Perfect albums

Strong Bad
Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
edited January 2008 in Music & Movies
I was listening to the radio on my way to work this morning. A Pink Floyd song (from DSOTM) just went off and the DJ started talking about how that came off of one of several perfect albums. Here are the ones he spoke of (and i agree) (no particular order)

1. Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd
2. Appetite for Destruction - Guns N Roses
3. Led Zeppelin 4
4. Sgt Pepper - Beatles
5. Back in Black - AC/DC

I have some others, in my opinion, that should be added to that list.

1. Brothers in Arms - Dire Straits
2. Moving Pictures - Rush

So, whatta ya guys and gals think? What would you add to the list of Perfect Albums?



John
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited August 2006
    john d. strong wrote:
    5. Back in Black - AC/DC
    I just recently added this to my collection and I was disappointed by the SQ. Would have been a nice album otherwise.

    The CD I put in the most is the soundtrack from "The Doors".
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited August 2006
    I can still listen to these albums from start to finish and still want to hear them again and again:

    STP - Core
    Live - Throwing Copper
    Collective Soul - Collective Soul

    None is "perfect", but they (and I guess Nevermind) are some of the better 90's albums, IMO. Back in Black is solid (and then some) as well.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited August 2006
    Sami wrote:
    I just recently added this to my collection and I was disappointed by the SQ. Would have been a nice album otherwise.

    I can't belive you are complaining about the SQ of an AC/DC album. There is only one way to play any AC/DC track...and that is LOUD. Everything else is irrelevant.
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  • capecodder
    capecodder Posts: 613
    edited August 2006
    Beatles- Revolver
    Allman Brothers- Live at Filmore East
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited August 2006
    shack wrote:
    I can't belive you are complaining about the SQ of an AC/DC album. There is only one way to play any AC/DC track...and that is LOUD. Everything else is irrelevant.
    Yes, I played it loud. It's muddy so all the loudness in the world doesn't help it much. :)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2006
    I think Kyle (or was it Stan?) from South Park said it best when he proclaimed Disintegration by The Cure as the BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME

    At least to my ears:D
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited August 2006
    Simon and Garfunkil Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme

    A blast from the 60's
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited August 2006
    Sami wrote:
    Yes, I played it loud. It's muddy so all the loudness in the world doesn't help it much. :)

    If you had ever been to an AC/DC concert you would realize that is the way it is supposed to sound. There are "mood enhancement substances" that are rumored to help...

    As to perfect albums:

    The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour
    The Eagles - Hotel California
    The Police - Synchronicity
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited August 2006
    Dave Mason - Alone Together
    Dave's 1st post Traffic solo effort and the poor guy never came close to this level again.

    The Who - Who's Next
    'nuff said...

    Spirit - Twelve Dreams of Doctor Sardonicus
    Only discussion is which side is greater than the other.

    Yes - Close to the Edge
    Their high watermark... and (IMO) "Art Rock's" as well...
    The remastered release's SQ is very, very good.

    David Bowie - Hunky Dory
    His release just before the Ziggy breakout, which wasn't too bad either.


    On AC/DC's Back in Black.... I got the remastered release a bit ago. Sounds great to me...
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited August 2006
    When I saw the headline to the post DSOM was the first thing to come to mind. Seargent Pepper's right behind...Fillmore East is a good one as well. Second on the Yes. Fleetwood Mac Rumors.

    If you want to hear one of the most musical, perfect, solid albums ever, Widespread Panic's "Everyday" is choice stuff. That will really show off your system and make your ears very happy.
    Pearl Jam "Ten" doesn't have a bad song IMO.
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited August 2006
    Deep Purple - Made in Japan

    Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here


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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited August 2006
    Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime

    Kiss - Alive (the first one)

    Van Halen (Debut)

    I would almost say Pink Floyd - The Wall, but something about the way it ends like it was cut off in mid edit or something has just always got on my nerves for some reason, like it was incomplete. But it is still a phenomenal album anyway.
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  • seo
    seo Posts: 305
    edited August 2006
    John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
    Signature goes here
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited August 2006
    pink floyd - the wall,wish you where here.
    u2 - the joshua tree.
    aerosmith - pump.
    sting - brand new day,ten summoner's tale.
    nin - the downward spiral.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited August 2006
    ESAVINON wrote:
    pink floyd - the wall,wish you where here.
    u2 - the joshua tree.
    aerosmith - pump.
    sting - brand new day,ten summoner's tale.
    nin - the downward spiral.


