Rutlefan Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Shoegaze thread reminded me of side 2 of House of Love's Babe Rainbow (not really shoegaze, but sometimes grouped with bands that are). Every side 2 track is strong with two singles starting the side, the first one being: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barchetta90480 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Dire Straits - Love Over Gold Not to mention, side one of "Making Movies", with "Tunnel of Love", Romeo and Juliet" and "Skateaway". A bit weird but my absolute Dire Straits fave is Communiqué, side 1 - along with all the long tracks on "Alchemy".Some poster before mentioned Side 1 of "Octopus" by Gentle giant - what aforgotten gem!!! Must dig it out of my vinyl vaults at once.Another suggestion: Side 2 of "Jailbreak" by Thin Lizzy (Side 1 being stellar, either - though I don't like the title track too much); same with side 1 "Led Zeppelin 4".And side one of GUP, MP, Signals and PW, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I don't know if this is been mentioned but I think one perfect side would be Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road side one. The entire album is one of my favorites of all time but side one is pretty perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 I don't know if this is been mentioned but I think one perfect side would be Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road side one. The entire album is one of my favorites of all time but side one is pretty perfect. Yeah. I don't think I listed it, but I had considered it for the "Best Three Song Opening" thread, but as I considered Funeral for a Friend and Love Lies Bleeding two songs, I didn't include it. Perfect side though, you nailed it. I remember buying this album as a fifth or sixth grader. Two high school girls were behind me in the checkout line. They commented to me that I had good taste in music. As a fifth grader, having high school girls say something non-condescending to me was like being hit on by Selma Hayek during her snake dancing vampire years. Good times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Moody Blues - Days of Future Passed - entire album (the original "flows from first note to last" rock album)Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark - side 1ELO - A New World Record - side 1Black Sabbath - Heaven & Hell - side 1CCR - Cosmo's Factory - side 2Beatles - Rubber Soul - side 1Beatles - Revolver (all)Al Stewart - Year of the Cat - side 2and just for fun:Zebra - 3.V - side 1Agree on Days Future Passed...also I do prefer side 2 most, Revolver..a most overlooked album IMHO. I would add Clockwork Angels (though I don't always listen to Halo effect ;) ) Grace Under Pressure, Vapor Trails are fabulous too. Then just to be quirky, Storytelling by Jean Luc-Ponty...best cd to drive to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Revolver is perfect, from start to finish. Love You To needs a special mention. Two absolutely perfect sides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I don't know if this is been mentioned but I think one perfect side would be Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road side one. The entire album is one of my favorites of all time but side one is pretty perfect. Yeah. I don't think I listed it, but I had considered it for the "Best Three Song Opening" thread, but as I considered Funeral for a Friend and Love Lies Bleeding two songs, I didn't include it. Perfect side though, you nailed it. I remember buying this album as a fifth or sixth grader. Two high school girls were behind me in the checkout line. They commented to me that I had good taste in music. As a fifth grader, having high school girls say something non-condescending to me was like being hit on by Selma Hayek during her snake dancing vampire years. Good times. Selma Hayek is still mega hot. 30 Rock was a prime example of how bodacious and mega boom boom boom HIIII!! she can still be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Revolver is perfect, from start to finish. Love You To needs a special mention. Two absolutely perfect sides! There's people standing roundWho screw you in the groundThey'll fill you in with all the things you see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronos Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Revolver is perfect, from start to finish. Love You To needs a special mention. Two absolutely perfect sides! Fave tune on Revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beneathbetweenbehindyourmom Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Totally agree with the Love Over Gold mention. Telegraph Road is an absolute masterpiece. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road side 1 is a great pick too.I would add Big Brother and the Holding Company-Cheap Thrills side 1, Black Sabbath-Sabotage side 1, BOC-Secret Treaties side 2 and yeah side 1 is also amazing. Cheap Trick - Dream Police side 1. Judas Priest - Stained Class side 1 and side 2 is near perfect. Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind side 1, Iron Maiden side 1, Number of the Beast side 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtull Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thick as a Brick Both SidesClose to the Edge Side 1Meddle Side 2 (previously mentioned)Dark Side of the Moon Both Sides (the most perfect album ever created)Animals Side 2 (previously mentioned)Minstrel in the Gallery Side 2Songs from the Wood Side 1Stormwatch Both SidesHeavy Horses Side 2Physical Graffiti Side 2Led Zeppelin Side 1LZ III Side 1LZ IV Both SidesPresence Side 1The Yes Album Both Sides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oracle Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Radiohead - The King of Limbs (Side 2: Lotus Flower, Codex, Give Up The Ghost, Separator) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Lacuna Coil- Karmacode both sides. my favourite album of all time. Has to be on this list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 A bit weird but my absolute Dire Straits fave is Communiqué, side 1Listening right now. Thanks for the tip. BTW, "Once upon a time..." is stellar on Alchemy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Found another one to add Animal Collective-Merriweather Post Pavilion (Sides 1,2 and 4 (3 is so close, and maybe my opinion will change soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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