Suggest Featured Albums

[DFelon204409]

Post albums you think should be featured on Sputnik here.

Please give a link to the album you're reffering to, and state why it should be featured. If you like to, you can write a short blurb for the album. If it gets featured, your blurb can be used (with a small note that it was written by you) See the past FAs for examples of blurbs (Sputnik Main page, on the top left)

Damrod

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Original post by DFelon:
Wish granted Iai.

I say we do some Fall of Troy when I write the review for their new CD August 16.

[Iai]

Awesome.

Otis Blue (http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=1664)

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=373)

Wir fahr'n fahr'n fahr'n auf der Autobahn (http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=2606)

$0.02

[Robert Crumb]

I second Autobahn. Med did a great job with that. Also suggest:

Kinks - Village Green etc. (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=1513)

Sly et. al - Riot Going On (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=1436)

A couple of classics that could probably use a spotlight. I'll probably come on something later.

[DFelon204409]

Awesome.

Otis Blue (http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=1664)

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=373)

Wir fahr'n fahr'n fahr'n auf der Autobahn (http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=2606)

$0.02

That Autpbahn thing reminds me of The Big Lebowski.

[masada]

Daydream Nation (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=2506&genreid=1)

Taking Tiger Mountain (by Strategy) (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=2328)

Remain in Light (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=446)

[Damrod]

Not a bad idea, a quick note why the album deserves being featured wouldn't hurt though

[Killtacular]

El Cielo (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=2517) (Dredg) It's.. really good. Rather unique, as there's not much that sounds like Dredg.

f#a#∞ (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1512) (Godspeed You Black Emperor!) It's got some of the most wonderful music I've heard. Their crowning achievement, featuring three epic length songs.

OK Computer (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1484) (Radiohead) Because it's OK Computer!

[Damrod]

El Cielo (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=2517) (Dredg) It's.. really good. Rather unique, as there's not much that sounds like Dredg.


To be honest, 'El Cielo' always was one of the first candidates for me since the FA were introduced on Sputnik. But I always hesitated as I was not sure if the blurb I could come up with could really represent the album and do it justice.

Well, I tried today (finally). The album really deserves it. That's for sure :thumb:

[Killtacular]

You did good work. You get a thumb: :thumb:
Oh, and Med, you really should see the Big Lebowski. Regardless of how little sense that movie makes.

[Iai]

Not a bad idea, a quick note why the album deserves being featured wouldn't hurt though


Otis Blue (http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=1664)
Quite possibly the most influential album of the 60s, on a purely vocal level. In any case, it's an essential soul record. Oh, and you should note that it was a tribute to the recently deceased Sam Cooke, generally accepted as the man who invented soul.

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=373)
Hugely influential on new wave and post-punk.

Wir fahr'n fahr'n fahr'n auf der Autobahn (http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=2606)
Basically invented electronic popular music. Med's review of this, and my one of Trans-Europa Express, go into more detail on that.

[DFelon204409]

RJD2: Deadringer

Because I rule and have a huge *****. Also, the album is distinct and niche. Most importantly though, nobody noticed that review too much and I think it's an important album as far as sampled hip hop goes.

EDIT: Why does penis get censored? Stupid vBulletin trying to waste my flavor.

[Damrod]

Pool for the entries of the FA Competition (which sadly failed):

Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombation In 12 Bursts
featured by Damrod

by 'Understanding in a Crash'


Saetia - A Retrospective
Featured by Damrod

by 'pixiesfanyo'


Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Featured by Damrod

by 'clearvision'

Soundgarden - Superunknown
Featured by Damrod

by 'Soundgardener'


Nightwish - Oceanborn
Featured by Damrod

by 'Shattered Future'


