100 Albums I think you should hear (house, jazz, pop, psychedelic)

Double X · 10-13-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by streetwaves

40. Nico - The Marble Index (1968)

Probably the most experimental of any of the VU's members' solo records (other than Desertshore or Metal Machine Music, I guess). This isn't an easy record - it's dark, haunting, droning. At the same time, though, it has sort of a gloomy beauty to it that can take a while to sink in, but when it does it's fantastic.

I wouldn't call 'Metal Machine Music' experimental at all. Just bad.

streetwaves · 10-13-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Double X

I wouldn't call 'Metal Machine Music' experimental at all. Just bad.

That's why I said "I guess", although I don't think Metal Machine Music is as bad as others do.

streetwaves · 10-13-2008, 07:07 PM

45. The Residents - Not Available (1978)

If you're a fan of experimental music, this might be the album for you. It's nearly indescribable, and I don't want to strain my already poor summary/review skills.

46. Roxy Music - Roxy Music (1972)

To me, this did for the 70s what The Velvet Underground & Nico did for the 60s, to a lesser extent. I think Andy Mackay put it best: "we certainly didn’t invent eclecticism but we did say and prove that rock 'n' roll could accommodate - well, anything really".

47. Arthur Russell - World of Echo (1986)

Why this man isn't better known I have no idea. This album is Arthur Russell at his most experimental, and one of the best albums I have ever heard at creating an atmosphere unlike anything else.

48. Klaus Schulze - Irrlicht (1972)

This is some of the most beautiful electronic music I have ever heard. The soundscapes Schulze is able to create (in 1972, no less) are absolutely mesmerizing. A must-listen.

streetwaves · 10-13-2008, 07:16 PM

49. Slint - Spiderland (1991)

This is the album that I often find myself preferring to Loveless of 1991, and it always feel like I've made the right decision. The Jesus Lizard's Goat is fantastic as well, but it has a tough time having as lasting an impact of Spiderland does.

50. The Soft Boys - Underwater Moonlight (1980)

I really, really like Underwater Moonlight. It's a glorious mixture of post-punk and jangle pop with obvious psychedelic influence. A neo-psychedelic masterpiece.

51. The Stooges - Fun House (1970)

One of the most powerful albums ever. You can see why Iggy has been called the "Godfather of Punk", it's because of this stuff. 'Down on the Street' has to be one of the best openers ever.

52. Suicide - Suicide (1977)

I can't believe I hated this for the longest time. It took a while to click, but I was so glad that it did. This album might sound like a boring dronefest when you first listen to it, but give it some time.

streetwaves · 10-13-2008, 07:28 PM

53. Sun Ra - The Magic City (1966)

Along with Atlantis, my favorite Sun Ra album. I think it might even be my favorite jazz album of all-time, but I'll have to listen to the contenders again one day and make the best decision. This album is just remarkably ahead of its time.

54. Talking Heads - Remain in Light (1980)

It's hard for me to point out one single flaw with this album. Few albums have passed the test of time as well as Remain in Light has - but I guess that's what I'd expect from something so remarkably forward-thinking and perfectly executed. This is in my top ten for good reason.

55. Television - Marquee Moon (1977)

While I didn't listen to 'Marquee Moon' for the first time and say "wow, that's the best album I've ever heard", I did think to myself, "wow, they really did pull that off perfectly". They really did. This is one of the most perfectly executed albums of all-time (certainly of the punk era), and it's also difficult to decide whether this is punk or post-punk. Truly a milestone. Oh, and this might be one of the best guitar albums ever.

56. Throbbing Gristle - Second Annual Report (1977)

This is an extreme record, probably one of the more disorienting (and maybe disgusting) ever. Worth hearing, although you probably won't want to turn this on for a road trip with your buddies.

streetwaves · 10-13-2008, 08:18 PM

57. T.Rex - Electric Warrior (1971)

An album packed full of great tunes. This wasn't about breaking ground, but I imagine to Marc Bolan's surprise, Electric Warrior did end up being largely influential. It remains a timeless example of rock 'n' roll done perfectly.

58. The Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat (1968)

Enough about their debut. Sure, it was maybe more influential than White Light/White Heat (as influential as this album has been), but this is the album I like to listen to most. Not even TVU&N could've prepared listeners for the abrasiveness found on this record, but I mean that in a good way. I think the true masterpiece of this album is "I Heard Her Call My Name" which is a glorious, blistering deconstruction of pop music and includes a mindblowing solo by Lou Reed.

59. Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes (1982)

Perfect album. It's timeless, catchy, fun, and pulled off with great skill. I'm sure most people will love it.

60. Wire - 154 (1979)

This is perhaps the epitome of the style that Wire adopted earning them the nickname "Punk Floyd". This is their most underrated of their acclaimed first three albums, but I think it's their most innovative.

sleepy jack · 10-13-2008, 08:25 PM

T. Rex<3
Violent Femmes<3
Wire<3

im going to get tired of doing this so I'm just going to appropriately use this smiley

jackhammer · 10-14-2008, 12:41 AM

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29. Hüsker Dü - Zen Arcade (1984)

Definitely one of the greatest albums of the 1980s - this is an influential record, but it's also one that has stood the test of time as a very powerful and enjoyable one, undeniable influence aside.

