Amps211 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Any list of mine would include thin lizzy jailbreak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I agree with Keith Richards regarding Their Satanic Majesties Request. Its appraisal by some is postmodernism defined. Personally, I have no problem if someone considers it their favorite Stones album, but I think it's silly to argue it's the best Stones album or as objectively good as the Beggars Banquet to Exile on Main St. run. It's the Stones' sell-out moment, lightweight product by a band better off grounding their music in blues roots. I can't wrap my head around someone claiming the least sounding Stones album is among the best Stones albums. That was Keith's argument for calling Sgt. Pepper's rubbish. Classic rock is defined by populism and consensus. Their Satanic Majesties Request better represents the Stones on cult album lists or overrated/underrated lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I agree with Keith Richards regarding Their Satanic Majesties Request. Its appraisal by some is postmodernism defined. Personally, I have no problem if someone considers it their favorite Stones album, but I think it's silly to argue it's the best Stones album or as objectively good as the Beggars Banquet to Exile on Main St. run. It's the Stones' sell-out moment, lightweight product by a band better off grounding their music in blues roots. I can't wrap my head around someone claiming the least sounding Stones album is among the best Stones albums. That was Keith's argument for calling Sgt. Pepper's rubbish. Classic rock is defined by populism and consensus. Their Satanic Majesties Request better represents the Stones on cult album lists or overrated/underrated lists. You don't seem to be very good at ever wrapping your head around the idea someone might like something more what is suggested the norm. But no biggie! I am not a massive stones fan anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I agree with Keith Richards regarding Their Satanic Majesties Request. Its appraisal by some is postmodernism defined. Personally, I have no problem if someone considers it their favorite Stones album, but I think it's silly to argue it's the best Stones album or as objectively good as the Beggars Banquet to Exile on Main St. run. It's the Stones' sell-out moment, lightweight product by a band better off grounding their music in blues roots. I can't wrap my head around someone claiming the least sounding Stones album is among the best Stones albums. That was Keith's argument for calling Sgt. Pepper's rubbish. Classic rock is defined by populism and consensus. Their Satanic Majesties Request better represents the Stones on cult album lists or overrated/underrated lists. You don't seem to be very good at ever wrapping your head around the idea someone might like something more what is suggested the norm. But no biggie! I am not a massive stones fan anyway.Oh, you don't know me very well. And your response to some of my posts suggest you don't read them very carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I agree with Keith Richards regarding Their Satanic Majesties Request. Its appraisal by some is postmodernism defined. Personally, I have no problem if someone considers it their favorite Stones album, but I think it's silly to argue it's the best Stones album or as objectively good as the Beggars Banquet to Exile on Main St. run. It's the Stones' sell-out moment, lightweight product by a band better off grounding their music in blues roots. I can't wrap my head around someone claiming the least sounding Stones album is among the best Stones albums. That was Keith's argument for calling Sgt. Pepper's rubbish. Classic rock is defined by populism and consensus. Their Satanic Majesties Request better represents the Stones on cult album lists or overrated/underrated lists. You don't seem to be very good at ever wrapping your head around the idea someone might like something more what is suggested the norm. But no biggie! I am not a massive stones fan anyway.Oh, you don't know me very well. And your response to some of my posts suggest you don't read them very carefully. Dude, you post so many interesting things...but you did tell me the other day that whether I like it or not, I should regard a certain album as a classic because it was that popular. So I asked you to pay more attention to Bon Jovi as they remain megastar attractions whether you like it or not, and it fell on deaf ears. I like to preach with a more open mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) I agree with Keith Richards regarding Their Satanic Majesties Request. Its appraisal by some is postmodernism defined. Personally, I have no problem if someone considers it their favorite Stones album, but I think it's silly to argue it's the best Stones album or as objectively good as the Beggars Banquet to Exile on Main St. run. It's the Stones' sell-out moment, lightweight product by a band better off grounding their music in blues roots. I can't wrap my head around someone claiming the least sounding Stones album is among the best Stones albums. That was Keith's argument for calling Sgt. Pepper's rubbish. Classic rock is defined by populism