The 1001 Album Generator Project Thread

[gaporter]

Motörhead is a bit like the Rolling Stones in that I'm pretty familiar with the band themselves but haven't really dug deep into any of their albums. However, I'm glad to report that Ace of Spades kicks ass. Admittedly it can start to feel a bit samey by the end but that's only because it's 36 minutes straight of driving riffs, punchy percussion and sneakily catchy hooks. No time wasted on long-winded instrumental detours or shitty ballads, just straightforward adrenaline. The first half is a bit stronger, especially the initial run from the classic title track to Shoot You in the Back, though there's not really a song I dislike. With the exception of Jailbait, which is sonically fine but about a topic that not even Lemmy can sound cool singing about (I suppose you can argue the narrator isn't supposed to be a particularly good guy but it's still a bit ehhh). Overall it's a great listen from start to finish and one I'm sure I'll be revisiting soon.

 

[Nee Lewman]

Yaaaasss:

Ramones - Ramones

as demonstrated by my ill fated punk thread, I am not the most versed in Punk, but there are some things I absolutely love, one being this!!! 5/5

 

[AndySlash]

i don't need to listen to this (but i will!) to know my opinion on it and you don't need to read anything i happen to think about it. what a talent we lost. all the stars.

 

[gaporter]

Finally got an album I've actually heard before! I already know this is a 5 but I'm more than okay with listening to this masterpiece again.

 

[gaporter]

Also damn, timely pick:

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Finally got an album I've actually heard before! I already know this is a 5 but I'm more than okay with listening to this masterpiece again.
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I understand that TPAB is the better/important album but I’ve always preferred Good Kid, m.A.A.d City personally.

 

[Nee Lewman]

I understand that TPAB is the better/important album but I’ve always preferred Good Kid, m.A.A.d City personally.

I think I'm in the minority that finds Good Kid overrated. Especially around here.

 

[avecigrec]

I think I'm in the minority that finds Good Kid overrated. Especially around here.

For me, Section.80 is the one I can't seem to appreciate on a level I've seen online.

 

[CrazyDiamond84]

I understand that TPAB is the better/important album but I’ve always preferred Good Kid, m.A.A.d City personally.

Yep, It's still my favorite of his!

 

[CrazyDiamond84]

Not much to say that hasn't been said about this album...its probably around my 5th favorite Beatles album, but is still a 5/5

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

For me, Section.80 is the one I can't seem to appreciate on a level I've seen online.

I enjoy section.80 but it’s not nearly to the same level as the albums that followed it. That being said “A.D.H.D.” Is one of my all time favorite Kendrick tracks.

 

[Rip_City]

21/1001
Nirvana - Nevermind

Not much to say. This album did more than kickstart a whole genre, it provided a voice for a generation. Outside of the particularly mediocre "Territorial Pissings," it holds up superbly.

Personal highlights: "Come as You Are," "Lithium," "Something in the Way"
Rating: 4.5/5 [Outstanding]

 

[Nee Lewman]

I wonder at what point in the future "grunge" will be removed from the canon as a genre. Could maybe make an argument for it being a movement.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

I wonder at what point in the future "grunge" will be removed from the canon as a genre. Could maybe make an argument for it being a movement.

I never considered it as a genre outright. I think is a Subgenre or a style of Alternative/Underground/Indie Rock. It is like Gangsta Rap. It’s a popular accepted subgenre that was created by the music media. Neither has many definable qualities.

 

[Nee Lewman]

I never considered it as a genre outright. I think is a Subgenre or a style of Alternative/Underground/Indie Rock. It is like Gangsta Rap. It’s a popular accepted subgenre that was created by the music media. Neither has many definable qualities.

Gangsta rap might be easier to define... I mean to me, gangsta rap is about gangbanging, lol. Grunge is this weird catchall phrase for punk, metal, and basic classic rock that came from Seatle or was otherwise influenced by that scene in the early 1990's.

 

[Hemotep]

Whatever, I love this album. 4.5/5

 

[keylime_5]

I wonder at what point in the future "grunge" will be removed from the canon as a genre. Could maybe make an argument for it being a movement.

I think it will remain a genre. Like punk and hip-hop, it is both a genre of music and a pop culture movement (fashion, music, art, design, etc).

 

[Nee Lewman]

I think it will remain a genre. Like punk and hip-hop, it is both a genre of music and a pop culture movement (fashion, music, art, design, etc).

I mean, what makes a group grunge? Almost all of the bands easily fit into a different genre which is why I asked the question.

 

[keylime_5]

I mean, what makes a group grunge? Almost all of the bands easily fit into a different genre which is why I asked the question.

It's a sound, but also a time and place. Like "classic rock," "arena rock", "yacht rock", or most any genre, it's not a simple definition but it's definitely a thing and a sound. And I think everyone agrees on certain bands as being grunge, and some as being keystones in the movement.

 

[Nee Lewman]

It's a sound, but also a time and place. Like "classic rock," "arena rock", "yacht rock", or most any genre, it's not a simple definition but it's definitely a thing and a sound. And I think everyone agrees on certain bands as being grunge, and some as being keystones in the movement.

I mean it’s not though. Pearl Jam doesn’t sound like Nirvana doesn’t sound like Alice In Chains, etc…. I mean AIC and Soundgarden are the closest. They are really just metal bands.