Epic albums to hear before you die
Discussion
Podie said:
Several listed already, so I'll add....
Pearl Jam - Ten (1991)
Soundgarden - Superunknown (1994)
Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine (1992)
- albums that define the 90s.
Excellent. I'd also throw in; Pearl Jam - Ten (1991)
Soundgarden - Superunknown (1994)
Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine (1992)
- albums that define the 90s.
Alice in Chains - Dirt (1992) - really filthy grunge, maybe slightly less complex than soundgarden but well paced, instantly cutting riffs and that raw voice of layne staley, always missed as he is.
Highlights: "Would?", "Rain When I Die", "Them Bones"
Tool - Opiate EP (1992), and Undertow (1993) - Undertow is tool's first album, and IMO their best, at times slow, grinding, hurtful, and then fire and brimstone. Opiate is a must if you want a taste of their raw early material, pounding bass and crunchy guitar.
Highlights (undertow): "Prison Sex", "Flood", "Bottom"
Nirvana - Bleach (1989) - apart from the obvious, this is an often overlooked album but fast paced, short but sweet, buzzing and raw. I actually prefer it over nevermind.
Highlights: "About a Girl", "Love Buzz", "School"
Melvins - Stoner Witch (1994) - completely disjointed, wierd, grumbling and moaning but at the same time fantastic. Often credited with influencing Tool and other modern grunge-punk-metal.
Highlights: "June Bug", "Roadbull", "Queen"
UK Stuff -
Ned's Atomic Dustbin - Are You Normal? (1992) - early uk alt-rock/punk/indie/whatever. An absolute goldmine of a band oft forgotten. Energetic and melodic, a simple but distinctive sound from two bassists makes every song a pleasure. Upbeat tones combined with often self centered lyrics and the uncertain moods of a young man often makes for very emotive listening. Absolutely my favourite band and very difficult to pick this album apart from the other two.
Highlights: "Legoland", "Swallowing Air", "Not Sleeping Around"
808 State - United State 90 (1990) - a detatchment from the other bands - early 90's electronica. Clear, singing tones and classic 90's beats. At times industrial, this is no club junk, but genuinely ingenious music that lightens you out and shuts you down all over the place. I would also recommend EX:EL (1991) which contains some more lyrical songs (even some bjork!)
Highlights: "Pacific 202", "Cobra Bora", "CEik"
pwrc said:
Podie said:
Several listed already, so I'll add....
Pearl Jam - Ten (1991)
Soundgarden - Superunknown (1994)
Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine (1992)
- albums that define the 90s.
Excellent. I'd also throw in; Pearl Jam - Ten (1991)
Soundgarden - Superunknown (1994)
Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine (1992)
- albums that define the 90s.
Alice in Chains - Dirt (1992) - really filthy grunge, maybe slightly less complex than soundgarden but well paced, instantly cutting riffs and that raw voice of layne staley, always missed as he is.
Highlights: "Would?", "Rain When I Die", "Them Bones"
Tool - Opiate EP (1992), and Undertow (1993) - Undertow is tool's first album, and IMO their best, at times slow, grinding, hurtful, and then fire and brimstone. Opiate is a must if you want a taste of their raw early material, pounding bass and crunchy guitar.
Highlights (undertow): "Prison Sex", "Flood", "Bottom"
Nirvana - Bleach (1989) - apart from the obvious, this is an often overlooked album but fast paced, short but sweet, buzzing and raw. I actually prefer it over nevermind.
Highlights: "About a Girl", "Love Buzz", "School"
Melvins - Stoner Witch (1994) - completely disjointed, wierd, grumbling and moaning but at the same time fantastic. Often credited with influencing Tool and other modern grunge-punk-metal.
Highlights: "June Bug", "Roadbull", "Queen"
UK Stuff -
Ned's Atomic Dustbin - Are You Normal? (1992) - early uk alt-rock/punk/indie/whatever. An absolute goldmine of a band oft forgotten. Energetic and melodic, a simple but distinctive sound from two bassists makes every song a pleasure. Upbeat tones combined with often self centered lyrics and the uncertain moods of a young man often makes for very emotive listening. Absolutely my favourite band and very difficult to pick this album apart from the other two.
Highlights: "Legoland", "Swallowing Air", "Not Sleeping Around"
808 State - United State 90 (1990) - a detatchment from the other bands - early 90's electronica. Clear, singing tones and classic 90's beats. At times industrial, this is no club junk, but genuinely ingenious music that lightens you out and shuts you down all over the place. I would also recommend EX:EL (1991) which contains some more lyrical songs (even some bjork!)
Highlights: "Pacific 202", "Cobra Bora", "CEik"
I'd also like to add.
Therapy? - Troublegum. by far my fave album.
