Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums

I've made a big boo boo on that one I think, Ffosse. No mate, they're not there. Strange actually

Oh, and three more Stones albums to come.
Is your favourite with the initials "BB" by any chance?

Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums

No - Exile On Main Street but it's close.

Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums

Aftermath is my favourite and would be in my ever expanding top twenty.
You had to be there but the Stones were a lot more exciting than the Beatles.All the family, including granny, loved them but only the kids loved the Stones.Sobering though for all footy fans,released way way back in 1966

Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums

Yeah, it's in here bud. Can't keep it secret

In 1966 I was the grand old age of 2 mate, but I see what you mean. Kids wanted the rebellion, not the cutesy pop I guess. Bit like choosing between Abba or the Pistols in the 70's.

Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums

Another dozen albums to whet your appetite with today, guys. Hope you like these selections. I must make apologies for my dialogue on the choices once again, I run out of coherent things to say to be honest, but ignore my tritely-worded prose and delve into the music contained therein instead if you can!

There are some great albums in this section up to the magical top 100, and that is a stage where I will be happier to reach in all fairness. I will be taking my time with those, but when they eventually get aired on here is anybody's guess. No rush! Take it away, Brian...

No.194: “Brian Wilson” by Brian Wilson (1988)
After undergoing a decade of drug abuse and suffering personal demons, Brian Wilson was “helped” back into the limelight for this, his debut solo album. Full of catchy, uplifting songs, it was just like hearing The Beach Boys in the early days once again.

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No.193: “Streetlife Serenade” by Billy Joel (1974)
Billy Joel’s third album bombed in the commercial stakes following the critically acclaimed Piano Man album a year previously. It’s an unfair slight to be fair as this is a superb songwriters’ album, most notably on the title song and the live favourite ‘The Entertainer’. Sadly there is no video available of the title song.

Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums

No.192: “One Of These Nights” by The Eagles (1975)
Classic Eagles this, an album which shows this great American band at their absolute best. Hot on the hells of this record the band released what was to be the world’s biggest-selling compilation album of all-time (and still holds that record), Their Greatest Hits. The group would become even more successful with their next release Hotel California in ’77.

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No.191: “Let Love In” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (1994)
More Cave for you, although I’m certain that nobody is in favour of his music on here. Nary a word spoken but not to worry, I’m a fan! The song ‘Red Right Hand’ was used for the main title sequence of the ‘Scream’ movie, which suits Nick Cave’s style down to the ground.

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No.190: “Delicate Sound Of Thunder” by Pink Floyd (1988)
Stunning live document of the now David Gilmour-led band's 1987 A Momentary Lapse Of Reason album (not too far away in here) and its subsequent world tour. This follows the best band in the world ever playing the whole of the album, plus classics from earlier years. Never available on DVD (so far), which is unfathomable!

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No.189: “Exile On Main Street” by The Rolling Stones (1972)
Here you go, Ffosse – sorry it’s not higher up mate…
The Stones’ infamous France retreat in ’72 produced this legendary album, which some say is their most complete work. A double record with some killer songs. Very pleasing that The Rolling Stones don’t seem to be affected by a lack of videos throughout their career, here are three from these sessions. Incidentally, Keith Richards tells some unbelievable stories about this era in his wonderful book ‘Life’.