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Son of JayJamJah · 08-29-2007, 07:49 PM

Okay So here Goes Nothing. Nothing much to explain, it's been done by others and looks like a whole lot of fun. Let me know what you guys think of the format and I'll adjust as need be. Thanks and enjoy!

101.

James Taylor - Sweet Baby James (1970)
A blueprint for young singer\songwriters of his and other generations. Tracks like the opener and title track "Sweet Baby James" and the prolific "Fire and Rain" are beautiful tracks that have stood the test of time and then some. In addition the satirical "Steamroller Blues" adds a another dimension to the album and it's graveling heart and soul of tracks like "Lo and Behold" and "Anywhere like Heaven" will have your toes tapping your mind at ease and your hands reaching for the acoustic guitar. Without a doubt James Taylor's best work in my eyes.
Musical Content: ****
Artistic Content: ****
Impact: **

Favorite Song: Fire and Rain

100.

Beck - Mellow Gold (1994)
Beck's Debut mainstream album is driven by creative lyrics and combining of styles and genres of music. The most significant track is "Loser" which was born out of beck's frustration in his inability to rap. Mellow Gold also produced the bizarre singles "Beer Can" and "Pay No Mind" which beck wrote at age 18. In addition "Whiskeyclone, Hotel City 1997" is among my personal favorites. Beck is among my favorite solo artists of the last twenty years and Mellow Gold is a wonderful example of creative and unique an artist he is.
Musical Content: ***
Artistic Content: *****
Impact: ***

Favorite Song: Loser

99.

The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet (1968)
While perhaps not their strongest overall selection, the 1968 LP features two of what i consider to be the Stones top five songs. "Street Fighting Man" and the dynamic and powerful "Sympathy for the Devil" in addition Beggars banquet has a more Rhythm and Blues feel then some of Stones other work from the era which is more to my liking and marked then of the Brian Jones era for the band. The lesser known tracks "No Expectations" and "Prodigal Son" are also worth a listen
Musical Content: ****
Artistic Content: ***
Impact: ***

Favorite Song: Sympathy for the Devil

98.

The Wallflowers – Bringing Down the Horse (1996)
A Surprisingly consistent and enjoyable second effort for Jacob Dylan’s band; “One Headlight” and “Sixth Avenue Heartache” both achieved success as radio singles, the former having reached number one in three straight years (96-98) but the depth provided by tracks like “The Bleeders”, Invisible City”, “Josephine”, “The Difference”, “Three Marlena's” and “Laughing Out Loud” is what sets this album apart for me. Great rhythms and melodies throughout and well written poignant lyrics make this a consistent album on my playlist year after year.
Musical Content: ****
Artistic Content: ***
Impact: ***

Favorite Song: Invisible City

08-29-2007, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Son of JayJamJah Occams Razor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: End of the Earth Posts: 2,472	101 Albums I Love Okay So here Goes Nothing. Nothing much to explain, it's been done by others and looks like a whole lot of fun. Let me know what you guys think of the format and I'll adjust as need be. Thanks and enjoy! 101. *James Taylor - Sweet Baby James* (1970) A blueprint for young singer\songwriters of his and other generations. Tracks like the opener and title track "Sweet Baby James" and the prolific "Fire and Rain" are beautiful tracks that have stood the test of time and then some. In addition the satirical "Steamroller Blues" adds a another dimension to the album and it's graveling heart and soul of tracks like "Lo and Behold" and "Anywhere like Heaven" will have your toes tapping your mind at ease and your hands reaching for the acoustic guitar. Without a doubt James Taylor's best work in my eyes. Musical Content: ** Artistic Content: Impact: Favorite Song: Fire and Rain 100. *Beck - Mellow Gold* (1994) Beck's Debut mainstream album is driven by creative lyrics and combining of styles and genres of music. The most significant track is "Loser" which was born out of beck's frustration in his inability to rap. Mellow Gold also produced the bizarre singles "Beer Can" and "Pay No Mind" which beck wrote at age 18. In addition "Whiskeyclone, Hotel City 1997" is among my personal favorites. Beck is among my favorite solo artists of the last twenty years and Mellow Gold is a wonderful example of creative and unique an artist he is. Musical Content: * Artistic Content: * Impact: * Favorite Song: Loser 99. *The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet* (1968) While perhaps not their strongest overall selection, the 1968 LP features two of what i consider to be the Stones top five songs. "Street Fighting Man" and the dynamic and powerful "Sympathy for the Devil" in addition Beggars banquet has a more Rhythm and Blues feel then some of Stones other work from the era which is more to my liking and marked then of the Brian Jones era for the band. The lesser known tracks "No Expectations" and "Prodigal Son" are also worth a listen Musical Content: ** Artistic Content: * Impact: * Favorite Song: Sympathy for the Devil 98. The Wallflowers – Bringing Down the Horse (1996) A Surprisingly consistent and enjoyable second effort for Jacob Dylan’s band; “One Headlight” and “Sixth Avenue Heartache” both achieved success as radio singles, the former having reached number one in three straight years (96-98) but the depth provided by tracks like “The Bleeders”, Invisible City”, “Josephine”, “The Difference”, “Three Marlena's” and “Laughing Out Loud” is what sets this album apart for me. Great rhythms and melodies throughout and well written poignant lyrics make this a consistent album on my playlist year after year. Musical Content: Artistic Content: * Impact: * Favorite Song:** Invisible City