When I say perfect, I don't just mean, your favorites, but those elusive albums (even from one's favorite bands) where not only do you legitimately love every track, but pretty much would rate every one at least an 8 out of 10.
I know there are some extreme fanboys and homers who try to say every album from their favorite band is like that, but I am hoping to get answers from those who can be at least MODERATELY objectionable, and honestly list albums they never hit skip, or only listen to singles from, or have a few tracks that are 10s, but they overlook the others which might only be 3s (like Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast).
I find them to be few and far between, and while several of my favorite bands may have one, others, surprisingly don't, and still others might be from a band that aren't really overall one of my "Tops" but for that single album it was unbelievable.
So... do you have the inner self honesty to rate your faves objectively (or as objectively as subjective things can be) and take the challenge?
My List: 1) Master of Puppets (Metallica) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5srpggS-2-g 2) Powerslave (Iron Maiden) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBH52MSNxLE&feature=fvst 3) The Sound of Perseverance (Death) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpfz5Vnr-_A 4) To the Nameless Dead (Primordial) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQqFstbrq2E 5) Design Your Universe (Epica) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT_hy4KohfE 6) Those Once Loyal (Bolt Thrower) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiA7viqt0hQ 7) Gallows Gallery (Sigh) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQNUSHXXzH0 8) Vovin (Therion) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o6lX_qdlLI 9) Vîrstele Pamîntului (Negura Bunget) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QHDRHuQUAI 10) Seasons in the Abyss (Slayer .. possibly the "Perfect" Thrash album) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPUe1nv4gIk
(My apologies for being so one dimensional in my tastes)
MQ- ^^^^^^^^^ and favorite track from each of your albums?
MQ2- What is your measuring stick for "Perfect" albums?
MQ3- Do you get annoyed by people who just blindly love every track from their favorite band and think that they are infallible?
BQ- I really really want a Spartan shield..... anyone know how to make one or a site that sells "genuine" versions? (With my gimp arm metalworking the bronze is probably an issue)
BQ2- Kung Fu Master or a Jedi Knight?
2011-06-02T20:39:47Z
@Brian... no no no.. i think DREAM THEATER is the most overrated band of all time. I actually think Opeth has talent, just not as much as people wet themselves believing. And Dan Swano is beast, but since Chuck died so early kind of hard to compare for me. Edges of Sanity and Death on the same ticket would have been pure win though.
?2011-06-02T20:54:28Z
Favorite Answer
Jesus, Ben. This is difficult. I would definitely agree with Powerslave, and, because this will take me awhile, I won't answer in any set order. So:
1. Powerslave - Iron Maiden. This album was ******* fantastic. It has my five favourite Maiden songs on it (2 Minutes to Midnight, Flash of the Blade, Powerslave, Aces High, and Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and it's really hard to fault the other three songs.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L75ikjK1vaI 2. Mercy Falls - Seventh Wonder. You know how much I love concept albums. This album flows amazingly, each song is brilliant, and the story behind it is amazing. Plus, it's really hard to rate a concept album based on each song. Thanks Kali <3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwg58wfB798 (I hate you for making me choose one song) 3. Winterheart's Guild - Sonata Arctica. This song actually contains all of my favourite Sonata Arctica songs, and it's not a compilation album. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et-MMLcq7_s 3.5 >Only if Live Albums Count< Songs of Silence - Sonata Arctica. I HATE live performances, and I will listen to this album on repeat for hours. Tony Kakko, live, sends shivers down my spine. 4. United Abominations - Megadeth. **** on me all you want, I love this album. I used to listen to it on the way to and from work every day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFhgv-eTkXo (Yeah yeah) 5. Reaching Horizons - Angra. Angra's guitar work is nothing short of breathtaking, and a lot of the songs on this album really demonstrate that. I love the singer's voice, it's consistently powerful and sounds amazing. He has so much range. The album also has Carry On, which opens up with an orchestra, and it's really breathtaking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZldhDIe48zI 6. Twilight of the Thunder God - Amon Amarth. Is it odd that I shower (every morning, without fail) to this album? I found this album, the special edition, for $15 last year. It's still my favourite Amon Amarth album (even though Surtur Rising has my favourite songs by them on it, Twilight of the Thunder God is a much more solid album, I don't rate any song on it under 8.5) and I'm really glad I own a hard copy of it. It's one of my most treasured possessions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhwHH9zimW4 7. I'm lumping both albums by Alestorm in one. Alestorm, while being incredibly gimmicky, are incredibly catchy, and I don't rate a single one of their songs less than 9/10. For what they are, and what they do, I respect them immensely, and usually get a good laugh out of their music. They don't take themselves seriously, and I think that's helped them write better music in the long run. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZExQz9VV_o 8. Epica + The Black Halo - Kamelot. Once again, concept albums. Now, I put these in the same category because they tell a story together, and, as such, you really have to put them together. Now, neither of my favourite songs (Love You to Death on Ghost Opera and the Great Pandemonium on Poetry for the Poisoned) are on either of these albums, but that's okay, because the two albums are amazing. They stand apart just fine, but when put together, they're a masterpiece. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I438RH1oUJc (I hate you even more) 9. Ghost Opera - Kamelot. You had to expect that. I've been looking for this album since 2009, when I first heard Love You to Death at my friend's house, but I can't find a copy anywhere, which is really odd considering they're a rather popular metal band. I find it hard to find fault in most Kamelot songs, but there are the occasional ones (see: Almost every song on Poetry for the Poisoned) that I don't like at all. That being said, Ghost Opera is probably my favourite metal album of all time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9BwQGYDLXg (Go figure, I've only spent the past two albums jizzing over it) 10. Dopethrone - Electric Wizard. This album is so ridiculously heavy. It's a well-known fact that I like heavy, but I REALLY like this album. It's my favourite doom metal album, and I really can't find anything I don't love about it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO7VP34n2Ps (This song is just... holy ****.)
