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Old 07-08-2009, 06:30 AM
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The best rock album ever?

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Just a simple question, not difficult, and I note to prevent any possible arguments, not objective.

What is the best rock album ever? Doesn't have to be specific, doesn't have to be complex, doesn't even need a reason other than "I like it!". I just want to know your thoughts.

For me, I'm gonna have to say that I'm going to cheat and say there are two tied for first.

1. Ramones, by the Ramones. I love this album- there are no fancy tricks, no fancy recording effects, nothing but pure undiluted intensity and rock. With this albums, the Ramones proved to me that music isn't about anything but the pure sheer joy of performing.

2. Loveless, by My Bloody Valentine. Now, this album is possibly the antipode of the previous- fancy tricks, fancy recording effects, but it has the same pure intensity and awesomeness of Ramones. Kevin Shields' guitar wizardry on this album is something to behold. The undefined, dreamy, wall of sound of this album is amazing and emotional, and so astonishingly that it sits tied as my number one.

So, yours, folks?
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Old 07-08-2009, 07:02 AM
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The Allman Brothers Band at Fillmore East
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Old 07-08-2009, 07:06 AM
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Dark side of the moon - Pink Floyd
Deloused in the comatorium - The Mars Volta
Moving Pictures - Rush
Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Killers - Iron Maiden

heres five great albums with many left too mention!
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I'm not sure if you would classify this as rock, but I really really enjoy the songs and production values of Dishwalla's Opaline.
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Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson
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I'm not a huge rock fan, but Back in Black by AC/DC is perfect for that classic sort of hard rocking thing.
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+1 for Back in Black
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Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast = intensity conceptual and timely it put the metal back in metal and made metal a valid genre

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Under the moniker of just ahead straight rock I can't seem to think of anything better than the first albums of both Van Halen and Boston. Great tunes from my childhood.
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Hendrix Are You Experienced or
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Queensryche Operation Mindcrime.

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Nevermind by Nirvana. I can listen through the whole thing, not to mention I can listen to it over and over and over and over...
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Led Zeppelin IV- Led Zeppelin
Hotel California- The Eagles
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