Dream Theater - Dream of Thought
Dream Theater, whilst remaining first and foremost a very progressive band, released this album in October 2003. It is their heaviest work to date and is very guitar orientated. But Jordan Rudess's keyboard work on the album is awesome. While this is true, the real god on this album is John Petrucci. His guitar skills are reallty shown off on this album, every song has a blazing solo, which will disloacate even the most virtuositic of jaws. As I Am, the opener, is a brilliant opener to a brilliant album, with it's catchy chorus and rapped bridge, before Petrucci rips into a mind boggling solo. Before This Dying Soul's Machine Head style double bass intro, before the instrument section, which like every other on this album, will astonish you. Vacant is an affecting ballad in the style of such earlier Dream Theater songs as Wait for Sleep or Disappear. A quick warning to all guitarists. One listen to this album will make you realise what a clueless, fat-fingered dunce you really are. Sorry!
by 'Shamed-Angel'

Radiohead - Kid A
has been featured by Damrod

by 'Werny'


A Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms
has been featured by Damrod

by 'British Boy'


The Who - Quadrophenia
has been featured by Damrod

by 'Daniel!'


The Clash - London Calling

During December 14, 1979 The Clash had hit the U.S. with a double album that would forever change the world. With ex-Mott the Hoople producer Guy Stevens harnessing their sound as never before The Clash had shown the world what they were and even more. Many can argue, but the bands prime was during this album when they were simply at their best. Many of these new era styles were found in the songs that the band created during London Calling. London Calling, the song has become one of the clash's most popular songs still heard on radios today. Still can Joe Strummers voice be heard as he sings "'Cause London is drowning, and I live by the river". Spanish Bombs with its mellow chord progression with its story like lyrics show the pop-punk ways paved within the Clash. 'Train In Vain' a perfect way to end a mystical album that will forever be listened to all times of culture even with age. All the times, When we were close, I'll remember these things the most...

by 'Understanding in a Crash'

[Damrod]

continued from above...

Pearl Jam - Ten
has been featured by Med57

by 'Werny'


Goldinger- Hang-Ups

Hang-ups is considered the last ska/pop/punk album by Goldfinger, offering a great display of songs that are easy to sing along to. John Feldman's voice compliments the drums, guitar, bass, and even the trumpets in a few songs. This was expected to be a bigger hit than their debut CD, but it didn't come close to as popular as their first. It still packs a great amount of punchy guitar riffs, and catchy lyrics that you'll find yourself singing to. Also, the track Superman appeared in the first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game.

by 'Enigmatica'


NOFX - Punk In Drublic
has been featured by Damrod

by 'Rancid Dan'


Green Day - Dookie
has been featured by Med57

by 'J-Cool'


The Alkaline Trio - From Here to Infirmary

The album that really brought the Alkaline Trio out of the underground that had spawned them. The album is filled with witty, dark lyrics, focusing around the darker aspects of love and life. Added with the alternate vocals of guitarist Matt Skiba and Bassist Dan Andriano, this album creates an air of bitterness. Lyrically amazing, musically inspiring and catchy to boot, From here to Infirmary has produced the relativly popular singles Private Eye and Stupid Kid. All in all, this album appealed to a mass of teenagers and young adults who were frustrated with what they had discovered life was really like, and has developed the Alkaline Trio into a relativly famous band.

by 'Oz Rembrant'


Rancid - ...And Out Come The Wolves

Not many bands can hold there own when it comes to being on the borderline of being Punk and Pop-punk. Rancid has been accused of selling out, softening up, being Pop punk and everything inbetween and through it all they still hold their heads high and do what they always did. During this album this was a break through in the "popular" punk era. August 17, 1995, was when this album hit stores and it has turned many heads and has been argued whether Rancid was changing direction and views or just taking a side route through a punk scene. Almost anyone of these 19 tracks could have been a single all as catchy as the next and touching on various subjects of stereotypes, homelessness, opposite sex, and most important the people they knew. Rancid albums usually tell a story in every track and they all come from the heart. Songs such as Time Bomb and Ruby Soho are more accessible to the mainstream crowd with an easy ear with it's upstrokes and catchy choruses are good songs but the best only come from the band's core. Maxwell Murder for instance with an infamous bass riff/solo will always be seen upon as a song that "Rancid made" and no one else. Roots Radical, Olympia WA. would always add relating to life lyrics, "Took the 60 bus,out of downtown Cambell. Ben Zanotto, he was on there he was waitin' for me", lyrics that touched upon their actual experiences lived upon through everyones ears. Hanging on the corner of 52nd. and Broadway cars passin' by but none of them seem to be goin' my way.. - Olympia WA. One of my favorite songs on this album has to be Old Friend with its tremelo picked guitar intro and soothing bass line. With it's "ska-core" like chorus Tim Armstrong can always be heard singing "Good morning heartache, you're like an old friend, come and see me again.." It may be irrelevant but this is one of my dads favorite albums that I listen too. Alot of people say this is Rancids worst album but that says alot to a band that releases a wide range of good 18-24 songs an album. This album is usually looked down upon by punk lovers for its pop cultural influences but for pop-punk it is without a doubt a breakthrough that cant be forgotten.

by 'Understanding in a Crash'

The Get Up Kids - Something To Write Home About

It's fair to say that this 5 musicians with a talent for writing catchy pop songs were Vagrant's best investment. Something To Write Home About, without a doubt their best record, showcases this talent very well. From the sliding intro of the guitar in "Holiday", to the poetic and country-feel of the acoustic in "Out Of Reach", right down to one of the most popular ballad in the pop-punk scene that is "I'll Catch You", STWHA pulls out anthem after anthem. The combination of poppy guitar hooks, perfectly raw drum beats and Matt's strong and passionate vocals make this an album for everyone to own. This record will get you through the good and bad times, and I'm sure it will go down in pop-punk history as one of the greats of our time.

by 'Keef'


Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables

When Jello Biafra answered East Bay Ray's advert in a local music paper few could have predicted the outcome would be the greatest punk album of all time. Fresh Fruit is a half-hour minute rollercoaster ride through the harsh underbelly of the american dream. From the bouncy Let's Lynch The Landlord, to the barely controlled chaos of Chemical Warfare, from the classic Faux-fascist anthem California Uber Alles to the haunting screech of the timeless Holiday In Cambodia, this album delivers. The songs are often gloriously offensive such as I Kill Children and Kill The Poor but all contain the bitter sarcastic edge of Jello's lyrics which are perfectly complimented by Ray and Klaus' guitar work. This is an album that sounds like it was written for a forthcoming apocalypse or mental breakdown, the perfect mix between the minimalism of In God We Trust Inc and the expansiveness of Frankenchrist where all the songs can provoke, educate and make you want to rock out like a crazy fool. The best punk album of all time and definitely not one for the idiots.

by 'sketchyjoe'


Propagandhi - Today's Empires, Tommorrow's Ashes

A dramatic departure from their previous albums, TETA marked a maturing of Propagandhi's sound. With a new bassist, harder music and the same brilliant lyrics that can join two seemingly unconnected political and historical subjects at will. With furious songs such as March Of The Crabs, **** The Border and Back To The Motor League covering topics from middle class hypocrisy to the repression in the Phillipines, Propagandhi proved themselves once again as one of the best punk bands of the 90s. So all together now, "I LIKE TO PARTY ****IN' HARD!"

by 'sketchyjoe'


The Clash- Self Titled (US Version)

When the Clash's first album, The Clash, came out in 1977 in the United Kingdom, they struck a different chord and whistled a different tune than the other punk bands to come out during that time. In London, and other parts of England, punk bands like the Sex Pistols fixated their songs on anarchy and other mindless subjects, with each band following what the others in their style and music. The Clash, though, spoke of things more important than what the Sex Pistols fed their fans. They discussed the problems of society and of England, what they lived through every day, instead of making childish stabs at the Queen of England. The Clash were ferocious in their musical approach, but were also fine musicians, and were looked down upon becuase of that, too. The album is one of the best punk albums of all time.

by 'Music Nerd'

[masada]

I was thinking, you could have a poll, with all the suggested albums, and the top five would be those.

