"I Don't Think They Ever Topped Their First Album!"

[Big Generator]

My vote goes to Boston.

I couldn't agree more....

 

[Martin Q. Blank]

WHAT?

have you ever even heard 'electric ladyland'?

Yeah, I have to agree with this. "Electric Ladyland" was the only Jimi studio album I owned for a long time, so maybe I'm biased. But when I finally picked up "Are You Experienced?" last year, as great as it was, it just sounded like a collection of singles to me, whereas "Electric Ladyland" is a full blown sonic odyssey.

 

[Spike]

Yeah, I have to agree with this. "Electric Ladyland" was the only Jimi studio album I owned for a long time, so maybe I'm biased. But when I finally picked up "Are You Experienced?" last year, as great as it was, it just sounded like a collection of singles to me, whereas "Electric Ladyland" is a full blown sonic odyssey.

Allow me to disagree and agree. First, "Are You Experienced" is a lot more than a "collection of singles." I know how you feel about "back in the day" comments by old geezers , but there is no way to decribe the impact that album had upon its release because it was so radically different than anything that had come before it. It was a revelation. Second, I agree that "Electric Ladyland" is a "full blown sonic odyssey" and ultimately the better album.

Spike

 

[Martin Q. Blank]

Allow me to disagree and agree. First, "Are You Experienced" is a lot more than a "collection of singles." I know how you feel about "back in the day" comments by old geezers , but there is no way to decribe the impact that album had upon its release because it was so radically different than anything that had come before it. It was a revelation. Second, I agree that "Electric Ladyland" is a "full blown sonic odyssey" and ultimately the better album.

Spike

Oh, I agree. I know the impact AYE? had and I still think it features some incredible songs and performances. It just comes off as more of a "best of" to me, with some filler thrown in. The US version is stronger, but the disparate production styles bug me.

 

[The Rover]

I will always prefer Cheap Trick's debut over any of the Pop-Rock offerings they offered later in their career . . .



1. Elo Kiddies
2. Daddy Should Have Stayed In High School
3. Taxman, Mr. Thief
4. Cry, Cry
5. Oh, Candy
6. Hot Love
7. Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace
8. He's A Whore
9. Mandocello
10. The Ballad Of T.V. Violence (I'm Not The Only Boy)

 

[bapeterson]

I agree about the Cheap Trick debut. Also, I don't thing Dire Straits ever topped their debut album.

 

[Vehicle]

Wow. Over 6 years between posts. Oh well, I wasn't around for the first run for this thread, so I'll stick my 2 cents worth in.


Van Halen & Boston have both been mentioned, as well as the Cars. (which I love, but I see I'm not the only one to love Candy-O more)

I don't believe I saw this one:

 

[oakdale dude]

Here's one....Montrose

 

[oakdale dude]

I can't say that about Foreigner as I like both Double Vision and Head Games better than their debut album.

 

[nwobhm]

i like foreigner 4 as well.. as for Boston i loved 3rd stage