Note: I changed this to try and speed things up a bit. Maybe it will invoke more discussion because I cover less right away. I don't know. I may continue to tweak this as I go.
416. The Infontainment Scan (1993) by The Fall
417. Ingenue (1992) by K.D. Lang
418. In It for the Money (1997) by Supergrass
419. Innervisions (1973) by Stevie Wonder
420. In Rock (1970) by Deep Purple
First five at a glance: One thing I learned from this group was that Stevie Wonder wrote “Higher Ground,” which was later covered by the Chili Peppers. Otherwise I think Deep Purple was a good enough band to get on here sometime. I don’t know their music well enough to point and say, ‘hey that’s Deep Purple,” but I know I’ve heard them. K.D. Lang was one of my sister’s favorites when she was in college. I never cared much for her, but I do know “Constant Craving,” from this album. The book called The Fall “brilliantly consistent,” which sounds like a fancy way of saying mediocre.
421. Inspiration Information (1974) by Shuggie Otis
422. In the Court of King Crimson (1969) by Crimson King
423. In The Wee Small Hours (1955) by Frank Sinatra
424. Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D’Arby (1987) by Terenec Trent D’Arby
425. In Utero (1993) by Nirvana
Second five at a glance: In Utero is the biggest album of this bunch and had the biggest expectations as Nirvana was coming off the most important album of the last 25 years in Nevermind. In Utero is different from Nevermind in a good way and produces great songs like “Heart-Shaped Box,” “Dumb,” and “All Apologies.” Sinatra is the man, there isn’t much else to say about that. I am going to let Snake talk about Crimson King, I remember him digging them a few years back. Shuggie Otis was the son of songwriter Johnny Otis (credits included Hound Dog). Shuggie was also asked by the Rolling Stones to replace Mick Taylor. I got tired just reading the title of the Terence Trent D’Arby album.
426. Iron Maiden (1980) by Iron Maiden
427. I See A Darkness (1999) by Bonnie “Prince” Billy
428. I Should Coco (1995) by Supergrass
429. Isn’t Anything (1988) by My Bloody Valentine
430. Is This It (2001) by The Strokes
Third five at a glance: I have The Stroke album, which I like, but I find I listen to less and less over time. I wonder if it’s going to hold up 10 years from now. I am going to let Snake handle Iron Maiden, but I am thinking I need to find their album cover artist to some renderings for my CD project. I think the themes would be similar. My Bloody Valentine is another 80s cult indy band.
I feel like I should mention Supergrass since they appear twice this week. So there you go.
The goods: Nirvana, Crimson King, Frank Sinatra, The Strokes, Deep Purple, Stevie Wonder.
Something to check out: I See A Darkness – apocalyptic country music. Could be interesting.
The Verdict: This is a pretty good group to get started again with. Some solid albums and good bands.
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Good return to one of my favorite pass times, talking about music. Let's see what I can ramble about.
Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden is the album I have the most connection with. I think every song, except maybe Strange World is very strong. They had plenty of time to craft this set list in the clubs of Englang. This being their debut and the follow up (Killers) were with orignal singer Paul Di'Anno. It definitely has a rawer more punk sound then what they would eventual become know for when Bruce Dickinson took over. (Only founding members Dave Murrary & Steve Harris remain with the band from this orignal lineup)Many joke that these first two albums were Maiden's only good ones. I guess I could see someone's POV on that since the sound really changes with a new singer and the arena Metal sound takes over. Still one of my favorites cause you can listen to it straight through and love every minute.
In Utero is pretty good. I don't really listen to the whole thing much, if ever. The hits are pretty good. Really hard to do anything else after you make Nevermind.
Same with Is This It? I have it, I dont really listen to it. Their sound seems dated already. It was one of those things that was really popular then and I though it was OK. so i end up with the album.
I don't think I ever ended up with In The Court of The Crimson King (Note actually album title) but I remember lots about it from our Prog rock class in college. Schizoid Man is a good tune and Robert Fripp is kind of like the godfather of Prog Rock. Everyone says they are the best and I figure they know better than I. This lineup features Greg Lake of later Emerson, Lake & Palmer fame.
