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I am Going to Compile a list of my top 5 albums of all time. I Will write a little about each band and Album.
5)Blink182-Enema of the State
The big question is: have Blink-182 matured at all since the ’97 release of their previous album ‘Dude Ranch’? Well, not really. Fans of toilet humour will be pleased to hear that the band have kept to their roots and written about what they know about.
Yes, that very special sort of humour remains, but the musical melodies aren’t bad at all, and you’ll be humming the songs for days. They’re not really rock, are they, (or even claiming to be): they’re more of a punky pop act that even ‘Top Of The Pops’ likes these days.This album is more pop than any other previous Blink release, but is still clearly them. In fact, the only really punky song on the album is The Party Song, and it is one of the weaker songs. There are some excellent tracks on this album, such as What's My Age Again and my favourite, Going Away To College. These are both radio friendly songs, but are still good. To prove the critics who say Blink can't write serious songs, listen to Adams Song, a tragic tale of teenage suicide. If you like punk, rock or anything in between, listen to this album.
The great singles are there: ‘All The Small Things’ and ‘What’s My Age Again’. Nurse, my sides! Other highlights include ‘Mutt’s Song’ and ‘Aliens Exist’.
OK, so they’re not as properly ‘punky’ as bands like NOFX and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, but the kid within you will love the quirky humour of ‘Enema Of The State’. Millions of 14-year old boys can’t be wrong, can they? Now, where did I put my surgical rubber gloves?
4)Offspring-Conspiracy of One
After the huge success of ‘Americana’, which spawned the trash punk rock hit ‘Pretty Fly For A White Guy’, The Offspring are back with a new album (their sixth!), ‘Conspiracy Of One’. These guys love to have a laugh, and delight in making an infectious blend of poppy punk with cheeky lyrics, silly accents and samples. And we delight in listening to them! The new album’s no exception, and contains some tasty top rock nuggets, just how you (and we!) like them and thankfully, whiny vocals and fast punk sounds are all present and correct.
Recent catchy single, ‘Original Prankster’ is here, complete with its raucous chorus and humorous lyrics. They’ve said it, The Offspring are pranksters through and through, and just can’t help having a joke or 10. Other highlights include the fast and furious ‘Dammit I Changed Again’, and ‘Million Miles Away’. And check out the ‘hidden’ bonus track at the end – ‘Huck It’ (originally from the film ‘Huck It’).
The Offspring have done what they do best – downright dirty punk pop that doesn’t take itself too seriously and has a bit of a laugh along the way.
3)Green Day-Dookie
An oldie but a goldie. Green Day are back in the Rock charts where they deserve following their showing in the top 20 of Radio 1 Greatest Songs Of All Time poll (Nirvana came second). This album features the song that placed them there: Basketcase.
Very loud and wonderfully dumb, Dookie is the best fun you can have with your clothes on. Still a favourite to bounce around to at both Indie and Rock clubs; if you haven't checked this album out yet its time you did.
This cd represents everything people associate with Green Day. The witticism of the lyrics and power of the guitar lines makes for really compulsive listening. The smart rhyming lyrics of Basket Case as well as Tre Cools masterful drum fill intro followed by a sound that you just have to mosh to make it the most popular (and almost certainly the best) song on the album. whilst Dookie carries Green Day's greatest ever tracks it does not come up to the consistency and light-hearted feel of Nimrod. It is more separated and detached. If you have never heard Green Day before, buy this album before any other - you won't be disappointed.
2)Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chilli Peppers were, are, and always will be, a great band. But there was one point where they were the best band. In 1991 they released the best funk-metal album the world has seen (argue all you like): Blood Sugar Sex Magic. The world was their oyster…until they had a change of direction (more rocky) and a change of guitarist (Dave Navarro). But now they are back with John Frusciante and a new album which is being called the new BSSM.
Funky and dirty as can be, this takes you back to those great days of 1991. Anthony’s vocals are spat out like a sharp-shooting cobra – with venom and acurracy. The bass, drums and guitars sound like they are being played by robots, so tight are the grooves it is impossible to believe real humans are playing this stuff.
Great, great, great album. Good to have you back guys.
And Finally number 1
1)Nirvana-Nevermind
At the end of 1998 Radio held a poll to decide the greatest song ever recorded. Smells like Teen Spirit came second. One week later Q published the results of their poll to find the best singles ever. Smells like Teen Spirit came first. At the time of writing Nevermind is number 1.
