Underappreciated pop/rock classics - Page 2

G-Man · January 10th, 2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dlb

Live At Fillmore East, The Allman Brothers Band

Oh man, do I ever love this album. Worth it for Stormy Monday alone.

G-Man · January 10th, 2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DiamondDave

Paradise Theatre - Styx
90125 - Yes
Infinity - Journey
A Saucerful Of Secrets - Pink Floyd
Sheik Yerbouti - Frank Zappa
Sonic Temple - The Cult

Right up my alley, DD. Glad to see early PF has another fan here. Although I prefer the earlier Yes albums, and Styx prior to them wimping out around the time of Cornerstone.

Jay · January 11th, 2008, 12:57 PM

I agree that Sonic Temple is a great album that flew under the radar. Every song on it is great (I totally forgot about it til my dad was listening to it yesterday, kinda ironic that I just saw this thread).

I think Extreme got screwed over by "More Than Words"... they released two should be-classic albums in Pornograffitti and III Sides to Every Story. Really anyone who likes 80's rock should listen to them.

I think Steve Vai's "Passion and Warfare" gets overlooked because it's an instrumental album, but he's just amazing (finally saw him for the first time at UB this fall... he's just rediculous).

Other albums I'd include:
Aerosmith - Get Your Wings
Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffitti (IMO their best)
basically everything by ELO

LaxD · January 11th, 2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Man

Right up my alley, DD. Glad to see early PF has another fan here. Although I prefer the earlier Yes albums, and Styx prior to them wimping out around the time of Cornerstone.

Who doesn't like Pink Floyd that's here? They're one of my favorite bands.

dlb · January 11th, 2008, 09:02 PM

My record as a Pink Floyd hater is pretty well established. I can't understand why anyone likes this band. I was into UmmaGumma for a couple of acid trips, and still think "Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathering Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict" is the only thing they ever did worth paying any attention to, but really, these guys are dull.

Rapier · January 11th, 2008, 10:11 PM

Brooklyn Bridge

SATISFACTION

SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE

frenchman · January 12th, 2008, 07:36 AM

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You're my Best Friend-Queen

...someone has to explain to me why Queen was ever, ever popular

Wiggen · January 12th, 2008, 10:07 AM

While I was never a great Queen fan, I'd probably point to things like a charismatic front man, catchy songs, and a very nice guitar player.

Zen653 · January 12th, 2008, 10:44 AM

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...someone has to explain to me why Queen was ever, ever popular

Because if you hear your favorite team being serenaded by their signature song, you know you've had a great sports year.

January 12th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#23 (permalink)
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January 11th, 2008, 12:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jay Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester/Buffalo Posts: 21	I agree that Sonic Temple is a great album that flew under the radar. Every song on it is great (I totally forgot about it til my dad was listening to it yesterday, kinda ironic that I just saw this thread). I think Extreme got screwed over by "More Than Words"... they released two should be-classic albums in Pornograffitti and III Sides to Every Story. Really anyone who likes 80's rock should listen to them. I think Steve Vai's "Passion and Warfare" gets overlooked because it's an instrumental album, but he's just amazing (finally saw him for the first time at UB this fall... he's just rediculous). Other albums I'd include: Aerosmith - Get Your Wings Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffitti (IMO their best) basically everything by ELO

January 11th, 2008, 09:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
dlb Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,514	My record as a Pink Floyd hater is pretty well established. I can't understand why anyone likes this band. I was into UmmaGumma for a couple of acid trips, and still think "Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathering Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict" is the only thing they ever did worth paying any attention to, but really, these guys are dull.

January 11th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
Rapier Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,647	Brooklyn Bridge SATISFACTION SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE