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JamesG · 06-27-2013, 03:51 PM

10 All-Time Greatest Music Albums
by EW Staff
6/27/13

10. Nirvana's 'Nevermind' (1991)

In which three punk underdogs conquered mainstream America, destroyed hair metal, and defined a generation.

9. The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' (1966)

The Boys could have cruised forever on surfin' safaris and little deuce coupes; instead, they dove into the deep end of the Pacific (and into Brian Wilson's often untethered psyche) on this impeccably layered, gorgeously woebegone pop masterwork.

8. Kanye West's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' (2010)

It starts with a question: ''Can we get much higher?'' After 70 thunderous minutes of hip-hop anthems, prog-rock bliss-outs, and I'ma-let-you-finish bravura, you have your answer:

No. No, we cannot.

7. Aretha Franklin's 'Lady Soul' (1968)

''Lady'' is a too modest honorific: She's forever the Queen, whether suffering a ''Chain of Fools',' making hotfooted horns follow in her wake on ''(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone',' or feeling like a natural woman (woman!).

6. Bob Dylan's 'Blood on the Tracks' (1975)

Supposedly inspired by the collapse of his marriage, Dylan's 15th album is a mellow-dude detonation of anger, regret, and acceptance that features some of his most soulful singing and enduring melodies.

''It's hard for me to relate to…people enjoying that type of pain,'' he later said in an interview. But it's harder to imagine anyone not getting swept up in this masterpiece of deeply emotional songwriting.

5. The Clash's 'London Calling' (1979)

A lot of punks sneered about rebellion back then, but these boyos gave 'em a real revolution — musical and political — with the eternally urgent, genre-defying document that earned them the sobriquet the Only Band That Matters.

4. Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' (1982)

If you grew up in the '80s, this isn't just an album; it's the soundtrack to the first half of your life. Your first dance, your first summer romance, your first (and, rest assured, not your last) heartbreak.

Thank you, Michael. Signed, everyone.

3. The Rolling Stones' 'Exile on Main Street' (1972)

Given the legendarily louche circumstances in which 'Exile on Main Street' was made (heroin! French villa! More heroin!), it's a miracle this double set of blues-, country-, and gospel-infused rock contains any great songs.

In fact, they're all great songs — even the one called ''Turd on the Run'.

2. Prince and the Revolution's 'Purple Rain' (1984)

Sexiest album ever? The PMRC thought so. The watchdog group was literally formed in response to this paisley-funk heavy breather, which builds to one awesome climax after another.

How fitting that the movie the album was made for charts the Kid's rise to fame: The moment Prince sang ''Baby I'm a Star,'' he was one.

1. The Beatles' 'Revolver' (1966)

Not only did 'Revolver' establish the enduring rules for long-players (hot stuff up front, difficult tunes in the back, swirly ones just before you flip it over), it also conveyed the full narrative of The Beatles over 14 songs, from the hands-up garage jam ''Taxman'' to the sunny beach romp ''Good Day Sunshine'' to the churning psychedelic space walk that is 'Tomorrow Never Knows'.

Most important, 'Revolver' pioneered the idea of a rock album as a singular, complete entity, one that had made the transition from bursts of teenage sugar to a cohesive whole that could be analyzed, dissected, obsessed over, and indulged in — you know, art.

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ABlairican Pie · 06-27-2013, 07:51 PM

Uhh, I can see a couple of albums on the list being Top 10 of all time, like The Beatles' 'Revolver', but I'm not sure about some of the others. I can see 'London Calling', 'Exile On...' and 'Thriller', hmmm, would I include 'Nevermind'? I sure wouldn't bother with anything by Kanye West.

Of course, everyone is dying to know what my top ten albums of all time are.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-28-2013, 12:39 AM

Kanye!? That's not even his greatest album...in my opinion!!

TheCars1986 · 06-28-2013, 11:30 AM

Putting a Kanye West album in a top ten greatest list destroys any credibility the person making the list had. And "London Calling"? Really?!

ABlairican Pie · 06-28-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCars1986

Putting a Kanye West album in a top ten greatest list destroys any credibility the person making the list had. And "London Calling"? Really?!

I liked several songs on 'London Calling', but I wonder if it's listed simply because of the "college radio cred" factor.

dakert · 06-30-2013, 12:30 AM

I had Prince "Purple Rain" and Still Have "Revolver". I thought "Sgt Pepper" would have been in the top spot. KISS "Destroyer" was a great record. Come to think about it --There are lots of great records!!!!!!!!

I canceled my EW subscription years ago even though it was only 25 cents an issue!

dlemond · 06-30-2013, 01:10 AM

Kanye West? Not even in a top 500 albums.

Oh sure, it's better than every Pink Floyd album, every Led Zep album, every Who album, and all the rest of the Beatles albums.

And that is just scratching the surface.

Who is the dumb effer who made this list?
I hope someone is punching him right now.

TheCars1986 · 06-30-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

I liked several songs on 'London Calling', but I wonder if it's listed simply because of the "college radio cred" factor.

I have no idea why people still keep putting "London Calling" so high on "greatest albums..." lists. It has got to be the most overrated album of all time, well behind "Thriller".

PrettyinPink55 · 07-02-2013, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlemond

Who is the dumb effer who made this list?
I hope someone is punching him right now.

