Album Wars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Electrophonic Tonic · 07-16-2011, 12:01 AM

I am going to remove myself from the voting since it's my album war. But if anyone needs audio and can't find good downloads online, just send me a PM. I've had trouble finding a quality rip of 'It's a Beautiful Day' on my initial, limited search, just to see what's out there. But hopefully you guys find something that works.

I do apologize for not realizing Traffic was not the debut. I just looked at my music library and didn't double check. But they're still eponymous, psychedelic albums.

Spoiler for But if I did vote....:

Zer0 · 07-16-2011, 05:32 AM

You're free to vote on them if you want, the more voters the better. It'll be interesting to see your view on the albums as well.

Unknown Soldier · 07-16-2011, 06:24 AM

It`s an easy decision really. Vanilla Fudge weren`t a particuarly good band and just played mostly covers with a loud psychedelic sound, but their first two albums were reasonably interesting. The debut of It`s a Beautiful Day is a good album but Traffic wins hands down. This Traffic album their second is an absolute classic both Dave Mason and Steve Winwood were at their best together here. Even if the Traffic debut "Mr.Fantasy" had been selected, it would`ve still won over the other two.

Vanilla Fudge 0
Its a Beautiful Day 0
Traffic 1

Blarobbarg · 07-18-2011, 08:15 PM

Vanilla Fudge 0
Its a Beautiful Day 1
Traffic 1

Well this was surprising. I listened to Vanilla Fudge first, and was quite impressed... despite playing only covers, it definitely shows off a signature style, and I enjoyed it a lot. After I listened I felt sure that it was going to be the winner.

Next was Traffic... I had heard good things, and it was definitely good. It wasn't great, but it was good.

And then It's A Beautiful Day... completely blew the other two out of the water. I'm not entirely sure what it was about it, but something about that delicious combination of jazz, psychedelia, and classical string orchestrations just made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. I loved it. Almost every song was a five star song. My only regret after is that I just wish I could give it more than one point.

Howard the Duck · 07-19-2011, 12:36 AM

going to have to sit this one out

have next to no interest in all three albums

Jedey · 07-19-2011, 05:55 AM

Traffic for me.

Vanilla Fudge 0
Its a Beautiful Day 1
Traffic 2

altrockclassicrock · 07-21-2011, 03:57 PM

"pet Sounds" is a great album, but "Sgt. Peppers" is easily by far superior. My vote goes to the Beatles.

Blarobbarg · 07-21-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by altrockclassicrock

"pet Sounds" is a great album, but "Sgt. Peppers" is easily by far superior. My vote goes to the Beatles.

...What?

Unknown Soldier · 07-22-2011, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by altrockclassicrock

"pet Sounds" is a great album, but "Sgt. Peppers" is easily by far superior. My vote goes to the Beatles.

Mine too........the only problem is though, is that you`re about a year too late to vote on that one

Electrophonic Tonic · 07-22-2011, 10:30 PM

Ok: if I put up a short summary of these albums: maybe we can get some more votes.

Vanilla Fudge: When I first checked out Vanilla Fudge, I asked the old timer at the record store what they sounded like, he said "Imagine if Iron Butterfly got their sh*t together." The album is all covers, but their interpretations are completely original. Hammond heavy psychedelic workouts are complemented by the heavily underrated Carmine Appice's masterful drumming.

It's a Beautiful Day: It's a Beautiful Day have a very worldly sense about them, and it directly reflects on the album. The album touches on jazz, dirty, sweaty blues, Indian, folk and classical. Also unique is the vocals are sung by a man and a woman. They add another of dimension to an already diverse musical collection. Despite being smack dab in the middle of the psychedelic scene, it feels a step above everything else.

Traffic: I can't lie. My favorite period of Traffic is the John Barleycorn fusion era. But, Traffic's 2nd psychedelic era album is on the same level. Steve Winwood is a great songwriter, and he shines on this album. It's sort of a middle ground between the previous two albums: it's got that classic, borderline cheesy psychedelic sound. But it also feels classy and a step above everything else.

Also, I will officially cast my vote for Vanilla Fudge. It's one of the few albums that still leaves in shock after hearing. Doing covers is one thing. Creating Frankenstein, zombie covers that can leave classic Beatles songs unrecognizable is a talent in my book.

