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OOS · 03-23-2013, 11:29 AM

Recently I've been in need of a project, so I decided to make a list of all the albums that interest me that I've never gotten around to listening to. Initially it consisted of a dozen-or-so pieces of music, but it quickly expanded and I ended up with about 105 albums. Then I just went to 125 because its a nice round number (and who doesn't like nice round numbers?).

So, in order to keep myself on track, I've decided to make a thread about it! I threw the list into a randomizer (because I am incredibly indecisive), and will be making my way through it slowly and posting my thoughts on the albums (and occasional classical works) in this here thread as I go. Feel free to comment on them, share your opinions, maybe even follow along at home if you feel like it.

You may be wondering what the criteria was for the albums I selected for this list. To be honest, there isn't one. Most of the albums were selected because I feel that they were, somehow, important: classics in their genre, essential albums by influential bands, or hugely acclaimed releases that I feel I should have some knowledge about. Some are there simply because I enjoyed the artists previous work. Several (particularly all the metal and prog albums) were selected so that I could attempt to expand my musical horizons and try some new genres. And, finally, some are there for being notable missteps by interesting bands that I want to explore.

So, first up: Frank Zappa's anti-hippy opus "We're Only In It For The Money". I should have the review up later today, and hopefully we can generate some discussion.

LETS DO THIS.

03-23-2013, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
OOS Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 124	In Which I Attempt To Listen To 125 Albums Recently I've been in need of a project, so I decided to make a list of all the albums that interest me that I've never gotten around to listening to. Initially it consisted of a dozen-or-so pieces of music, but it quickly expanded and I ended up with about 105 albums. Then I just went to 125 because its a nice round number (and who doesn't like nice round numbers?). So, in order to keep myself on track, I've decided to make a thread about it! I threw the list into a randomizer (because I am incredibly indecisive), and will be making my way through it slowly and posting my thoughts on the albums (and occasional classical works) in this here thread as I go. Feel free to comment on them, share your opinions, maybe even follow along at home if you feel like it. You may be wondering what the criteria was for the albums I selected for this list. To be honest, there isn't one. Most of the albums were selected because I feel that they were, somehow, important: classics in their genre, essential albums by influential bands, or hugely acclaimed releases that I feel I should have some knowledge about. Some are there simply because I enjoyed the artists previous work. Several (particularly all the metal and prog albums) were selected so that I could attempt to expand my musical horizons and try some new genres. And, finally, some are there for being notable missteps by interesting bands that I want to explore. So, first up: Frank Zappa's anti-hippy opus "We're Only In It For The Money". I should have the review up later today, and hopefully we can generate some discussion. LETS DO THIS.