surprisetech Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 On 16/08/2016 at 9:04 AM, lencolad said: This week's five all-time favorites - Livestock is a great album. They're all great tracks, but I reckon the album is worth its purchase price just for 'Can I change my mind'! 1
Wayne Elliott Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 On 16/08/2016 at 10:25 AM, unclemack said: Too young to have gone to Sunbury, this is my way of living the experience for $2.99! Billy Thorpe live in this era was as powerful and artist as the world could produce. His guitar playing was tough and relentless, his voice was superb and he played at VOLUME! The ABC studios shook whenever he recorded live for GTK. He is an Icon. So very glad I have the privilege of listening to him at his peak. Rare Air. Good album, but Thorpey doesn't play axe on any of it, and only vocals on track 1. The great Lobby is lead guitarist on this with De Castro helping out on Track 1 and Andy Fordham on the rest. 1
Janjuggler Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 On 16/08/2016 at 10:11 AM, Luc said: Hi I used to have this and 'Music', but they were loaned to friends, who loaned them to friends etc and then no-one took responsibility , haven't seen a copy since the mid 70's until now .... JJ 1
Luc Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 On 17/08/2016 at 5:43 AM, Janjuc said: Hi I used to have this and 'Music', but they were loaned to friends, who loaned them to friends etc and then no-one took responsibility , haven't seen a copy since the mid 70's until now .... JJ Took me absolutely ages to get a mint copy(unopened...can you believe that!) and I premiered the opening at a QLD gtg a few years back and most there where underwhelmed in the extreme. I'll have a look in my stack, I think I've got a copy that is in excellent condition, if I can find it and it does indeed play ok then it's yours. 1
Hergest Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 There's some great stuff in this thread and it's interesting to see what those who you've come to know by reading their posts have put as their 5. Some are really surprising.
lencolad Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) Last bit of silliness. I promise. I like sitar. I like Jumpin' Jack Flash. I like this - This was a tonic for a wimpy young man going through the 'nobody loves me, everybody hates me, I think I'll go and eat some worms' stage - Music's meh but Morris Dancing - love it because it's just so seriously silly. I quizzed some Morris Men one day about their motives, saying 'I'm not having a go at you and I don't want to do it myself, but I'd really like to know what's in it for you. Seriously' but all I got was some foot shuffling and muttering. Folk music. Okay I'm a sicko but I like it even when not wearing a beard and sandals. And I must still be a bogan. Everything post-Bon is meh imho but Hells Bells is a stunner. This record at the op shop was labelled 'display only' because it is so scratched and looks like it has gone ten rounds in a concrete mixer yet it plays okay - go figure. Isn't that so acca dacca ? And this effort from Singapore. Delightfully eccentric in that Kiss is all over the cover yet the playlist is Osibisa x 3, Silver Convention x 2, KC and the Sunshine Band x 2, Penny McLean, Redbone, Wild Cherry, Tina Charles (okay that can be avoided), Leo Sayer (ditto), Soulful Dynamics and the immortal Boney M. Strange. No Kiss at all. Edited August 17, 2016 by lencolad 3
progladyte Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 I'll raise you 2 pounds for the Kiss cover if you'll promise to remove the Bay City Rollers ^$#!$@!$!^&6)(*$ from my wife's kleckshun. 1
lencolad Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) I can only suggest that you place their albums near some rotating machinery in the hope that their scarves get caught. btw - two pounds of what ? Edited August 17, 2016 by lencolad
progladyte Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 On 17/08/2016 at 9:58 AM, lencolad said: I can only suggest that you place their albums near some rotating machinery in the hope that their scarves get caught. btw - two pounds of what ? Would bovine excrement seem a little harsh? Surely 'tis worthy of more! 1
lencolad Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) Well you're the one with the fear of punishment if you get rid of those BCR albums. I say do what is right and deal with the consequences later. But you do live in Qld where the ghosts of Joh and his evil minions linger on so I can't be too supercilious. Nah bugger it. Yes I can. I escaped. And as far as the cow pats go I can gather them for free where I live and I don't even need to do that as I can produce plenty of bs myself. Edited August 17, 2016 by lencolad
progladyte Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 On 17/08/2016 at 10:49 AM, lencolad said: Well you're the one with the fear of punishment if you get rid of those BCR albums. I say do what is right and worry about the consequences later. But you do live in Qld where the ghosts of Joh and his evil minions linger on so I can't be too supercilious. Nah bugger it. Yes I can. I escaped. And as far as the cow pats go I can gather them for free where I live and I don't even need to do that as I can produce plenty of bs myself. Do you mean that "hands in yer pocket" Joh? Never heard of him!