and consensus. Their Satanic Majesties Request better represents the Stones on cult album lists or overrated/underrated lists. You don't seem to be very good at ever wrapping your head around the idea someone might like something more what is suggested the norm. But no biggie! I am not a massive stones fan anyway.Oh, you don't know me very well. And your response to some of my posts suggest you don't read them very carefully. Dude, you post so many interesting things...but you did tell me the other day that whether I like it or not, I should regard a certain album as a classic because it was that popular. So I asked you to pay more attention to Bon Jovi as they remain megastar attractions whether you like it or not, and it fell on deaf ears. I like to preach with a more open mind.That's my point. I never argued that you should consider Born in the U.S.A. a classic because it was popular and sold millions of copies. Far from it. It's an album that captured a specific time and attitude. It's an album that represented a specific growth in Springsteen's career. It's essential to the culture in the 1980s. Album sales have nothing to do with my argument. And part of my argument of why Bon Jovi sucks is because he rode the coattails of what Springsteen accomplished, both artistically and commercially, with Born in the U.S.A. Bon Jovi is, at best, an artisan and, at worst, a hack. Edited March 28, 2016 by ReRushed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I agree with Keith Richards regarding Their Satanic Majesties Request. Its appraisal by some is postmodernism defined. Personally, I have no problem if someone considers it their favorite Stones album, but I think it's silly to argue it's the best Stones album or as objectively good as the Beggars Banquet to Exile on Main St. run. It's the Stones' sell-out moment, lightweight product by a band better off grounding their music in blues roots. I can't wrap my head around someone claiming the least sounding Stones album is among the best Stones albums. That was Keith's argument for calling Sgt. Pepper's rubbish. Classic rock is defined by populism and consensus. Their Satanic Majesties Request better represents the Stones on cult album lists or overrated/underrated lists. You don't seem to be very good at ever wrapping your head around the idea someone might like something more what is suggested the norm. But no biggie! I am not a massive stones fan anyway.Oh, you don't know me very well. And your response to some of my posts suggest you don't read them very carefully. Dude, you post so many interesting things...but you did tell me the other day that whether I like it or not, I should regard a certain album as a classic because it was that popular. So I asked you to pay more attention to Bon Jovi as they remain megastar attractions whether you like it or not, and it fell on deaf ears. I like to preach with a more open mind.That's my point. I never argued that you should consider Born in the U.S.A. a classic because it was popular and sold millions of copies. Far from it. It's an album that captured a specific time and attitude. It's an album that represented a specific growth in Springsteen's career. It's essential to the culture in the 1980s. Album sales have nothing to do with my argument. Oh my days this is proof I need to find a cure for insomnia. This has ben happening a lot lately haha SORRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I agree with Keith Richards regarding Their Satanic Majesties Request. Its appraisal by some is postmodernism defined. Personally, I have no problem if someone considers it their favorite Stones album, but I think it's silly to argue it's the best Stones album or as objectively good as the Beggars Banquet to Exile on Main St. run. It's the Stones' sell-out moment, lightweight product by a band better off grounding their music in blues roots. I can't wrap my head around someone claiming the least sounding Stones album is among the best Stones albums. That was Keith's argument for calling Sgt. Pepper's rubbish. Classic rock is defined by populism and consensus. Their Satanic Majesties Request better represents the Stones on cult album lists or overrated/underrated lists. You don't seem to be very good at ever wrapping your head around the idea someone might like something more what is suggested the norm. But no biggie! I am not a massive stones fan anyway.Oh, you don't know me very well. And your response to some of my posts suggest you don't read them very carefully. Dude, you post so many interesting things...but you did tell me the other day that whether I like it or not, I should regard a certain album as a classic because it was that popular. So I asked you to pay more attention to Bon Jovi as they remain megastar attractions whether you like it or not, and it fell on deaf ears. I like to preach with a more open mind.That's my point. I never argued that you should consider Born in the U.S.A. a classic because it was popular and sold millions of copies. Far from it. It's an album that captured a specific time and attitude. It's an album that represented a specific growth in Springsteen's career. It's essential to the culture in the 1980s. Album sales have nothing to do with my