[the2stranger]

why isn't my entry up here? :(

well, here it goes again ( or is it that bad)

I''ll be writing something on my Signify album (porcupine Tree)

link:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1740

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Porcupine Tree, a band at the top of the progressive rock scene nowadays released this record in 1996.
this record is a wellbalanced piece of prog.
within the overal progressive tone of this album, several other genres.
as techno, ambient, and even some dance like parts come forward.
making this an album that is listenable for people with all kinds of musical tastes.
everyone should give this a try, I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.


it's from this thread:
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=370046

[Damrod]

I was thinking, you could have a poll, with all the suggested albums, and the top five would be those.

But where? I don't want to post all over the forums again.

why isn't my entry up here? :(

well, here it goes again ( or is it that bad)

I''ll be writing something on my Signify album (porcupine Tree)

link:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1740

-----
Porcupine Tree, a band at the top of the progressive rock scene nowadays released this record in 1996.
this record is a wellbalanced piece of prog.
within the overal progressive tone of this album, several other genres.
as techno, ambient, and even some dance like parts come forward.
making this an album that is listenable for people with all kinds of musical tastes.
everyone should give this a try, I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.


it's from this thread:
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=370046

I was still working through all the threads. It would have been eventually there, but now I don't have to look anymore. :thumb:

[masada]

During December 14, 1979 The Clash had hit the U.S. with a double album that would forever change the world.
I don't think it was even released in the U.S. until 1980.

[masada]

Featuring some of the most stunningly melodical
*Melodic.

[Jezen]

Although it may be an error, it isn't a very bad one. Melodic sounds very abrupt, and my choice of wording doesn't sound too incorrect.

[Iai]

Melodical isn't a word.

[the2stranger]

But where? I don't want to post all over the forums again.



I was still working through all the threads. It would have been eventually there, but now I don't have to look anymore. :thumb:


alright, all is forgiven :-*

[DFelon204409]

The current featured albums are immensely lame. Nirvana and Pearl Jam? I didn't know it was flannel shirt nostalgia week. My Murder by Death review is good. Maybe FA the Fall of Troy Doppelganger review when the album comes out. I'll probably review this sick Funeral Diner album I just got when I have the time. Maybe Ampere too.

[DFelon204409]

Velvet Underground is the only cool band there.

[Liberi Fatali]

Velvet Underground is the only cool band there.
In your opinion.

[morrissey]

so if they're lame it's because we're trying to do this whole user interaction thing, as people seem to be quite keen on that.
hahaha I love you med.

edit: I thought that these things were about how well the review was written as well though. Like the Nirvana one, it immediately links me to Shady Ultima's review, which is terrible at best. I clicked around and got to Scruples' review, which is well done.

As for the Pearl Jam one, there is only one review and it sucks ***. I know this time around was based on user suggestions and usually you guys (Med and Damrod) are quite good at picking good reviews as well as good albums, but I think it is important that the review does the album justice - it should convince someone to get the album, right? And if people already own the album, it is just to offer an opinion of it, hopefully with some sort of (however minimal) thesis, even if it is just that the album is great or terrible. So there isn't really a point in featuring any album if the review isn't done properly.

[morrissey]

Ah that pretty much explains everything then. :)

[Iai]

http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=1121

Now considered one of America's greatest songwriters of all time, Bruce Springsteen broke through with this, his third album, which welded Bob Dylan and Phil Spector influences to traditional rock'n'roll. Born To Run may not have passed into mainstream consciousness as completely as Born In The USA, this is considered the better record. From this point out, he became the Boss.

http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=221

Though there's a lot of debate amongst Iron Maiden's fanbase as to what is their best album, Number Of The Beast is the one that has crossed over most successfully to another audience, and it remains their most well-known effort. In the title track, Hallowed Be Thy Name, and Run To The Hills, it contains some of the most universal metal anthems ever. Newcomers to Maiden are advised to start here.

http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=1632

Except I'm not writing a write-up for one of my own reviews. (a)

http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=906

Though not fully appreciated on release, Odessey & Oracle later came to be viewed as one of the peaks of the psychedelic movement. Time Of The Season was the big hit, but to say any track on the album could have been a hit is not exaggerating (much). Lush, melodic, inventive, and beautiful, if you have even a passing interest in the sounds of the 60, this is crucial.

