Historic Rock 'n Roll Albums

[jamie140]

I would add Physical Graffiti to the above.

[Colt45]

Just to try and add some clarity to my initial posts (purely for conversation - no argument with member choices), I think it can be argued that

VH not only influenced, but gave birth to much of the hard rock / metal of the early and mid '80s. I don't think there can be any argument that

Eddie spawned a whole slew of guitarists (for better or worse).

But in addition to that, there are hot-rodded Marshalls, Strat-style guitars in various pickup configurations, locking tremolos........

Again, in my simplistic opinion, more than simply influential or important - historic.

[bassman]

If you're talking guitar tech, the Chapman Stick took things to a whole new level.

[Wicky]

If you're talking guitar tech, the Chapman Stick took things to a whole new level.

Agreed. Tony Levin was the first I saw using it way back with Peter Gabriel's band. Awesome!

Gabriel was also one of the first to use The Linn drum computer around 1980. Groundbreaking stuff!

[tsolomon]

Jimi Hendrix Electric Lady Land

The Doors - The Doors and Morrison Hotel

Led Zep I & II

Rolling Stones another vote for Beggars Banquet

CCR Willy and the Poor Boys

The Who Live at Leeds

Steppenwolf - Steppenwolf

Cream - Disraeli Geras

Jefferson Airplane - Surrealistic Pillow

[Wicky]

Bless it's pointed little head.

[brutusthebuckeye]

King Crimson- In The Court Of The Crimson King

Allman Brothers- Live At Fillmore

Grateful Dead- Live Dead

Jeff Beck Group- Truth

Willy Dixon- I Am The Blues

Bob Dylan- Desire

Yes- The Yes Album

Jefferson Airplane- After Bathing At Baxters

Bob Marley- Natty Dread

Cream- Disraeli Gears

Stones- Sticky Fingers

Hendrix- Are You Experienced?

Beatles Sgt. Pepper's

Pink Floyd- Meddle

Love- Da Capo

Santana- Abraxas

Traffic- John Barlycorn Must Die

Gotta be old to be classic

Nice list bassman....burn1......****Royal Scam is my fav Steely album also....burn2

[El Presidente]

Some great albums listed already.

Went through an ACDC period over the past week. "Highway to Hell"...is there better road music?

Honourable mention to LIVE "Throwing Copper". One of the great albums.

[#2 man]

RUSH -2112

BOSTON-BOSTON

ACDC-BACK IN BLACK

[asmith]

I saw the White Stripes and about 3 other albums from the 90s, OK so I may be younger than most of the old farts on here but surely you guys can suggest some albums that were released after I was born?

Mezzanine by Massive Attack

[Ken Gargett]

is there better road music?

best ever road song, bar none - golden earing's 'radar love'. daylight second (although any bruce also counts).

[El Presidente]

I saw the White Stripes and about 3 other albums from the 90s, OK so I may be younger than most of the old farts on here but surely you guys can suggest some albums that were released after I was born?

All the great music has been written Smithy. Accept the fact

However feel free to post an album which is truly great (stands the test of time) from say 1999 on?

[Ken Gargett]

All the great music has been written Smithy. Accept the fact

However feel free to post an album which is truly great (stands the test of time) from say 1999 on?

the rising.

[Wicky]

I saw the White Stripes and about 3 other albums from the 90s, OK so I may be younger than most of the old farts on here but surely you guys can suggest some albums that were released after I was born?

Mezzanine by Massive Attack

OK Smithy. Perhaps the last time anybody really changed the face of pop music.

Nirvana,Soungarden,STP,Alice in Chains,Rage,etc.etc.etc.

Seriously,are there any honest rock bands left today?

Sincerly,

Mr. Old Fart

[mkz]

However feel free to post an album which is truly great (stands the test of time) from say 1999 on?

Manowar - Warriors of the World (2002)

[asmith]

All the great music has been written Smithy. Accept the fact

However feel free to post an album which is truly great (stands the test of time) from say 1999 on?

What do you mean all the good music has been written, three words for you mate! Can't Touch This!

To add to the list of great albums for the 2000s, on top of the White Stripes -Elephant Album.

Kid A by Radiohead

St Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley

American Idiot by Green Day

[Wil]

Pearl Jam - Ten

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik

Nirvana - Nevermind

PJ Harvey - Rid of Me (most are awesome, but this is surely best)

[El Presidente]

What do you mean all the good music has been written, three words for you mate! Can't Touch This!

To add to the list of great albums for the 2000s, on top of the White Stripes -Elephant Album.

Kid A by Radiohead

St Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley

American Idiot by Green Day

You know I am a big Jack White fan but not sure he has nailed the quintessential album. Think he has gotten closer with Raconteurs (Consolers of the Lonely) which is in my top 5 albums of this decade.

Green Day American Idiot? yep, can make the cut but not my personal style. It can aggravate me ala Chilli Peppers. personal choice.

[asmith]

PJ Harvey - Rid of Me (most are awesome, but this is surely best)

Hot

[Ken Gargett]

Hot

never heard of any of it.

the line in the movie, the big chill, summed it up. nothing decent written after way back when.

[Fuzz]

What? No Spice Girls?

[JMH]

Not exactly a list of historic 'rock' albums, but some of my favourites.

Jimi Hendrix - Axis: Bold As Love

The Beatles - Abbey Road

Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon

Alice In Chains - Dirt

Muse - Absolution

Foo Fighters - The Colour & The Shape

Radiohead - OK Computer/In Rainbows

Nirvana - Nevermind

Soundgarden - Superunknown

RATM - The Battle of LA

RHCP - BSSM

[JMH]

Smithy - Mezzanine is a great album, but I'd call it trip hop rather than rock.

[lfg2nrg]

Iron Butterfly

Grand Funk Railroad

[bolivr]

To me rock n roll is about the attitude. There are lots of worthy nominations already, quality music which IMO goes beyond rock n roll to more artistic achievement.

So from my collection there's the AC/DC albums on vinyl from the mid to late 70s, sex pistols, dead kennedys,even Janis Joplin, Rolling Stones, Marilyn Manson (oh yeah, seriously)

That's rock

Great thread, thanks Colt!