You have one album to listen to the rest of your life, your choice?

[argubs2]

Originally posted by GhostVol:
You have to WORK to appreciate Miles. Kind of Blue is his masterpiece, but that album, like most of his, is a snapshot in time. My personal favorite is On the Corner, because he didn't rest on Bitches Brew...he went even further into fusion on OtC. There's a little punk, a little hip hop (melody-wise), a lot of funk, and enough jazz to say this isn't pure R&B.

Here's a typical Miles play for me. I start off with Sketches of Spain, then Kind of Blue. Then Jack Johnson (I'm trying to give Bitches Brew a break for awhile). Finish with On the Corner and Tutu.

By the time I go from SoS to OtC, I'm still amazed at where Miles took jazz even after all these years.

Yep.

The work that spawned from that era from the likes of Return to Forever, (even though Corea generally credits McLaughlin as his primary influence to start RtF) Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, et. al, is some of the greatest music that has ever been created.

Ridiculously gifted / virtuosic musicians experimenting = some really interesting and beautiful music.

Bitches Brew for me has always been the founding record and gold standard in jazz fusion but On the Corner, Jack Johnson, and In a Silent Way are essential.

He didn't know what he was going to do, he just jumped into the studio with a bunch of all stars and did it.

 

[DSmith21]

Red Hot Chili Peppers "Road Trippin Through Time" or a compilation of Beethoven's works.

This post was edited on 1/23 11:23 AM by DSmith21

 

[warrior-cat]

Elton John- HERE AND THERE

Distant second is Pink Floyd- Animals.

 

[Crushgroove]

Originally posted by GhostVol:
You have to WORK to appreciate Miles. Kind of Blue is his masterpiece, but that album, like most of his, is a snapshot in time. My personal favorite is On the Corner, because he didn't rest on Bitches Brew...he went even further into fusion on OtC. There's a little punk, a little hip hop (melody-wise), a lot of funk, and enough jazz to say this isn't pure R&B.

Here's a typical Miles play for me. I start off with Sketches of Spain, then Kind of Blue. Then Jack Johnson (I'm trying to give Bitches Brew a break for awhile). Finish with On the Corner and Tutu.

By the time I go from SoS to OtC, I'm still amazed at where Miles took jazz even after all these years.

Thanks for the rundown. But, am I wrong to assume that something about his style/sound initially grabbed your interest to incite that needed work? B/c that's the point where it all falls down for me. Just nothing there that pulls me in. For instance, "Walkin' Home" by Eddie Chamblee was my first true experience with jazz- just something on an old cassette tape my grandfather put together from his record collection- and it was the piano in the background that called me back. Over time and through repeated listening, Eddie's sax revealed its true genius.

By all means, I put this on me as my own shortcoming, not on Davis. I'm sure I'll try again.

OP- sorry for the hijack.

 

[-LEK-]

Originally posted by argubs2:

Originally posted by GhostVol:
You have to WORK to appreciate Miles. Kind of Blue is his masterpiece, but that album, like most of his, is a snapshot in time. My personal favorite is On the Corner, because he didn't rest on Bitches Brew...he went even further into fusion on OtC. There's a little punk, a little hip hop (melody-wise), a lot of funk, and enough jazz to say this isn't pure R&B.

Here's a typical Miles play for me. I start off with Sketches of Spain, then Kind of Blue. Then Jack Johnson (I'm trying to give Bitches Brew a break for awhile). Finish with On the Corner and Tutu.

By the time I go from SoS to OtC, I'm still amazed at where Miles took jazz even after all these years.

Yep.

The work that spawned from that era from the likes of Return to Forever, (even though Corea generally credits McLaughlin as his primary influence to start RtF) Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, et. al, is some of the greatest music that has ever been created.

Ridiculously gifted / virtuosic musicians experimenting = some really interesting and beautiful music.

Bitches Brew for me has always been the founding record and gold standard in jazz fusion but On the Corner, Jack Johnson, and In a Silent Way are essential.

