Also, this list is tailored toward the Heavy-Rock-Metal crowd, and criminally neglects John Fahey, Doc Watson, Bert Jansch, Steeleye Span, Songs: Ohia, the first Dire Straits album and loads of other classics that aren’t quite so bellicose.
Bad Brains “The Messengers” Quickness
I'll take Quickness over I Against I. Dr. Know’s best record, also Bad Brain’s best sounding record.
Earlier Carcass remains better art, but for listening pleasure I’ll take Necroticism. I never cared for Heartwork.
Denser, moodier, not as raw and rocking as their earlier stuff, but I really dig the dreaminess. Still wicked heavy.
Empirically, Bullhead is the Melvins best album. This track is a standout for me.
No one ever made a Rap-Metal song that came close to this. Pure enjoyment. “I” and Catch-33 remain my favorite records.
The first Metallica LP I heard, so its the one I turn to the most. I like how cold it sounds, I like the long songs, Kirk’s best album, James’s best vocal album.
These guys, and this album in particular play a big role in our sound. Heavy, driving, direct.
An essential record for all lovers of guitar rock, and this track has it all. I like the epic-ness.
Pretty damn sludgey and loads of shredding so hopefully Metalheads will give this a proper listen. On a short list of all-time favorites for me.
Arriver are big Yes fans, especially this period. Only 3 tracks on this album, and this is the most succinct at 9 minutes.
I'll take Quickness over I Against I. Dr. Know’s best record, also Bad Brain’s best sounding record.
Carcass “Incarnated Solvent Abuse” Necroticism: Descanting the Insalubrious
Earlier Carcass remains better art, but for listening pleasure I’ll take Necroticism. I never cared for Heartwork.
Mastodon “Oblivion” Crack the Skye
Denser, moodier, not as raw and rocking as their earlier stuff, but I really dig the dreaminess. Still wicked heavy.
Melvins “Anaconda“ Bullhead
Empirically, Bullhead is the Melvins best album. This track is a standout for me.
Meshuggah “Closed Eye Visual” Nothing
No one ever made a Rap-Metal song that came close to this. Pure enjoyment. “I” and Catch-33 remain my favorite records.
Metallica “Harvester of Sorrow“ …And Justice For All
The first Metallica LP I heard, so its the one I turn to the most. I like how cold it sounds, I like the long songs, Kirk’s best album, James’s best vocal album.
Obituary “Corrosive” The End Complete
These guys, and this album in particular play a big role in our sound. Heavy, driving, direct.
Sonic Youth “Cross the Breeze" Daydream Nation
An essential record for all lovers of guitar rock, and this track has it all. I like the epic-ness.
Sonny Sharrock “Many Mansions” Ask the Ages
Pretty damn sludgey and loads of shredding so hopefully Metalheads will give this a proper listen. On a short list of all-time favorites for me.
Yes “Siberian Khatru” Close to the Edge
Arriver are big Yes fans, especially this period. Only 3 tracks on this album, and this is the most succinct at 9 minutes.
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