'Classic Albums' that really aren't that good

[Abu Dhabi Red and White]

As to be expected on a thread like this, no reasoning, too many WUMs, (either that or morons).

I agree but a lot of it is down to personal taste. I prefer to think of albums by artists that I rate that are not as good as others. I love Dylan, Carole King and The Beatles but I don't think the much acclaimed Blood on the Tracks, Tapestry and Sgt Pepper are their best pieces of work.

 

[FlyingLotus]

Almost hate saying this cos he's the best of all time, but What's Going On by Marvin Gaye is not all that

Agreed, some of it is a bit rambling and hard work.

 

[cluffy]

I agree but a lot of it is down to personal taste. I prefer to think of albums by artists that I rate that are not as good as others. I love Dylan, Carole King and The Beatles but I don't think the much acclaimed Blood on the Tracks, Tapestry and Sgt Pepper are their best pieces of work.

King hasn't done a better album than Tapestry man?
Agree with you on the others. Sgt Pepper gets kudos for the idea of it and how it pushed the envelope. Early Beatle s is what changes the world. Hard Days Night probably the best album.

 

[Northern_chappy]

Aquarium by Aqua

 

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[Abu Dhabi Red and White]

King hasn't done a better album than Tapestry man?
Agree with you on the others. Sgt Pepper gets kudos for the idea of it and how it pushed the envelope. Early Beatle s is what changes the world. Hard Days Night probably the best album.

It's about taste though isn't it? I prefer Fantasy to Tapestry but do love them both. Agree with your points about changes via The Beatles but I prefer 'heavier' stuff so liked lots on the White Album and Abbey Road.

 

[Latka Gravas]

Owt by Queen
The Joshua Tree
Rattle and Hum
Owt by The Police

I’ve never heard anyone refer to it as a classic album, agree regards Queen mind.

 

[Father Jack Hackett]

I’ve never heard anyone refer to it as a classic album, agree regards Queen mind.

Aye, you're right. It was a big live album at the time mind and sold millions.
Achtung Baby is the only one I like of theirs.

 

[Latka Gravas]

Aye, you're right. It was a big live album at the time mind and sold millions.
Achtung Baby is the only one I like of theirs.

It’s very average, there’s the odd decent studio track and some good live versions but it isn’t a classic. Achtung Baby is good like.

 

[Father Jack Hackett]

Sticky Fingers - great cover and the first 3 tracks are class. After that, its just blues doodling imo.

 

[knumbskull]

You're wrong.

Aye, no filler on the Black album. No one thinks it's anywhere near as good as what came before it but it's still a great album.

It’s better than and justice for all IMO, never really rated it.

 

[Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan]

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Someone 'covered' this very recently.

 

[cluffy]

It's about taste though isn't it? I prefer Fantasy to Tapestry but do love them both. Agree with your points about changes via The Beatles but I prefer 'heavier' stuff so liked lots on the White Album and Abbey Road.

Never really investigated Fantasy will do so now. You could argue she's a singles artist really - not the ones she recorded but the ones she wrote.
My favourite (apart from Its Too Late) is probably the original demo of Pleasant Valley Sunday which is even better than The Monkees.

 

[Abu Dhabi Red and White]

Never really investigated Fantasy will do so now. You could argue she's a singles artist really - not the ones she recorded but the ones she wrote.
My favourite (apart from Its Too Late) is probably the original demo of Pleasant Valley Sunday which is even better than The Monkees.

She certainly was in the early days (60s). Fantasy is certainly worth exploring - has a bit more edge to it in terms of the lyrics and music in my opinion. A live DVD from Montreux has recently been released - really tight backing band.

 

[mad cyril]

Each to their own - I personally adore Horses but I can understand how some people wouldn't see it in the same light

its one of the best albums ever. Superb from start to finish.

 

[Thurston]

Abbey Road by the Beatles. It’s an Ok album but not close to their best.

Abbey Road is an interesting one. It’s by no means the strongest Beatles album although it’s one I personally like.

There isn’t the tonal consistency of other albums, especially when you listen to songs like Maxwell’s Silver Hammer - a chirpy vaudeville homage to mass murder - (which I actually find kind of charming) in contrast with the Lennon and Harrison stuff, it’s easy to see The Beatles coming apart at the seams, as everyone is going in completely different directions. Then there’s stuff like Octopus’ Garden which is only saved by George Harrison taking pity on Ringo with a gorgeous riff while Lennon is busy taking the piss in the background. Meanwhile, Come Together, Something and Here Comes the Sun are stand out tracks and raise the bar.

There’s plenty to like and enjoy if you’re so inclined but compared to a lot of other Beatles albums it is a bit crap.

Astral Weeks- Van Morrison.
Trout Mask Replica- Capt Beefheart.

The music biz attempting a wind up or not?

Bowie pre Hunky Dory and post Scarey Monsters you mean.

I can’t agree with you on this.

 

[mad cyril]

Joni Mitchell - Blue.

monotonous drivel.

 

[Thurston]

Sticky Fingers - great cover and the first 3 tracks are class. After that, its just blues doodling imo.

I’d say the first 4 are strong, and I find the last 3 are also quality.

 

[mad cyril]

I apologise to his legion of fans and this is only my opinion,
But anything by Prince.

 

[Thurston]

Is that the one that's got that song about two lost souls living in a fishbowl? Yeah that's dreadful.

No.