Name one to three monumental, earth shattering album/CD releases
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i'm not so sure that when it was released Dark Side of the Moon was monumental. It took some buzz:cool: and word of mouth for it to start it's historical rise.
i think upon it's release...The Wall was more instant classic...even though it should have been 2 sides, imho
Electricladyland still deserves to be in regular rotation in any collection
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beach boys-pet sounds
miles davis-kind of blue
the clash-london calling
This is my list to a "T". I might replace Kind of Blue with James Brown's Live at the Apollo.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 -
Frank Zappa: Joe's Garage
Roger Waters: Amused To Death
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Led Zeppelin I
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin III"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
williamgauci wrote: »The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta
U2 - The Joshua Tree
The Eagles - Hotel California
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Led Zeppelin I
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin III
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I took this thread to mean 'albums that quite possibly changed, or altered, the course of musical history'.2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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Steely Dan- Aja
Beatles- Sgt. Pepper
Carole King- Tapestry
Carole King 'Tapestry'?
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Yes I like Yanni's music among other music.
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dragon1952 wrote: »Carole King 'Tapestry'?
Absolutely! Talk to women in their 30's-50's who are true music lovers, they will tell you how empowering they felt that album was to their lives. That was a true watershed album for female singer-songwriters. The lyrics she penned were based in reality, not Cinderella land.Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
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Absolutely! Talk to women in their 30's-50's who are true music lovers, they will tell you how empowering they felt that album was to their lives. That was a true watershed album for female singer-songwriters. The lyrics she penned were based in reality, not Cinderella land.
I figured it had to be a chick thing. Kinda like Helen Reddy....I am woman, hear me roar?
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dragon1952 wrote: »I figured it had to be a chick thing. Kinda like Helen Reddy....I am woman, hear me roar?
Sorry....just teasing you a bit, not to be confused with bullying, mind you
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Add in the mix,,Hendrix--"Axis:Bold as Love"JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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Absolutely! Talk to women in their 30's-50's who are true music lovers, they will tell you how empowering they felt that album was to their lives. That was a true watershed album for female singer-songwriters. The lyrics she penned were based in reality, not Cinderella land.
We should add Joni Mitchell then?
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Absolutely! Talk to women in their 30's-50's who are true music lovers, they will tell you how empowering they felt that album was to their lives. That was a true watershed album for female singer-songwriters. The lyrics she penned were based in reality, not Cinderella land.
This artist/album may be the only one so far that really fulfills the original criteria.
Maybe Electric Ladyland too.
Almost all the rest of the suggestions are pretty pedestrian and seem to have more to do with fan allegiance than anything else.
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george daniel wrote: »Add in the mix,,Hendrix--"Axis:Bold as Love"
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I liked Carole King at the time too, but how it could possibly "be the only one so far that really fulfills the original criteria" is freakin' 'way out there'. :rolleyes:2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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I don't like Carole King, but still feel like she fulfills the original criteria. At least a lot better than some worn out psychedelic anthem that stayed on the charts for 40 years due to the fact that successive generations of young males have at least experimented with pot, and listening to that dreck was almost a required part of the ritual. Groundbreaking? Changed the face of music? Who tried to emulate that?
Most of the other suggestions are for guys trying to sound like Cream. -
I stand by the three I listed.
"Are You Experienced" was probably THE album that started the popularity psychedelic movement in the 60s.
“Pet Sounds” may have been the first album to use intricate voice harmonies layered with even more intricate instrument tracks to create this particular sound in pop/rock music. It changed the genre and the way pop/rock music was written.
Even Brian Wilson admits he was trying to top the Beatles “Rubber Soul” when he created “Pet Sounds”. While the early Beatles albums changed the direction of rock and roll...several of the latter albums spawned whole new genres of music and were imitated over and over. Any of the last three or four could be considered groundbreaking and/or important in the genealogy of rock and roll as we know it today."Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre right." - Ricky Gervais
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Here is my list for those 30-something punks in the crowd:
3. Social Distortion - Social Distortion
2. NOFX - White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean
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George Grand wrote: »I don't like Carole King, but still feel like she fulfills the original criteria. At least a lot better than some worn out psychedelic anthem that stayed on the charts for 40 years due to the fact that successive generations of young males have at least experimented with pot, and listening to that dreck was almost a required part of the ritual. Groundbreaking? Changed the face of music? Who tried to emulate that?
Most of the other suggestions are for guys trying to sound like Cream.
I suppose you are talking about Purple Haze? I'm sure Pete Townshend or Eric Clapton or Jeff Beck could tell us all about the effect Hendrix had on the music world at that point in time. Just as he borrowed from them, they did the same from him. Groundbreaking? Absolutely. Changed the face of music? Definitely, for some. Or at least 'influenced'. Who tried to emulate that? Maybe not the exact sound, but definitely certain elements. If that's not what you were referring to, please accept my most humble apologies.2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones -
George Grand wrote: »I don't like Carole King, but still feel like she fulfills the original criteria. At least a lot better than some worn out psychedelic anthem that stayed on the charts for 40 years due to the fact that successive generations of young males have at least experimented with pot, and listening to that dreck was almost a required part of the ritual. Groundbreaking? Changed the face of music? Who tried to emulate that?
Most of the other suggestions are for guys trying to sound like Cream.
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dragon1952 wrote: »If that's not what you were referring to, please accept my most humble apologies.
Hendrix I liked good enough to go and see once. It's not him, and I guess I accept your most humble apologies. -
No one's made mention of Elvis. Love him or not, he is "The King".
As influential as Elvis may have been I never really liked his music. I am not so sure that any single album would classify as "monumental or earth shattering " because the norm of the day was singles...not LPs. All of his early stuff was released on singles by Sun Records."Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre right." - Ricky Gervais
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I bought The Band's Big Pink since my best friend was nagging me to. ( He was saving his lunch money for a year to buy a Martin. True story. )
I have to confess I did not "get" them, and it sounded horrible to me until a few years later and Cough*maryjane*Cough totally changed the way their 2nd album sounded. Then I "got" Big Pink.
Every album the Beatles did broke new ground. They changed everything. The P.E. teachers at my school made anyone who confessed to liking them do lots and lots of pushups. ( I knew a trick question when I heard one)
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What about Buddy Holly??? My favorite from that era...
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The 2nd album by The Band, "The Band", is a worthy selection. It fits the criteria.