Got it lined up, good heads up :thumb:

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This album got me into progressive rock at a very early age. About 12 when I got this and was blown away. Got me into bass guitar also.

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Ahh yes, I know it seems cliche... and i agree. But at the age of 10 i got my first hand me down cd. A copy of back in black from my uncle... along with Bad Company 'Live". I played this cd a thousand times if I did once. Really got me started on rock music.

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This album opened my eyes to a genre that i really wasn't into at the time. Hip hop. I was never a huge hip hop fan, due to lack of exposure and an understanding in general. This album changed that. One of the best concept/themed albums ever, this album definately changed my life.

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen

The Beginning of the end of music as I knew it:
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How predictable of you, SATCHMO, considering what we've been discussing. Nonetheless, good choice, my friend. :thumb:

I'd have to go with Mr.Bungle's California. I mean, we're not talking about most life-changing albums, right? I think this was the musical bridge to further explorations for me. Though this would only be somewhat at the midpoint of my top favorite albums, it's truly a turning point in how I perceived music. Through this album, not only was I introduced to Mike Patton's extreme experimental side, but I also developed true appreciation for sounds in general.

Oh, and another source that has dramatically changed my perspective on music is the documentary Touch the Sound starring Evelyn Glennie. The musicianship of Glennie's life with music and sounds inspires me to listen closely with less limitations.

Great choice...I still pull this one out every once in a while and give it a spin.

Possibly, but no I think you got the criteria down. I mean, Metallica's self titled would be absolutely nowhere near my favourite albums but my favourite albums may be very different without it.

I need to be in the mood for Mr. Bungle but that one seems to be one I end up listening to most of the time it would seem.

Well, I can't really say that it was ONE specific album that completely changed my outlook on music. I can't even pinpoint one exact time. I feel like I've guaranteed my countless experiences with (just to name a few) the appreciation and realization of an epic album, life-changing lyrics, and moving performances over and over by constantly exploring what the world of music has to offer. There's also revisiting those previously mind-shattering albums for some good 'ol therapy. :) I live for this ****.

[QUOTE] How predictable of you, SATCHMO, considering what we've been discussing. Nonetheless, good choice, my friend. :thumb: [QUOTE/]
It was the most notable, because it was what really helped me to downshift from a lot of the heavier stuff i was into.

[QUOTE]I'd have to go with Mr.Bungle's California.[QUOTE/]
Their first album was like that for me in a big way. I didn't hear California until much later.Even some of Patton's work w/ FNM, fantomas, and tomahawk has to make you stop and reassess your definition of musical reality.

See, Bungle was real influential for me in the opposite direction. Disco Volante pretty much carried me to heavy bands. My perception and appreciation for just sounds (within and separated from music) changed drastically. I was going to tell you to check out what I just posted about Mr. Bungle, but you already did. :D