Senser - Stacked up.
Kerbdog - Kerbdog
The Queen Is Dead - The Smiths
Dog Man Star - Suede
Unknown Pleasures - Joy Division
Vauxhall & I - Morrissey
Babelogue - Raymonde (if you can find it)
Strange Times - The Chameleons
Laid - James
Klaus Nomi - Klaus Nomi
New York Dolls - New York Dolls
Rattlesnakes - Lloyd Cole & The Commotions
Dog Man Star - Suede
Unknown Pleasures - Joy Division
Vauxhall & I - Morrissey
Babelogue - Raymonde (if you can find it)
Strange Times - The Chameleons
Laid - James
Klaus Nomi - Klaus Nomi
New York Dolls - New York Dolls
Rattlesnakes - Lloyd Cole & The Commotions
Ritual De La Habitual - Jane's Addiction
Unlike any other band, Jane's are one of my all time favourites and this is their best work. The 11 minute long 3 days has it all, including an amazing guitar solo, and Been Caught Stealing reminds me of growing up in the 90's. These guys are often credited as starting the whole alternative rock movement and you can see why this inspired so many people to pick up instruments.
The Downward Spiral - Nine Inch Nails
A concept album from the angry Mr Reznor which is epic in every single way. Loud, punchy and full of memorable songs, this is a must listen to for anyone, whatever genre you are into. I reckon he's the most gifted musician alive today and this album is his masterpiece.
This Will Destroy You - This Will Destroy You
I doubt anyone has ever heard of these guys but they are a Texas post-rock band that creates beautiful, haunting instrumental rock. The Mighty Rio Grande is one of my favourite songs of all time.
Frames - Oceansize
UK rockers that are a little bit like Radiohead but much better. This album is a collection of songs that contain so much attitude and are so atmospheric, it is a great one to drive to.
The Earth Is Not A Cold And Dead Place - Explosions In The Sky
The songs on here are so melodic, Your Hand In Mine is one of the best tunes written, I reckon. Instrumental rock for everyone, especially anyone who has ever liked a single Mogwai, Sigur Ros, etc. song.
Unlike any other band, Jane's are one of my all time favourites and this is their best work. The 11 minute long 3 days has it all, including an amazing guitar solo, and Been Caught Stealing reminds me of growing up in the 90's. These guys are often credited as starting the whole alternative rock movement and you can see why this inspired so many people to pick up instruments.
The Downward Spiral - Nine Inch Nails
A concept album from the angry Mr Reznor which is epic in every single way. Loud, punchy and full of memorable songs, this is a must listen to for anyone, whatever genre you are into. I reckon he's the most gifted musician alive today and this album is his masterpiece.
This Will Destroy You - This Will Destroy You
I doubt anyone has ever heard of these guys but they are a Texas post-rock band that creates beautiful, haunting instrumental rock. The Mighty Rio Grande is one of my favourite songs of all time.
Frames - Oceansize
UK rockers that are a little bit like Radiohead but much better. This album is a collection of songs that contain so much attitude and are so atmospheric, it is a great one to drive to.
The Earth Is Not A Cold And Dead Place - Explosions In The Sky
The songs on here are so melodic, Your Hand In Mine is one of the best tunes written, I reckon. Instrumental rock for everyone, especially anyone who has ever liked a single Mogwai, Sigur Ros, etc. song.
Dick Dastardly said:
Ritual De La Habitual - Jane's Addiction
Unlike any other band, Jane's are one of my all time favourites and this is their best work. The 11 minute long 3 days has it all, including an amazing guitar solo, and Been Caught Stealing reminds me of growing up in the 90's. These guys are often credited as starting the whole alternative rock movement and you can see why this inspired so many people to pick up instruments.
The Downward Spiral - Nine Inch Nails
A concept album from the angry Mr Reznor which is epic in every single way. Loud, punchy and full of memorable songs, this is a must listen to for anyone, whatever genre you are into. I reckon he's the most gifted musician alive today and this album is his masterpiece.
This Will Destroy You - This Will Destroy You
I doubt anyone has ever heard of these guys but they are a Texas post-rock band that creates beautiful, haunting instrumental rock. The Mighty Rio Grande is one of my favourite songs of all time.
Frames - Oceansize
UK rockers that are a little bit like Radiohead but much better. This album is a collection of songs that contain so much attitude and are so atmospheric, it is a great one to drive to.
The Earth Is Not A Cold And Dead Place - Explosions In The Sky
The songs on here are so melodic, Your Hand In Mine is one of the best tunes written, I reckon. Instrumental rock for everyone, especially anyone who has ever liked a single Mogwai, Sigur Ros, etc. song.
