Favorite Album(s)

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    This isn't that hard.

    What's your favorite music albums?

    Here's my top 10

    10. Vulgar Display of Power (Pantera)
    This album reshaped the face of Heavy Metal in general. There are very dark songs on this album and very catchy songs. A very famous song known as "Walk" is on this album. Whenever it is played at a concert, you will most likely hear the crowd chant with the chorous "RE-....SPECT.....WALK!!!" It's like Metallica's "Seek and Destroy." Searching..."SEEK AND DESTROY!"
    9. Master of Puppets (Metallica)
    This is probably the heaviest album in the history of Heavy Metal. HEavier that Slayer's "Reign in Blood," heavier than Iron Maiden's "Number of the Beast," "Heavier than AC/DC's "Back in Black."This album has insane guitar riffs, insane guitar solos, and one wicked instrumental and ballad. Tragically Cliff Burton would be killed in a bus crash 6 monthes after this album was released. But Master of Puppets showed the world what kind of Monster Metallica would turn out to be.
    8. Cowboys From Hell (Pantera)
    Pantera's first major album shows a true element of Thrash. Songs like "Cowboys From Hell," have an amazing tempo and some dominating lyrics. The famous "Cemetary Gates" ballad is also on this album, it is Dimebag Darrell's first song that he expresses how good he would be.
    7. Mothership (Led Zeppelin)
    This may not be an actual album by the band, but it is a compilation. It includes Zeppelin's best songs and brings back the legacy of Led Zeppelin. Zeppelin's best known songs are all included here, "Stairway to Heaven," "Kashmir," "Whole Lotta Love," "Black Dog," "When the Levee Breaks," name it and it's probably there. I only wish "Moby Dick" was there now...
    6. HellYeah (HellYeah)
    After the tragic murder of guitarist Dimebag Darrell, his brother, Vinnie Paul, went out of music for a while. He had been in the same band as Dimebag, as the drummer for Pantera, and Damageplan. After a few years of solitude, Vinnie Paul re-entered the career in music and formed the band HellYeah. They only have one album out at the moment, but they're still together. This album, is an amazing debut album. THe first song "HellYeah" is a song that pumps me up whenever I hear it. Also there is a song called "Thank You" dedicated to Dimebag Darrell. HellYeah is the next Pantera to me.
    5. The Dethalbum (Dethklok)
    Dethklok has always made me laugh. The show Metalocalypse is a crack-up whenever I see it. Dethklok may technically be a fictional band, they have actually toured however, and released this album so far. It's got a bunch of fan favorites, ranging from "Awaken," to the famous "Thunderhorse." I can't wait for the next album.
    4. Days of Future Passed (The Moody Blues)
    I grew up listening to the Moody Blues. They were my first favorite band, but they still have a place on my favorites today. Their album "Days of Future Passed" has an amazing theme. It's basically the normal mans life. It goes from Morning to evening. You ever hear the song "Nights in White Satin?" The Moody Blues are the masterminds of that song, and it's the last track on this album. The London Symphony Orchestra helped them do the music for this, and it's this element of Classical with Rock that helped make a very famous concert known as "A Night At Red Rocks: The Moody Blues Live with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra"
    3. Death Magnetic (Metallica)
    After a very disappointing trend of albums produced by Bob Rock, Metallica fired Rock after St. Anger's failure and hired the most important producer of our time, Rick Rubin. He helped Metallica find their old sound, and they released one monster of an album that remained the #1 album around the world for three straight weeks. Metallica's the first band to release an album that popular. The album has amazing elements of thrash in it. SOngs like "Cyanide," "The Day That Never Comes," and "My Apocalypse" bring back old memories from the earlier album of Metallica. There is however one downfall. The album is rather loud. Fans are demanding a remastered version, especially since the GHIII version is remastered, but even if they don't, this album is definatally one of Metallica's best works yet.
    2. The Great Southern Trendkill (Pantera)
    In the mid 1990's, new generations of music were being born. As a result, some music esperts began to say that heavy music was dead and gone. Pantera, was pretty offended by this, and made the heaviest album in 1996. They titled it "The Great SOuthern Trendkill" and it is a big middle finger to all those experts who said that. Songs like "The Great SOuthern Trendkill," "Living Through Me," and "Sandblasted Skin" shout a nice big insult at the experts. Other songs like "Suicide Note" and "Floods" are legends in the Pantera chronology. "Floods's" outro solo is legend in guitar solos. Phil Anselmo said it, now I'll say it, Heavy Music is alive and well, and will stay that way.
    1. ...And Justice for All (Metallica)
    This album was the album that introduced me to Metallica istelf. It's a serious need for any Metallica fan. It's themes are nothing short of amazing and if the Guitar solos aren't enough, Lars outdoes himself on this album. Metallica's famous "One" is on this album as are other countless favorite. The instrumental tributes fallen bass player Cliff Burton, and recites a poem he wrote before his death. There is only one bad thing about this album, the bass guitar is barely heard. Other than thiat, this is Metallica gold.

