100 Albums I think you should hear (itunes, tunes, iTunes, quote)

streetwaves · 10-14-2008, 03:18 PM

97. Brigitte Fontaine & Art Ensemble of Chicago - Comme à la radio (1969)

Although it's hard to say, this might be the best project the Art Ensemble of Chicago involved themselves in. Definitely should be better known. Seems to stand the test of time remarkably well, too.

98. Seems Twice - Non-Plussed (1980)

To me, Seems Twice are the perfect example of the Teenage Jesus & The Jerks-style No Wave (even more so than that band). They are hardly known at all, but I think this is probably better than anything Lydia Lunch did.

99. Sparks - Kimono My House (1974)

Nobody did powerpop better than Sparks, in my opinion. It's not just Russell Mael's operatic vocals - their lyrics are great, and the music perfectly complements the rest of their style. This or "Indiscreet" are their best records.

100. Pat MacDonald - In the Red Room (2004)

In my book, this man's a genius. One of the most underrated songwriters of recent years, In the Red Room is Pat MacDonald at his most raw and powerful. Really, this is about as perfect as it gets.

Okay, that's it. It's certainly not perfect (I imagine it'd come out differently every time), but I tried my best! Let me know what ya think.

Demonoid · 10-14-2008, 03:18 PM

Love the Silver Apples & Red Krayola albums. I'm not sure about those in a "top 100", but you sure do listen to a lot of obscure stuff

streetwaves · 10-14-2008, 03:21 PM

Oh, I wouldn't necessarily include all of these in my "100 favorite albums of all-time". These are simply albums that I think everyone should at least hear, whether they like them or not. I do happen to like all of these, though.

Demonoid · 10-14-2008, 03:24 PM

Fair enough...In that sense, I would definitely agree with many of these choices

(and I haven't listened to quite a few of these myself)

streetwaves · 10-15-2008, 01:56 PM

Lovely! I tried including some that people might not have heard before.

lucifer_sam · 10-15-2008, 02:28 PM

Any chance of you making a list of your 100 personal favorites as well? Twould be sweet.

robb01 · 10-15-2008, 02:44 PM

Listened to some and really liked them, thanks

FaSho · 10-15-2008, 02:49 PM

that silver apples album is pretty amazing

streetwaves · 10-15-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

Any chance of you making a list of your 100 personal favorites as well? Twould be sweet.

Sure thing! I was thinking of doing one of those anyway.

Blain · 10-16-2008, 07:25 PM

With the albums I know on the list I love, so I'm inspired to go out and listen to all the rest. Thanks.

10-14-2008, 03:18 PM	#51 (permalink)
streetwaves Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 267	97. Brigitte Fontaine & Art Ensemble of Chicago - Comme à la radio (1969) Although it's hard to say, this might be the best project the Art Ensemble of Chicago involved themselves in. Definitely should be better known. Seems to stand the test of time remarkably well, too. 98. Seems Twice - Non-Plussed (1980) To me, Seems Twice are the perfect example of the Teenage Jesus & The Jerks-style No Wave (even more so than that band). They are hardly known at all, but I think this is probably better than anything Lydia Lunch did. 99. Sparks - Kimono My House (1974) Nobody did powerpop better than Sparks, in my opinion. It's not just Russell Mael's operatic vocals - their lyrics are great, and the music perfectly complements the rest of their style. This or "Indiscreet" are their best records. 100. Pat MacDonald - In the Red Room (2004) In my book, this man's a genius. One of the most underrated songwriters of recent years, In the Red Room is Pat MacDonald at his most raw and powerful. Really, this is about as perfect as it gets. Okay, that's it. It's certainly not perfect (I imagine it'd come out differently every time), but I tried my best! Let me know what ya think. __________________ rateyourmusic

10-14-2008, 03:21 PM	#53 (permalink)
streetwaves Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 267	Oh, I wouldn't necessarily include all of these in my "100 favorite albums of all-time". These are simply albums that I think everyone should at least hear, whether they like them or not. I do happen to like all of these, though. __________________ rateyourmusic

10-15-2008, 01:56 PM	#55 (permalink)
streetwaves Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 267	Lovely! I tried including some that people might not have heard before. __________________ rateyourmusic

10-15-2008, 02:28 PM	#56 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	Any chance of you making a list of your 100 personal favorites as well? Twould be sweet. __________________ first.am

10-14-2008, 03:18 PM	#52 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	Love the Silver Apples & Red Krayola albums. I'm not sure about those in a "top 100", but you sure do listen to a lot of obscure stuff

10-14-2008, 03:24 PM	#54 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	Fair enough...In that sense, I would definitely agree with many of these choices (and I haven't listened to quite a few of these myself)

10-15-2008, 02:44 PM	#57 (permalink)
robb01 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Listened to some and really liked them, thanks

10-16-2008, 07:25 PM	#60 (permalink)
Blain w0rd Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Suva, Fiji Posts: 1,034	With the albums I know on the list I love, so I'm inspired to go out and listen to all the rest. Thanks.