argument. Oh my days this is proof I need to find a cure for insomnia. This has ben happening a lot lately haha SORRYWhy apologize? We're just debating and arguing and discussing music. And I added an opinion on Bon Jovi you might have missed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Back to the topic at hand, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I agree with Keith Richards regarding Their Satanic Majesties Request. Its appraisal by some is postmodernism defined. Personally, I have no problem if someone considers it their favorite Stones album, but I think it's silly to argue it's the best Stones album or as objectively good as the Beggars Banquet to Exile on Main St. run. It's the Stones' sell-out moment, lightweight product by a band better off grounding their music in blues roots. I can't wrap my head around someone claiming the least sounding Stones album is among the best Stones albums. That was Keith's argument for calling Sgt. Pepper's rubbish. Classic rock is defined by populism and consensus. Their Satanic Majesties Request better represents the Stones on cult album lists or overrated/underrated lists. You don't seem to be very good at ever wrapping your head around the idea someone might like something more what is suggested the norm. But no biggie! I am not a massive stones fan anyway.Oh, you don't know me very well. And your response to some of my posts suggest you don't read them very carefully. Dude, you post so many interesting things...but you did tell me the other day that whether I like it or not, I should regard a certain album as a classic because it was that popular. So I asked you to pay more attention to Bon Jovi as they remain megastar attractions whether you like it or not, and it fell on deaf ears. I like to preach with a more open mind.That's my point. I never argued that you should consider Born in the U.S.A. a classic because it was popular and sold millions of copies. Far from it. It's an album that captured a specific time and attitude. It's an album that represented a specific growth in Springsteen's career. It's essential to the culture in the 1980s. Album sales have nothing to do with my argument. Oh my days this is proof I need to find a cure for insomnia. This has ben happening a lot lately haha SORRYWhy apologize? We're just debating and arguing and discussing music. And I added an opinion on Bon Jovi you might have missed! I am currently such a fanboy I probably couldn't see it haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Toys in the Attic - AerosmithFoghat - Foghat LiveAt Budokan - Cheap TrickFrampton Comes Alive - Peter FramptonAre You Experienced – The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceBad Company – Bad CompanyAbbey Road – The BeatlesLet It Bleed – The Rolling StonesBoston – BostonVan Halen - Van HalenDark Side of the Moon – Pink FloydLed Zeppelin IV – Led ZeppelinMachine Head – Deep PurpleParanoid – Black SabbathPronounced ‘Leh-‘nerd-‘Skin-‘nerd – Lynyrd SkynyrdWho’s Next – The WhoRumors - Fleetwood MacNews of the World - Queen4 - ForeignerRising - Rainbow These aren't necessarily my favorite albums by these bands, nor are they necessarily albums I personally like. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) I've tried to post my list 3 times now and my cell phone kept wiping it out. Now I'm on the computer so if I lose it then someone is trying to tell me something. Here's my list. Just ones I think of when I think "classic" classic rock. Not all favorites of mine either, but ones I think have been deemed worthy of the title "classic" and ones I have personally owned. The Rolling Stones - Sticky FingersBoston - BostonPink Floyd - Dark Side of the MoonPink Floyd - The WallRush - 2112Rush - Moving PicturesMeat Loaf - Bat Out of HellCCR - Chronicle Vol. 1 (official release so it counts lol)Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IVThe Who - Who's NextThe Who - QuadropheniaElton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadVan Halen - Van HalenThe Beatles - Abbey RoadPaul McCartney and Wings - Band on the RunFleetwood Mac - RumoursJimi Hendrix - Are You ExperiencedAC/DC - Back In BlackPeter Frampton - Frampton Comes AliveKansas - Leftoverture Edited March 29, 2016 by EagleMoon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I've tried to post my list 3 times now and my cell phone kept wiping it out. Now I'm on the computer so if I lose it then someone is trying to tell me something. Here's my list. Just ones I think of when I think "classic" classic rock. Not all favorites of mine either, but ones I think have been deemed worthy of the title "classic" and ones I have personally owned. The Rolling Stones - Sticky FingersBoston - BostonPink Floyd - Dark Side of the MoonPink Floyd - The WallRush - 2112Rush - Moving PicturesMeat Loaf - Bat Out of HellCCR - Chronicle Vol. 1 (official release so it counts lol)Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IVThe Who - Who's NextThe Who - QuadropheniaElton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadVan Halen - Van HalenThe Beatles - Abbey RoadPaul McCartney and Wings - Band on the RunFleetwood Mac - RumoursJimi Hendrix - Are You ExperiencedAC/DC - Back In BlackPeter Frampton - Frampton Comes AliveKansas - Leftoverture I contemplated including Back in Black. That's more "metal" IMO, but maybe Rising is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I've tried to post my list 3 times now and my cell phone kept wiping it out. Now I'm on the computer so if I lose it then someone is trying to tell me something. Here's my list. Just ones I think of when I think "classic" classic rock. Not all favorites of mine either, but ones I think have been deemed worthy of the title "classic" and ones I have personally owned. The Rolling Stones - Sticky FingersBoston - BostonPink Floyd - Dark Side of the MoonPink Floyd - The WallRush - 2112Rush - Moving PicturesMeat Loaf - Bat Out of HellCCR - Chronicle Vol. 1 (official release so it counts lol)Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IVThe Who - Who's NextThe Who - QuadropheniaElton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadVan Halen - Van HalenThe Beatles - Abbey RoadPaul McCartney and Wings - Band on the RunFleetwood Mac - RumoursJimi Hendrix - Are You ExperiencedAC/DC - Back In BlackPeter Frampton - Frampton Comes AliveKansas - Leftoverture I contemplated including Back in Black. That's more "metal" IMO, but maybe Rising is too. I don't consider anything AC/DC has done as metal. Seems like just straight ahead basic rock to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 You hear the term "Classic Rock" tossed about all the time. But what does it really mean? The question here is, in your opinion, what would you say are 20 albums that best define what "Classic Rock" is. It is harder than you think to narrow it down to 20, unbiased selections. This is a great topic RGLT You sir are definitely on the TRF Mt Rushmore ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 His Satanic Majesty's Request Picking this over Beggar's Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers and Exile On Main St? Very interesting. I like the album a lot too but it's not the Rolling Stones album I would put on the list. Mainly because the album wasn't them musically. Maybe that's the appeal? That's why I like the album myself. But I don't think it's the album from them that best represents classic rock. Does that mean we have to run our list by you first? Nope. Don't understand how you got that out of what I was saying? Just trying to get a little discussion going. I understand what you mean; I'm right there with you. That's the reason why I didn't pick Black and Blue, even though I love it. Sticky Fingers and Let it Bleed fit the criteria much better, in my opinion. But Lorraine also said those choices were her opinion. No fault; no right nor wrong. It's all good. Completely agree !!! Black And Blue is my favorite Stones album 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Putting this together was fun .. But I am leaving off a lot of albums that had first come to mind ie Jimi's Are You Experienced, Queen's Night At The Opera, Steely Dan's Aja, etc I see those albums - and bands for that matter - distanced from the "classic rock" tag as they lean one way or another in a more specific bend .. KISS and Rush being in that group too, as they carved out a more distinct niche .. I also limited my picks to one album per band or performer .. ok, here's mine, not really in any particular order: 1) Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers 2) Bob Seger And The Silver Bullitt Band - Stranger In Town 3) Allman Brothers Band - Idlewild South 4) Boston - Boston 5) Meat Loaf - Bat Out OF Hell 6) Heart - Dreamboat Annie 7) Beatles - Let It Be 8) ZZ Top - Eliminator 9) Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon 10) Wings - Band On The Run 11) Eric Clapton - Slowhand 12) Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River 13) Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells A Story 14) Eagles - Hotel California 15) The Who - Who's Next 16) Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - Born To Run 17) Foghat - Fool For The City 18) Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 19) Billy Joel - The Stanger 20) Led Zep - IV 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 His Satanic Majesty's Request Picking this over Beggar's Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers and Exile On Main St? Very interesting. I like the album a lot too but it's not the Rolling Stones album I would put on the list. Mainly because the album wasn't them musically. Maybe that's the appeal? That's why I like the album myself. But I don't think it's the album from them that best represents classic rock. Does that mean we have to run our list by you first? Nope. Don't understand how you got that out of what I was saying? Just trying to get a little discussion going. I understand what you mean; I'm right there with you. That's the reason why I didn't pick Black and Blue, even though I love it. Sticky Fingers and Let it Bleed fit the criteria much better, in my opinion. But Lorraine also said those choices were her opinion. No fault; no right nor wrong. It's all good. Completely agree !!! Black And Blue is my favorite Stones album I vividly remember when they performed Memory Motel, on the Voodoo Lounge tour- that was the highlight of the show, for me. I still have yet to visit the place