I know we have a what are you listening to thread, but I've always liked to judge artists by their complete albums. My favorite, which I have framed on my wall is. Honorable mentions
I don't have a favorite album, as in just one. But this is my favorite album of my favorite artist: Of course if I could include the bonus tracks from the 1994 re-issue, then Get Happy!! would be pretty close to untouchable as my favorite album.
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In before Manny lists 150 albums that are tied for his all time favorite. These threads are more fun when you stick to the rules and choose just one. For me, it would have to be the album that literally changed my life the first time I heard it in high school: Spoiler
It's very tough. I wouldn't be lying if I said any of the following. The Beatles - The Beatles (white album) Pixies - Surfer Rosa The Clash - London Calling The Shins - Chutes Too Narrow Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground
I think it should be by genre, here's some of mine: Rock Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (1977) Rap Aquemini - OutKast (1998) Jazz Somethin' Else - Cannonball Adderley (1958)
"hot rats", "hissing fauna are you the destroyer?", "abbey road" (grew up on it), picking one is so difficult. i know there's a couple slipping my mind.
I could never decide between these two... Radiohead - In Rainbows. Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over The Sea