Probably Kanye himself!!

No, if he was making the list, he would've put himself at number one!!

What an ego that man has!! I can't stand his personality and arrogance!!

ABlairican Pie · 07-02-2013, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Probably Kanye himself!!

No, if he was making the list, he would've put himself at number one!!

What an ego that man has!! I can't stand his personality and arrogance!!

I work with a few people like that. Almost identical to Kanye in personality.

Are we just all so excited that he and Kim K. have had their first kid??

That child is going to need professional help.

Retro4Life · 07-02-2013, 09:08 PM

Vahan · 07-02-2013, 09:14 PM

I had to google the image of the guy, but I could never find out who he is, nor what is your post supposed to be.

Retro4Life · 07-02-2013, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vahan

I had to google the image of the guy, but I could never find out who he is, nor what is your post supposed to be.

It was my (apparently unsuccessful) attempt to say that I was laughing at that list.

Penny Lane · 07-03-2013, 09:25 PM

No Sgt. Pepper!?

PrettyinPink55 · 07-06-2013, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

I work with a few people like that. Almost identical to Kanye in personality.

Are we just all so excited that he and Kim K. have had their first kid??

That child is going to need professional help.

It's very off-putting. I think there is something to be said for humility despite celebrity.

06-27-2013, 03:51 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,075	EW: "10 All-Time Greatest Music Albums" 10 All-Time Greatest Music Albums by EW Staff 6/27/13 10. Nirvana's 'Nevermind' (1991) In which three punk underdogs conquered mainstream America, destroyed hair metal, and defined a generation. 9. The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' (1966) The Boys could have cruised forever on surfin' safaris and little deuce coupes; instead, they dove into the deep end of the Pacific (and into Brian Wilson's often untethered psyche) on this impeccably layered, gorgeously woebegone pop masterwork. 8. Kanye West's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' (2010) It starts with a question: ''Can we get much higher?'' After 70 thunderous minutes of hip-hop anthems, prog-rock bliss-outs, and I'ma-let-you-finish bravura, you have your answer: No. No, we cannot. 7. Aretha Franklin's 'Lady Soul' (1968) ''Lady'' is a too modest honorific: She's forever the Queen, whether suffering a ''Chain of Fools',' making hotfooted horns follow in her wake on ''(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone',' or feeling like a natural woman (woman!). 6. Bob Dylan's 'Blood on the Tracks' (1975) Supposedly inspired by the collapse of his marriage, Dylan's 15th album is a mellow-dude detonation of anger, regret, and acceptance that features some of his most soulful singing and enduring melodies. ''It's hard for me to relate to…people enjoying that type of pain,'' he later said in an interview. But it's harder to imagine anyone not getting swept up in this masterpiece of deeply emotional songwriting. 5. The Clash's 'London Calling' (1979) A lot of punks sneered about rebellion back then, but these boyos gave 'em a real revolution — musical and political — with the eternally urgent, genre-defying document that earned them the sobriquet the Only Band That Matters. 4. Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' (1982) If you grew up in the '80s, this isn't just an album; it's the soundtrack to the first half of your life. Your first dance, your first summer romance, your first (and, rest assured, not your last) heartbreak. Thank you, Michael. Signed, everyone. 3. The Rolling Stones' 'Exile on Main Street' (1972) Given the legendarily louche circumstances in which 'Exile on Main Street' was made (heroin! French villa! More heroin!), it's a miracle this double set of blues-, country-, and gospel-infused rock contains any great songs. In fact, they're all great songs — even the one called ''Turd on the Run'. 2. Prince and the Revolution's 'Purple Rain' (1984) Sexiest album ever? The PMRC thought so. The watchdog group was literally formed in response to this paisley-funk heavy breather, which builds to one awesome climax after another. How fitting that the movie the album was made for charts the Kid's rise to fame: The moment Prince sang ''Baby I'm a Star,'' he was one. 1. The Beatles' 'Revolver' (1966) Not only did 'Revolver' establish the enduring rules for long-players (hot stuff up front, difficult tunes in the back, swirly ones just before you flip it over), it also conveyed the full narrative of The Beatles over 14 songs, from the hands-up garage jam ''Taxman'' to the sunny beach romp ''Good Day Sunshine'' to the churning psychedelic space walk that is 'Tomorrow Never Knows'. Most important, 'Revolver' pioneered the idea of a rock album as a singular, complete entity, one that had made the transition from bursts of teenage sugar to a cohesive whole that could be analyzed, dissected, obsessed over, and indulged in — you know, art. http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,2071....html#21221826

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ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Uhh, I can see a couple of albums on the list being Top 10 of all time, like The Beatles' 'Revolver', but I'm not sure about some of the others. I can see 'London Calling', 'Exile On...' and 'Thriller', hmmm, would I include 'Nevermind'? I sure wouldn't bother with anything by Kanye West. Of course, everyone is dying to know what my top ten albums of all time are.
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dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	I had Prince "Purple Rain" and Still Have "Revolver". I thought "Sgt Pepper" would have been in the top spot. KISS "Destroyer" was a great record. Come to think about it --There are lots of great records!!!!!!!! I canceled my EW subscription years ago even though it was only 25 cents an issue!

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