You Sir, have excellent taste in music. Unlike any other band, Jane's are one of my all time favourites and this is their best work. The 11 minute long 3 days has it all, including an amazing guitar solo, and Been Caught Stealing reminds me of growing up in the 90's. These guys are often credited as starting the whole alternative rock movement and you can see why this inspired so many people to pick up instruments.
The Downward Spiral - Nine Inch Nails
A concept album from the angry Mr Reznor which is epic in every single way. Loud, punchy and full of memorable songs, this is a must listen to for anyone, whatever genre you are into. I reckon he's the most gifted musician alive today and this album is his masterpiece.
This Will Destroy You - This Will Destroy You
I doubt anyone has ever heard of these guys but they are a Texas post-rock band that creates beautiful, haunting instrumental rock. The Mighty Rio Grande is one of my favourite songs of all time.
Frames - Oceansize
UK rockers that are a little bit like Radiohead but much better. This album is a collection of songs that contain so much attitude and are so atmospheric, it is a great one to drive to.
The Earth Is Not A Cold And Dead Place - Explosions In The Sky
The songs on here are so melodic, Your Hand In Mine is one of the best tunes written, I reckon. Instrumental rock for everyone, especially anyone who has ever liked a single Mogwai, Sigur Ros, etc. song.
I highly recommend to you, or anyone for that matter who likes this music - to check out 'God is an Astronaut', 65 days of static, Bonobo.
Enjoy
pwrc said:
Excellent. I'd also throw in;
Alice in Chains - Dirt (1992) - really filthy grunge, maybe slightly less complex than soundgarden but well paced, instantly cutting riffs and that raw voice of layne staley, always missed as he is.
Highlights: "Would?", "Rain When I Die", "Them Bones"
Tool - Opiate EP (1992), and Undertow (1993) - Undertow is tool's first album, and IMO their best, at times slow, grinding, hurtful, and then fire and brimstone. Opiate is a must if you want a taste of their raw early material, pounding bass and crunchy guitar.
Highlights (undertow): "Prison Sex", "Flood", "Bottom"
Nirvana - Bleach (1989) - apart from the obvious, this is an often overlooked album but fast paced, short but sweet, buzzing and raw. I actually prefer it over nevermind.
Highlights: "About a Girl", "Love Buzz", "School"
Melvins - Stoner Witch (1994) - completely disjointed, wierd, grumbling and moaning but at the same time fantastic. Often credited with influencing Tool and other modern grunge-punk-metal.
Highlights: "June Bug", "Roadbull", "Queen"
UK Stuff -
Ned's Atomic Dustbin - Are You Normal? (1992) - early uk alt-rock/punk/indie/whatever. An absolute goldmine of a band oft forgotten. Energetic and melodic, a simple but distinctive sound from two bassists makes every song a pleasure. Upbeat tones combined with often self centered lyrics and the uncertain moods of a young man often makes for very emotive listening. Absolutely my favourite band and very difficult to pick this album apart from the other two.
Highlights: "Legoland", "Swallowing Air", "Not Sleeping Around"
808 State - United State 90 (1990) - a detatchment from the other bands - early 90's electronica. Clear, singing tones and classic 90's beats. At times industrial, this is no club junk, but genuinely ingenious music that lightens you out and shuts you down all over the place. I would also recommend EX:EL (1991) which contains some more lyrical songs (even some bjork!)
Highlights: "Pacific 202", "Cobra Bora", "CEik"
I still love listening to Neds. I went to see them play in Brum about two years ago, and nearly died in the mosh, amongst fellow fat sweaty 30 somethings squeezed into Neds T-shirts. Alice in Chains - Dirt (1992) - really filthy grunge, maybe slightly less complex than soundgarden but well paced, instantly cutting riffs and that raw voice of layne staley, always missed as he is.
Highlights: "Would?", "Rain When I Die", "Them Bones"
Tool - Opiate EP (1992), and Undertow (1993) - Undertow is tool's first album, and IMO their best, at times slow, grinding, hurtful, and then fire and brimstone. Opiate is a must if you want a taste of their raw early material, pounding bass and crunchy guitar.
Highlights (undertow): "Prison Sex", "Flood", "Bottom"
Nirvana - Bleach (1989) - apart from the obvious, this is an often overlooked album but fast paced, short but sweet, buzzing and raw. I actually prefer it over nevermind.
Highlights: "About a Girl", "Love Buzz", "School"
Melvins - Stoner Witch (1994) - completely disjointed, wierd, grumbling and moaning but at the same time fantastic. Often credited with influencing Tool and other modern grunge-punk-metal.