lencolad Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 I was referring to Sir Johannes Bjelke-Petersen, scourge of the oppressors and champion of the weak. Or was it the other way round ? I think I've done too many cane toads again.
progladyte Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 On 17/08/2016 at 11:01 AM, lencolad said: I was referring to Sir Johannes Bjelke-Petersen, scourge of the oppressors and champion of the weak. Or was it the other way round ? I think I've done too many cane toads again. DDDon't you wwworry about that nnnow young man - Joe's to the rescue..... 1
Janjuggler Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 On 17/08/2016 at 6:56 AM, Luc said: Took me absolutely ages to get a mint copy(unopened...can you believe that!) and I premiered the opening at a QLD gtg a few years back and most there where underwhelmed in the extreme. I'll have a look in my stack, I think I've got a copy that is in excellent condition, if I can find it and it does indeed play ok then it's yours. Hi Thanks for that.... JJ 1
surprisetech Posted August 19, 2016 Posted August 19, 2016 On 17/08/2016 at 1:26 AM, houdinifangs said: @@Zen Mister Ok...I'll keep it simple and play by the rules...so only 5...and I've picked sentimental favourites...perhaps albums that have had the most influence on me during my adolescence which perhaps explain where I'm at now... Fugazi - In On The Kill Taker Got this on cassette at Ballina Fair just before they played at the Australia/Italo club in Lismore. Didn't really know much about them at the time just that they were a US punk band with Henry Rollins connections. Hardly any international punk/metal acts played in Far North NSW (I come from Grafton) so I had to go. Einsturzende Neubauten - Strategies Against Architecture My science teacher gave this to me. He said it was too weird for him and that I would like it. He was right. Herbie Hancock - Head Hunters My first jazz CD. Spacey enough to get me in and led me down that garden of forking paths. Kronos Quartet - At the Grave of Richard Wagner My first classical CD containing works by Berg, Webern and Liszt. Spooky, dark and tense. I was watching a lot of early soviet films and getting into the paintings of Anselm Kiefer at the time. John Zorn - Naked City Wow...what a guy...mind blowing musicianship and creativity...I've got over 30 Zorn CD's now...this is the most important for me So are you a fan of the Skull Cave on RRR?
wanta911 Posted August 19, 2016 Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) A tough ask but I'll go with 5 from my youth that still get played regularly: Bee Gees - Main Course This was their transition album, some great songs that hinted at their later work and some beautiful ballads. Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon My constant companion at home and on my Sony Walkman. Dire Straits - Dire Straits This just floored me, I had never heard guitars sound so sweet. Probably my all time favourite album. Fleetwood Mac - Rumours Played this endlessly when it was released, reminds me of great summers a long time ago. AC/DC - Back In Black I was an AC/DC addict and was highly sceptical of the upcoming album minus Bon Scott. I'm not a big fan of Brian Johnson but this album is just brilliant, they wouldn't get anywhere close again. And some near misses from the same period: Edited August 19, 2016 by wanta911 3
keyse1 Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 Great thread From about 69 to 75 when I was young Going surfing getting stoned and Neil Young never stopped listening to these 70's' records including now Astral Weeks still think it is one of the best records ever made The Beatles almost anything from Rubber Soul on John Wesley Harding and my first real introduction to The Old Testament and the characters and use of language contained within. The most important I think influence on my life And then came Springsteen and within a few years The New York Dolls The Ramones Talking Heads Elvis Costello Graeme Parker the return of rock n roll bands 2
Luc Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 Fav 5 @ the Mo are: Carlos Núñez : Gallacian piper extraordinaire Modified Man. A Bandcamp set. Joe Strummer I thought I knew number 4, then I did! Then I didn't. Don't they look pretty. 3
Luvitloud Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 This has been a great read [emoji106]So now it's my turn to add to the fun and anguish of only selecting 5 favourites [emoji51]#1 genesis-genesis and then every genesis album before and after it#2 Pearl Jam - Ten Glam Rock died and grunge was born YAY #3 Paul Simon -Graceland All killer and no filler#4 Rage against the machine -Self titled A great way to kick start heavy metal hip hop #5 AC/DC- Back in Black My first AC/DC album and a favourite at every bogan back yard p!ss up I ever went to Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