Eight years after it was released Smells like Teen Spirit and Nevermind are still as important as when they were released. You can see the influence of Nirvana in nearly every band on the planet from Metallica to Oasis.
Nevermind is the last truly classic album of the millennium.
Well what else can I say apart form get it now if you don't have it. Amazing from start to finish, it manages to sum up an entire genre and style of music in less than 40 minutes. There's something about this record, the simplicity of it all, that makes it just so appealing. Rightly lodged at the top of many polls, it rips open with the timeless 'Smells like Teen Spirit' and closes with the mournful 'Something in the way', not a poor song on it, and you'll be sorry when its over. Not just recommended, it's essential.
5)Blink182-Enema of the State
The big question is: have Blink-182 matured at all since the ’97 release of their previous album ‘Dude Ranch’? Well, not really. Fans of toilet humour will be pleased to hear that the band have kept to their roots and written about what they know about.
Yes, that very special sort of humour remains, but the musical melodies aren’t bad at all, and you’ll be humming the songs for days. They’re not really rock, are they, (or even claiming to be): they’re more of a punky pop act that even ‘Top Of The Pops’ likes these days.This album is more pop than any other previous Blink release, but is still clearly them. In fact, the only really punky song on the album is The Party Song, and it is one of the weaker songs. There are some excellent tracks on this album, such as What's My Age Again and my favourite, Going Away To College. These are both radio friendly songs, but are still good. To prove the critics who say Blink can't write serious songs, listen to Adams Song, a tragic tale of teenage suicide. If you like punk, rock or anything in between, listen to this album.
The great singles are there: ‘All The Small Things’ and ‘What’s My Age Again’. Nurse, my sides! Other highlights include ‘Mutt’s Song’ and ‘Aliens Exist’.
OK, so they’re not as properly ‘punky’ as bands like NOFX and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, but the kid within you will love the quirky humour of ‘Enema Of The State’. Millions of 14-year old boys can’t be wrong, can they? Now, where did I put my surgical rubber gloves?
4)Offspring-Conspiracy of One
After the huge success of ‘Americana’, which spawned the trash punk rock hit ‘Pretty Fly For A White Guy’, The Offspring are back with a new album (their sixth!), ‘Conspiracy Of One’. These guys love to have a laugh, and delight in making an infectious blend of poppy punk with cheeky lyrics, silly accents and samples. And we delight in listening to them! The new album’s no exception, and contains some tasty top rock nuggets, just how you (and we!) like them and thankfully, whiny vocals and fast punk sounds are all present and correct.
Recent catchy single, ‘Original Prankster’ is here, complete with its raucous chorus and humorous lyrics. They’ve said it, The Offspring are pranksters through and through, and just can’t help having a joke or 10. Other highlights include the fast and furious ‘Dammit I Changed Again’, and ‘Million Miles Away’. And check out the ‘hidden’ bonus track at the end – ‘Huck It’ (originally from the film ‘Huck It’).
The Offspring have done what they do best – downright dirty punk pop that doesn’t take itself too seriously and has a bit of a laugh along the way.
3)Green Day-Dookie
An oldie but a goldie. Green Day are back in the Rock charts where they deserve following their showing in the top 20 of Radio 1 Greatest Songs Of All Time poll (Nirvana came second). This album features the song that placed them there: Basketcase.
Very loud and wonderfully dumb, Dookie is the best fun you can have with your clothes on. Still a favourite to bounce around to at both Indie and Rock clubs; if you haven't checked this album out yet its time you did.
This cd represents everything people associate with Green Day. The witticism of the lyrics and power of the guitar lines makes for really compulsive listening. The smart rhyming lyrics of Basket Case as well as Tre Cools masterful drum fill intro followed by a sound that you just have to mosh to make it the most popular (and almost certainly the best) song on the album. whilst Dookie carries Green Day's greatest ever tracks it does not come up to the consistency and light-hearted feel of Nimrod. It is more separated and detached. If you have never heard Green Day before, buy this album before any other - you won't be disappointed.
2)Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chilli Peppers were, are, and always will be, a great band. But there was one point where they were the best band. In 1991 they released the best funk-metal album the world has seen (argue all you like): Blood Sugar Sex Magic. The world was their oyster…until they had a change of direction (more rocky) and a change of guitarist (Dave Navarro). But now they are back with John Frusciante and a new album which is being called the new BSSM.
