Albums That Were Considered Huge Flops That You Actually Enjoy...

NEWGUY562 · 06-09-2012, 06:28 PM

Well I know it's confusing how some albums are considered the worst (critically/commerically) but some still have gems and some people like them (not everybody have to agree)
What album that is considered crap/flop do you actually like/enjoy?

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Mardi Gras (even though it's been deemed the worst they ever did or the worst album by any major rock band.)

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David Bowie - Never Let Me Down..

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The Ramones - End of the Century (Screw London Calling..this is the best punk album! lol)

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The Rolling Stones - Their Satanic Majesties Request (Sgt. Peppers? psh my ass this was something totally different and way better.)

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T. Rex - Tanx (This was a great follow up to The Slider i'm suprised many didn't realize it at that time.)

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Screen13 · 06-09-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWGUY562

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The Ramones - End of the Century (Screw London Calling..this is the best punk album! lol)
The Rolling Stones - Their Satanic Majesties Request (Sgt. Peppers? psh my ass this was something totally different and way better.)

Count me in as another listener of End of the Century. Not the greatest Ramones album, but "Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio," the Spectorized "Rock and Roll High School," and "Danny Says" are great. I think that maybe Brain Drain may be their worst. Have to hear it again, though...

Satanic Majesties...been a listener for about 25 years already. "2,000 Light Years from Home," "She's a Rainbow," "The Lantern" (yeah, I like it!), "2,000 Man," and "Citadel." The dark side of Psych defined.

NEWGUY562 · 06-09-2012, 07:03 PM

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Count me in as another listener of End of the Century. Not the greatest Ramones album, but "Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio," the Spectorized "Rock and Roll High School," and "Danny Says" are great. I think that maybe Brain Drain may be their worst. Have to hear it again, though...

Satanic Majesties...been a listener for about 25 years already. "2,000 Light Years from Home," "She's a Rainbow," "The Lantern" (yeah, I like it!), "2,000 Man," and "Citadel." The dark side of Psych defined.

same here it took time for me to get into that album but when i did i loved it more than the rest of their work

yes yes yes idk how people sleep on satanic majesties :/ almost every song on it is amazing

i prefer it over sgt. pepper who it'll always be compared to.

duga · 06-09-2012, 07:29 PM

Smashing Pumpkins - Machina/The Machines of God - They were already upsetting fans with the stylistic shift of Adore, but I think both Adore and Machina show them at their peak of musical creativity (well, Billy Corgan's peak anyway). Though it's a bit long, Machina is full of really excellent progressive rock that still stayed accessible. I think people were so used to the immediate gratification of stuff on Mellon Collie that people didn't have patience to let Machina grow on them (and it's definitely a grower).

Red Hot Chili Peppers - One Hot Minute - Sure, it's no Blood Sugar Sex Magic, but I found it to be really enjoyable. I like seeing a more aggressive side, which Dave Navarro's playing gave them. I think they actually should have taken a lesson from this recently when looking for another replacement. Instead of a John Fruciante clone, they should have found someone completely different so they could explore more.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-09-2012, 08:09 PM

Alice Cooper - Flush The Fashion / Special Forces / Zipper Catches Skin / DaDa

Alice Cooper attempts Post Punk, New Wave, Synth Pop, Avant Garde and a whole bunch of other shit that his regular fan base will hate.... and ends up doing them surprisingly well.

**Janszoon** · 06-09-2012, 09:31 PM

Billy Idol—Cyberpunk
I may very well be one of the only people in the world who views this album not as an extreme change in style for him, but rather as a natural evolution of his new wave tendencies. Not only that but it's a hell of an improvement over Charmed Life. I actually rate it—along with Rebel Yell and Whiplash Smile—as one of his three best albums.

Duraddict · 06-09-2012, 10:40 PM

DEBORAH HARRY - KooKoo

DURAN DURAN - Red Carpet Massacre

MADONNA - Hard Candy

PETER GABRIEL - Peter Gabriel 2

TEARS FOR FEARS - Elemental

QUEEN - Hot Space

BLONDIE - The Curse of Blondie

ROISIN MURPHY - Ruby Blue

Strangely enough, I have hated just about everything she made after this album.

FRANK SINATRA - Watertown

ThePhanastasio · 06-09-2012, 10:46 PM

Definite agreement with...so many albums here. Especially Queen's Hot Space.

