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BOB1 has John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" in his top 10. Great, great stuff. 1. Pearl Jam - "Ten"
First album i ever "got into". I can still listen to this album anytime and not get bored. 2. Bob Marley and the Wailers- "Exodus"
Technically, i should have put "Trenchtown Rock" here, which is an unofficial bootleg of alot of Marley's early recordings that i picked up at a music fair, that really got me into reggae in a big way. Early (60s/70s) reggae at least. But hey, this album IS amazing.
3. Counting Crows - "August And Everything After"
What an album. So much emotion, without the whining poofery of modern lamecore bands. This album is a classic, and i want Perfect Blue Buildings played at my funeral. 4. Various Artists - "American Primitive Vol. 1 & 2"
Two compilations of pre-war Mississippi blues that make my hairs stand on end. Scratchy old vinyl-rips from some of the first ever records released by columbia, and other labels. Not one song was recorded after 1940. This caught my eye in a record store and was not cheap. I don't know, beyond that, what really made me buy it but i'm glad i did. It's opened my eyes to blues in a big way. Plus it introduced me to the wonder that is Charley Patton. 5. Skycamefalling - "10.21"
The album that really got me into hardcore, and what a fantastic art-form it is. Not easy listening by any means. Heavy distorted guitars, raspy vocals, and some brutal breakdowns; not to mention sad, sad lyrics. But every part of the band's hearts and souls are poured into this album, and you can hear it. 6. Deftones - "Around The Fur"
Another classic album. Bulky riffs, plenty of melody, Chino's totally trademark vocals. Nothing they've done since this album has grabbed me as much as this did, but i still love Deftones. "Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away)" still gives me goosebumps when i hear it. 7. Miles Davis - "Birth Of The Cool"
I really wanted to put "Kind Of Blue", as every song on it is killer, and it's a classic. Alot of people who don't even listen to jazz own that album. But i prefer this, and combined with John Coltrane and Albert Ayler, it's the reason that i adore jazz. 8. Angelo Badalamenti (& others of course) - "Twin Peaks Soundtrack"
Like i really have to explain this one...
9. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - "Slow Riot For Zero Kanada EP"
My introduction to post-rock, and still a favourite within the genre. The arrangements on this EP could almost be classed as classical music, the way everything slowly builds up to a huge crashing crescendo of guitars, piano, violins, and pounding drums. Hypnotic, in a very good way.
10. The B-52's - "Time Capsule: Songs For A Future Generation"
This one might get a few giggles, but it's a homage to the fact that pop music, although not a great love of mine, does have it's gems and the b-52's are one of them. They're catchy as hell, and "Mesopotamia" is one of the best songs ever. I wasn't aware until recently that Julee Cruise replaced one of their singers on a couple of tours. That's pretty cool. I could imagine her voice fitting it well, the songs are catchy but some of the vocals can be kind of "haunting". Honorable mentions: Kaddisfly - "Buy Our Intention, and I'll Buy You A Unicorn"
Great rock/punk/metal songs with very deep, profound, spiritual undertones and lyrics. An awesome album worth anyone's time. Every album/EP they have done is pure gold.
Hearts Of Black Science - "The Ghost You Left Behind"
I only got into this band quite recently, but they've had a great impact on me. Mixing elements of depeche mode, early-NIN and even Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Dark electronica influenced by post-rock. Burning Spear - "Social Living"
Another reggae release. This guy could have been as big as Marley with a little more recognition. A true talent. Although the lyrics are a dark social commentary, you can't listen to this album without a big gleaming smile on your face. And maybe a spliff in your hand.
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