Funky and dirty as can be, this takes you back to those great days of 1991. Anthony’s vocals are spat out like a sharp-shooting cobra – with venom and acurracy. The bass, drums and guitars sound like they are being played by robots, so tight are the grooves it is impossible to believe real humans are playing this stuff.
Great, great, great album. Good to have you back guys.
And Finally number 1
1)Nirvana-Nevermind
At the end of 1998 Radio held a poll to decide the greatest song ever recorded. Smells like Teen Spirit came second. One week later Q published the results of their poll to find the best singles ever. Smells like Teen Spirit came first. At the time of writing Nevermind is number 1.
Eight years after it was released Smells like Teen Spirit and Nevermind are still as important as when they were released. You can see the influence of Nirvana in nearly every band on the planet from Metallica to Oasis.
Nevermind is the last truly classic album of the millennium.
Well what else can I say apart form get it now if you don't have it. Amazing from start to finish, it manages to sum up an entire genre and style of music in less than 40 minutes. There's something about this record, the simplicity of it all, that makes it just so appealing. Rightly lodged at the top of many polls, it rips open with the timeless 'Smells like Teen Spirit' and closes with the mournful 'Something in the way', not a poor song on it, and you'll be sorry when its over. Not just recommended, it's essential.
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Bootleg tool?
Dude, I would kill to get that.
Seen Tool twice, LA2 and Astoria.
It was an eye-opening experience.
email me
[email protected]
Dude, I would kill to get that.
Seen Tool twice, LA2 and Astoria.
It was an eye-opening experience.
email me
[email protected]
*salutes*
As do I to you man - do you go to a lot of gigs in the London area?
Tool have been my favourite band for a few years now. I've got a few video bootlegs of them and even on video it looks like a cartartic experience, can't wait to see them at the Academy.
I was turned onto Clutch and Helmet at around the same time as I was to Tool. My cousin played me 'Escape From The Prison Planet' and it just clicked with me. Same with Helmet too, I believe I heard the stomping 'I Know' and the sound of them, the big sounding guitars, the big riffs, the big drums - it all opened my ears to a much more varied form of heavy or just music in general I feel. I mean, about, 5 years ago, I was into stuff like Nirvana and Sepultura, which I still listen to, but back then, that was all I really listened to.
Now, I'm into all types of music. Mainly Rock/Metal, but the odd Portishead, Massive Attack, Cypress Hill, Eminem or even Source Direct will find it's way into my CD Player at certain points.
/Steve
/S
As do I to you man - do you go to a lot of gigs in the London area?
Tool have been my favourite band for a few years now. I've got a few video bootlegs of them and even on video it looks like a cartartic experience, can't wait to see them at the Academy.
I was turned onto Clutch and Helmet at around the same time as I was to Tool. My cousin played me 'Escape From The Prison Planet' and it just clicked with me. Same with Helmet too, I believe I heard the stomping 'I Know' and the sound of them, the big sounding guitars, the big riffs, the big drums - it all opened my ears to a much more varied form of heavy or just music in general I feel. I mean, about, 5 years ago, I was into stuff like Nirvana and Sepultura, which I still listen to, but back then, that was all I really listened to.
Now, I'm into all types of music. Mainly Rock/Metal, but the odd Portishead, Massive Attack, Cypress Hill, Eminem or even Source Direct will find it's way into my CD Player at certain points.
/Steve
/S
Miocene?
I take it you were at The Garage then?
*s*
I liked that gig, but thought it was a bit quiet.
Initially saw them supporting Biohazard at The Marquee and they blew me away.
Caught them at The Underworld last year and that was one of the best gigs I've ever been to, the band were cool and hung out at the bar after-show for photos and stuff.
Lateralus - It initially threw me, but once more Tool rise above every single "metal" band out there.
I rate Tool and Clutch as the best because:
Clutch have gone from hardcore yelling to a bluesy/rock monster groove-laden funk outfit that continue to astound me.
Tool surpass anything else out there, bar Clutch.
I love an album that makes me work to love it, headphones on, lights out and away you go.
I salute your music taste my friend
I take it you were at The Garage then?
*s*
I liked that gig, but thought it was a bit quiet.
Initially saw them supporting Biohazard at The Marquee and they blew me away.
Caught them at The Underworld last year and that was one of the best gigs I've ever been to, the band were cool and hung out at the bar after-show for photos and stuff.
