good idea, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:12, Reply)

Pulse...
I got the DVD because I was at the gig at Earls Court... Tripping my tiny little mind out.
(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:17, Reply)

you giant bastard

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 20:44, Reply)

Haha!
Feel my superiour knowledge!
(Is this a good idea? ... Yes this is definitely a good idea, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:41, Reply)

nice spelling ;-)

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:45, Reply)

Touche
Nice reversal
(Is this a good idea? ... Yes this is definitely a good idea, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:29, Reply)

Hmmm....
Semisonic: Feeling Strangely Fine
Offspring: Americana and Rise and Fall.
Speedway: [ermm... their only album]
Will Smith: Lost and Found
Dan Le Sac vs Scroobulus Pip: Angels
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:00, Reply)

I only have a few, but,
Shiny Toy Guns - We are Pilots
Vanessa Carlton - Harmonium
Corrine Bailey Rae
( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:05, Reply)

all sorts
Out of the Blue - ELO

Parklife - Blur

Blackest Sabbath by Black Sabbath. (but that's a compilation and probably doesn't count)

Life in Cartoon Motion - Mika

Both Scissor Sisters albums
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:09, Reply)

The Clash - London Calling
I think I've gone through all 19 songs being my absolute favourite at some point. The range of styles and the passion is just astounding all on one record.

Pixies - Doolittle

It has Debaser and Monkeys Gone to Heaven for goodness sake. How can I not keep coming back!?

Radiohead - The Bends

Another of the very very few albums that you don't feel the need to skip songs. More for when I'm feeling a bit cathartic, or introspective, it really is a classic album.


Others include:

The Replacements - Let it be
The Ramones - The Ramones
Teenage Fanclub - Grand Prix
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Sex Pistols - Never mind the bollocks
The Manics - Everything Must Go (not their best but reminds me of being 12 again)...
Super Furry Animals - Guerilla
( whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:21, Reply)

Awh shit,
Can't believe I forgot this!
"Radiohead - The Bends
Another of the very very few albums that you don't feel the need to skip songs. More for when I'm feeling a bit cathartic, or introspective, it really is a classic album."

Couldn't put it better myself.
( Cawl, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:42, Reply)

Ah, Doolittle.
How could I forget that?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 18:40, Reply)

nice mention of Paul Simon and Dire Straits there, Vipros
Loving AOR since...


I'm listening to 'Ignoto' by yourcodenameis:milo right now - both of their albums are on heavy rotation round baz towers along with the last two The Mars Volta, Opeth and Tool records.

I only ever listen to music on the way to and from work anymore.

Satellite television is too expensive to not watch it every given opportunity.

rafter
baz
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:41, Reply)

the last two Tool albums are the fucking business
I still can't decide which is more awesome. I'm leaning towards 10,000 Days at the moment, but they are both incredible
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:47, Reply)

They really are!
For musical innovation, intensity, instrumentalism and general prog metal magnificence, I urge you to buy 'Ghost Reveries' by Opeth.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:54, Reply)

I may already have it
I have a number of Opeth albums, not sure which though as my other half got them...
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:55, Reply)

Listen to it, dude.
The opening track is magnificent but the real magnum opus is 'Beneath The Mire'.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:08, Reply)

You heard "Crack The Skye" by Mastodon?
I can't recommend it hard enough.
( Cawl, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:56, Reply)

I've heard some Mastodon - dont know if I've heard that one
What I have heard I find a bit too straightforward and not quite proggy enough.

They supported Tool a couple of years back and I found them fairly forgettable.

Mind you, Cynic supported Opeth last year and I felt the same but have subsequently acquired and admired their album 'Traced In Air'.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:06, Reply)

I thought much the same about their
Older albums, but this new one is pretty special.
( Cawl, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:41, Reply)

I will investigate so.
thanks.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:42, Reply)

Where to start?
Dj Shadow - Endtroducing
Faith No More - Angel Dust
Jeff Wayne's WOTW
Daft Punk - Homework
LCD Soundsystem - Fabriclive36 (Do mix albums count?)
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Self Titled
Toots & The Maytals - Funky Kingston

All on vinyl (except LCD) cos I'm a snob like that.
(MyFakeName, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:51, Reply)

Angel Dust?
Interesting choice!
I like it, but I'm surprised. Any reason you prefer it to the others?
( Cawl, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 13:54, Reply)

Kaol, do you mind if I answer that one as I feel similarly?
Angel Dust is more complete as an album with better, more memorable songs, plus, lads of a certain age will equate that album with the zeitgeist that spawned Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Radioheads, 'The Bends', dEUS, 'Worst Case Scenario' and other such classics of an age in which MTV was occasionally watchable.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:11, Reply)

What he said
pretty much sums it up. I was 13, it was a huge album for me. Really opened me up musically speaking... Faith No More turned me on to a lot of other genres.
(MyFakeName, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:18, Reply)

Good points all around!
I'd forgotten about the age thing, to be fair, as I happened upon them fairly late by contrast.
( Cawl, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:24, Reply)

Homework!
I forgot that one
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:04, Reply)

'Homework'
You know, I've always found 'Discovery' eminently more listenable especially when chewing your face off.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:12, Reply)

To be honest
when I'm full of beans like that any Daft Punk will make me cream my jeans.
(MyFakeName, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:19, Reply)

Underworld - Second Toughest In The Infants
My 'go to' record when soaring with the angels.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:22, Reply)

christ allmighty
how did I forget Creedance?!
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:14, Reply)

Hmm.
Well:

August and Everything After - Counting Crows
Casually Dressed and Deep in Conversation - Funeral for a Friend
Greatest Hits - Queen
Mezzanine - Massive Attack
S&M - Metallica
Origin of Symmetry - Muse
Superunknown - Soundgarden

I'm sure there's loads more, hey.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:18, Reply)

Just off the top of my head
Queen - News of the World
ELO - Time
Bitter:Sweet - Drama
Guano Apes - Don't Give me Names
Bastard Fairies - Memento Mori
Zodiac Mindwarp - Tattooed Beat Messiah
Cardiacs - Sampler CD
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:37, Reply)

Oh go on then.
Marion - This World And Body
Silver Sun - Silver Sun
Guns'n'Roses - Appetite for Destruction
Vanessa Carlton - Be Not Nobody
Scheer - Infliction
Violent Delight - Transmission

I think that'll do.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 14:53, Reply)

Marion
Hailing from the lovely town of Macclesfield I used to see Jaimie around quite a bit.

I think he's moved to London now. They're still playing but health issues keep getting in the way.
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 16:59, Reply)

Cinderella
Long Cold Winter
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 16:02, Reply)

Rilo Kiley - Under The Blacklight
GnR - Appetite for Destruction
Kirsty MacColl - Tropical Brainstorm
Lene Marlin - Playing My Game
Vanessa Carlton - Be Not Nobody
Savage Garden - Affirmation
( Maladicta, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 18:43, Reply)

Ooh, I forgot
Violent Femmes self-titled first album. A guitar, a bass, a single drum and a xylophone. Brilliant.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 18:43, Reply)