Vanilla Fudge 1
Its a Beautiful Day 1
Traffic 2

07-16-2011, 12:01 AM	#2391 (permalink)
Electrophonic Tonic Your Ad Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 876	I am going to remove myself from the voting since it's my album war. But if anyone needs audio and can't find good downloads online, just send me a PM. I've had trouble finding a quality rip of 'It's a Beautiful Day' on my initial, limited search, just to see what's out there. But hopefully you guys find something that works. I do apologize for not realizing Traffic was not the debut. I just looked at my music library and didn't double check. But they're still eponymous, psychedelic albums. Spoiler for But if I did vote....: Vanilla Fudge.

07-16-2011, 05:32 AM	#2392 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	You're free to vote on them if you want, the more voters the better. It'll be interesting to see your view on the albums as well. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

07-19-2011, 05:55 AM	#2396 (permalink)
Jedey Veritas vos liberabit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Musicapolis Posts: 477	Traffic for me. Vanilla Fudge 0 Its a Beautiful Day 1 Traffic 2 __________________ My Tunes

07-22-2011, 10:30 PM	#2400 (permalink)
Electrophonic Tonic Your Ad Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 876	Ok: if I put up a short summary of these albums: maybe we can get some more votes. Vanilla Fudge: When I first checked out Vanilla Fudge, I asked the old timer at the record store what they sounded like, he said "Imagine if Iron Butterfly got their sht together." The album is all covers, but their interpretations are completely original. Hammond heavy psychedelic workouts are complemented by the heavily underrated Carmine Appice's masterful drumming. It's a Beautiful Day:* It's a Beautiful Day have a very worldly sense about them, and it directly reflects on the album. The album touches on jazz, dirty, sweaty blues, Indian, folk and classical. Also unique is the vocals are sung by a man and a woman. They add another of dimension to an already diverse musical collection. Despite being smack dab in the middle of the psychedelic scene, it feels a step above everything else. Traffic: I can't lie. My favorite period of Traffic is the John Barleycorn fusion era. But, Traffic's 2nd psychedelic era album is on the same level. Steve Winwood is a great songwriter, and he shines on this album. It's sort of a middle ground between the previous two albums: it's got that classic, borderline cheesy psychedelic sound. But it also feels classy and a step above everything else. Also, I will officially cast my vote for Vanilla Fudge. It's one of the few albums that still leaves in shock after hearing. Doing covers is one thing. Creating Frankenstein, zombie covers that can leave classic Beatles songs unrecognizable is a talent in my book. Vanilla Fudge 1 Its a Beautiful Day 1 Traffic 2 Last edited by Electrophonic Tonic; 07-22-2011 at 10:37 PM.

07-16-2011, 06:24 AM	#2393 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	It`s an easy decision really. Vanilla Fudge weren`t a particuarly good band and just played mostly covers with a loud psychedelic sound, but their first two albums were reasonably interesting. The debut of It`s a Beautiful Day is a good album but Traffic wins hands down. This Traffic album their second is an absolute classic both Dave Mason and Steve Winwood were at their best together here. Even if the Traffic debut "Mr.Fantasy" had been selected, it would`ve still won over the other two. Vanilla Fudge 0 Its a Beautiful Day 0 Traffic 1

07-18-2011, 08:15 PM	#2394 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	Vanilla Fudge 0 Its a Beautiful Day 1 Traffic 1 Well this was surprising. I listened to Vanilla Fudge first, and was quite impressed... despite playing only covers, it definitely shows off a signature style, and I enjoyed it a lot. After I listened I felt sure that it was going to be the winner. Next was Traffic... I had heard good things, and it was definitely good. It wasn't great, but it was good. And then It's A Beautiful Day... completely blew the other two out of the water. I'm not entirely sure what it was about it, but something about that delicious combination of jazz, psychedelia, and classical string orchestrations just made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. I loved it. Almost every song was a five star song. My only regret after is that I just wish I could give it more than one point.

07-21-2011, 03:57 PM	#2397 (permalink)
altrockclassicrock Groupie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 17	"pet Sounds" is a great album, but "Sgt. Peppers" is easily by far superior. My vote goes to the Beatles.