MA2: I have to give each song a 7.5, and the album itself an 8 (out of ten), and there has to be something noteworthy about it (Which is why I love concept albums)
MA3: Yes. Very much so. I love Maiden, but a lot of their music really gets on my nerves.
BA: No, sorry.
BA2: I used to play a Star Wars RPG, except my DM was a retarded douchebag, so everyone quit. I'm pretty sure he still cries about it. - So, yeah, Jedi knight. Although I'd honestly rather be a pilot in the star wars universe.
1. Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion ("Circle Of The Tyrants") 2. Metallica - Kill 'Em All ("Metal Militia") 3. Iron Maiden - Powerslave ("Powerslave") 4. Diamond Head - Lightning To The Nations ("Lightning To The Nations") 5. Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality ("Into The Void") 6. Mercyful Fate - In The Shadows ("Is That You, Melissa?") 7. Carcass - Heartwork ("Heartwork") 8. Saxon - Denim And Leather ("Midnight Rider") 9. Witchfinder General - Friends Of Hell ("Love On Smack") 10. Megadeth - Killing Is My Business... ("Last Rites/Loved To Deth")
Measuring stick? I guess just a vibe thing for one, and that I like the album the way it is, flaws and all. Especially with oldschool metal, the imperfections in production, guitar sounds, etc. sort of gave it character. Some records just have the "IT" factor.
I don't really know too many people who blindly love bands that way to be honest.
1) Black Sabbath - Paranoid Electric Funeral http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3mkaPFFHHw 2) Morbid Angel - Alters of Madness Blasphemy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tBA6zUtiZg 3) Metalica - Ride the Lightning Creeping Death http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO_84C3fpuI 4) Rob Zombie - Hellbilly Delux Superbeast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHBtpqbOKXk 5) Behemoth - The Apostasy At the left hand ov God http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzz0YVEgT5U 6) Pantera - Cowboys from Hell Primal Concrete Sludge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DOamgay6Mw 7) AC DC - High Voltage You Aint got a hold on Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2CeACFX2-A 8) Slayer - Reign in Blood Postmortem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNfGhFYvwvk 9) Kiss - Alive Parasite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSWNMkOGOHg 10) Guns and Roses - Apetite for Destruction Welcome to the Jungle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_enNmzWn6Y
MQ2: I call an album great when I want to listen to it a lot and keep hearing new things when I hear it. It keeps me interested and is slam bang hard asskicking Metal.
MQ3: I have more respect for people that are passionate about what they like than people that can't admit to really enjoying something just to play like they are cool.
BQ: I don't know KP. You'd probably be better off with a viking shield! You KNOW how vikings kick the Celtsass don't you?...lol ; )
BQ2: Kung Fu. Had my boy going to classes when he was the smallest at his bus stop and would get picked on. After he showed a bully a little of his "training" he never got picked on again.
7. Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt: 2- Helloween http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuO3hHwQ-Sc
8. The Sound of Perseverance- Death http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpfz5Vnr-_A
9. The Real Thing- Faith No More http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUx_bk0jCvk
10. Iron Maiden- Iron Maiden http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvxzvJicwLY
MQ2- My measuring stick measures every song on the album. Every song has to be great and there should be none I would be tempted to skip. Also there has to be something "special," about the album and it has to "stick," when it comes to this I consider everything down to the album art. I guess some would say Master of Puppets and Painkiller would void this because of Damage Inc. and A Touch of Evil. I don't see what's so bad about Damage Inc. but A Touch of Evil is kinda weak, still the rest of the album compensates for this one track.
MQ3- A little, it's definitely something you'd see in fanboyism, and fanboys can be pretty blind and annoying.
In chronological order: Black Sabbath - Paranoid (1970) Motorhead - Overkill (1979) Holocaust - The Nightcomers (1981) Venom - Welcome To Hell (1981) Metallica - Ride The Lightning (1984) Possessed - Seven Churches (1985) Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion (1985) Slayer - Reign In Blood (1986) Sadus - Hallucinations (1988) Death - Leprosy (1989)
These are simply metal classics. All these albums are very important and influential. If you don't know them you're not a metalhead. And don't try to tell me they are "overrated" and some bands with stupid names like Cannibal Corpse, Vomitory or Bloody **** Of Satan are better and more important than these classics.
MQ: all of them MQ2: their influence on genre developement MQ3: no