He didn't know what he was going to do, he just jumped into the studio with a bunch of all stars and did it.

My favorite is probably pangea or bitches brew. Love the fusion stage. But just got to go back to the first love.

 

[-LEK-]

Originally posted by argubs2:

Originally posted by GhostVol:
You have to WORK to appreciate Miles. Kind of Blue is his masterpiece, but that album, like most of his, is a snapshot in time. My personal favorite is On the Corner, because he didn't rest on Bitches Brew...he went even further into fusion on OtC. There's a little punk, a little hip hop (melody-wise), a lot of funk, and enough jazz to say this isn't pure R&B.

Here's a typical Miles play for me. I start off with Sketches of Spain, then Kind of Blue. Then Jack Johnson (I'm trying to give Bitches Brew a break for awhile). Finish with On the Corner and Tutu.

By the time I go from SoS to OtC, I'm still amazed at where Miles took jazz even after all these years.

Yep.

The work that spawned from that era from the likes of Return to Forever, (even though Corea generally credits McLaughlin as his primary influence to start RtF) Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, et. al, is some of the greatest music that has ever been created.

Ridiculously gifted / virtuosic musicians experimenting = some really interesting and beautiful music.

Bitches Brew for me has always been the founding record and gold standard in jazz fusion but On the Corner, Jack Johnson, and In a Silent Way are essential.

He didn't know what he was going to do, he just jumped into the studio with a bunch of all stars and did it.

My favorite is probably pangea or bitches brew. Love the fusion stage. But just got to go back to the first love.

 

[Crushgroove]

Originally posted by argubs2:

Originally posted by GhostVol:
You have to WORK to appreciate Miles. Kind of Blue is his masterpiece, but that album, like most of his, is a snapshot in time. My personal favorite is On the Corner, because he didn't rest on Bitches Brew...he went even further into fusion on OtC. There's a little punk, a little hip hop (melody-wise), a lot of funk, and enough jazz to say this isn't pure R&B.

Here's a typical Miles play for me. I start off with Sketches of Spain, then Kind of Blue. Then Jack Johnson (I'm trying to give Bitches Brew a break for awhile). Finish with On the Corner and Tutu.

By the time I go from SoS to OtC, I'm still amazed at where Miles took jazz even after all these years.

Yep.

The work that spawned from that era from the likes of Return to Forever, (even though Corea generally credits McLaughlin as his primary influence to start RtF) Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, et. al, is some of the greatest music that has ever been created.

Ridiculously gifted / virtuosic musicians experimenting = some really interesting and beautiful music.

Bitches Brew for me has always been the founding record and gold standard in jazz fusion but On the Corner, Jack Johnson, and In a Silent Way are essential.

He didn't know what he was going to do, he just jumped into the studio with a bunch of all stars and did it.

Thanks for the rundown. But, am I wrong to assume that something about
his style/sound initially grabbed your interest to incite that needed
work? B/c that's the point where it all falls down for me. Just nothing
there that pulls me in. For instance, "Walkin' Home" by Eddie Chamblee
was my first true experience with jazz- just something on an old
cassette tape my grandfather put together from his record collection-
and it was the piano in the background that called me back. Over time
and through repeated listening, Eddie's sax revealed its true genius.

By all means, I put this on me as my own shortcoming, not on Davis. I'm sure I'll try again.

OP- sorry for the hijack.

 

[Crushgroove]

Originally posted by argubs2:

Originally posted by GhostVol:
You have to WORK to appreciate Miles. Kind of Blue is his masterpiece, but that album, like most of his, is a snapshot in time. My personal favorite is On the Corner, because he didn't rest on Bitches Brew...he went even further into fusion on OtC. There's a little punk, a little hip hop (melody-wise), a lot of funk, and enough jazz to say this isn't pure R&B.

Here's a typical Miles play for me. I start off with Sketches of Spain, then Kind of Blue. Then Jack Johnson (I'm trying to give Bitches Brew a break for awhile). Finish with On the Corner and Tutu.

