| Sunday, March 8, 2009 |
| Let's Make Some Lists |
Okay, I'm going to try to make a list of, first, my ten favorite albums ever. This is subject to change, of course.
10. Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not-Arctic Monkeys
The Arctic Monkeys have a great distorted, garage sound and feel. They have pretty good lyrics, and discuss (though not particularly subtly) the prostitution problem in their hometown of Sheffield. Standout tracks are "I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor," and "When the Sun Goes Down."
9. Elephant-The White Stripes
Let's continue with the modern garage rock theme. Elephant is a stellar album. Jack and Meg White combine simple riffs and throbbing percussion into a superb product from start to finish. Jack's witty and clever lyrics add another dimension to the catchy sound. A couple of my favorites on the album are "Ball and Biscuit," and "Little Acorns."
8. Nevermind-Nirvana
Behold the springboard of grunge rock. I play bass, so I'm naturally drawn to Nirvana's spectacularly easy and enrapturing bass riffs. Cobain's vulnerable vocals make the musical experience that much more personal. Get "Polly" and "Lithium," if you haven't already.
7. Forwards-The Egg
Most likely you've never heard of this band. They are phenomenal. Their haunting, electronic sound are emotionally evocative and stirring. I honestly have no idea what they're singing, but the vocals layered with the techno makes for a relaxing and awesome listen. Download "Wall" and "Forwards."
6. Goldfly-Guster
This was a tossup between Lost and Gone Forever, but Goldfly is a little more consistent throughout. Guster's folky, live sounding vocals and guitars are very bare and accessible. The percussion is what really stands out on Goldfly, though. Excellent drumming, especially in "Bury Me." Get "Grin" and "Demons."
5. Neon Bible-Arcade Fire
This album is a conundrum. Every song in Neon Bible is a bleak, depressing view of humanity and the Apocalypse, but they perform them with a cheery, upbeat disposition. The juxtaposition is thrilling and intriguing to listen to. Download "Keep the Car Running" and "Intervention."
4. Ten-Pearl Jam
Ten is the "pearl" of the 90s. That was a terrible pun. Laugh. Excellent, excellent, excellent lyrics in this album. Great, soaring guitar riffs. Enough said. "Alive" and "Black" are essential for anyone who actually likes music.
3. Grace-Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley has one of the hugest ranges I've ever heard. He's probably my favorite vocalist. He also plays a sweet, sweet guitar. And, Grace also features some spectacular lyrics. Get "Last Goodbye" and "Lilac Wine," but preferably the whole album.
2. Rodrigo y Gabriela- Rodrigo y Gabriela
This is the most listenable album in my library. R y G are the best guitarists I've seen. Gabriela plays rhythm and also plays the drums on her guitar. It's hard to explain. Rodrigo is an incredibly skilled lead guitarist. Watch them on YouTube. Must downloads are "Diablo Rojo" and "Tamacún."
1. OK Computer- Radiohead
This was a really difficult choice. I couldn't choose between The Bends, OK Computer, and In Rainbows. OK Computer is the most innovative and emotionally touching of the three, I decided. The lyrics are the best I've heard. The guitar and the electronically produced sounds blend together perfectly. Thom's haunting vocals echo through the walls of the mind. Download the whole album.
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