Album that changed your musical outlook...? (lyrics, country, hip-hop, jazz)

SATCHMO · 03-26-2009, 12:58 AM

In retrospect this album doesn't seem like a big deal but at the time of its release it caused a lot of people, including me to do a double take and say "wha.....arent these the fight for your right to party guys" Not only was the album itself awesome, but three guys that we'd associated with novelty white rap were breaking out their instruments and laying down some of the best retro-soul/acid jazz iv'e ever heard completely interlaced with fantastic hip-hop. Such an underrated album.

333 · 03-26-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

In retrospect this album doesn't seem like a big deal but at the time of its release it caused a lot of people, including me to do a double take and say "wha.....arent these the fight for your right to party guys" Not only was the album itself awesome, but three guys that we'd associated with novelty white rap were breaking out their instruments and laying down some of the best retro-soul/acid jazz iv'e ever heard completely interlaced with fantastic hip-hop. Such an underrated album.

Ah, yes, the Beastie Boys - truly talented musicians. I'm sure you've heard Sound from Way Out, then, if you're into their jazz. Also, have you seen Holy ****! I Shot That!?

SATCHMO · 03-26-2009, 01:15 AM

Yes and yes.
In Sounds from Way Out is more or less their "Greatest instrumental hits" album. for some reason something gets lost with the songs outside of the context of their respective albums. It's great music though and if you just lie to yourself and say your listening toan acid jazz comp it works. I ****ing Shot That was good but it did look like it was shot w/ a bunch of handycams, which it was. lol

333 · 03-26-2009, 01:23 AM

Oh, wow. I didn't know that about the instrumental album AND I got the name of the documentary wrong.

SATCHMO · 03-26-2009, 01:30 AM

HA HA HA.....you suck!!!!!!

Mojo · 03-26-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 333

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 ****.

Im the same way. I posted a few and theres been others mentioned in this thread that I could have mentioned too on the basis that they were gateway albums into genres I had previously been ignorant of. They usually tend to be fairly mainstream albums and not exactly the best examples of their respective genres but important to me nonetheless. Some of the better examples would be in my favourite albums but they didnt change my outlook on anything.

FireInCairo · 03-26-2009, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

This is the album that started it off for me.

This album was the gateway to every band or genre I have every listened to right up to the present day.

Without this I would have no interest in music & would probably be still buying chart rubbish.

And I probably wouldn't be posting here now either.

Strangely enough, Me too.

Piss Me Off · 03-26-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Such an underrated album.

Ooo definitely, i prefer it over Paul's Boutique which i know isnt the norm. It flows incredibly considering how different each track is to each other.

Bulldog · 03-26-2009, 05:35 AM

I was a nu-metal kid before I bought these albums;

Husky McDump · 03-26-2009, 08:33 AM

Modest Mouse - Lonesome Crowded West

Against Me - As the Eternal Cowboy

P.O.S. - Ipecac Neat

These threee albums were a god-send. Around the time that I was introduced to these albums I was going through a metal only phase (yeah yeah i know \m/ ). At first, I HATED Against Me!, but they grew on me and turned out to be one of my favorite bands up until their most recent release. P.O.S. was my introduction to the unbelievable talent in the hip-hop world that I had failed to see before. And as for Modest Mouse, this album really changed the way I personally look at writing music, lyrics and my world view. Issac Brock was goolishly captivating on this album.

-Ems-

03-26-2009, 08:33 AM	#40 (permalink)
Husky McDump No Shirt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 442	Modest Mouse - Lonesome Crowded West Against Me - As the Eternal Cowboy P.O.S. - Ipecac Neat These threee albums were a god-send. Around the time that I was introduced to these albums I was going through a metal only phase (yeah yeah i know \m/ ). At first, I HATED Against Me!, but they grew on me and turned out to be one of my favorite bands up until their most recent release. P.O.S. was my introduction to the unbelievable talent in the hip-hop world that I had failed to see before. And as for Modest Mouse, this album really changed the way I personally look at writing music, lyrics and my world view. Issac Brock was goolishly captivating on this album. -Ems- __________________ not everyone can make it to the pros, some rise to the top, others down low.

03-26-2009, 12:58 AM	#31 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	In retrospect this album doesn't seem like a big deal but at the time of its release it caused a lot of people, including me to do a double take and say "wha.....arent these the fight for your right to party guys" Not only was the album itself awesome, but three guys that we'd associated with novelty white rap were breaking out their instruments and laying down some of the best retro-soul/acid jazz iv'e ever heard completely interlaced with fantastic hip-hop. Such an underrated album.

03-26-2009, 01:15 AM	#33 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Yes and yes. In Sounds from Way Out is more or less their "Greatest instrumental hits" album. for some reason something gets lost with the songs outside of the context of their respective albums. It's great music though and if you just lie to yourself and say your listening toan acid jazz comp it works. I ****ing Shot That was good but it did look like it was shot w/ a bunch of handycams, which it was. lol

03-26-2009, 01:23 AM	#34 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	Oh, wow. I didn't know that about the instrumental album AND I got the name of the documentary wrong.

03-26-2009, 01:30 AM	#35 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	HA HA HA.....you suck!!!!!!

03-26-2009, 05:35 AM	#39 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I was a nu-metal kid before I bought these albums;