Syd Lash

Favorite Album of All Time

Hey Syd, this is so wide open, with my 30 plus years of loving music, it's kinda hard to pick just one.

If I had to pick, it would have to be 1977's Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" and I can still remember wanting to get this when it came out. Every track on this just freakin' rocks. Stevie's sultry voice, Buckingham's guitar, Mick on drums, John on bass and lastly Christine on keyboard/piano. It didn't become one of the best selling for nothing. Just amazing and even today still sounds great.

Favorite Album of All Time

Syd,
When I noticed this blog I thought you were saying that Blind Guardian's latest album was your favorite album of all time.
Now those German boys did put out a pretty good album but I don't know if it's worthy of being the best of all time. Hansi does rule though!

For me, my all time favorite album will probably always be Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen. It was the album that introduced me to Bruce and it opened up a whole new wonderful world for me. Up until then I was just a casual album buyer but since that time I have been obsessed with rock and roll.
The album starts off with Roy Bittain's beautiful piano playing under Bruce's soulful harmonica on Thunder Road. Then the lyrics start. And what a story Bruce tells. All of the songs on the album are somewhat connected with the same recurring themes. Girls, cars, being on the road, the night, Americana at it's best.

But a lot of the songs have tragedy and/or fear interwoven through them. The characters are always looking for a better life but they're also not too disappointed with what they've got. Like in Thunder Road when he says, "You ain't a beauty but hey you're alright."
Bruce does a great job of singing for the common working man. Songs that we can all relate to.

You've got the story of friendship and betrayal in "Backstreets". Lovers on the run, taking chances in "Born To Run". The autobiographical forming of the band in "10th Avenue Freeze Out". The power and joy of "Night". The primal lust and energy of "She's The One". The gang war in the epic closer "Jungleland" - which also includes the best saxophone solo these ears have ever heard. The Big Man really wails away on this one. And Bruce himself wails away as the song fades out and the album comes to an end.

A true piece of art in my opinion.

Favorite Album of All Time

Cleve: Thanks for posting.  I agree with you, that is certainly Fleetwood Mac's best album, and a worthy selection as a personal favorite.

Rhino: Sorry about the confusion, I named my blog A Twist in the Myth because, although not my favorite Blind Guardian album even, it's my favorite album title ever.  It's nice to see someone who knows about Blind Guardian as well. 

Your choice of Born to Run is another very noble choice for your favorite album. 

Thanks for posting, both of you. 

Favorite Album of All Time

This would all depend on my mood at the time but if I had to choose one I would have to go with Waiting For Columbus by Little Feat. It's just about the perfect live album and since I saw the actual concert live also , it has sentimental value as well.

Favorite Album of All Time

This would all depend on my mood at the time but if I had to choose one I would have to go with Waiting For Columbus by Little Fea