    Honorable Mention:

    15. St. Anger (Metallica)
    Before I heard this album, I heard a lot of dirt about it. "It's a waste of money" "I hate that album" "Metallica's worst album ever." I checked it out to judge for myself and was glad I did. Yes, the album is very questionable to fans of Metallica, but I don't think they see the true master behind the album. They hear crappy production and no guitar solos, and automatically throw it in the trash. I looked into it, and discovered that the theme of this album, just may be Metallica's darkest album yet. Yes the production is horrible, but the lyrics and themes are legendary. The only song I did not see theme in was "Purify." Every other song however displayed a theme, whether it was keeping anger healthy, or searching for a life-style. The best song "Some Kind of Monster" displays the human race as a monster, and made me think. So even though Lars Snare is like a coffee can, and Kirk barely does any solos, and James sings off key, this album really is amazing, and anyone who disagrees can kiss my butt.
    14. Toxicity (System of a Down)
    I have yet to hear the entire album, but what I've heard so far is amazing. I love the song Aerials.
    13. The Wall (Pink Floyd)
    The Wall is one album that I have a deep respect for. It's anti-war songs are one influence when I write lyrics. And when this album was performed live, it was nothing short of amazing.
    12. Kill 'Em All (Metallica)
    Metallica's debut album has a very big element of thrash, and a huge love for Metal. Songs like "Hit the Lights," "Whiplash," "Phantom Lord," and "Metal Militia" all haave a reference to the genre of metal itself. And who could forget the one lyric in Whiplash? "We'll never stop / we'll never quit 'cause we're Metallica!"
    11. Ride the Lightning (Metallica)
    Metallica's master piece has some amazing theme in it. But however, the most notable songs on here are "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and the ballad, "Fade to Black." Fade to Black is Metallica's first suicide song and it seriously impacted a lot of people when it came out.

    Well that's my favorite albums right there lol.

    What are some of yours. (NOTE: I don't require you to tell me why like I did. lol)
     
    Hey, nice music taste. Really heavy. Love your mention of The Wall. Moody Blues surprised me there too. But dude, Moethership does not count. >:( Now for my list, in no particular order:

    Animals (Pink Floyd)
    Wish You Were Here
    (Pink Floyd)
    Led Zeppelin IV

    Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin)
    Tormato (Yes)
    Drama
    (Yes)
    Achtung Baby! (U2)
    Disraeli Gears (Cream)
    Per un Amico (Premiata Forneria Marconi)
    Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (The Flaming Lips)
    In the Court of the Crimson King (King Crimson)
    Hopes & Fears (Keane)
    Sounds of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel)
    Metallica (Metallica)
    2112 (Rush)
    Abbey Road (The Beatles)

    And actually lot more. Those are just the ones that came faster to my head.
     
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    Dark Passion Play (Nightwish)
    Hyrule Symphony Soundtrack (Koji Kondo)
    Unearthed (E.S. Posthumus)

    :3 They're awesome.
     
    1. Hot Fuss -The Killers
    The Killer's best album as of yet, in my opinion. Some fantastic songs on their, including my favourites like 'Mr Brighstide'.
    It looks like Day & Age might just be better though.

    2. Our Earthly Pleasures -Maximo Park
    Another fantastic album, I love almost all of the songs.

    3. 28 Days Later OST
    -28 Days Later / John Murphy / Others
    I know it's a soundtrack, but damnit John Murphy is an amazing composer. 'In the House, In a Heartbeat' is amazing aswell as the credits music by him.
    'AM 180' by Grandaddy is another of my favourite songs.
     
    I always have trouble choosing a favorite album between Pretty Hate Machine and Downward Spiral (both by Nine Inch Nails).

    A clear second is the Best of: David Bowie.

    But then I love Crossfire by Stevie Ray Vaughn, as well. And Zenyattà Mondatta by The Police, though mainly because of "Don't Stand so Close to Me."
     
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    A few more for you.

    Clear the Room (Deepender)
    I'm not always a fan of CHristian Rock, but when I heard these guys at Heavenfest, I was rather impressed. Their combination of hip hop, rock, alternative, and funk really moved me and made me get their album, which made me think of Pantera for some reason. They can seriously make themselves known.

    And Last night I listened for the first time

    The Long Road Out of Eden (The Eagles)
    This album, for an Eagles album, was rather good. Especially since the Eagles hadn't made an album in like a decade. I love the first track on disc 2. The album is very soft but themed, and is worth getting if you're an Eagles fan.
     
    Abbey Road and Revolver by The Beatles and Who's Next and Quadrophenia by The Who are my favorites. I'm also a big George fan, so All Things Must Pass by George Harrison is great really. Led Zeppelin IV gets a special mention as my favorite Led Zeppelin album, but I'm not their biggest fan so what can I say lol.

    There are countless others, but those are the ones I tend to listen to the most.
     
    My top 10 list. Too damn lazy to explain why I like them, so you're just gonna have to figure that out on your own :'D

    10. Crime Slunk Scene (Buckethead)
    9. Faceless (Godsmack)
    8. Blood Mountain (Mastodon)
    7. Ghost Reveries (Opeth)
    6. Master Of Puppets (Metallica)
    5. The Oncoming Storm (Unearth)
    4. The Battle Of Los Angeles (Rage Against The Machine)
    3. Lateralus (Tool)
    2. The Number Of The Beast (Iron Maiden)
    1. Follow The Reaper (Children Of Bodom)
     
    Too many to list, but my favorite of all would have to be The Black Parade by MCR, closely followed by L.A.X. by The Game. (I know; such different genres).
     
