Note: I'd say this group is fairly comparable to last week. Maybe a slight bit better. We're done with the "D's" and dip into the "E's" at the end of this group.
In Red’s Collection
I have a lot of songs from this group, just not the albums.
The Good
Dookie (1994) by Green Day
The lasting impression I have from this album is that no matter how many times you hear “When I Come Around,” “Basket Case,” or “Longview” they still sound fresh and alive. I’d say Green Day is in the Top 10 bands to come around in my lifetime and this album started that.
The Doors (1967) by The Doors
“Light My Fire” caused a stir. “Break On Through” was a call to arms. “The End” was disturbing and beautiful. There’s no doubt that this was the birth of a dark counterculture during the 60s.
The Downward Spiral (1994) by Nine Inch Nails
For the most part, I don’t listen to NIN that often (my wife actually bought the album in our collection. Probably another go figure thing in our relationship and our musical tastes). “Closer” though was song no one could avoid in the 90s. “Hurt” gained new life later by Johnny Cash. I am sure Snake has more to say about this album.
Eagles (1972) by The Eagles
While it’s easy to be overexposed to Eagles music by classic rock, it’s easy to forget the unique place and this band has in the music scene. This is a group that everyone wanted to have their hand in. “Take It Easy” is as good of a song to roll down the windows to on an early spring day as your going to get. Other hits like “Witchy Woman” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling” appear here.
The Middle
Doolittle (1989) by Pixies
I remember a college friend dropping the Pixies into conversation every once in a while. I still have listened to them, but I thought I’d put this here for his sake.
Dr. Octagonecologist (1996) by Dr. Octagon
I believe Snake had some of this album on a CD he made me a few years ago. Maybe I am wrong, I believe that to be true. I remember it being pretty far out thoug.
Dummy (1994) by Portishead
I put this here because I am positive that I know Portishead, but I don’t know why. I am feeling to lazy to do research, but you’ll welcome to.
Dusty in Memphis (1969) by Dusty Springfield
This album frustrated Dusty Springfield to no end. It took her over a decade before listening to it herself. “Son of a Preacher Man,” is a solid tune.
The Weird
Dub Housing (1978) by Pere Ubu
It’s hard to pin down this music, but what makes this band interesting is the lead singer. Find a video of him, he’s very spastic while performing.
Duck Stab/Buster and Glen (1978) by The Residents
The music is strange with the mixing of sounds and strange voices. The band is weirder as they ran with masks that look like big eyeballs and the lead singer wearing a skull mask. Check some their stuff out, it’s really strange.
The Best of the Rest
Dust (1996) by Screaming Trees
These guys were lumped in with the Seattle grunge scene, but later toured with Oasis. They seem to fit somewhere between those two extremes. They may be worth a closer listen.
The Rest
Double Nickels on the Dime (1984) by Minutemen
This sort of like punk music that has more musical ability and is more inclined to jam.
The Dreaming (1982) by Kate Bush
This could have been put in the weird, but I didn’t think the music warranted that much credit.
Dry (1992) by P.J. Harvey
This gal sounds like a mix between early Alanis Morrisette and Bjork. That’s kind of interesting.
Duck Rock (1983) by Malcolm McLaren
This guy was the manager for the Sex Pistols, who decided to try his hand hip hop. He should have quit while he was ahead.
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5 comments:
F*%& YEAH! Dr. Octagonecologist, that makes my day, week, the list! Total surprise there, but it has gotten alot of praise from the underworld culture. I will have plenty to say about that. I am happy you at least put it in the middle and not the weird. This is a decent list. I think I have more to talk about at least. The usual problem comes up though of trying to find time to write it all.
It may have fit well in the weird. The ones there weren't necessarily bad. Just a little off beat. I think you should check both those out, they may suit you.
Back to the Eagles. I've never heard of anyone actually owning Eagle's albums. Everyone has the greatest hits. Isn't their GH vol 1 the largest seeling GH of all time and 1 of the top ten selling records ever? I think that says somehting about their albums. I know it says they have alot of hits, but i think it could also mean that every other song on their albums is just filler. There are no hidden gems. That is just my assumption, I have no proof other than what I have laid out to back it up :)
Since 1972, the Eagles have released only six albums that weren't either some sort of greatest hits or live album. (some of those GH or live albums had new tracks on them). The albums they did release were basically loaded with singles.
What I think this has done, considering they've had six more albums that were GH or live, is essentially bury their regular albums, because you can get the songs you want on the GH albums. I don't know what their other album cuts sound like. Although I have to guess that with Henley and Walsh in the group there has to be some political shots in there somewhere.
I guess if I have some money to blow, it might be worth the expeirence to see what the deep cuts are like. I hope they are not as boring as some of their concert footage looks. :)
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