I'm not usually a proponent of double albums. I like to listen to albums in their entirety, and my attention usually begins to wane by the end of the second disc. Normally, I would rather the band just release two separate albums spaced apart and cut out the filler that normally goes along with doubles.
Actually, on the same point, I think single albums that push the 80-minute mark are usually too long as well. I think the ideal run time for an album is 50-60 minutes. With that being said, there are few double albums that I love...
Dylan- Blonde on Blonde (I believe it was the 1st rock double, but it now fits one 1 CD)
Rolling Stones- Exile (however, it also now fits on one CD)
Yes- Tales
GNR- Illusions (going out on a limb on this one, but both those albums are great)
Floyd- The Wall
Genesis- The Lamb
With all that being said, there are loads of live albums that I think warrant being doubles or triples, but I think that's different than studio recordings.
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