goose Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) All right folks, it's time to decide what the all-time greatest album side opener of all time. What we'll do is have a nomination round for each side, starting with Side A openers. When we've reached the max number of nominees, I'll created an elimination round from those tracks, then a series of rounds to get to a definitive Side A winner. We'll repeat the process for Side B openers, then pit Side A top 4 vs. Side B top 4 to get the greatest opening track of all time. :haz: A caveat: RUSH are masters at opening an album side. With that in mind, if (and when) nominated, their greatness will be acknowledged, but no RUSH tracks will be included in the competition rounds. It just wouldn't be fair. :PAlso, an opening track that has never appeared on vinyl probably sucks, but it still eligible as a side A nominee. I'll start... AC/DC - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) Following up the Back In Black album was a daunting task. The opening track to that follow-up sent a message that AC/DC were up to the task. The rest of the album may not have held to that standard, but FTATR lives on as a timeless anthem. Edited April 22, 2018 by goose 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2. Brighton Rock - Queen - Sheer Heart Attack (The Cat 3) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 What if the albums I listen to don't have sides? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 What if the albums I listen to don't have sides?No vinyl edition at all? In that case, I'm guessing it's a side A opener, and side B probably sucks...unless you enjoy total silence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) Note: No RUSH will be included in the elimination rounds Non-vinyl edition openers are eligible as Side A nominees 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen Edited April 22, 2018 by goose 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 3. Sun King - The Cult 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexMike Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple Edited April 22, 2018 by TexMike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple 5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple 5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Zep 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexMike Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 8. Detroit Rock City - Kiss Edited April 22, 2018 by TexMike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 8. Detroit Rock City - KissBeauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 8. Detroit Rock City - KissBeauty.Agreed! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Zep8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Zep8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - HeartGreat great selection! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Zep8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart 10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexMike Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Zep8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones11. Aces High - Iron Maiden 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronos Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Zep8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones11. Aces High - Iron Maiden12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath13. Baba O'Riley - The Who 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Zep8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones11. Aces High - Iron Maiden12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath13. Baba O'Riley - The Who 14. Yes - Close to the Edge This may be cheating since it is the opener and the closer of the side 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones11. Aces High - Iron Maiden12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath13. Baba O'Riley - The Who14. Close to the Edge - Yes 15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones11. Aces High - Iron Maiden12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath13. Baba O'Riley - The Who14. Close to the Edge - Yes15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy 16. Come Together - Beatles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones11. Aces High - Iron Maiden12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath13. Baba O'Riley - The Who14. Close to the Edge - Yes15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy 16. Come Together - Beatles 17. Dogman - Kings X 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones11. Aces High - Iron Maiden12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath13. Baba O'Riley - The Who14. Close to the Edge - Yes15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy 16. Come Together - Beatles 17. Dogman - Kings X 18. Rock The Nation - Montrose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC2. Brighton Rock - Queen3. Sun King - The Cult4. Highway Star - Deep Purple5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin8. Detroit Rock City - KISS9. Magic Man - Heart10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones11. Aces High - Iron Maiden12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath13. Baba O'Riley - The Who14. Close to the Edge - Yes15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy 16. Come Together - Beatles 17. Dogman - Kings X18. Rock The Nation - Montrose 19. Draw The Line - Aerosmith 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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