I know In The Wee Small Hours is considered a concept album as Sinatra selected song around a common theme of being lonely at night because he was sad from losing Ava Gardner. Although looking at the listings, I don't really know any of these songs I dont think.
I used to have a Deep Purple GH, but I dont know where it got to. Still I dont really recognize any of the titles, maybe if I listened to them they might ring a bell.
The only Supergrass song I know if Pumping on your Stereo which came from their self-titlted 3rd album, oddly enough.
I'll have to look up I See A Darkness later when I can listen to it. Apocalyptic Country music sounds like a good time, as if it could get any more depressing :)
A good group and looking at the albums here that I do know, it is the example of the great album being greater than the sum of its parts. Not alot of Hits in this group, more of a good whole concept for experience in these albums, which is the way it should be. You record 10 songs, they should all matter.
I will now accept your counter points :)
Almost forgot a SNUB!
In Through The Out Door - Led Zeppelin.
Maybe I am the only person that is truly enamored by this album. It has always held a high rack for me. In The Evening, South Bound Saurez, Fool In The Rain, Hot Dog, Carouselambra, All MY Love, Im Gonna Crawl.
This is the time frame when John Paul Jones started to take over a little bit. Alot of keyboards and cool groves abound, plus I liked the album cover. Yeah LZII, LZIV, Houses of Holy & Physical Grafiti might be better, but that is like saying a Snickers is better than M&Ms, Its all fucking Chocalate! Thus 100x better than all the brocoli & cauliflower albums on this list. I dont know how I came up with that analogy. If you have never heard Hot Dog, listen to it. I love it, Zep does country. Sounds amazing.
Sinatra was also having a hard time getting work when he made this album. That seemed strange to me, but this helped rejuvenate Old Blue Eyes career.
I also thought I'd get a little more about K.D. Lang from you. Ha.
I don't know if I've ever listened to that Zepplin album. I probably did in high school, but who remembers everything from that time.
Ha the only thing I could tell you about KD Lang was that the Stones song 'Anybody Seen My Baby' from Bridges to Babylon must sound like one of her songs in part cause they decide to give her writing credit to cover their ass.
That is weird that The Chairman of the Board was having trouble. Although I guess most artists go through a down period until they reinvent themselves or come up with something new.
I still need to get on my computer to check out I See A Darkness. Maybe this afternoon.
PS I remembered the fact that you have listened to Iron Maiden all the way through in a car trip with your folks we had. I will never forget your mom describing the beat to 'Running Free' as sounding like a bouncing basketball. :)
I did not know that about "Anybody Seen My Baby." Didn't the Stones go after somebody for basically doing the same thing to them? I think it was in the late 90s also.
I have no recollection of that car trip. I wonder what % of memories we keep. Maybe like 1%, maybe 2.
You are thinking of the "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve. Apparently they sampled from drums from a Stones orchestral album that no one really remembers except their money grubbing manager Allen Klien who had rights to the material or something like that and sued them for 100% of the royalities of one of the biggest songs of the 90s so I guess i can see his point, but it basically bankrupted the band.
I've found I have this knack for remembering very obscure things and moments. We had went to Best Buy and of course bought CDs. If I could remember what you bought, that would be amazing. there were a couple of these trips though, i believe Californication was acquired on one of them though
I thought that was it, and I never understood the whole thing. I couldn't pick out the Stones influence.
Californication was one of the better buys from back in the day. I rarely bought albums that were new releases. I still don't buy new albums often. I guess that is why my music collection is stagnant (other than CDs received in the mail that is).
I am constantly in a state of unrest with my music collection and am always trying to find something new to tickle my ear. As discussed before music is to me as books are to you, although i believe you were more of an influence on my path of music than i on yours of books, for sure
Ok so I checked out "I See A Darkness". It is a little too mellow for me, especailly with such a despair outlook on things. I did find out Bonnie "Prince" Billy is really a guy named Will Oldham and he has recorded under several stage names. So now I am just waiting for the next installment. :)
Ask and you shall receive. A new 15 posted just moments ago! All for the low, low price of your soul and, of course, the mandatory insurance policy for said soul to be delivered in relatively good shape upon viewing.
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