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Greatest Album Side Opener, Side A Edition: Nomination Round


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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. :P

Also, 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.

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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.

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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/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Zep

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Zep

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Zep

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

Great great selection!
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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Zep

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

 

10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Zep

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones

11. Aces High - Iron Maiden

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Zep

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones

11. Aces High - Iron Maiden

12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

13. Baba O'Riley - The Who

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Zep

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones

11. Aces High - Iron Maiden

12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

13. 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

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones

11. Aces High - Iron Maiden

12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

13. Baba O'Riley - The Who

14. Close to the Edge - Yes

 

15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy

 

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones

11. Aces High - Iron Maiden

12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

13. Baba O'Riley - The Who

14. Close to the Edge - Yes

15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy

16. Come Together - Beatles

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones

11. Aces High - Iron Maiden

12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

13. Baba O'Riley - The Who

14. Close to the Edge - Yes

15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy

16. Come Together - Beatles

17. Dogman - Kings X

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones

11. Aces High - Iron Maiden

12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

13. Baba O'Riley - The Who

14. Close to the Edge - Yes

15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy

16. Come Together - Beatles

17. Dogman - Kings X

 

 

18. Rock The Nation - Montrose

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1. For Those About To Rock - AC/DC

2. Brighton Rock - Queen

3. Sun King - The Cult

4. Highway Star - Deep Purple

5. Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

6. Running With the Devil - Van Halen

7. Black Dog - Led Zeppelin

8. Detroit Rock City - KISS

9. Magic Man - Heart

10. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones

11. Aces High - Iron Maiden

12. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

13. Baba O'Riley - The Who

14. Close to the Edge - Yes

15. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy

16. Come Together - Beatles

17. Dogman - Kings X

18. Rock The Nation - Montrose

 

19. Draw The Line - Aerosmith

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