Desert Island Music Draft Thread *** draft is over ***
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I have been deliberating back and forth with these picks. I have decided that the theme this time around will be bands that I am surprised have not been picked yet. This first one was originally higher on my list, but as no one bothered to pick even the more popular Police albums, I gambled that it was safe. Lucky for me, I can still pick
The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta - 1980
This was the first record that I went out and bought when I was 10. Soon to be followed by ELO (with belt buckle) and the BEEGEES. This is the only record from that time in my life that I still have.
"Don't Stand So Close To Me"– 4:04
"Driven to Tears" – 3:20
"When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's still Around" – 3:38
"Canary In a Coalmine" – 2:26
"Voices Inside My Head" – 3:53
"Bombs Away" – 3:09
"De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" – 4:09
"Behind My Camel" – 2:54
"Man in a Suitcase" – 2:19
"Shadows in the Rain" – 5:02
"The Other Way of Stopping" – 3:22
I love all of these songs and am thankful that I will not be without them in my time of dire musical need.
The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta - 1980
This was the first record that I went out and bought when I was 10. Soon to be followed by ELO (with belt buckle) and the BEEGEES. This is the only record from that time in my life that I still have.
"Don't Stand So Close To Me"– 4:04
"Driven to Tears" – 3:20
"When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's still Around" – 3:38
"Canary In a Coalmine" – 2:26
"Voices Inside My Head" – 3:53
"Bombs Away" – 3:09
"De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" – 4:09
"Behind My Camel" – 2:54
"Man in a Suitcase" – 2:19
"Shadows in the Rain" – 5:02
"The Other Way of Stopping" – 3:22
I love all of these songs and am thankful that I will not be without them in my time of dire musical need.
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For the first pick of the 11th round, another band that I am surprised has no selections thus far:
The Cure - Boy's Don't Cry - 1980
This quintessential post punk album is barely beyond garage band production. I never imagined that The Cure would ever acheive the level of popularity that they managed, but this album is still their best. If you can call this pop, it was one the earlier bass dominated pop albums. It squeaked into The Rolling Stone's top 500 albums list at #442.
"Jumping Someone Else's Train", "Boys Don't Cry", "10:15 Saturday Night", "Object", "Killing an Arab", "Fire in Cairo" and "Grinding Halt" are all classics in my book. "And the tap drips, drip drip drip......."
The Cure - Boy's Don't Cry - 1980
This quintessential post punk album is barely beyond garage band production. I never imagined that The Cure would ever acheive the level of popularity that they managed, but this album is still their best. If you can call this pop, it was one the earlier bass dominated pop albums. It squeaked into The Rolling Stone's top 500 albums list at #442.
"Jumping Someone Else's Train", "Boys Don't Cry", "10:15 Saturday Night", "Object", "Killing an Arab", "Fire in Cairo" and "Grinding Halt" are all classics in my book. "And the tap drips, drip drip drip......."
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Two Turntables and a Microphone
I can't be stuck on an island without something fun and upbeat. "Where It's At" is one of my favorite songs of all time. :
Beck - Odelay (1996)
Odelay won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 1997. It was ranked 16 in Spin's "100 Greatest Albums, 1985-2005". It was voted as the best album of the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics poll. In 1998, Q magazine readers voted Odelay the 51st greatest album of all time. In 2003, the album was ranked number 305 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Voters in Channel 4's 2005 "100 Greatest Albums" poll placed it at number 73. The music website Pitchfork Media ranked it at #19 on their top 100 albums of the 1990s.
I can't be stuck on an island without something fun and upbeat. "Where It's At" is one of my favorite songs of all time. :
Beck - Odelay (1996)
Odelay won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 1997. It was ranked 16 in Spin's "100 Greatest Albums, 1985-2005". It was voted as the best album of the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics poll. In 1998, Q magazine readers voted Odelay the 51st greatest album of all time. In 2003, the album was ranked number 305 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Voters in Channel 4's 2005 "100 Greatest Albums" poll placed it at number 73. The music website Pitchfork Media ranked it at #19 on their top 100 albums of the 1990s.