that song was written about, out in Montauk. I will get there, sometime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) His Satanic Majesty's Request Picking this over Beggar's Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers and Exile On Main St? Very interesting. I like the album a lot too but it's not the Rolling Stones album I would put on the list. Mainly because the album wasn't them musically. Maybe that's the appeal? That's why I like the album myself. But I don't think it's the album from them that best represents classic rock. Does that mean we have to run our list by you first? Nope. Don't understand how you got that out of what I was saying? Just trying to get a little discussion going. I understand what you mean; I'm right there with you. That's the reason why I didn't pick Black and Blue, even though I love it. Sticky Fingers and Let it Bleed fit the criteria much better, in my opinion. But Lorraine also said those choices were her opinion. No fault; no right nor wrong. It's all good. Completely agree !!! Black And Blue is my favorite Stones album I vividly remember when they performed Memory Motel, on the Voodoo Lounge tour- that was the highlight of the show, for me. I still have yet to visit the place that song was written about, out in Montauk. I will get there, sometime. I've seen them play Memory Motel three times. Twice on the Voodoo Lounge tour and the other on Bridges To Babylon. Not a song they've done too often, so I guess I lucked out when they played it during the 90s. I'm not sure if they ever did it live before 1994 or not? I found it kind of funny that each time I saw it, the crowd cheered wildly when Keith sang his part. Edited March 29, 2016 by J2112YYZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I've tried to post my list 3 times now and my cell phone kept wiping it out. Now I'm on the computer so if I lose it then someone is trying to tell me something. Here's my list. Just ones I think of when I think "classic" classic rock. Not all favorites of mine either, but ones I think have been deemed worthy of the title "classic" and ones I have personally owned. The Rolling Stones - Sticky FingersBoston - BostonPink Floyd - Dark Side of the MoonPink Floyd - The WallRush - 2112Rush - Moving PicturesMeat Loaf - Bat Out of HellCCR - Chronicle Vol. 1 (official release so it counts lol)Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IVThe Who - Who's NextThe Who - QuadropheniaElton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadVan Halen - Van HalenThe Beatles - Abbey RoadPaul McCartney and Wings - Band on the RunFleetwood Mac - RumoursJimi Hendrix - Are You ExperiencedAC/DC - Back In BlackPeter Frampton - Frampton Comes AliveKansas - Leftoverture I contemplated including Back in Black. That's more "metal" IMO, but maybe Rising is too. I don't consider anything AC/DC has done as metal. Seems like just straight ahead basic rock to me. Fans of the Cookie Monster singing about killing his mother while everyone in the band plays as fast as possible would agree. :) To me, Back in Black and For Those About to Rock are metal, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) The riff in Hells Bells is really the only thing close to metal on Back In Black. Edited March 29, 2016 by J2112YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The riff in Hells Bells is really the only thing close to metal on Back In Black. Why do you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) IV - Led ZepMachine Head - Deep PurpleMoving Pictures - RushSabotage - Black SabbathVan Halen - Van HalenSelling England By The Pound - GenesisGoing For The One -YesPiledriver - AC/DCAre You Experienced - HendrixWho's Next - The WhoBoston - BostonJailbreak - Thin LizzyObsession - UFOBat Out Of Hell - MeatloafWish You Were Here - Pink FloydRumours - Fleetwood MacNews Of The World - QueenLeftoverture - KansasPieces Of Eight - StyxLong Live Rock and Roll - Rainbow Edited March 29, 2016 by Tony R 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 IV - Led ZepMachine Head - Deep PurpleMoving Pictures - RushSabotage - Black SabbathVan Halen - Van HalenSelling England By The Pound - GenesisGoing For The One -YesPiledriver - AC/DCAre You Experienced - HendrixWho's Next - The WhoBoston - BostonJailbreak - Thin LizzyObsession - UFOBat Out Of Hell - MeatloafWish You Were Here - Pink FloydRumours - Fleetwood MacNews Of The World - QueenLeftoverture - KansasPieces Of Eight - StyxLong Live Rock and Roll - Rainbow I should have put UFO - Lights Out on mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) The riff in Hells Bells is really the only thing close to metal on Back In Black. Why do you say that? Because it's the only riff on the album that has a metal feel to it. Metal has a certain sound and playing style and that's not really anywhere to be found on BIB or For Those About To Rock. Just because a band plays loud doesn't make them metal. You wouldn't call The Who metal just because they were once the loudest live band of all time. ACDC just plays rock that's a little louder than most but it doesn't mean they're metal. Edited March 29, 2016 by J2112YYZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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