    I agree, Pink Floyd The Wall and NIN-Downward Spiral are "perfect albums"

    I would also like to add Tool-Aenema
    And all the other Tool albums.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2006
    The Clash London Calling
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • ahorvitz
    ahorvitz Posts: 235
    edited August 2006
    I love the suggestions so far. Some different sounds...

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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2006
    The Band - "The Band" (second album)
    Sly & The Family Stone's Greatest Hits
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited August 2006
    How about Spinal Tap's "Break Like the Wind" ?
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2006
    Kenneth Swauger wrote:
    How about Spinal Tap's "Break Like the Wind" ?

    or **** Sandwich?

    or Smell the Glove?
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited August 2006
    All classics, who could forget the "Black Album"?
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited August 2006
    Now I understand how that "11" ended up on the LSiW...

    Anyhow, back on topic:

    Pink floyd, Wish you were here, followed by DSOTM (in my opinion)
    NIN, I'd take Pretty hate machine, not so much w/ Downward spiral
    Dire Straits, brothers in arms & AC/DC back in black, Sergent Pepper's: agree 100%

    Adding:
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  • wodom1
    wodom1 Posts: 1,054
    edited August 2006
    Beck -- Sea Change
    Red Hot Chili Peppers -- Blood Sugar Sex Magik
    Morphine -- The Night
    Radiohead -- OK Computer
    Tom Waits -- The Heart of Saturday Night
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited August 2006
    Forgot some:

    Red Hot Chili Peppers - By The Way
    Coldplay - A Rush Of Blood To The Head
    A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step
    The Who - Tommy


    Runners Up:
    Citizen Dick - Touch Me I'm Dick
    Thirsty Herman - Water
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2006
    The Ramones - Loco Live
    Talking Heads - Remain in the Light
    The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited August 2006
    unc2701 wrote:
    NIN, I'd take Pretty hate machine, not so much w/ Downward spiral
    Ditto... and London Calling occurred to me as well.

    More solid candidates above, but we seem to be slighting the ladies...

    Alanis Morisette - Jagged Little Pill
    If not perfect, it comes damn close... Another artist whose first effort may never be approached again by them.

    Carol King - Tapestry
    Excepting "the hit" track, "I Feel the Earth Move", which made me wretch, it's a great one...

    But my top nomination would have to go to:

    Joni Mitchell - Blue
    Can't think of an effort by man or woman that gets close to the level of emotion JM poured into this one. Just don't listen to it drunk with a flare gun handy.
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  • Meeks32
    Meeks32 Posts: 330
    edited August 2006
    Sami wrote:
    I just recently added this to my collection and I was disappointed by the SQ. Would have been a nice album otherwise.

    Did you buy the remasterd version? I have both & definatly think the remasterd version is much better.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2006
    There are several I would consider perfect in that I love every single song on the album and am always in a mood to listen to it.

    Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
    Queensryche - Empire
    Dream Theater - Train of Thought
    Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinty
    Dream Theater - When Dream and Day Unite
    Yes -90125
    Type O Negative -October Rust
    Fates Warning - Pleasant Shade of Gray
    Fates Warning - Perfect Symetry
    Metallica - Master of Puppets
    Metallica - And Justice for All
    Liquid Tension Experiment - LTE2
    OSI - OSI
    Rammstein - Reise, Reise
    Def Leppard - Hysteria
    Def Leppard - Pyromania
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  • capecodder
    capecodder Posts: 613
    edited August 2006
    Often, "Best Of's" shouldn't be included but thought I'd throw out:
    Bob Marley- Legend
    Al Green- Best of

    While many listed above deserve consideration, this thread is quickly becoming a favorite list. A perfect album is one where the songs all fit together and the sounds and "feel" of the album blend from one to another and where there are no holes or filler tracks. A couple above are on my, and many others top albums lists but I wouldn't include on a perfect list. U2's "Joshua Tree" is one. I love this album but there are tracks I ALWAYS skip. Nice to see Dave Mason " Alone Together". I may not include on a perfect list but this is one of my all time favorite lps.
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited August 2006
    O by Damien Rice. Even if you don't like the music, the SQ will just blow your socks off.

    If you were to close your eyes and imagine the sound, you would see a guy singing and playing guitar in the bakground and maybe some other instruments. the rest would be black. That is the only way I can put it, EVERYTHING is discernable.
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