Lateralus - It initially threw me, but once more Tool rise above every single "metal" band out there.
I rate Tool and Clutch as the best because:
Clutch have gone from hardcore yelling to a bluesy/rock monster groove-laden funk outfit that continue to astound me.
Tool surpass anything else out there, bar Clutch.
I love an album that makes me work to love it, headphones on, lights out and away you go.
I salute your music taste my friend
'Lateralus' has superceded all of my expectations, I think it's a progression on from Aenima.
So far 'Lateralus' hasn't left my CD Player, be it Walkman or Stereo. Those haunting vocal melodies, odd time structures and intricate musicanship have sunk they're claws into me as did 'Undertow' and 'Aenmia'.
The album artwork, like the music, is a cut above anything I've witnessed.
You've seen Clutch three times? Wicked! Did you happen to see a band in support on one of the dates called Miocene?
Are you going to see Tool? I already got me tickets - can't wait! :)
/Steve
So far 'Lateralus' hasn't left my CD Player, be it Walkman or Stereo. Those haunting vocal melodies, odd time structures and intricate musicanship have sunk they're claws into me as did 'Undertow' and 'Aenmia'.
The album artwork, like the music, is a cut above anything I've witnessed.
You've seen Clutch three times? Wicked! Did you happen to see a band in support on one of the dates called Miocene?
Are you going to see Tool? I already got me tickets - can't wait! :)
/Steve
Lateralus: Initially thought "Wtf???" but it's hooked me deep as did Undertow and Aenima.
Check out the Salival box set for some stunning live recordings.
As for Clutch:
Few people appreciate them, they are one of the best kept secrets in rock and they're playing in May in Camden.
Seen them 3 times now and they absolutely kick the hard jams live.
Fav tracks:
Shogun named Marcus
El Jefe Speaks
Elephantriders
The Yeti
Who Wants to Rock?
Open up The Border
Careful with that mic
Red Horse Rainbow
Please, if anyone here appreciates incredible music, check out Clutch.
"All veterans of the trade"
Check out the Salival box set for some stunning live recordings.
As for Clutch:
Few people appreciate them, they are one of the best kept secrets in rock and they're playing in May in Camden.
Seen them 3 times now and they absolutely kick the hard jams live.
Fav tracks:
Shogun named Marcus
El Jefe Speaks
Elephantriders
The Yeti
Who Wants to Rock?
Open up The Border
Careful with that mic
Red Horse Rainbow
Please, if anyone here appreciates incredible music, check out Clutch.
"All veterans of the trade"
Goatboy! You OWN!
I'm glad someone else recognises the criminally under-rated Clutch.
Any self-respecting Rock/Metal fan should check out Clutch. Tunes such as; 'Escape From The Prison Planet', 'Shogun Named Marcus', 'Eight Times Over Miss October' and not forgetting 'American Sleep' to name but a few deserved to be heard.
Currently listening to Tool's latest masterpiece, 'Lateralus' and Weezer's new un', 'The Green Album'.
/Steve
I'm glad someone else recognises the criminally under-rated Clutch.
Any self-respecting Rock/Metal fan should check out Clutch. Tunes such as; 'Escape From The Prison Planet', 'Shogun Named Marcus', 'Eight Times Over Miss October' and not forgetting 'American Sleep' to name but a few deserved to be heard.
Currently listening to Tool's latest masterpiece, 'Lateralus' and Weezer's new un', 'The Green Album'.
/Steve
Devo:
Clutch.
For me, one of the most original bands out there.
Albums are:
Transnational Speedway League - Harcore Shouting
Self Titled - Unbelievably Groove laden
Elephant Riders - Stupidly groovey
Jam Room - Experimental but good
Pure Rock Fury - Worth every penny of the price.
Start with either the self-titled one or Pure Rock Fury.
They used to do hardcore shouty rock, but have progressed into a spectacular, riff-laden, groove soaked rock outfit.
Simply one of the best out there.
Clutch.
For me, one of the most original bands out there.
Albums are:
Transnational Speedway League - Harcore Shouting
Self Titled - Unbelievably Groove laden
Elephant Riders - Stupidly groovey
Jam Room - Experimental but good
Pure Rock Fury - Worth every penny of the price.
Start with either the self-titled one or Pure Rock Fury.
They used to do hardcore shouty rock, but have progressed into a spectacular, riff-laden, groove soaked rock outfit.
Simply one of the best out there.
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