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    Quote Originally Posted by mutton View Post
    i wouldn't put an album of theirs on such a list either, but everyone should listen to an energetic live recording before they die, and arcade fire is a fine example
    I was really disappointed with Arcade Fire when I saw them live. Now they're just a semi-pleasant band who I'm not eager to listen to but I don't turn them off the radio either.


    although Lifted has better songs overall, people should listen to Fevers and Mirrors over it because the feverish vocals and sounds really set the tone
    I think Fevers and Mirrors has some of the best lyrics I've ever heard on any album but, at the same time, I really don't think it's everyone's cup of tea and I can see how most people would hate it which is why I think albums like this aren't great choices for lists like these which should be a mix of accessibility and greatness.

    Although with that in mind I'm now thinking about replacing the John Coltrane album I listed. Not to mention the Sonic Youth.

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    Madvillain is his best album, BY FAR. Took me 10 listens to understand it though.. madlib's beats are on another planet and doom comes with his best lyrics and flows here. His flow does take a little bit to get used to, I had to read the lyrics along with the songs to understand that what he says makes complete sense. His new album was just annouced to release March 23, here's the tracklist:

    doom


    I'd rank his albums like this -
    Madvillain > Operation Doomsday > Viktor Vaughn > MM..Food > DangerDoom > King Gheedorah

    Also check out KMD - Mr. Hood and KMD - Black Bastards (KMD was DOOM's group back in 91 or something like that, his brother subroc was killed by a car accident I think.. he lived on the streets until 98 or so when he reppeared.. just read his wiki or bio, very interesting)

    But all of his albums are good, don't get me wrong.. reading lyrics along with his songs does help understand his genius though: http://forum.hiphopsite.com/Topic79074-15-1.aspx

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    Immortal Technique - The Revolutionary Vol. 2
    Jedi Mind Tricks - Servants In Heaven, Kings In Hell
    Paul Simon - Graceland
    Bob Dylan - The Essential Bob Dylan
    Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend

    5 CD's that get the most play time in my car.

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    ^Revolutionary Vol 2 is the album that got me into hiphop.. along with Dead Prez - Let's Get Free

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    Quote Originally Posted by simonj View Post
    I think Fevers and Mirrors has some of the best lyrics I've ever heard on any album but, at the same time, I really don't think it's everyone's cup of tea and I can see how most people would hate it which is why I think albums like this aren't great choices for lists like these which should be a mix of accessibility and greatness.

    Although with that in mind I'm now thinking about replacing the John Coltrane album I listed. Not to mention the Sonic Youth.
    of the great albums you've never listened to, there are ones that you already know you will like but just never had a chance to listen to, and there are ones that you think you would hate but will actually blow your mind if given the chance

    with the common hate against "emo"-sounding songs by people who've heard only generic examples, fevers and mirrors may be the best album that helps people see into it, for various reasons not even particular to the "genre":
    - fever as i said
    - lyrics as you said
    - the way the first song seems to be placed around the opening sample, rather than the other way around
    - mock interview to show that it doesn't take itself seriously
    - more instruments than many are used to with 4-piece bands
    - recurring themes, cohesiveness in spite of pace changes, blah blah blah

    sure, these features are not unique and many people will hate it
    they will use it to reinforce their opinion, but at least they now have a better idea

    the same goes for rap, country, metal, pop, and every other genre; it's not hard to conceive that there are listen-to-this-before-you-die albums in all of them

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    That's true, but there's very accessible albums from those genres that spring to mind easier. I do agree with you though, but from what I've been saying then I think I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning would be a better choice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by babar View Post
    ^Revolutionary Vol 2 is the album that got me into hiphop.. along with Dead Prez - Let's Get Free
    Yeah Tonedeff absolutely kills everyone on Peruvian Cocaine, which is one of the things that got me to really check his music out.

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    Jeff Buckley - Grace

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    I'm not gonna order them.

    Portishead - Dummy
    Explosions In The Sky - The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
    Radiohead - Kid A
    Placebo - Sleeping With Ghosts
    Bloc Party - Silent Alarm

    Also I'm glad someone mentioned Justice. They're excellent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Think View Post
    Jeff Buckley - Grace
    This.

    It's a shame he died.
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    I could go on forever and list ~100 incredible albums (in my opinion) but these are some of the true gems on my list.

    My Morning Jacket - Z
    Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
    The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
    The Black Keys - Thickfreakness
    Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
    TV on the Radio - Dear Science,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doog View Post
    The Black Keys - Thickfreakness
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    The Black Keys - Attack & Release
    I'll be sure to check both of these out.

    Also, stop arguing you silly gooses. No one cares.
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    I'm gonna throw out Little Worlds by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

    In before somebody incorrectly says they are terrible.

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    Here's a list of some of my favorite albums:

    top 5:
    Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

    Madvillain - Madvillainy

    J Dilla - Donuts

    Quasimoto - The Unseen

    Nas - Illmatic


    Common - Like Water For Chocolate
    The Coup - Party Music
    Ghostface - Ironman
    Ghostface - Supreme Clientele
    GZA - Liquid Swords
    Immortal Technique - Revolutionary Vol. 2
    J Dilla - Welcome 2 Detroit
    Jaylib - Champion Sound
    Kanye West - The College Dropout
    The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready To Die
    Outkast - Aquemini
    Outkast - ATLiens
    The Pharcyde - Labcabincalifornia
    Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
    Slum Village - Fantastic Vol. 2
    Talib Kweli - Reflection Eternal
    A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory
    A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders

    Those are just a few classic hip hop albums for all you saying there isn't any good hip-hop.
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    Babar, I love you, because you are like the anti-me. Here I am the self-hating black man and there you are the self-hating white jew.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. E View Post
    Babar, I love you, because you are like the anti-me. Here I am the self-hating black man and there you are the self-hating white jew.
    Hahahah.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. E View Post
    Babar, I love you, because you are like the anti-me. Here I am the self-hating black man and there you are the self-hating white jew.
    I smell a sitcom.
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    What is your top five?

    I honestly think everything you're saying is pure garbage but I'd like to get a chuckle out of your favorite rap albums.

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    The Best of Marcel Marceau
    Can't believe I forgot this one

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