30. The Jesus Lizard - Goat (1991)

Definitely one of my favorite albums of the 1990s. This album is incredibly fun and must be played loud.

31. Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures (1979)

The atmosphere this album creates is hauntingly beautiful, and it's no wonder why this album was such a trailblazer for things to come. Just great.

32. King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King (1969)

This is, in my mind, the true masterpiece of prog-rock, not some Pink Floyd record. Definitely one of the best albums of the 1960s. Beautiful.

Four absolute belters there. Inspired choices. Keep going.

~~The Unfan~~ · 10-14-2008, 12:52 AM

I approve of this list so far.

Demonoid · 10-14-2008, 01:34 AM

Keep it coming

Superb list so far. Good call on Gal Costa...love that album!

10-13-2008, 07:07 PM	#23 (permalink)
streetwaves Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 267	45. The Residents - Not Available (1978) If you're a fan of experimental music, this might be the album for you. It's nearly indescribable, and I don't want to strain my already poor summary/review skills. 46. Roxy Music - Roxy Music (1972) To me, this did for the 70s what The Velvet Underground & Nico did for the 60s, to a lesser extent. I think Andy Mackay put it best: "we certainly didn’t invent eclecticism but we did say and prove that rock 'n' roll could accommodate - well, anything really". 47. Arthur Russell - World of Echo (1986) Why this man isn't better known I have no idea. This album is Arthur Russell at his most experimental, and one of the best albums I have ever heard at creating an atmosphere unlike anything else. 48. Klaus Schulze - Irrlicht (1972) This is some of the most beautiful electronic music I have ever heard. The soundscapes Schulze is able to create (in 1972, no less) are absolutely mesmerizing. A must-listen. __________________ rateyourmusic

10-13-2008, 07:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
streetwaves Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 267	49. Slint - Spiderland (1991) This is the album that I often find myself preferring to Loveless of 1991, and it always feel like I've made the right decision. The Jesus Lizard's Goat is fantastic as well, but it has a tough time having as lasting an impact of Spiderland does. 50. The Soft Boys - Underwater Moonlight (1980) I really, really like Underwater Moonlight. It's a glorious mixture of post-punk and jangle pop with obvious psychedelic influence. A neo-psychedelic masterpiece. 51. The Stooges - Fun House (1970) One of the most powerful albums ever. You can see why Iggy has been called the "Godfather of Punk", it's because of this stuff. 'Down on the Street' has to be one of the best openers ever. 52. Suicide - Suicide (1977) I can't believe I hated this for the longest time. It took a while to click, but I was so glad that it did. This album might sound like a boring dronefest when you first listen to it, but give it some time. __________________ rateyourmusic

10-13-2008, 07:28 PM	#25 (permalink)
streetwaves Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 267	53. Sun Ra - The Magic City (1966) Along with Atlantis, my favorite Sun Ra album. I think it might even be my favorite jazz album of all-time, but I'll have to listen to the contenders again one day and make the best decision. This album is just remarkably ahead of its time. 54. Talking Heads - Remain in Light (1980) It's hard for me to point out one single flaw with this album. Few albums have passed the test of time as well as Remain in Light has - but I guess that's what I'd expect from something so remarkably forward-thinking and perfectly executed. This is in my top ten for good reason. 55. Television - Marquee Moon (1977) While I didn't listen to 'Marquee Moon' for the first time and say "wow, that's the best album I've ever heard", I did think to myself, "wow, they really did pull that off perfectly". They really did. This is one of the most perfectly executed albums of all-time (certainly of the punk era), and it's also difficult to decide whether this is punk or post-punk. Truly a milestone. Oh, and this might be one of the best guitar albums ever. 56. Throbbing Gristle - Second Annual Report (1977) This is an extreme record, probably one of the more disorienting (and maybe disgusting) ever. Worth hearing, although you probably won't want to turn this on for a road trip with your buddies. __________________ rateyourmusic

10-13-2008, 08:18 PM	#26 (permalink)
streetwaves Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 267	57. T.Rex - Electric Warrior (1971) An album packed full of great tunes. This wasn't about breaking ground, but I imagine to Marc Bolan's surprise, Electric Warrior did end up being largely influential. It remains a timeless example of rock 'n' roll done perfectly. 58. The Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat (1968) Enough about their debut. Sure, it was maybe more influential than White Light/White Heat (as influential as this album has been), but this is the album I like to listen to most. Not even TVU&N could've prepared listeners for the abrasiveness found on this record, but I mean that in a good way. I think the true masterpiece of this album is "I Heard Her Call My Name" which is a glorious, blistering deconstruction of pop music and includes a mindblowing solo by Lou Reed. 59. Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes (1982) Perfect album. It's timeless, catchy, fun, and pulled off with great skill. I'm sure most people will love it. 60. Wire - 154 (1979) This is perhaps the epitome of the style that Wire adopted earning them the nickname "Punk Floyd". This is their most underrated of their acclaimed first three albums, but I think it's their most innovative. __________________ rateyourmusic

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10-14-2008, 01:34 AM	#30 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	Keep it coming Superb list so far. Good call on Gal Costa...love that album!