[DFelon204409]

Hey feature my new Funeral Diner review : http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=3186

[Liberi Fatali]

Hey feature my new Funeral Diner review : http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=3186
Please give a link to the album you're reffering to, and state why it should be featured.
:).

[pixiesfanyo]

Saetia - A Retrospective

Music fans have always been divided into two maingroups of people, those who think the best music is highly technical and complex and those who think that the best music is that which is an emotional statement. Saetia represents the purest, rawest, and most emotionally rooted music ever made. Like most hardcore bands, their legacy was not realized until after their break up, but A Retrospective their comprehensive discography stands as one of the staple screamo albums of the late 90s scene. Brilliant lyrics, beautiful melodies, and vocals that will either make you fall in love with the band or absolutely hate them, this is truly one of the holy grails of the emo and to an extent the hardcore scene.

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1808

[Damrod]

You have reworked your entry for the failed comp a bit? :)

This is pretty high on my list of features from this thread

[Iai]

I love the wonderfully back-handed Med57 RATM feature right now. 'Essential for students'. HA!

[pixiesfanyo]

You have reworked your entry for the failed comp a bit? :)

This is pretty high on my list of features from this thread

Yeah let's cut the bull**** with featuring Source Codes & Tags and get something original up there.

[Iai]

Source Tags & Codes is a step way up from Nevermind and Ten.

[pixiesfanyo]

Source Tags & Codes is a step way up from Nevermind and Ten.

It's still not something that should be featured at the moment.

[Damrod]

That makes me curious, what should be featured at the moment?

[DesolationRow]

My Chili Pepper's Blood Sugar Sex Magik review was quite honest, and informative, in my opnion.

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=2778

The Red Hot Chili Peppers were the band that bridged the gaps between musical genres. Becoming a legend in their own time, the Chili's combined funk, hip hop, and rock into one powerhouse with taste and aplomb. Their 1991 hit Blood Sugar Sex Magik left a scar on the music scene that remained for many years.

Oh yeah :cool:

[pixiesfanyo]

That makes me curious, what should be featured at the moment?
I dunno. I feel like, you should feature albums that are popular. But not to popular. El Ceilo was a great choice. But Source Tags & Codes was like 2002's Alt/Indie slut.

[Damrod]

Well, I judged it by the level of popularity it has here in Europe, and from what I could figure Trail of Dead are anything but not too popular. If they are, and therefor the album where you live, I can understand that to you that seems like a bad choice.

[pixiesfanyo]

Well, I judged it by the level of popularity it has here in Europe, and from what I could figure Trail of Dead are anything but not too popular. If they are, and therefor the album where you live, I can understand that to you that seems like a bad choice.

Mehr, it was a big underground hit is all I mean.

It's really well known. They get coverage in Rolling Stone and Spin and all the US magazines because of it.

[br3ad_man]

http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?albumid=367

The Streets - Original Pirate Material


Mainstream hip-hop is made up of virtually the same things over and over. However, as with every genre, there are exceptions. The Streets are a perfect example of an exception. With just the right mix of smart and thought out lyrics, hilarious lines and songs and beautiful emotional tracks, topped off by Mike Skinner's unique delievery, The Streets' debut perfectly captures, in music, the dirty streets of London. A totally unique and brilliant album, 'Original Pirate Material' is the future of hip-hop.

^^
That sucked, but I think it should definitely be featured.

featured by Damrod

[DFelon204409]

Hey Dam, I have to work straight through the week until Tuesday to finish this project so expect all my updates on Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm planning the You and I summary, a new review, and a blurb for that review.

