seven albums
I have decided to start a new category. Thursdays will now QC7, so it will be still either a question, choice, and now a list of 7 things.
Today, the list is the best 7 albums that I own and think should never be played on random because their original order is so perfect, and the flow between songs makes for a music experience that shouldn’t be tampered with. So, in no particular order:
- Simon and Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Water
- Dido, No Angel
- The Normals, Coming to Life
- Sarah Mclaughlin, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
- Johnny Cash, American IV
- U2, Achtung Baby
- Delirious!, Glo
Honorable Mention:
Larry Norman, In Another Land. Michael W. Smith, i 2 (eye)
May 8th, 2008 at 9:21 am
I would give a huge, resounding “HOLLA!” to your inclusion of The Normals, “Coming to Life” on your list. SUCH a good album. In fact, I just sort of “rediscovered” it 3 days ago, so it’s a neat coincidence that it’s on your mind as well.
If you like the idea of continuous flow between songs, you should check out Mae, “The Everglow.” I think you would really appreciate both the music and the format. I must say, I’m a little hurt that Petra, “Beyond Belief” wasn’t on your list, but I’ll get over it.
For the record, I like the new category, especially the list part.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:25 am
glad you like the list and format. I like it too. feel free to add your own 7 too. and yes, i thought about the Petra, but in all honesty, i would have had to put MWS i 2 eye ahead of BB as a better album… don’t worry, BB just might show up on a future list: “songs that shaped my upbringing”.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Josh… great to hear you throw Mae out there. I would recommend their album “Destination: Beautiful” as a great one to just put on and let play through to the last track.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:36 am
and i was just limiting my list to what i own, so i’ll have to borrow or get the ones you recommend.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Kev, you’ve made my day! I was going to say MWS, but I was afraid it would open me up for harsh ridicule. Not only did you hold to your convictions, which I would like to say are dead on, but you also spelled the name of the album correctly, i 2 eye. AWESOME, that’s all I have to say. And it’s true about i 2 eye: it is an AMAZING album.
May 8th, 2008 at 10:05 am
interesting.. so you didn’t think Petra would give you harsh ridicule, but MWS would.
I will say that i 2 eye was the first CD i ever purchased. so, it does hold a special spot in my heart.
you know, with all this talking about MWS, i’m going to edit my list!
May 9th, 2008 at 10:23 am
How about Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon?
May 9th, 2008 at 10:25 am
sadly, i don’t own that one. I’ve got Pig on LP, but i don’t have a record player anymore…