tubularbells Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 An almost impossible task but here goes. Tried not to be too nostalgic about it only picking stuff from my youth but instead tried to make it a list of somewhat diverse albums that I could I could happily play at anytime. In no particular order... Celtic Frost - Into the Pandemonium: Swiss metallers Celtic Frost went avant-garde with their third and possibly most daring release incorporating many genres not common to heavy metal at the time such as classical instruments, drum machines and even opera. Opening with a Wall Of Voodoo cover of Mexican Radio I instantly knew I was in for a wild ride with this one. For those raised on a diet of US based thrash this was a revelation and way too bold for many metalheads to accept. Grace Jones - Hurricane: Where to start with Grace? Love them all but her latest was ultimately chosen as its simply an outstanding record in every way. Just wish they would release it on vinyl. King Diamond - Abigail: King Diamond became synonymous for his concept albums and this was his first (and arguably his best). Falsetto vocals to a metal soundtrack centered around a story of possession, what's not to like! The drummer Micky Dee went on to join the Motorhead juggernaut later in his career. Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn: Incredibly hard to pick just one Oldfield album but this won out as I love the folky and relaxing nature of this release. This never fails to take me on a journey through the hillside. Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene: Needs no introduction here. My introduction into electronic music and remember as a young teenager playing this endlessly while staring at my bedroom roof which was filled with the self made universe I created with glow in the dark stars. Space music indeed... Grobschnitt - Solar Music Live: Was only introduced to Grobschnitt a few years ago and is a bit of an anomaly for me as it's the only release I can really get into while also being a live album but my god what an album it is! Basically a hour long rock instrumental that ebbs and flows its way from one killer guitar solo to another. Absolutely ESSENTIAL. Ghost - Opus Eponymous: Swedish band Ghost hit the scene hard in 2010 with this almost bipolar debut which which sounds like a bastard child between ABBA and the Blue Oyster Cult with heavily satanic lyrics about sacrifice and witches. Listen to their take on The Beatles classic Here Comes The Sun (bonus track on the jap release). Highly recommended. Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Flaunt it: While my older sister was worshipping bands like WHAM and Nik Kershaw in the mid 80's I stumbled across SSS in one of her Smash Hits magazines and was blown away by their imagery with there 4ft tall mohawks, fishnet face stockings and giant stilettos. These guys looked like they had just walked off the set of Blade Runner. A purly manufactured band where most members even couldn't play an instrument apart from the founder Tony James (of Gen X fame) and the first (and only) who actually sold the deadwax between their tracks to advertising companies so yep this LP is loaded with advertisements from condoms to hairspray! Also produced by the legendary Giorgio Moroder.
Benny G Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) In no particular order except for number one, which if anyone ever asks me what my favourite album of all time is, that's the answer. and has been since about 1990. All albums which I own and have owned since they were released, and had a profound impact on how I engage with and and seek out music. All albums which I still listen to, and I consider absolutely timeless. All albums have huge sentimental value, a couple were given to me as gifts from very close friends, all have many many stories behind them. 1. The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses - 1989 (age 15) 2. Ride - Nowhere - 1990 3. Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92 - 1992 4. Company Flow - Funcrusher Plus - 1997 5. The Beta Band - The Three EP's - 1998 and now that I think about it, Aphex Twin in the exception to the rule, I discovered it late '94 I think, and pretty much wore the tape out (a copy). Picked up the record a couple of years later in Dada's Edited June 3, 2017 by Benny G deleted near misses! added dates
mello yello Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 oh what the hell Led Zeppelin I Led Zeppelin II Led Zeppelin III Led Zeppelin IV Led Zeppelin V its like picking your favourite child, but i will go with this rendition as my favourite track this week ... 1
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