Note: I didn't have a whole lot of interest in doing this the last week or so and I am pretty that is reflected in the outcome. Maybe Snake can pick up my flack. Maybe not, it's not the most thrilling group.
Oh, well.
The Good
Elvis Presley (1956) by Elvis Presley
It’s Elvis with “Blue Suede Shoes” and such. That’s the extent of it.
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (1969) by Neil Young with Crazy Horse
I don’t really know this album other than “Cinnamon Girl,” but I would wager it’s pretty solid.
Every Picture Tells A Story (1971) by Rod Stewart
Only The Rutles were bigger than Rod. This album knocked out hits like “Maggie May,” “Reason to Believe” and the title track.
Exile On Main St. (1972) by The Rolling Stones
This is Keith Richards baby and it’s an album entrenched in Rock ‘n Roll. Supposedly the band hated the music, which seems like a weird thing to me.
The Middle
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993) by Wu-Tang Clan
The eight-man clan spawned the careers of rappers like Method Man and Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
Exile in Guyville (1993) by Liz Phair
Phair became a cult hero among women with this album. It was straight in your face kind of stuff, quite a bit different from the pop she reappeared with a decade later.
The Rest
Emergency On Planet Earth (1993) by Jamiroquai
I only know one song from this guy and it isn’t on this album. Eh, I think the Brits were wild about this guy.
Emperor Tomato Ketchup (1996) by Stereolab
Female led band reminiscent of Nico and the Velvet Underground.
Endtroducing (1996) by DJ Shadow
More rap that’s what you need to know here.
En-Tact (1990) by The Shamen
This was a pshychedelic band in the 1980s. I think they missed their opportunity by 10 years.
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge (1991) by Mudhoney
Seems like I should know Mudhoney, but I don’t know. I guess there good, just never hit it big. I’ve heard that story before.
Below the rest (I just don’t have anything clever to say)
Entertainment (1979) by Gang of Four
Eternally Yous (1978) by The Saints
Everything Must Go (1996) by Manic Street Preachers
Evol (1986) by Sonic Youth
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Well I'll try to pick up some of this slack. I got a good amount to say about a couple of these albums and will have to put in a little more effort on some of these other ones.
I am just shocked you dont have something clever to say for once :)
Who are the Manic Street Preachers?
The Manic Street Preachers are an English band from Wales. I would assume they are much bigger over there than in the States. Their original guitar player and lyricist disappeared mysteriously in 1995. "Everything Must Go" was their first album after his disappearance and obviously took the band in a new direction. It won Brit Album of the Year in 1997 and is described as Britpop, whatever that means.
Not comparing greatest or anything else, but their career path kind of sounds like a Pink Floyd story. They had this enigmatic lyricist who created dark, introspective songs. He is out of the picture, and the band breaks out into more of a commercial success with a new direction.
I haven't heard any of the songs yet, but I plan too. Need to see what all the hype is about and if a Yank can get the music.
Just my luck somebody actually reads this the time I am being lazy.
Snake basically cover this band.
I do find it ironic that a group labeled as Britpop tried to make a statement against consumerism by titling this album "Everything Must Go."
Irony is so ironical sometimes
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