This felt a little reactionary to me, stung into action as I was by a sudden near miss on my of my late rounders (yes D-Mass, I am talking about you), but after breaking the CD out and listening to it again, I am happy with this choice:
Tom Petty -- Full Moon Fever (1989)
Time for some rootsy rock. Tom Petty (and the Heartbreakers) was one of those artists who is really made for a Greatest Hits album. A major artist for the better part of 20 years, and with a ton of hits, but they are all scattered in onesy and twosy fashion through album after album. But not so on this, his biggest album (5x platinum). What is remarkable about this one is not the 3 huge #1 hits (Free Falling, I Won't Back Down, Runnin' Down A Dream), but the incredible depth that spawned 6 top 10 singles. There is almost not a bad track on the thing. And while I was tempted to go for one of the earlier, rawer sounding albums to pick up some of my other Petty faves, the depth here, the iconic Free Fallin', and then a song I adopted as a personal motto there for a long time in my youth -- I Won't Back Down (on just about every mix tape and Ipod I have owned through the years) -- made this the obvious one. Major bang for my 20 album buck, and a flavor I had thus far been neglecting.
Tom Petty -- Full Moon Fever (1989)
Time for some rootsy rock. Tom Petty (and the Heartbreakers) was one of those artists who is really made for a Greatest Hits album. A major artist for the better part of 20 years, and with a ton of hits, but they are all scattered in onesy and twosy fashion through album after album. But not so on this, his biggest album (5x platinum). What is remarkable about this one is not the 3 huge #1 hits (Free Falling, I Won't Back Down, Runnin' Down A Dream), but the incredible depth that spawned 6 top 10 singles. There is almost not a bad track on the thing. And while I was tempted to go for one of the earlier, rawer sounding albums to pick up some of my other Petty faves, the depth here, the iconic Free Fallin', and then a song I adopted as a personal motto there for a long time in my youth -- I Won't Back Down (on just about every mix tape and Ipod I have owned through the years) -- made this the obvious one. Major bang for my 20 album buck, and a flavor I had thus far been neglecting.
Marvin Gaye - In the Groove
This album would eventually be re-released as I Heard it through the Grapevine after the "title track" became a #1 hit. But In the Groove was the first release of this album. Following it's re-release as Grapevine, it made it as high as #63 on the Billboard charts, and #2 on the Black albums chart. Interestingly enough, the track that Motown had wanted to be the "official" single of In the Groove (You) is actually my favorite song on the album, and one of my favorites of all time, although Grapevine is up there, too. Lots of other great songs on this album as well, including the under-appreciated Chained.
Well, I had another pick all ready to go and then this album flashed in my head. I actually had to go back through the draft board to make sure this hadn't been taken. Either this is not a classic rock crowd or there has been some sort of mistake!!
The Who - Who's Next (1971)
Quite simply this is one of the best rock albums of all time, and Baba O'Riley ("Teenage Wasteland" for those who don't know the real name of the song) is quite possibly my favorite rock song ever. From Wikipedia:
Who's Next has been named one of the best albums of all time by VH1 (#13) and Rolling Stone (#28). Upon its release it was named the best album of the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics poll.[1] It was also ranked #3 in Guitar World's Greatest Classic Rock Albums list. Many of its nine tracks are perennial favourites on classic rock radio, especially "Baba O'Riley", "Bargain", "Behind Blue Eyes", and the closing track "Won't Get Fooled Again". The album appeared at number 15 on Pitchfork's top 100 albums of the 1970s.[2] The album is also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[3] In 2006, the album was chosen by Time Magazine as one of the 100 best albums of all time.[4]
The Who - Who's Next (1971)
Quite simply this is one of the best rock albums of all time, and Baba O'Riley ("Teenage Wasteland" for those who don't know the real name of the song) is quite possibly my favorite rock song ever. From Wikipedia:
Who's Next has been named one of the best albums of all time by VH1 (#13) and Rolling Stone (#28). Upon its release it was named the best album of the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics poll.[1] It was also ranked #3 in Guitar World's Greatest Classic Rock Albums list. Many of its nine tracks are perennial favourites on classic rock radio, especially "Baba O'Riley", "Bargain", "Behind Blue Eyes", and the closing track "Won't Get Fooled Again". The album appeared at number 15 on Pitchfork's top 100 albums of the 1970s.[2] The album is also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[3] In 2006, the album was chosen by Time Magazine as one of the 100 best albums of all time.[4]
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My next pick is one that almost forgot about until last night, but I'm very glad I remembered it.
Stevie Wonder -- Signed, Sealed & Delivered (1970) -- I initially had such a hard time picking just one album here, which is why I originally left Stevie completely off my list. Just too long of a career with favorites that are sprinkled here and there throughout, some even back as far as the 12-year-old "Little Stevie" days. Then I remembered this album, however, and quickly became very happy that it was still available. The title track is great, and his cover of The Beatles' "We Can Work it Out" is one of very few Beatles covers that I like just as much as the original.
