Comments on: 12 of my favourite albums for sound

By: Deep

Deep — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:59:25 +0000

Pink Floyd – Dark Side Of The Moon

RATM – RATM

Alan Parsons Project – Tales Of Mystery And Imagination (1987 Remix)

Camel – Rain Dances

Dire Straits – Love Over Gold

Fleetwood Mac – Rumours

GnR – Chinese Democracy

John Mayer – Continuum

Mark Knopfler – The Ragpicker’s Dream/Sailing To Philadelphia

Roger Waters – Amused To Death

Robert Plant – Pictures At 11

Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman

U2 – The Joshua Tree

Van Halen – Van Halen

David Gilmour – On An Island

By: Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:27:53 +0000

I’ll try and list some not mentioned….Kinda got carried away here but….if I had to pick 10 they would be the first 10 on the list

Yes – Big Generator
Def Leppard – Hysteria
Joe Jackson – Night and Day
Machines Of Loving Grace – Concentration
P.M. Dawn – The Bliss Album
Sisters Of Mercy – Floodland
Phil Collins – No Jacket Required
Madonna – The Immaculate Collection
Prong – Cleansing
Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pil
Catherine Wheel – Feremnt
Dream Theater – Images And Words (or Awake)
Don Henley – Building The Perfect Beast
Eric Johnson – Ah Via Musicom (or Tones)
Extreme – Pornograffitti
Faith No More – King For A Day
Guns N Roses – Appetite For Destruction
INXS – Kick
K.M.F.D.M. Nihil
Pantera – Cowboys From Hell
Megadeth – Countdown To Extinction
Metallica – And Justice (Tight and Dry)
Michael Jackson – Thriller
Midnight Oil -Diesel And Dust
Ministry – Lay Lady Lay (Single)
Porno For Pyros – Pets (Single)
R.E.M. – Automatic For The People
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Blood Sugar Sex Magic
Public Image Limited – Happy?
Rush – Power Windows
Seal – Seal
Spin Doctors – Pocket Full Of Kryptonite
Steve Vai – Sex And Religion
Stone Temple Piolots – Tiny Music
The Farm – Groovey Train (Single)
Tool – Undertow
Sisters Of Mercy – Vision Thing
The Verve (Lucky Man and Bitter Sweet Symphony)
The Verve Pipe – Villians
Toad The Wet Sprocket – Dulcinea
Type O Negative – October Rust
Wang Chung – Mosaic and the (Dance Hall Days single)
Cheryl Crow – Everyday Is A Winding Road single
Peter Gabriel – So

By: Ian Shepherd

Ian Shepherd — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:50:11 +0000

Thanks David, Glad you like the blog !

By: Electrohermit

Electrohermit — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:44:38 +0000

Thanks for putting this up Ian. Lonesome Tears by Beck struck me the same way and it was satisfying to read your thoughts. Also great now to listen to Lonesome Tears as your example of a great mix. Gives me calibration here in my DIY center as I mix my own stuff. This is the best audio blog on the internet. I come in here when I need inspiration and wisdom. Tons of gold nuggets can be found within this blog for folks of varied experience.

ELECTROHERMIT

By: Ian Shepherd

Ian Shepherd — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:10:55 +0000

@ enigmafin You’re right, I meant to describe the way it sounds, rather than how it was done – it sounds like theremin to begin with, and then it sounds like processed voice, and then you aren’t sure any more… either way, I love it

By: enigmafon

enigmafon — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:36:28 +0000

Hi Ian.
Actually there is not theremin in Goldfrapp’s album Felt Mountain. What sounds like a theremin is actually Alison’s vocals run through the filter of a Korg MS-20 analog synth. She has also been reported to use this setup when playing the Felt Mountain songs live.
I did something similar.. (running vocals through the MS-20 filter) on my own album and the results are eerie.

Thanks

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:38:30 +0000

What about Nine Inch Nails’ Year Zero?

By: Ian Shepherd

Ian Shepherd — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:26:40 +0000

More suggestions to check out, thanks ! Art Of Noise & Nevermind I totally agree.

Rage Against The Machine – yes, it’s a great-sounding album. BUT there’s a “but”… which I think I might save for another post.

By: band web site theme

band web site theme — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:53:53 +0000

My friend turned me on to Imogen Heap a while back and i just love her music! Great list I totally agree.

By: Jones FoSho

Jones FoSho — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:38:24 +0000

+1 on the RATM suggestion.

Also, i wouldnt say BR’s Process of Belief for punk albums. Perhaps because its not one of their greatest albums. I think No Control has a more signature sound, compact wall of guitars and fast, catchy vibe. Process of Belief benefits from having 3 guitarrists in the band. Some Rancid records have a great sound, i would point them out as a suggestion.

Nobody has mentioned before Nirvana’s Nevermind, its sound has always driven me nuts.

Thanx for all those good suggestions that ive never heard before. Some new stuff to dig out is always welcomed.