This is an addition to my beyondtheblueprint is a wanker tribute song I'm making.

[Dave de Sylvia]

Might I suggest the Pogues' If I Should Fall From Grace With God for a feature?

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=489

The Pogues' music has achieved somewhat of a revival in recent years with the success of 'celtic-punk' bands Dropkick Murphy's and Flogging Molly. While those bands have opted to fashion a traditional band around the familiar punk setup, the Pogues were first-and-foremost a traditional band and used their shared punk influence to carve a niche for themselves. The album is best known for the most tragic of Christmas songs, the beautiful "Fairytale of New York", built on a classical-traditional crossover melody which remains a staple Christmas tune to date, and is certainly the least formulaic.

[DFelon204409]

You and I - The Curtain Falls

You and I was an important emo band during the sudden popularity of screamo in the late 90s along with Saetia and The Khayembii Communiqué. However, the only artifacts from this definitive musical epoch are their Discography, which is a collection of EPs and splits, and their lone LP The Curtain Falls. Though members have gone on to play roles in Hot Cross, The Assistant, and Neil Perry, those bands haven't really lived up to the splendor and sanctity most people find in the purist bands of the late 90s.

[blockhead]

Beastie Boys-Paul's Boutique

[Damrod]

You and I - The Curtain Falls

You and I was an important emo band during the sudden popularity of screamo in the late 90s along with Saetia and The Khayembii Communiqué. However, the only artifacts from this definitive musical epoch are their Discography, which is a collection of EPs and splits, and their lone LP The Curtain Falls. Though members have gone on to play roles in Hot Cross, The Assistant, and Neil Perry, those bands haven't really lived up to the splendor and sanctity most people find in the purist bands of the late 90s.

In reply to your comment on the CoCa review: I noticed, yeah. But thanks for pointing it out :) I'll re-feature it next sunday. Thanks for writing the blurb. I like it :thumb:

[DFelon204409]

I featured it but it hasn't appeared on the front page.

[Angry Balled Fists!]

Oh gay, mine hasn't been featured i don't think.

[DFelon204409]

Hey Damrod, you messed up. You and I ain't featured on this here Sunday. What gives?

[br3ad_man]

I want The Streets to be featured :(

[Damrod]

Hey Damrod, you messed up. You and I ain't featured on this here Sunday. What gives?

Med and I wanted to, but it gave out an error. We have not really a clue what happened. :(

[DFelon204409]

Damrod, I tried to feature it on my own, and I posted the blurb but a) it doesn't appear on the front page and b) it features the Against Me! review I wrote. Weridddd

[Final Origin]

I reckon "Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Volume I & II" should be a featured album as this album is the 5th best selling album of all time! Also, the songs on here are all nearly all perfect with some meaningful lyrics, vocals and some beautiful music. Billy Joel is also a living legend so he should be given a notice on the site.

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=3518

[Jom]

I saw your post in the other thread about what you recommended, so I'll give my two cents on the matter:

If you want the album to be featured, your best bet is to write a brief synopsis on your own so that Med/Damrod can copy-paste it and give you credit for your blurb. What you have there doesn't fit under the requirements of what Med and Damrod want.

To get a better idea of what you should aim for, you should read the blurbs on the Featured Albums page on Sputnikmusic (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/featured.php). These are the kind of blurbs that the site would like, other than a short, extremely vague couple of sentences saying why it should be featured.

Alternatively, you could wait for Med and Damrod to write a blurb for you and feature the album, but the odds of that happening are slim, from what I understand.

So, in short: read some example blurbs on the featured albums page on Sputnikmusic, re-write your synopsis, and then post it here.