Stevie Wonder -- Signed, Sealed & Delivered (1970) -- I initially had such a hard time picking just one album here, which is why I originally left Stevie completely off my list. Just too long of a career with favorites that are sprinkled here and there throughout, some even back as far as the 12-year-old "Little Stevie" days. Then I remembered this album, however, and quickly became very happy that it was still available. The title track is great, and his cover of The Beatles' "We Can Work it Out" is one of very few Beatles covers that I like just as much as the original.
bob marley & the wailers - exodus (1977)
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from wiki:
Exodus is a roots reggae album released by Bob Marley & the Wailers on June 3, 1977 (see 1977 in music). Much of Exodus was recorded in London, while Marley recuperated from an assassination attempt. It is widely considered to be one of Marley's best albums.
"Jamming," "Waiting in Vain" and "One Love/People Get Ready" were all huge international hits. Exodus peaked at #20 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart, and #15 on the Black Albums chart as well as remaining in the UK charts for 56 consecutive weeks. Other stand-outs include "Natural Mystic" and "The Heathen," which excel both musically and lyrically.
In 1998, TIME magazine named Exodus the best music album of the 20th century. In 2001, the TV network VH1 named it the 26th greatest album of all time. In 2003, the album was ranked number 169 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.[1
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from wiki:
Exodus is a roots reggae album released by Bob Marley & the Wailers on June 3, 1977 (see 1977 in music). Much of Exodus was recorded in London, while Marley recuperated from an assassination attempt. It is widely considered to be one of Marley's best albums.
"Jamming," "Waiting in Vain" and "One Love/People Get Ready" were all huge international hits. Exodus peaked at #20 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart, and #15 on the Black Albums chart as well as remaining in the UK charts for 56 consecutive weeks. Other stand-outs include "Natural Mystic" and "The Heathen," which excel both musically and lyrically.
In 1998, TIME magazine named Exodus the best music album of the 20th century. In 2001, the TV network VH1 named it the 26th greatest album of all time. In 2003, the album was ranked number 169 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.[1
OK, going a bit more obscure here:
Single Gun Theory - Millions Like Stars in My Hands, Daggers in My Heart, Wage War (1991)
I don't know where I first heard them. I do not own this CD. But they have to be on the island.
I have a couple of their CD singles I picked up some time in college back in the 90's and to this day haven't found a new retail copy of the CD for sale. I am almost to the point of just getting the MP3 CD at Amazon.com instead - but I really would rather have the physical CD.
The two CD singles I own have three songs off this album and all are very good:
"Surrender" (1991)
"From a Million Miles" (1992)
"I Am What I See" (1992)
I am not sure how I would even describe their music, so I will let someone else:
From wiki:
From allmusic.com:
Single Gun Theory - Millions Like Stars in My Hands, Daggers in My Heart, Wage War (1991)
I don't know where I first heard them. I do not own this CD. But they have to be on the island.
I have a couple of their CD singles I picked up some time in college back in the 90's and to this day haven't found a new retail copy of the CD for sale. I am almost to the point of just getting the MP3 CD at Amazon.com instead - but I really would rather have the physical CD.
The two CD singles I own have three songs off this album and all are very good:
"Surrender" (1991)
"From a Million Miles" (1992)
"I Am What I See" (1992)
I am not sure how I would even describe their music, so I will let someone else:
From wiki:
From allmusic.com:
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Richard Searles - Celtic Cross
In this recording, the guitar work of Richard Searles is applied to traditional music of the Celtic world: Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, and Galicia. The distinctive music from each of these traditionally Gaelic-speaking peoples has been reinterpreted to provide new insight into Celtic music, while remaining faithful to its sources. The sounds of Classical Guitar join with those of Recorder, Hurdy Gurdy, Concertina, Harpsichord, Percussion, and other instruments on an imaginative journey into the heart of the Gaels.
In this recording, the guitar work of Richard Searles is applied to traditional music of the Celtic world: Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, and Galicia. The distinctive music from each of these traditionally Gaelic-speaking peoples has been reinterpreted to provide new insight into Celtic music, while remaining faithful to its sources. The sounds of Classical Guitar join with those of Recorder, Hurdy Gurdy, Concertina, Harpsichord, Percussion, and other instruments on an imaginative journey into the heart of the Gaels.
Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion I - 1991
I've been eyeing this one for a while, trying to see how far it would slip. I figure this is a good time to pick it. This is really the only Guns N' Roses I like. Its the only one I've purchased, and its the only one I've ever listened to all the way through. I generally don't care too much for 80's rock bands, but this album is really, really good. My favorite GNR track is "November Rain", but "Live and Let Die" and "Don't Cry" are always great tracks.
I've been eyeing this one for a while, trying to see how far it would slip. I figure this is a good time to pick it. This is really the only Guns N' Roses I like. Its the only one I've purchased, and its the only one I've ever listened to all the way through. I generally don't care too much for 80's rock bands, but this album is really, really good. My favorite GNR track is "November Rain", but "Live and Let Die" and "Don't Cry" are always great tracks.
My next pick is:
Black Flag - Damaged (1981)
Damaged was Black Flag's first full length album and their first featuring Henry Rollins, though it was mostly written and recorded before Rollins joined up and is probably why its the only Rollins stuff I like. Personally I preferred their earlier output.
But Side A of this album is just about perfect with anthems such as "Rise Above", "Gimme Gimme Gimme", "Six Pack" and the sarcastic "TV Party" to go along with classics like "Police Story". Side B isn't quite as perfect, and it hints at where they would go in the future, but the strength of Side A overwhelms this flaw and as far as I know Slim hasn't imposed any rules that we are required to listen to our albums start to finish.
Black Flag - Damaged (1981)
Damaged was Black Flag's first full length album and their first featuring Henry Rollins, though it was mostly written and recorded before Rollins joined up and is probably why its the only Rollins stuff I like. Personally I preferred their earlier output.
But Side A of this album is just about perfect with anthems such as "Rise Above", "Gimme Gimme Gimme", "Six Pack" and the sarcastic "TV Party" to go along with classics like "Police Story". Side B isn't quite as perfect, and it hints at where they would go in the future, but the strength of Side A overwhelms this flaw and as far as I know Slim hasn't imposed any rules that we are required to listen to our albums start to finish.
I was at a good friend's house yesterday. He would be awesome in this thread, his computer has upwards of 50,000 songs on it and its only a part of his collection. The songs just on his computer could go nonstop without repeating for a month. While looking through his stuff, I stumbled onto his Pink Floyd folder. It jogged my memory about this thread, remembering the #1 pick was DSotM. Looking through the albums I remember thinking "The Wall would have been nice to take, too bad its gone."
I started doubting myself later, and lo and behold, no one has picked The Wall. Seriously, what. the. ****.
So with my 11th roundeek pick I will select what's referred to as probably the best concept album of all time, definitely one of the top double albums ever.
My friend likes to refer to it as ""the consensus best stoner album."
Pink Floyd - The Wall - 1979
I'm uncomfortably numb after this one...
I started doubting myself later, and lo and behold, no one has picked The Wall. Seriously, what. the. ****.
So with my 11th round
eek pick I will select what's referred to as probably the best concept album of all time, definitely one of the top double albums ever.My friend likes to refer to it as ""the consensus best stoner album."
Pink Floyd - The Wall - 1979
I'm uncomfortably numb after this one...
Radiohead - The Bends (1995)
When I moved to USA in the winter of 99/00, I was surprised how many people I've met who never heard of or were only vaguely aware of Radiohead. In England, Radiohead were a hugely popular band long before they became Radiohead that we all know now and critics love. Their first album (Pablo Honey) yielded one single (Creep) that must have broken some sort of record for the number of radio plays in UK. Then they did almost an 180 degree turn with The Bends and OK Computer (picked earlier) and became art-rock sensation of today. I thought Creep was OK and I liked Pablo Honey, but The Bends was the album that really made me a fan. It really all started there and I am almost glad that OK Computer is gone because I'd have a hard time picking just one of those two albums.
I can't really risk waiting another round for it, tradepeja just picked The Wall, so The Bends is the best art-rock album left on the board.
When I moved to USA in the winter of 99/00, I was surprised how many people I've met who never heard of or were only vaguely aware of Radiohead. In England, Radiohead were a hugely popular band long before they became Radiohead that we all know now and critics love. Their first album (Pablo Honey) yielded one single (Creep) that must have broken some sort of record for the number of radio plays in UK. Then they did almost an 180 degree turn with The Bends and OK Computer (picked earlier) and became art-rock sensation of today. I thought Creep was OK and I liked Pablo Honey, but The Bends was the album that really made me a fan. It really all started there and I am almost glad that OK Computer is gone because I'd have a hard time picking just one of those two albums.
I can't really risk waiting another round for it, tradepeja just picked The Wall, so The Bends is the best art-rock album left on the board.
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