"Las Palabras de Amor" is one of my absolute favorite Queen tracks, strangely. It may be because in spite of my lack of interest in the male gender, Freddie Mercury melted my heart when he delivered the line: "This room is bare. This night is cold. We're far apart, and I'm...growing old..."

In addition to that, "Calling All Girls" was perfect for the era, as were "Backchat" and "Body Language."

If those weren't on the album, I apologize because I'm not bothering to check my facts, but I'm pretty sure they were. Also, "Life Is Real" exceeded expectations.

(That was on this album and not The Works, right?)

Duraddict · 06-09-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePhanastasio

Definite agreement with...so many albums here. Especially Queen's Hot Space.

"Las Palabras de Amor" is one of my absolute favorite Queen tracks, strangely. It may be because in spite of my lack of interest in the male gender, Freddie Mercury melted my heart when he delivered the line: "This room is bare. This night is cold. We're far apart, and I'm...growing old..."

In addition to that, "Calling All Girls" was perfect for the era, as were "Backchat" and "Body Language."

If those weren't on the album, I apologize because I'm not bothering to check my facts, but I'm pretty sure they were. Also, "Life Is Real" exceeded expectations.

(That was on this album and not The Works, right?)

Correct! And I totally agree! Those songs are classic to me.

ThePhanastasio · 06-09-2012, 11:45 PM

^^

If I could "like" this post, I totally would.

06-09-2012, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
NEWGUY562 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 429	Albums That Were Considered Huge Flops That You Actually Enjoy... Well I know it's confusing how some albums are considered the worst (critically/commerically) but some still have gems and some people like them (not everybody have to agree) What album that is considered crap/flop do you actually like/enjoy? Creedence Clearwater Revival - Mardi Gras (even though it's been deemed the worst they ever did or the worst album by any major rock band.) David Bowie - Never Let Me Down.. The Ramones - End of the Century (Screw London Calling..this is the best punk album! lol) The Rolling Stones - Their Satanic Majesties Request (Sgt. Peppers? psh my ass this was something totally different and way better.) T. Rex - Tanx (This was a great follow up to The Slider i'm suprised many didn't realize it at that time.) Last edited by NEWGUY562; 06-09-2012 at 06:49 PM.

06-09-2012, 07:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	Smashing Pumpkins - Machina/The Machines of God - They were already upsetting fans with the stylistic shift of Adore, but I think both Adore and Machina show them at their peak of musical creativity (well, Billy Corgan's peak anyway). Though it's a bit long, Machina is full of really excellent progressive rock that still stayed accessible. I think people were so used to the immediate gratification of stuff on Mellon Collie that people didn't have patience to let Machina grow on them (and it's definitely a grower). Red Hot Chili Peppers - One Hot Minute - Sure, it's no Blood Sugar Sex Magic, but I found it to be really enjoyable. I like seeing a more aggressive side, which Dave Navarro's playing gave them. I think they actually should have taken a lesson from this recently when looking for another replacement. Instead of a John Fruciante clone, they should have found someone completely different so they could explore more. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

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Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Alice Cooper - Flush The Fashion / Special Forces / Zipper Catches Skin / DaDa Alice Cooper attempts Post Punk, New Wave, Synth Pop, Avant Garde and a whole bunch of other shit that his regular fan base will hate.... and ends up doing them surprisingly well. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

06-09-2012, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Billy Idol—Cyberpunk I may very well be one of the only people in the world who views this album not as an extreme change in style for him, but rather as a natural evolution of his new wave tendencies. Not only that but it's a hell of an improvement over Charmed Life. I actually rate it—along with Rebel Yell and Whiplash Smile—as one of his three best albums. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

06-09-2012, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Definite agreement with...so many albums here. Especially Queen's Hot Space. "Las Palabras de Amor" is one of my absolute favorite Queen tracks, strangely. It may be because in spite of my lack of interest in the male gender, Freddie Mercury melted my heart when he delivered the line: "This room is bare. This night is cold. We're far apart, and I'm...growing old..." In addition to that, "Calling All Girls" was perfect for the era, as were "Backchat" and "Body Language." If those weren't on the album, I apologize because I'm not bothering to check my facts, but I'm pretty sure they were. Also, "Life Is Real" exceeded expectations. (That was on this album and not The Works, right?) __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

06-09-2012, 11:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	^^ If I could "like" this post, I totally would. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung