The Cat 3 Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Hallo Net Boys and Net Girls! I was listening to a solo album by Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats and got to thinking of how many great solo albums have been released over the years. So, what are some of your favourite solo albums? Here are ten of my favs... David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) - About Face (1984) Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul (The E Street Band) - Men Without Women (1982) Rhett Miller (Old 97s) - The Instigator (2002) The Joe Perry Project (Aerosmith) - I've Got the Rock and Rolls Again (1981) Joey Ramone (Ramones) - Don't Worry About Me (2002) Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones) - Talk is Cheap (1988) Robbie Robertson (The Band) - Robbie Robertson (1987) Ty Tabor (King's X) - Moonflower Lane (1998) Roger Taylor (Queen) - Fun in Space (1981) Pete Townshend (The Who) - All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes (1982) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Beatles... George Harrison - Somewhere in England (1981) John Lennon - Rock and Roll (1975) Paul McCartney - Tug of War (1982) Ringo Starr - Ringo (1973) 4
goose Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 I'd have to think about a top ten, but my #1 is set. 5
goose Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Annie Lennox's Medusa is loaded with fantastic covers 3
goose Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Though he was a complete tool during his solo run, Don Henley was a master songwriter/collaborator. End of the Innocence is outstanding beginning to end 5
goose Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Posting the obvious is uncool. I'm old so I'll take the bullet for everyone else. 6
goose Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Outstanding solo project inspired by Neil Postman's brilliantly prescient 1985 book 2
bluefox4000 Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Interesting topic. i have tons but i'll try to get to ten. in no real order 1 Paul Mccartney-Ram 2. Donald Fagen-The Nightfly 3. Roger Waters-Amused to Death 4. Stevie Nicks-Bella Donna 5. Lindsey Buckingham-Gift of Screws 6. Phil Collins-Face Value 7. Peter Gabriel-Security 8 Dio-Holy Diver (you could argue it's a band but....it has his name soooo. i count it, lol) 9. Donald Fagen-Sunken Condos 10. Tremonti-A Dying Machine (again.....could be seen as a band.....his name's in front) Mick 5
Rick N. Backer Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 I'll have to think about this a while. However, my number 1 is easily All Things Must Pass by George Harrison. The vibe of that album is just flawless. 4
Rick N. Backer Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 If I'm sticking to pure solo albums, and not eponymous bands, and also limiting myself to one album from each artist: Mick Jagger - Wandering Spirit Paul McCartney - Tug of War Peter Gabriel - So (which is weird, because I hate Gabriel-Genesis) Sting - Dream of the Blue Turtles John Lennon - Imagine Ringo Starr - Ringo Sammy Hagar - Standing Hampton Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of a Madman (on the theory that there was supposed to be a band called Blizzard of Ozz) Slash - Slash 5
zepphead Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 George Harrison - All Things Must Pass Peter Gabriel - So Dio - Holy Diver Ozzy - Blizzard Of Ozz Norah Jones - Come Away With Me Don Henley - End Of The Innocence Lou Reed - Transformer Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused To Sing Neil Young - Harvest Robert Plant - The Principle Of Moments 5
blueschica Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) I have to think on this some, just off the top of my head- Songs for Beginners- Graham Nash All Things Must Pass- George Harrison Neil Young -Harvest, Harvest Moon Dio- Holy Diver Randy Meisner- One More Time Edited January 17, 2023 by blueschica 3
bluefox4000 Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, blueschica said: I have to think on this some, just off the top of my head- Songs for Beginners- Graham Nash All Things Must Pass- George Harrison Neil Young -Harvest, Harvest Moon Dio- Holy Diver Randy Meisner- One More Time WOWEEE that Meisner is a deep DEEP pick. i love that one too. Not gonna lie. every body says Henley and/or Frey or Walsh... but Meisner was my fav always. and if you ask me.....the Eagles REAL secret sauce. Mick 3
invisible airwave Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Ben Folds - Rockin the Suburbs Phil Collins - Face Value Chris Cornell - Euphoria Morning Eddie Vedder - Into the Wild Peter Gabriel - Security TP - Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers Morrissey - Your Arsenal (What Goose said about Henley, same goes for this wanker.) The Love Below by Andre 3000 - One half of the two albums although Speakerboxxx is good. TLB is the best Prince album not by Prince. George Harrison - All Things Must Pass 4
goose Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, zepphead said: Peter Gabriel - So This one gives my Robert Plant #1 pick a run for its money for my top solo spot of all time. 1 hour ago, invisible airwave said: Eddie Vedder - Into the Wild Just a phenomenal effort. Great call! 2 hours ago, Rick N. Backer said: Sting - Dream of the Blue Turtles Another wanker that just puts out great solo album after great solo album. This debut, the follow-up Nothing Like the Sun, Mercury Falling and Brand New Day all get regular play from me to this day. I especially like those last two late career efforts. I guess that rounds out my top ten! 4
Alex’s Amazing Arpeggios Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Steve Perry - Street Talk DLR - Eat ‘em & Smile Lerxst - Victor Bruce Dickinson - Tattooed Millionnaire Brian May - Another World Trevor Rabin - Can’t Look Away Steve Lukather - Candyman Ty Tabor - Rock Garden John Norum - Face the Truth Vinnie Vincent’s Invasion - self titled debut. 4
custom55 Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) Pete Townshend / Ronnie Lane - Rough Mix Jon Anderson - Olias Of Sunhillow Chris Squire - Fish Out Of Water Peter Townshend - Empty Glass David Gilmour - David Gilmour Paul McCartney - Ram George Harrison - All Things Must Pass Peter Gabriel - Car Todd Rundgren - A Wizard, A True Star Keith Richards - Talk Is Cheap Edited January 17, 2023 by custom55 5
goose Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 46 minutes ago, Alex’s Amazing Arpeggios said: Steve Perry - Street Talk I considered this one, though I only know a few of the songs 2
goose Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Jimmy Page's Outrider and Plant's Pictures At Eleven get an honorable mention from me 3
goose Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Paul Simon was always (mostly) a solo artist, so I didn't count him in the mix. Mark Knopfler's Sailing to Philadelphia is worth mentioning as a solid solo project 1
Entre_Perpetuo Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 It would probably just be a bunch of David Bowie albums with a side of Peter Gabriel and Chris Squire. Unless Bowie doesn't count? 3
Derek19 Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) From me, I would try a top ten list of solo c.ds, and albums from artists, who have released them, and artists, who were in bands, and groups, but were taking time away from them, and weren't in them anymore I enjoy, and like a lot. In no particular order, they are. Ace Frehley - Ace Frehley Steve Perry - For the Love of Strange Medicine Lou Gramm - Long Hard Look Phil Collins - No Jacket Required Peter Gabriel - So Robert Plant - Now and Zen, Manic Nirvana Don Henley - the End of the Innocence Sammy Hagar - I Never Said Goodbye David Lee Roth - Skyscraper Honorable mentions: Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Madonna, have been four of my favorite artists, and for Canadian artists, Kim Mitchell, and Lee Aaron, but I wasn't able to decide, which studio c.ds, and albums to include of theirs because I like all of their studio releases, and they've remained solo a lot. Two other artists I wasn't able to decide on studio releases because of having great ones are Stevie Nicks, and Sting like some of the ones I've listed. Edited February 11, 2023 by Derek19 3
treeduck Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 The Cat - Trees I've yet to Climb The Cat - Licking Strangers The Cat - I'm No Ginger Tom The Cat - Wet Fur and Pavement The Cat - On the Fence The Cat - Black Cat The Cat - Tails of a Kitty The Cat - Sunset Explorer The Cat - Cat and Mouse The Cat - Bird House Blues The Cat - You Scratch My Back (I'll Scratch Yours) The Cat - Cat Flap Industry The Cat - Whiskers and Rye The Cat - Dog Meat Dog The Cat - Long Straight Tail The Cat - Keep off the Grass The Cat - Leave My Paws Alone 1 5
blueschica Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 5 hours ago, bluefox4000 said: WOWEEE that Meisner is a deep DEEP pick. i love that one too. Not gonna lie. every body says Henley and/or Frey or Walsh... but Meisner was my fav always. and if you ask me.....the Eagles REAL secret sauce. Mick Yessss! Great minds think alike! 2
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