By the time I go from SoS to OtC, I'm still amazed at where Miles took jazz even after all these years.

Yep.

The work that spawned from that era from the likes of Return to Forever, (even though Corea generally credits McLaughlin as his primary influence to start RtF) Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, et. al, is some of the greatest music that has ever been created.

Ridiculously gifted / virtuosic musicians experimenting = some really interesting and beautiful music.

Bitches Brew for me has always been the founding record and gold standard in jazz fusion but On the Corner, Jack Johnson, and In a Silent Way are essential.

He didn't know what he was going to do, he just jumped into the studio with a bunch of all stars and did it.

Thanks for the rundown. But, am I wrong to assume that something about
his style/sound initially grabbed your interest to incite that needed
work? B/c that's the point where it all falls down for me. Just nothing
there that pulls me in. For instance, "Walkin' Home" by Eddie Chamblee
was my first true experience with jazz- just something on an old
cassette tape my grandfather put together from his record collection-
and it was the piano in the background that called me back. Over time
and through repeated listening, Eddie's sax revealed its true genius.

By all means, I put this on me as my own shortcoming, not on Davis. I'm sure I'll try again.

OP- sorry for the hijack.

 

[elwood_blue]

 

[Crushgroove]

Originally posted by argubs2:

Originally posted by GhostVol:
You have to WORK to appreciate Miles. Kind of Blue is his masterpiece, but that album, like most of his, is a snapshot in time. My personal favorite is On the Corner, because he didn't rest on Bitches Brew...he went even further into fusion on OtC. There's a little punk, a little hip hop (melody-wise), a lot of funk, and enough jazz to say this isn't pure R&B.

Here's a typical Miles play for me. I start off with Sketches of Spain, then Kind of Blue. Then Jack Johnson (I'm trying to give Bitches Brew a break for awhile). Finish with On the Corner and Tutu.

By the time I go from SoS to OtC, I'm still amazed at where Miles took jazz even after all these years.

Yep.

The work that spawned from that era from the likes of Return to Forever, (even though Corea generally credits McLaughlin as his primary influence to start RtF) Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, et. al, is some of the greatest music that has ever been created.

Ridiculously gifted / virtuosic musicians experimenting = some really interesting and beautiful music.

Bitches Brew for me has always been the founding record and gold standard in jazz fusion but On the Corner, Jack Johnson, and In a Silent Way are essential.

He didn't know what he was going to do, he just jumped into the studio with a bunch of all stars and did it.

Thanks for the rundown. But, am I wrong to assume that something about
his style/sound initially grabbed your interest to incite that needed
work? B/c that's the point where it all falls down for me. Just nothing
there that pulls me in. For instance, "Walkin' Home" by Eddie Chamblee
was my first true experience with jazz- just something on an old
cassette tape my grandfather put together from his record collection-
and it was the piano in the background that called me back. Over time
and through repeated listening, Eddie's sax revealed its true genius.

By all means, I put this on me as my own shortcoming, not on Davis. I'm sure I'll try again.

OP- sorry for the hijack.

 

[12 Oz. Epilogue]

 

[backbeatcat_rivals376595]

Originally posted by GhostVol:
You have to WORK to appreciate Miles. Kind of Blue is his masterpiece, but that album, like most of his, is a snapshot in time. My personal favorite is On the Corner, because he didn't rest on Bitches Brew...he went even further into fusion on OtC. There's a little punk, a little hip hop (melody-wise), a lot of funk, and enough jazz to say this isn't pure R&B.

Here's a typical Miles play for me. I start off with Sketches of Spain, then Kind of Blue. Then Jack Johnson (I'm trying to give Bitches Brew a break for awhile). Finish with On the Corner and Tutu.

By the time I go from SoS to OtC, I'm still amazed at where Miles took jazz even after all these years.

Just my opinion...like my ___hole...

Tutu is absolutely un-listenable nonsense. When it came out I wanted to punch his Yamaha DX-7 in the dick.