Highlights: "June Bug", "Roadbull", "Queen"
UK Stuff -
Ned's Atomic Dustbin - Are You Normal? (1992) - early uk alt-rock/punk/indie/whatever. An absolute goldmine of a band oft forgotten. Energetic and melodic, a simple but distinctive sound from two bassists makes every song a pleasure. Upbeat tones combined with often self centered lyrics and the uncertain moods of a young man often makes for very emotive listening. Absolutely my favourite band and very difficult to pick this album apart from the other two.
Highlights: "Legoland", "Swallowing Air", "Not Sleeping Around"
808 State - United State 90 (1990) - a detatchment from the other bands - early 90's electronica. Clear, singing tones and classic 90's beats. At times industrial, this is no club junk, but genuinely ingenious music that lightens you out and shuts you down all over the place. I would also recommend EX:EL (1991) which contains some more lyrical songs (even some bjork!)
Highlights: "Pacific 202", "Cobra Bora", "CEik"
PJ Harvey's "Is This Desire"
Blows me away everytime I listen to it.
Even got a song about a car on it..... sort off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3tD9EPOEik
Blows me away everytime I listen to it.
Even got a song about a car on it..... sort off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3tD9EPOEik
Edited by Hoonabator on Tuesday 22 November 18:19
Buck 65 - This is Buck 65. Imagine a Nova Scotian cross between Eminem and Tom Waits.
DJ Shadow - Endtroducing. Classic. Just brilliant stuff.
Oceansize - Frames
Mogwai - Young Team. Wow. Just wow. Katrien, Mogway Fear Satan. Still mind blowing
Sigur Ros - (). Who needs song titles? Who needs lyrics in a language? Immense.
Aphex Twin - Classics. I can't believe how fresh sounding this remains
DJ Shadow - Endtroducing. Classic. Just brilliant stuff.
Oceansize - Frames
Mogwai - Young Team. Wow. Just wow. Katrien, Mogway Fear Satan. Still mind blowing
Sigur Ros - (). Who needs song titles? Who needs lyrics in a language? Immense.
Aphex Twin - Classics. I can't believe how fresh sounding this remains
ktm301p said:
Dick Dastardly said:
Ritual De La Habitual - Jane's Addiction
Unlike any other band, Jane's are one of my all time favourites and this is their best work. The 11 minute long 3 days has it all, including an amazing guitar solo, and Been Caught Stealing reminds me of growing up in the 90's. These guys are often credited as starting the whole alternative rock movement and you can see why this inspired so many people to pick up instruments.
The Downward Spiral - Nine Inch Nails
A concept album from the angry Mr Reznor which is epic in every single way. Loud, punchy and full of memorable songs, this is a must listen to for anyone, whatever genre you are into. I reckon he's the most gifted musician alive today and this album is his masterpiece.
This Will Destroy You - This Will Destroy You
I doubt anyone has ever heard of these guys but they are a Texas post-rock band that creates beautiful, haunting instrumental rock. The Mighty Rio Grande is one of my favourite songs of all time.
Frames - Oceansize
UK rockers that are a little bit like Radiohead but much better. This album is a collection of songs that contain so much attitude and are so atmospheric, it is a great one to drive to.
The Earth Is Not A Cold And Dead Place - Explosions In The Sky
The songs on here are so melodic, Your Hand In Mine is one of the best tunes written, I reckon. Instrumental rock for everyone, especially anyone who has ever liked a single Mogwai, Sigur Ros, etc. song.
You Sir, have excellent taste in music. Unlike any other band, Jane's are one of my all time favourites and this is their best work. The 11 minute long 3 days has it all, including an amazing guitar solo, and Been Caught Stealing reminds me of growing up in the 90's. These guys are often credited as starting the whole alternative rock movement and you can see why this inspired so many people to pick up instruments.
The Downward Spiral - Nine Inch Nails
A concept album from the angry Mr Reznor which is epic in every single way. Loud, punchy and full of memorable songs, this is a must listen to for anyone, whatever genre you are into. I reckon he's the most gifted musician alive today and this album is his masterpiece.
This Will Destroy You - This Will Destroy You
I doubt anyone has ever heard of these guys but they are a Texas post-rock band that creates beautiful, haunting instrumental rock. The Mighty Rio Grande is one of my favourite songs of all time.
Frames - Oceansize
UK rockers that are a little bit like Radiohead but much better. This album is a collection of songs that contain so much attitude and are so atmospheric, it is a great one to drive to.
The Earth Is Not A Cold And Dead Place - Explosions In The Sky
The songs on here are so melodic, Your Hand In Mine is one of the best tunes written, I reckon. Instrumental rock for everyone, especially anyone who has ever liked a single Mogwai, Sigur Ros, etc. song.
I highly recommend to you, or anyone for that matter who likes this music - to check out 'God is an Astronaut', 65 days of static, Bonobo.
Enjoy
Going to check this out for sure
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