THE BORE
General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Phoenix Dark on October 12, 2006, 02:03:30 PM
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I've heard many people talk about what's "classic" to them in terms of albums. What constitutes a "classic" album to you? Personally, the term classic album suggests that the album is perfect. Many people I know will say an album is classic, but then admit it has a bad song on it some stupid skits (IE, most "classic" rap albums). Sometimes they say a classic album can contain a bunch of utterly amazing songs, and a couple filler songs and still be considered perfect; I disagree. Paranoid by Black Sabbath contains some of the most amazing hard rock/metal (War Pigs, Paranoid, Iron Man, Planet Caravan) songs ever written, but it also has a couple meh songs. It's not perfect imo.
I'd say these are some classic albums that don't falter:
Led Zeppelin - II
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Zeppelin's first album is one of the ultamite balls-to-the-wall rock out albums of all time, but with their second album the band took things to an entire new level. The album contains some hard rock anthems such as Whole Lotta Love, Heartbreak, and The Lemon Song, but what makes it brilliant is the more soft, warped songs that showed an entirely different side of the band. Thank You and Ramble On are amazing songs, and some of the band's best works. And of course, there's fucking Moby Dick.
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
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I don't think I've ever heard an album better than this. The entire song has such a solid foundation melody, and each songs serves a purpose. The vocals on Great Gig in the Sky still gives me chills today; it reminds me of all the times I witnessed similar preformances at my grandma's black megachurch, or at funerals. The entire album seems to contain one thematic bassline that dictates the music, and this is best heard on Money or Any Color you Like. Time is still one of my favorite songs of all time as well. And is there any album that ends better than this one with Brain Damage/Eclipse? Utterly amazing.
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
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Another classic album, Wish You Were Here contains some of the best guitar-work I've ever heard. There are certain guitar riffs/solos/etc that seem to grab my soul (such as Little Wing, for instance), and the epic Shine On You Crazy Diamond does. The album also contains some brilliant lyrics, best seen on Have a Cigar and Welcom to the Machine; both songs vividly tell great, yet grimly warped, stories of the music industry and its victims. Overall it's just an amazing achievement.
Metallica - Master of Puppets
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Even the most jaded fan can't deny that Master of Puppets is shere brilliance. The album mixes rapid fire riffs with more complex, haunting melodies than anything I've ever heard before. From the minute Battery's wicked riffs kick in, it's clear you're in for an orgasmic kick to the face. The imagery in the title song is just the beginning of the madness though: the entire album contains great, meaningful lyrics. Every song is an anthem, every song contains a classic guitar solo, and every song kicks ass. Period.
Nas - Illmatic
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This is the first rap album on my list for a reason. My problem with most so called "classic" rap albums is that they contain stupid skits, filler songs, or terrible guest appearances. Illmatic doesn't have any of those problems. While many of Tupac and Biggie's albums have superior songs on them, they're held down by some of the problems I mentioned above. Nas' flow is nigh untouchable, and he displays great lyrical ability. This is best seen on this album, on which he spits over efficient, yet brilliant beats (non of which are overproduced or flashy). One Love has a very simplistic beat, yet it's better than most beats I hear today. It's also worth pointing out that most of the songs don't have a traditional chorus; although The World is Your contains a rather off key sung chorus, it's saved by some awesome verses. This should be the blueprint on how to make a classic rap album.
I'm tired, so I won't list anymore right now. Please take time to list some albums you feel are truly "classic" in terms of perfection.
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... Nas? Get the fuck out.
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this was all a setup to pimp nas. :(
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... Nas? Get the fuck out.
Never heard Illmatic I see. His newer albums are extremely lackluster/meh to me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLZ8iVSEIag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfqvylLSue4
/shut the fuck up
Drinky: Fuck, that's a good choice. Forgot about that one
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A classic album is one that encapsulates an era or a genre into one album. Effectively killing that said era and genre because everything after it sounds like a derivitive.
It can be a pop album like Prince's - 'Purple Rain' (or MJ's 'Thriller' for some), it can come from unexpected places like NWA's 'Straight Outta Compton' or even Marilyn Manson's 'Antichrist Superstar'.
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The one where that guy sings a song about love. :-[
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Classic is something that stands the test of time and doesnt sound dated, even when it's time has passed...or was ahead of it's time when it came out.
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When it comes to rap I have only this to say:
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:D
Reason: Lyrics that trancend the time period :D, excellent beats, catchy songs, refrences to many movies, flow, everything.
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Also:
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/me bows
Truly a masterpiece and I feel blessed to have even heard the wonderful music that emits from this cd. It is truly a godsend, and the lyrics, oh my the lyrics are fucking beautiful.
My favorite song, although not the best one by far:
Insects:
Hindered by innocence
The timid turn to prey
Swallowed in her smile
Unaware
Turning ears deaf to pain
Willing and weak are one in the same
Watch as your rapid seasons start to change
All of the seasons that fought you
All of the reasons that got you here in the first place
Love in time grows stagnant
The innocence we have lost
New grains of time will not rewind
Injuries strain from her perfect art of guile
Swindling her space
In despair
Shed a tear of mock sincerity
Condescending hearts can display
Cracks as your zone of comfort starts to fray
Humbling to sit back and watch through
All of the actions that got you
Clearly no mercy
Love in time grows stagnant
The innocence we have lost
New grains of time will not rewind
Through patience I'm viewing from outside
Such a shame your pride
Left you in a state of pure denial
Love in time grows stagnant
The innocence we have lost
New grains of time will not rewind
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F#A#∞- absolute fucking perfection
Relationship of command - ''
ok computer - ''
broken social scene - ''
deloused in the comatorium - ''
5 classic albums for me :P
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An album that I could listen to at anytime of the day.
For me Radiohead's OK Computer is king.
That...and Illmatic.
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ACDC - Back In Black
Probably the most perfect CD I've ever heard. Granted, I don't have a ton of exposure to lots of music, but every single track on this CD works. It's just fucking awesome all the way around.
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ACDC - Back In Black
Probably the most perfect CD I've ever heard. Granted, I don't have a ton of exposure to lots of music, but every single track on this CD works. It's just fucking awesome all the way around.
Did you ever get around to listening to some Zeppelin Ecro?
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ACDC - Back In Black
Probably the most perfect CD I've ever heard. Granted, I don't have a ton of exposure to lots of music, but every single track on this CD works. It's just fucking awesome all the way around.
Did you ever get around to listening to some Zeppelin Ecro?
Some, yes.