Truly great experimental Miles on Miles Smiles -Freedom Jazz Dance

That's all

 

[dezyDeco]

The Best of Van Morrison.

For a non-greatest hits choice... I'll have to think about that one for a while.

 

[rmattox]

The Boston album with More Than A Feeling was like a greatest hits album. In the day, most albums had only 2 good songs. There was 5 albums worth of good songs on that one album.

After that, I'd have to say the "Saturday Night Fever" album.....

 

[wildcatadam6]

Originally posted by GrandePdre:
Greatest Hits/Live Compilation- The Last Waltz- The Band

Good pick

 

[electricdreammachine_rivals145615]

Agree with Boston debut album, absolutely amazing, basically a greatest hits in a studio album. I put it slightly behind Appetite for Destruction as the best album ever, which would be my choice if I only had one. What a brutally tough choice if one was ever really presented with this scenario.

 

[GhostVol]

Fuster, you sound as if you have a clue about music. I'm not going to think less of you if you never get into Miles. My brother grew up with me listening to Dad wear Kind of Blue and Giant Steps out, but he hasn't listened to either since he graduated from HS. Miles Davis has to grow on you. And if he doesn't, that's fine.

 

[GhostVol]

Originally posted by backbeatcat:


Just my opinion...like my ___hole...

Tutu is absolutely un-listenable nonsense. When it came out I wanted to punch his Yamaha DX-7 in the dick.

Truly great experimental Miles on Miles Smiles -Freedom Jazz Dance

That's all

I'm fond of Tutu since it was going to be a collaboration with Prince, plus you can tell Miles was getting close to the end. Now, I will say that I have a love/hate relationship with Aura. If the sun is shining, I love it. Cloudy days...can't get into it at all.

Totally agree with Miles Smiles. And thanks to the OP. Didn't want to hijack the thread, but I love talking Music.

 

[Get Buckets]

Dark Side of the Moon

 

[AustinTXCat]

Originally posted by ram1955:

The Boston album with More Than A Feeling was like a greatest hits album. In the day, most albums had only 2 good songs. There was 5 albums worth of good songs on that one album.

After that, I'd have to say the "Saturday Night Fever" album.....

Boston's debut album, which included "More Than a Feeling", just barely missed making my own personal #1 choice within the context of this thread. Still jam out to the entire album nearly 40 years later. Listening to it now as I respond to this post. A freaking masterpiece -- the whole album.

 

[FtWorthCat]

Just pondering the possibility of limiting myself to one album the rest of my life is a terrible thought. But if I absolutely had to, I'll give a second vote to "Blonde on Blonde" by Bob Dylan. My favorite song ever is "Me and Bobby McGee" almost regardless of who sings it. But my favorite Dylan song is "Visions of Johanna", and if I could only listen to one artist, it's a no brainer for me.

 

[The_Catfather]

Oops wrong thread.

This post was edited on 1/23 8:37 PM by The_Catfather

 

[cawoodsct]

Originally posted by The_Catfather:


Jesus Christ, get a grip.

Indeed a great album.

 

[The_Catfather]

Wrong thread. That was meant for the lunatic in the Matt Jones thread.

Normally I'd say Abbey Road. But the Grateful Dead reunion has me in a good mood, so I'll say American Beauty.

 

[ZZBlueComet]

Astral Weeks - Van Morrison is my favorite - for forever would require a double-album, so it's Exile On Main Street by the Rolling Stones, what a kick-azz album.
This post was edited on 1/23 11:06 PM by ZZBlueComet

 

[kramer318]

Originally posted by cawoodsct:

Originally posted by The_Catfather:


Jesus Christ, get a grip.

Indeed a great album.

 

[TransyCat09]

Cheating category:

Definitive Collection - Led Zeppelin

Once In a Lifetime - Talking Heads

Actual albums I would throw in a bag and pick one at random:

Marquee Moon - Television

DSOTM - Pink Floyd

In the Wee Small Hours - Frank Sinatra

Irish Tour '74 (box set or standard) - Rory Gallagher

Some Girls - Rolling Stones

 

[BigBlueFan1963]

Originally posted by Blueisbest:

Tough question. Probably Pink Floyd "Dark Side of The Moon". Although I really like Led Zeppelin's "Physical Graffiti" too.

Dark Side of the Moon but no "Led for my head"

When I was 18-19 I drove around listening to Bob Seger "Nine Tonight" all the time then it was Def Lepard "Pyromania" any of those 3 would do it.

 

[TankedCat]

Originally posted by TransyCat09:
Cheating category:

Definitive Collection - Led Zeppelin

Once In a Lifetime - Talking Heads

I"m changing mine from Stop Making Sense to Once in a Lifetime

A 3 CD Album!

 

[BernieSadori]

Beastie Boys -License to Ill

 

[mhroe1984]

 

[gerald007]

Either Clutch-Clutch, or

Korn--Korn.

 

[syrus12]

Smashin Pumpkins - Melon Collie and the ininite sadness

Or

Stones - Exile on Main Street

 

[wildcatwelder_rivals]

Originally posted by AustinTXCat:

Originally posted by ram1955:

The Boston album with More Than A Feeling was like a greatest hits album. In the day, most albums had only 2 good songs. There was 5 albums worth of good songs on that one album.

After that, I'd have to say the "Saturday Night Fever" album.....

Boston's debut album, which included "More Than a Feeling", just barely missed making my own personal #1 choice within the context of this thread. Still jam out to the entire album nearly 40 years later. Listening to it now as I respond to this post. A freaking masterpiece -- the whole album.

Put me down as another Boston-Boston fan. Without the benefit of spending a lot of time thinking on it, I would have to pick this album. Just incredible. Bought an album the day it came out, then another copy a year or so later after I'd worn the first one out.

 

[Real Deal 2]

Desert Island - No way to choose one.

ABB- Live at Fillmore is one of top live albums ever
James Brown at the Apollo- Many say this is greatest live album ever
Beatles- Sgt. Peppers or Abbey Road
Beach Boys- Pet Sounds
Stevie Wonder- Songs in the Key of Life
SRV- Double album
Miles Davis- Kind of Blue, that damn album was thrown together a day before, Cannonball, Coldtrain Bill Evans and Miles enough said.
Bob Dylan- Hwy 61 Revisited
Steely Dan- Aja or Can't Buy a Thrill
Muddy Waters-Chess

 

[wildcatwelder_rivals]

^^^^ Can't go wrong with either of those Steely Dan albums.

Buddy of mine burned their entire collection for me a while back; one of the best gifts I've ever received.

 

[KyCatFan_rivals45723]

I have gotten more mellow as I have gotten older. So for now I would go with Chicago's Greatest Hits 82-89.
Posted from Rivals Mobile

 

[Real Deal 2]

Originally posted by KyCatFan:
I have gotten more mellow as I have gotten older. So for now I would go with Chicago's Greatest Hits 82-89.

Posted from Rivals Mobile

I would venture to say that Chicago from about 1968-75 is one of the best and most influential bands ever. Think they lost their luster when Terry Kath accidentally shot himself at a party. He was Jimi Hendrix meets Wes Montgomery.

Those first 3-4 albums were very good and they were very influential, jazz, blues, protest etc.. Damn good.

Those late 70's-80's not so much. They sold their soul.

IMO

 

[TheEgyptianMagician]

 

[Dore95]

What is up with some of the music mentioned in this thread? Chicago? Boston? Both of those bands have some good (or at least tolerable) songs, but albums by those generic bands are some of the last type of rock albums I would list as desert island discs. For continuous desert island listening you'd want music that would open up and make you think over time. I like the idea of a double album to get the most bang for your buck. I'd go with Exile or the White Album or London Calling.

Choosing Boston or Chicago would be like choosing a John Grisham book as your one desert island read, rather than something deeper and more thought provoking.