2008 Woodie Awards
Top 5 Albums of All Time
Marshall Carlson
Issue date: 10/2/08 Section: P. S.
"Blood Sugar Sex Magik" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is definitely a true display of musical talent. This album spawned several hits such as "Under the Bridge" and "Give It Away," but it is more than just that. By utilizing each instrument in just the perfect way, the Peppers perfect the art of funk and establish themselves as contenders in the fight to fame.
What countdown wouldn't contain a Beatles' album? "Abbey Road," the last album recorded by the band, was released in late September of 1969. Despite a lack of togetherness, the Beatles were able to construct one last epic album, which is still legendary to this day. The sounds of the bass-driven "Come Together," the bizarre "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" and others are still shaping and inspiring new and ever-changing musical ideas.
Simply put, Rush's "Moving Pictures" album is an easy number three. This album is a brilliant display of the fundamental ideas of progressive rock innovation. As an example of their creativity, the instrumental song, "YYZ," was written as a tribute to a Canadian airport? In this album, Geddy Lee, Neil Pert and Alex Lifeson show the world just how good they can be.
"Nether Lands" is a definite must-have for any easy-listening, folk music fan. This is the fourth album from the late singer/songwriter, Dan Fogelberg. This collection reflects a sense of surrealism, with meditative rhythms and pensive lyrics. Varying from the beautiful harmonies of "Dancing Shoes" to the mystical "Nether Lands," this album proves that Fogelberg truly was a musical genius.
If I asked you, when was the birth of heavy metal, what would you say? I bet for most people today, the album wouldn't be Deep Purple's "Machine Head." This album features a wide array of sounds spanning from pugnacious "Highway Star," to the seven-minute opus, "Lazy," to that tune everyone recognizes as "Smoke on the Water." With a driving, riff-based sound and symphonic chord changes, this album is one for the ages.
What countdown wouldn't contain a Beatles' album? "Abbey Road," the last album recorded by the band, was released in late September of 1969. Despite a lack of togetherness, the Beatles were able to construct one last epic album, which is still legendary to this day. The sounds of the bass-driven "Come Together," the bizarre "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" and others are still shaping and inspiring new and ever-changing musical ideas.
Simply put, Rush's "Moving Pictures" album is an easy number three. This album is a brilliant display of the fundamental ideas of progressive rock innovation. As an example of their creativity, the instrumental song, "YYZ," was written as a tribute to a Canadian airport? In this album, Geddy Lee, Neil Pert and Alex Lifeson show the world just how good they can be.
"Nether Lands" is a definite must-have for any easy-listening, folk music fan. This is the fourth album from the late singer/songwriter, Dan Fogelberg. This collection reflects a sense of surrealism, with meditative rhythms and pensive lyrics. Varying from the beautiful harmonies of "Dancing Shoes" to the mystical "Nether Lands," this album proves that Fogelberg truly was a musical genius.
If I asked you, when was the birth of heavy metal, what would you say? I bet for most people today, the album wouldn't be Deep Purple's "Machine Head." This album features a wide array of sounds spanning from pugnacious "Highway Star," to the seven-minute opus, "Lazy," to that tune everyone recognizes as "Smoke on the Water." With a driving, riff-based sound and symphonic chord changes, this album is one for the ages.
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kriselda jarnsaxa
posted 10/02/08 @ 12:31 AM CST
What a wonderful treat to see a top albums list that includes Rush :)
B Man
posted 10/02/08 @ 11:04 AM CST
Rush is the best band on Earth. Porcupine Tree damn good too - I would have their album In Absentia (the one with bonus tracks including Drown With Me) on here. (Continued…)
Lin
posted 10/02/08 @ 9:47 PM CST
Netherlands by Dan Fogelberg is certainly a must!!! Dan filled every song with so much emotion and imagery..love his voice on all these songs..He made this album after a long dry spell and it seems his creativity came bursting out for this album!!
joe
posted 10/05/08 @ 12:48 PM CST
The folk music genre is represented on the list, but it's missing the greatest folk singer, and honestly the best songwriter ever for any genre. Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" belongs on any top albums list. (Continued…)
Daniel Rush
posted 10/09/08 @ 5:46 PM CST
Great list! Some others to consider:
Led Zeppelin IV (Zoso)
Boston - Boston
Aerosmith - Aerosmith's 1st (Featuring "Dream On")
Peter Frampton (Live)
Jeff Beck - Wired
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Tom Kohlmeyer
posted 10/15/08 @ 3:56 PM CST
I am so happy to see a list finally include the work of Dan Fogelberg. I couldn't agree more with the selection of "Netherlands", written and recorded during a particularly harsh winter in the Rocky Mountains. (Continued…)
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