Which 1 album brings the most memories

[Spudman]

Is there an album from your past that either captures a special time in your life or maybe has left you with some mystical feeling? If there is 1 (just one) album that really brings back memories, what is it?

Mine is
http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/ea69cdfcba313159010b0ef969b51d30/12504.jpg

It was a good period of my youth and when I heard this it was kind of otherworldly and that feeling has never left. Whenever I listen to this album a flood of memories come to the surface.

[Jx2]

I got a blank page when I clicked your link man....

Here's mine.....wouldnt be surprised to see this one pop up a few more times especially for guys around my age(33).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevermind

[duhvoodooman]

Mine would have to be the first Cream album, Fresh Cream. I had never heard anyone play guitar like THAT before, and it inspired me to learn to play.

http://gpatt.customer.netspace.net.au/cream/img/goldfresh.jpg

[Katastrophe]

Operation: Mindcrime by Queensryche. I was a sophmore in high school when it came out, and for me, it was daily, required listening... for a looooooong time.

[deeaa]

There's a couple with very special memory trips.

Judas Priest:British Steel. The first HeavyMetal album I heard, never forget the feeling.

The Cult: Love. What I listened to over and over again w/my first gf.

Counting Crowes: August and Everything After. What I listened to a lot when I was staying in N.Y.C. and wandering alone in the streets with nothing to do but look at the city and drink coffee with the winos.

Yeah, those three would be the tops in that respect.

[sunvalleylaw]

The absolute most is probably Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Basically the first one I listened to over and over, pouring over the liner notes. After that, probably Pink Floyd, DSOTM.

[Robert]

For me, that would be Mr Mister - Go On. That's when I became a musician - I started looking beyond power chords. Soon thereafter, I discovered Chick Corea Electric Band, their first album!

[Spudman]

Which one (1) album :poke You only get to take one with you to the Paradise Desert Island Resort (which comes complete with 1 favorite amph, 1 favorite guitar, etc) Choose1 album. :spank:


There's a couple with very special memory trips.

Judas Priest:British Steel. The first HeavyMetal album I heard, never forget the feeling.

The Cult: Love. What I listened to over and over again w/my first gf.

Counting Crowes: August and Everything After. What I listened to a lot when I was staying in N.Y.C. and wandering alone in the streets with nothing to do but look at the city and drink coffee with the winos.

Yeah, those three would be the tops in that respect.

[Ch0jin]

I can't pick one. Someone once said "Music is the soundtrack to life" and I couldn't agree more. So many songs, so many memories.

I can take a shot at one of the first albums that I heard that blew my brains out though. Thats easy. Beastie Boys - Licensed to Ill. Still in my top 10 albums of all time list, and still in rotation at my place after 26 years or so.

I remember being absolutely blown away by the attitude of it all. Just listening to it made me feel like I was giving the world the finger.

Then of course, I discovered punk rock.

[Jimi75]

Metallica's And justice For All...

It' marks a turning point in my life. I recieved my first guitar shortly after buying it and this - we all know - was the beginning of a long long journey :-)

I still love this album and listen to it regular. With our first band we have covered the songs, at least we tried to, we have partied to the songs etc...

:dude

[Tig]

In the summer to top all summers, just before my senior year in high school, I met a girl who played guitar. Dana. She liked Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, and much more, but this album got plenty of play.
She taught me more than a few chords, like how to get the most out of my special purpose! Those were some great days and nights... Then she moved to Connecticut.
http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/f96896219a061da1b9cd9a89d19e81d2/974.jpg

[sunvalleylaw]

Which one (1) album :poke You only get to take one with you to the Paradise Desert Island Resort (which comes complete with 1 favorite amph, 1 favorite guitar, etc) Choose1 album. :spank:

That's a different question. For that one, I have to say Abbey Road. That is how I have always answered that question.

[omegadot]

Humm. Man, the most? One album??

Gotta be "As the Eternal Cowboy" by Against Me!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_the_eternal_cowboy

For years we started every party with

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F7BpMDPd8U

[Spudman]

That's a different question. For that one, I have to say Abbey Road. That is how I have always answered that question.

You're right it is a different question. I was merely trying to get it narrowed down to 1 album that had the most impact and triggered the strongest memories.

[marnold]

Probably this one (sorry for the huge pic):
http://www.metalwallpapers.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dokken__tooth_and_nail-1024x768.jpg

I heard this one and Metallica's Ride the Lightning one right after the other. The more melodic nature of the Dokken album appealed to me more, but the energy and speed of the Metallica one had an impact too. From that point on, I was a metalhead. Probably was the spring of 1983.

I always thought that if I was a relief pitcher, "Don't Close Your Eyes" from that album would be the song I would come out from the bullpen to. One of those songs that makes you want to break stuff.

[Kazz]

Kiss - Destroyer.....this was my first introduction to "Heavy" music.

[aeolian]

"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" came out in my senior year in high school. I had never heard music that is so involving before. It was also one of the early stereo recordings and I listened to every nuance of the songs over and over.

[Spudman]

"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" came out in my senior year in high school. I had never heard music that is so involving before. It was also one of the early stereo recordings and I listened to every nuance of the songs over and over.

Ya, that's a really good one for me. It brought many hours of contemplation and awe.

[mapka]

Albert King "I'll Play The Blues For You". This is the music that made me want to play guitar. Love all music but first love is The Blues

[sunvalleylaw]

You're right it is a different question. I was merely trying to get it narrowed down to 1 album that had the most impact and triggered the strongest memories.

That's cool. I just answered both! Happy Turkey! :dance

[Blaze]

A new Sound .......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4jIbLYE3gQ



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[Perfect Stranger]

There were so many....but I'd have to say this one!

http://musicalbox.bloginky.com/files/allman-brothers-band-at-fillmore-east.jpg

[bigG]

For me, it's Meet The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper's - for obvious reasons.

Not so obvious: The Beatles' Abbey Road. I, my g/f and her g/f were listening to that masterpiece over and over again the night the US gov't held the Vietnam draft lottery. My birthdate was drawn #186, so I was NOT getting drafted!

And, Van Morrison's Astral Weeks. Played that one endlessly when getting ready to fly back up to NY after a brief hiatus from the band.

If you put a gun to my head, I'd have to choose Astral Weeks. I NEVER tire of that album and listen to it often. Pure genius! (And, Van the Man recently released a complete live version of that entire album done at the Hollywood Bowl, coupled w some Van classics. Either one highly recommended, although the original studio version is my passion.)

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[MAXIFUNK]

I have a 2 way tie

Gratitude by EARTH, WIND, & FIRE
PFUNK LIVE by PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC

[sunvalleylaw]

I have a 2 way tie

Gratitude by EARTH, WIND, & FIRE


Good one. I almost put down some Earth, Wind & Fire too.

[R_of_G]

There were so many....but I'd have to say this one!

http://musicalbox.bloginky.com/files/allman-brothers-band-at-fillmore-east.jpg

That was a strong contender for me, but as we can only pick one, my answer has to be this as it changed the way I understood music...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XF3pegSNMJY/TIgNxaixiRI/AAAAAAAACpY/ELFId7T5MW8/s1600/in+a+silent+way.jpg

[sumitomo]

I'm with Perfect Stranger,I wear the heck out of that one,still play it just about every day.Sumi:D