leschirons Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 We probably all have one or two. An album where you know every word, bass note, guitar / keyboard part and drum beat so intimately that you can play the whole album in your head, in the correct track order. Mine it seems are Hemispheres by Rush and Deja Vu by CSN&Y Be interested to hear what others' are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Bowie - Ziggy Stardust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yes....Close to the Edge. I played my original copy, when it first came out, so much I literally wore it out and had to buy another. I know every beat,every note and every lyric by heart. I bought the CD version when it was released but bought another vinyl copy a couple of years ago. Vinyl still sounds better than the CD on a decent system. If I could only own one album for the rest of my life it would be Close to the Edge, without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hmm, four albums from the 70s between us so far. Wonder if that's relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesb Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Hejira - Joni Mitchell Hissing of Summer Lawns - Joni Mitchell Edited January 12, 2017 by julesb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I won't help either - Made In Japan, Deep Purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I'm thinking I may not be alone with: Stop Making Sense - Talking Heads Edited January 13, 2017 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 No, not for me, but so many Bacharach & David songs where I can pick out all the string, horn and backing vocal arrangements. Odd one I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Oh c'mon now! Really? Every album from the 70s? Okay, I get it. It's now like that voting for Wagner or Ed Balls thing isn't it? 😂 Ha ha, I posted too late😂 Edited January 12, 2017 by leschirons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 From being a kid it's Iron Maiden - Live after Death. I know Jeff Buckley - Grace inside out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Revolver - The Beatles. I swear I could hear the start of Taxman, go for a (whatever is is....) 35 min walk and come back in with some 'It is not dying"-s in sync with the end of the album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1484252857' post='3214112'] No, not for me, but so many Bacharach & David songs where I can pick out all the string, horn and backing vocal arrangements. Odd one I know! [/quote] Not odd at all. They were two of the greatest writers of the day. I'm with you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I think it takes a long time to get to know an album that well, plus it has to be one from the days when you didn't have that many in the first place so that you weren't distracted by others. Mine would be: Parachute by The Pretty Things (1970) Doot-Doot by Freur (1983) Give Up by The Postal Service - except for the last track which is rubbish and therefore I never listen to it (2003) Edited January 12, 2017 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1484253234' post='3214121'] Give Up by The Postal Service - except for the last track which is rubbish and therefore I never listen to it (2003) [/quote] Excellent choice to become comfortably familiar with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='mikel' timestamp='1484250943' post='3214085'] Yes....Close to the Edge. I played my original copy, when it first came out, so much I literally wore it out and had to buy another. I know every beat,every note and every lyric by heart. [...] If I could only own one album for the rest of my life it would be Close to the Edge, without a doubt. [/quote] This, but remove the lyrics part and add a few vinyl copies because they got worn out. And yes, without any doubt. Album of my life (not necessarily the one I feel is best). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1484253087' post='3214118'] Revolver - The Beatles. I swear I could hear the start of Taxman, go for a (whatever is is....) 35 min walk and come back in with some 'It is not dying"-s in sync with the end of the album [/quote] This + Ziggy Stardust + Aladdin Sane Edited January 12, 2017 by essexbasscat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Foxtrot Genesis Close to the Edge Yes and wait for it Tales from Topgraphic Oceans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Smashing pumpkins Gish stands out, but there are quite a few when I think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Led Zep 4 . But then again i think everyone knows every bit of the last song on side one 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford13 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Red Hot Chili Peppers I would love to say We like it here - Snarky Puppy, I can sing all the parts but still working on playing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1484254617' post='3214147'] Smashing pumpkins Gish stands out, but there are quite a few when I think about it. [/quote] I think I know Siamese Dream inside out, I loved Gish too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Appetite for Destruction-GNR Passion and Warfare-Steve Vai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 The Specials' eponymous first album. Once Around The World, It Bites. Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds. Scenes From A Memory, Dream Theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1484252628' post='3214109'] I'm thinking I may not be alone with: Stop Talking Sense - Talking Heads [/quote] Pah! You can't even remember the title Stop Making Sense. Mine would have to be, Disintegration by The Cure The Real Thing by Faith No More and Substance by Joy Division among many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 So many have occupied that bit of mental shelf over the years - Nevermind, Fire of Unknown Origin, LZ IV, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Five Miles Out, Sgt Pepper's, No Fuel Left for the Pilgrims, Psychomodo, Astro Creep 2000... (Smashie and Nicey voice) ...and many more! but then, I do tend to hammer certain LPs to death before moving on. I got reminded of the existence of Vision Thing the other week after not hearing it for probably the thick end of 20 years, downloaded it for the car for a long drive and knew EVERY word.* *except for one misheard one which I now prefer to the actual one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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