Note: We're getting very close to a part of the alphabet that Snake has been looking forward too. This isn't a bad group and there may be some stuff to take a look at that may not be well known, at least not to me.
446. Johnny Cash At San Quentin (1969) by Johnny Cash
447. John Prine (1971) by John Prine
448. The Joshua Tree (1987) by U2
449. Juju (1981) by Siouxsie and The Banshees
450. Junkyard (1982) by The Birthday Party
First five at a glance: Joshua Tree gets a ton of credit as one of the top albums of the 80s, and probably is up there for all time. The first three songs are probably one of the clearest statements of a shift in sound in a band. This album blew up when it came out and still sells. Detractors will say this about this album, like many U2 products, that Bono gets a bit preachy at times. At San Quentin is the follow up to Cash’s live album at Folsom Prison. A more somber set following death of guitarist Luther Perkins. A riot did almost start during the first cut of new song San Quentin. Cash liked it so much that he played the song again. John Prine was the next Bob Dylan, but really wasn’t.
451. Justified (2002) by Justin Timberlake
452. Kenya (1957) by Machito
453. Kenza (1999) by Khaled
454. Kick Out The Jams (1969) by MC5
455. Kid A (2000) by Radiohead
Second five at a glance: MC5 was either way before their time, or there was never a time for their music. It’s loud, experimental and Lester Bangs hated it. This may be something to check out at least once. I am not a Radiohead fan and I’ve firmly established that. While not listening to Justin Timberlake, I have to give him credit for surviving the curse of being in a boy band, taking some good advice from producers like Timbaland, and writing songs that may or may not hint toward former girlfriend Brittany Spears to create some buzz.
456. Kilmanjaro (1980) by The Teardrop Explodes
457. Killing Joke (1980) by Killing Joke
458. Kimono My House (1974) by Sparks
459. Kind of Blue (1959) by Miles Davis
460. Kings of the Wild Frontier (1980) by Adam And The Ants
Third five at a glance: We’ve had a pretty healthy serving of Miles Davis in this book. I can’t deny that he belongs, but don’t have a strong enough opinion to really say much more. I think Killing Joke could be something Snake would be really into. Pretty dark with a hard driving pulse provided by thrashing guitars. Adam Ant is eclectic in his musical stylings if nothing else.
The Goods: Johnny Cash, U2
Something to check out: MC5, Killing Joke
Coincidence, I think so: Siouxsie and the Banshees did a cover of Sparks song “This Town Ain’t Big Enough For the Both of Us,” the first track on album 458 – Kimono In My House. Both versions are equally interesting bordering on bizarre.
Verdict: This group is growing on me. There are a couple solid headliners and a few possible diamonds in the rough. I put this ahead of last weeks group.
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I have San Quentin on vinyl. It is pretty good but I dont remember it havent quite the magic of Folsom Prison although I did know more songs. Kind of Blue was the Miles Davis album I listened to the most. It is pre-fusion so a little more accessible to the average ear. Still you get the long jams. Good to put on and just relax. I have a GH of the MC5. I would definitely say they were ahead of their time in the 60s. They were a big influence on Rage and they covered Kick of the Jams and did many others including Presidents of the United States of America (remember them?) I'll have to look up some of these other albums later. I don't know what is on Kid A, but too continue to be resistant to the Radiohead. I agree Justin Timberlake has made it past the stigma of his generation and by far fared way better than anyone else in that 90's teeny bunch. I would say that makes him Justified. Plus he did 'Dick In a Box' so he is cool in my book now :)
I think San Quentin was more a start to Cash's post drug life. Folsom was the closing chapter of his wild youth.
The Presidents of the USA, didn't they sing "Peaches." That song will still wander through my brain for no apparent reason.
On an unrelated note, shot hoops today at the coleta park. Made me think of some things, maybe I'll write them down someday. i was thinking it'd be sweet to organize a reunion tournament featuring all our old crappy 3-on-3 team members someday. Just wistful thinking that comes while dribbling the basketball, I suppose.
Yes that would be the correct Presidents. I still enjoy their album when it comes around on my ipod.
I got 3 sorta snubs or at least we'll say albums that I have that I like that werent on this list, or Snubs for short :)
Kid Rock - Kid Rock: His fourth album that was send self titled oddly enough. Bridged some of the gaps in his music inspirations with Country, Classic Rock and still the rap background. This is a very well constructed album and never got enough props outside of certain critics that it rightly deserves. It is pretty damn good and I would say his best as far as being a whole album.
Kill 'Em All - Metallica
The world would never be the same. It is raw and heavy. Brutual and electric. Not their best of course but an impressive first act.
Killers - Iron Maiden
Their second album and last with their original singer. Their first album made it on the list and this is sorta the same thing with not quite as polished. Although I've had lots of discussions with people who still say this is their favorite Maiden album and plenty who make jokes about this being their last good one.
I think Kill 'Em All should be on here especially considering one of the Metallica albums they put on later that I am just not sure really belongs.
My wife would cringe at you putting Kid Rock on here. I don't get her dislike, all that guy does is release catchy songs no matter the genre.
I think if she were to get over this stigmatism and actually listen to this album, she would find stuff to like in it. It is good stuff. But that is like getting you to listen to System of a Down :) to each his own.
I looked up Killing Joke yesterday. Sounds like it is the heavy metal underground precursor that everyone else built their foundation on for 80s and 90s metal.
I still refrain from commenting on Joshua Tree.
See now, in a way you have commented on Joshua Tree.
Ha Za!
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