Ten More Albums You Need To Own

February 21st, 2018 by

Or at least give a listen to.

It has been a while since my last post in regards to music. When it comes to music, my tastes vary to a degree where even bad music is good. The albums I am posting are ones I think any real audiophile should have. Just because the albums are consistently good. Some of the albums are of bands I had listed in a previous post. All the albums are good in my opinion, I listed them in no real order, the numbering is for convenience. Enjoy the music.

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1. Rush – 2112:This is the album that introduced me to Rush, and made me a lifelong fan. The story behind the reason is close to my heart. The A side is an album long story loaded with all kinds of good music and political commentary. The B side contains several songs that should get broader airplay, but do not. This album is a hidden gem. Anyone who likes good music should overcome their prejudices and listen to this album.

2. Sound Garden – Badmotorfinger: Chris Cornell is one of my favorite singers. This album brought the world grunge rock in a very gritty form. Considered to be one of the seminole grunge rock albums, it contains some of the best work of any new band that was part of the 1990’s grunge movement.

3. Social Distortion – Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell: 1980s Punk at it’s best. Social Distortion was one of the key bands of the punk era. Like all punk bands, they were misunderstood, and pre-judged. The album was one of the top selling albums for Social Distortion, and had broad popular acclaim. There are great albums that Social Distortion put out, but there is a reason why this album is commercially successful.

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4. Asia – Asia: Considered a power band, made up of members from other bands. Asia was one of the best bands of the 1980s progressive rock movements. Featured in the movie “The 40 Year Old Virgin“. This album is consistent and good from start to finish.

5. Toto – IV: Another 1980’s super band. The music was consistent. Very mellow and worth listening to from start to finish. The most popular song “Africa” was beautiful, and is still revered, as well as parodied by many people who listen to the great album.



6. Audioslave – Out Of Exile: The second album of the power group composed of members from Rage Against the Machine and Chris Cornell, from Soundgarden. This album overcomes the sophomore slump associated with many bands. It is a superior album to the first album.

7. Beastie Boys – License To Ill: Compared to Paul’s Boutique, it is not as heavily sampled or superior in construction, the album was more commercially successful. “No Sleep Til Brookly” and “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” were the most commercially successful songs for the band for a reason.

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8. Boston – Don’t Look Back: Though the second album to the largely commercially successful, and incredible, first album, the second album was just as good. Not as well known, because albums from Boston came out inconsistently, this album is still a follow up album anyone who appreciates good music should own.

9. Heavy Metal – Heavy Metal Soundtrack: Loaded with great music, it is an under appreciated soundtrack. Sammy Hagar did the penultimate hard rock theme to the album. It is loaded with great music, and the movie is a good watch. Brilliantly and cutting edge animation for the time.

10. Bruce Hornsby And The Range – The Way It Is: Admittedly one of my favorite albums. This is a very poignant and powerful album done in a very country and mellow way. It is consistent in lyrics, and theme, making it an under rated album, and one people need to buy.

All of this is subject to opinion, and I have been accused of liking not good music, but then again, I have been told, I sure as hell know my stuff.

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