Best Track 1, Side 1s?

[Barrister]

You might listen to records or albums like we were forced to do back in the day but do it by choice.

I think I do as is intended. And besides, most albums these days are also released on vinyl. So I think they all fully qualify for the "first track sets the tone".

But my original statement was that you guys were old, that was countered with a generic "but there's no good music these days"-variant from BB.  And I still am a little surprised that most of you don't have a post-1990 album, is all.

Wait a sec - I definitely never said "there is no good new music these days".

There is some awesome new music these days.  I'll admit I don't have the time or inclination to follow music like I did in my teens, but I can turn on the new music station on the local radio or sat radio and really like a lot of the tunes.

But when I buy music - it's mostly individual tracks.  Or even if I buy the album, it goes on my iPhone and I pick out the individual tracks I like.

Listening to an album in it's entirety like the old days is no more.

[sbr]

You might listen to records or albums like we were forced to do back in the day but do it by choice.

I think I do as is intended. And besides, most albums these days are also released on vinyl. So I think they all fully qualify for the "first track sets the tone".

But my original statement was that you guys were old, that was countered with a generic "but there's no good music these days"-variant from BB.  And I still am a little surprised that most of you don't have a post-1990 album, is all.

Wait a sec - I definitely never said "there is no good new music these days".

There is some awesome new music these days.  I'll admit I don't have the time or inclination to follow music like I did in my teens, but I can turn on the new music station on the local radio or sat radio and really like a lot of the tunes.

But when I buy music - it's mostly individual tracks.  Or even if I buy the album, it goes on my iPhone and I pick out the individual tracks I like.

Listening to an album in it's entirety like the old days is no more.

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[Josephus]

Pink Floyd: One of These Days
Rush: Tom Sawyer/Spirit of Radio
Yes: Yours is No Disgrace

to name a few...sorry I missed this thread.

[Savonarola]

I asked my wife this question last night.  Her pick was "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" from Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."

Her second choice, "And It Stoned Me," from Van Morrison's "Moondance" is one I would put on my list.   

[Caliga]

I asked my wife this question last night.  Her pick was "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" from Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is a great album, but that one is way overshadowed by Candle In The Wind, Benny and the Jets (which I hate), etc.  So I wouldn't have mentioned that album for this topic.

I just thought of another one:  Hall and Oates - Private Eyes - Private Eyes.

[CountDeMoney]

I just thought of another one:  Hall and Oates - Private Eyes - Private Eyes.

I can remember the Saturday I walked into Camelot Music at the mall with my allowance and bought that album.

:fasttimesatholyshitiamold:

[DontSayBanana]

I can remember the Saturday I walked into Camelot Music at the mall with my allowance and bought that album.

:fasttimesatholyshitiamold:

Ah, Camelot Records.  Way better than the shitty FYE brand that consumed it.

[Monoriu]

I've sampled a couple of songs recommended here. 

I think our music tastes are...different 

[Norgy]

The best song recorded, on single and LP, is The Clash' "London Calling". It captures the essence of that band.

The second best is "Alive" by Pearl Jam.

End of.

[DontSayBanana]

The best song recorded, on single and LP, is The Clash' "London Calling". It captures the essence of that band.

The second best is "Alive" by Pearl Jam.

End of.

Pearl Jam.  Sorry, guys, this is the one area where I'm definitely NOT a Gen-X throwback- I could never get past the goatlike mumble of Eddie Vedder.

London Calling really should have been on my list, though.

[Barrister]

The best song recorded, on single and LP, is The Clash' "London Calling". It captures the essence of that band.

The second best is "Alive" by Pearl Jam.

End of.

Pearl Jam.  Sorry, guys, this is the one area where I'm definitely NOT a Gen-X throwback- I could never get past the goatlike mumble of Eddie Vedder.

London Calling really should have been on my list, though.

I thought about doing a companion thread for "best hidden track", but since hidden tracks are somewhat uncommon, The Clash's Train in Vain would almost certainly be the overwhelming favourite.

[Eddie Teach]

The second best is "Alive" by Pearl Jam.

Not under consideration in this thread. Track 1 is "Once".

[CountDeMoney]

I've sampled a couple of songs recommended here. 

I think our music tastes are...different 

That's because under that nondescript Chinese office drone exterior, you're really Mrs. Gladys Samuelson, 72, of Olathe, Kansas.

[Admiral Yi]

"More Than A Feeling" Boston: Eponymous.

"Mirror in the Bathroom" The English Beat: Eponymous.

[Monoriu]

I've sampled a couple of songs recommended here. 

I think our music tastes are...different 

That's because under that nondescript Chinese office drone exterior, you're really Mrs. Gladys Samuelson, 72, of Olathe, Kansas.

Have you made up your mind on whether I am an old American lady, or Chinese Empress Dowager of the Animetards?