    Aerosmith - Aerosmith
    Blind Guardian - Imaginations From the Other Side
    Deep Purple - In Rock
    Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
    Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin
    Pearl Jam - Ten
    Radiohead - The Bends
    Rush - Moving Pictures
    The Who - Quadrophenia

    Just a few of my choice albums atm.
     
    The Rising Tied - Fort Minor
    I don't listen to that album as much as I used to, but it's still a favorite.

    From Them, Through Us, To You - Madina Lake
    Yet another album I don't listen to as much, but eh, I still like it.

    Master of Puppets - Metallica
    I got it downloaded, and it was definetely awesome, no shiz there, right?

    Ascendancy - Trivium
    My friend and I usually listen to this during lunch at school.

    Lead Sails Paper Anchor - Atreyu
    I got this after Projekt Revolution. Hella awesome.

    Cowboys from Hell - Pantera
    Need I say anything? Pantera is one of my favorite bands.

    The Number of the Beast - Iron Maiden
    Run to the Hills is a song that will always be stuck in my head.

    The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
    Definitely one of my top 3 favorites.

    Minutes to Midnight - Linkin Park
    One of my favorite albums by my favorite band!

    Waking the Fallen - Avenged Sevenfold
    Another favorite album in the top 3.
     
    Hmm.. well, some of the albums that i would've said would get you all going "who are they??", so i'm gonna list my favourite ones that people will like.

    The Black Parade - MCR
    I just love MCR, my favourite is either "The Sharpest Lives" or "Famous Last Words".

    The Sufferer and the Witness - Rise Against
    Prayer of the Refugee should have an honourable mention. :P.

    Senses Fail - Still Searching
    "Calling all Cars" is one of my favs.

    Fall Out Boy - From Under the Cork Tree
    "Sugar We're Goin Down" is pretty darn good. :D.

    Metallica - Ride the Lightning
    "Ride the Lightning" is my fav, and "Fade to Black" is my second fav.

    Honourable mentions:

    One (Metallica)
    From the album "..And Justice for All". Fantastic song.

    Hard Rock Hallelujah (Lordi)
    Lordi's Eurovision Song Contest winner song. A great song.

    And those are the ones that you guys should know. :P.
     
    1. Weezer - Pinkerton
    2. Pixies - Doolittle
    3. Weezer - The Blue Album
    4. The Decemberists - Castaways and Cutouts
    5. Ween - The Mollusk
     
    Hoitovirhe — Turmion Kätilöt
    And people say Metallica is heavy? Pfff... welcome to European metal.

    Mutter — Rammstein
    Like they say, Rammstein are overrated when you bring Turmion K. into the mix, but Rammstein's lyrics are something to behold.

    Hybrid Theory — Linkin Park
    When they were good eh? :3

    Just Like You — Loser
    Apparently their label abandoned them. Now their only released album is floating around the Internet for free downloading. The album's good too, really a shame.

    Dark Passion Play — Nightwish
    Shame they didn't have Erämaan Viimeinen in the English version though. I got into Nightwish before the singer change though so don't stone me just yet. D:

    The Sufferer & the Witness — Rise Against
    Punk metal, now that's something.
     
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    Hoitovirhe — Turmion Kätilöt
    And people say Metallica is heavy? Pfff... welcome to European metal.

    Mutter — Rammstein
    Like they say, Rammstein are overrated when you bring Turmion K. into the mix, but Rammstein's lyrics are something to behold.

    Never say Metallica isn't heavy in front of me. lol

    But seriously...have you even heard Death Magnetic?

    I agree, Rammstein rokks!
     
    My music taste is constantly changing, but these few albums I have always liked and should always like them. In no particular order:

    Keane-Hopes and fears
    Bloc Party-A weekend in the city
    Daft Punk-Discovery
    Rammstein-Reise Reise
    U2-18
    Red Hot Chili Peppers-By the way
    Outkast-Speakerbox/The love below
    Moby-Go
    Faithless-Forever Faithless/Greatest hits
    Gorillaz-Gorillaz
     
    Gah!

    in no particular order...

    "Achtung Baby" by U2
    "Zooropa" by U2
    "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd
    "Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd
    "OK Computer" by Radiohead
    "The Bends" by Radiohead
    "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen
    "The White Album" by The Beatles
    "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by The Beatles
    "Magical Mystery Tour" by The Beatles
    "Abbey Road" by The Beatles
    "A Night at the Opera" by Queen
    "Absolution" by Muse
    "Led Zeppelin IV" by Led Zeppelin
    "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" by The Flaming Lips
     
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    Black Holes and Revalations - Muse
    Stadium Arcadium - Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Greatest Hits - Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Every Kind of Light - The Posies
    Haarp - Muse

    Thats pretty much some of the stuff I recently got.
     
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