Hope that was helpful for you :)

[Final Origin]

Yeah that was really helpful, thanks! :thumb:

[Final Origin]

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=3518

"Billy Joel is one of the most important musicians in our generation. The music he wrote in his first 12 years of career has been so influential to many artists. The track "Just The Way You Are" has been covered many times by the likes of Barry White, this original still stands out the best with it's beautiful vocals and some emotional saxophone playing that blows you away. This compilation brings us the best from his 9 albums and some weren't even released so you get an inside of his albums and they sound all great. The talent shown on this compilation really shines through with some amazing piano work and some of the most intriguing vocals ever heard from a person. Rock, Classic Rock, Rock and Roll, Power Ballads, Blues, Acoustic and emotion, guilt, loneliness, upliftingness and also an autobiography; this makes this the most sophisticated and masterful set of songs ever."

If you haven't guessed, this passage is for the Billy Joel album I tried to sumbit for the featured albums.

[Storm In A Teacup]

Slipknot- Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses)

"After having thought to have been officially broken up, Slipknot reunited with each other and released Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses). This album was entirely different from the bands last three album releases which made it more assessable to people that would have steered clear of their previous albums. With much softer songs and less brutal lyrics along with two popular singles, "Duality" and "Vermillion Pt.2", "The Subliminal Verses" quickly became a platinum selling record that shows how much of an impact Slipknot has had in hard rock and metal in the last few years and makes it obvious of just how much of an influence they will have in the years to come." -Kripes

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=3627

[pulseczar]

Smashing Pumpkins-Siamese Dream

"Their psychedelic debut Gish being overshadowed by Nirvana's Nevermind, Smashing Pumpkins got their first shot in the spotlight with Siamese Dream. An album with emotions as thick and swirled as mastermind Billy Corgan's guitars. These pretentious waves of fuzz, reverb and distortion amplify the cynicism, rebellion and loneliness of both young and old alike. From anthemic Boston-style rockers to desolate cries of weariness, Siamese Dream is a wonderous ride of emotions, Corgan embracing love and life in one song then pushing it all away in another. Though the Pumpkins moved to more mainstream rock after this, Siamese Dream will always be remembered as an alternative rock soundtrack to anyone's life who loves loud, dissonant guitars and passionate lyrics." - Galapogos

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=348

[Leper Affinity]

:mad:

Shadows Fall - The Art of Balance

"Though often grouped with other bands labled "The New Wave of American Heavy Metal", Shadows Fall has definitely distinguished themselves from other bands. They are constantly pushing the boundries of metal through heaviness, melody, and technicality. The Art of Balance has become a staple in modern American metal; listeners abroad have taken notice of the unsupassed musicianship that Shadows Fall so artfully utilizes. They not only play crushingly brutal music in full force, but the guitar wizardry has allowed for incredible harmonizing and beautiful melodic moments. The complex yet listenable riffs leave you no choice but to bang your head while the jaw-dropping soloing is enough to convince anyone to pick up a guitar. Make no mistake - this is not just another metal album. The Art of Balance is an experience; one so multi-dimensional that any metal fan will be left craving more." -Shadows Fallen

http://www.musicianforums.com/sputnik/album.php?reviewid=2464

[masada]

Wendy Carlos - Switched-On Bach

In the world of electronic music, nothing remains as debatable as it's own origins. While groups laid the foundation for sonic experimentation and innovation elsewhere (Silver Apples, Brian Eno, Kraftwerk), Wendy Carlos took electronic music, and the Moog synthesizer, to a whole new level. Here, on Switched-On Bach, performed entirely on those recognizeably dated synthesizers, she proved to the world that classical music; the old, and electronically produced music; the new, could coexist in harmony. And thus, it is a true innovator in music history, though sadly ignored and unappreciated. Take notes, kiddies.

http://sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=2695

[something vague]

^ Can the mods perhaps add Kraftwerk in there with the "(Silver Apples, Brian Eno, Aphex Twin)" bit? I doubt this will get featured though. :(

[masada]

Pwn3d.

[Dave de Sylvia]

OK, I figure none of these have been featured before. If they have... do it again.

Manic Street Preachers - The Holy Bible

What do you get when you put a bunch of political glam-punks in a cheap, rundown studio with a bunch of Wire and Magazine records and a library of troubled authors? If you said The Holy Bible, you're part of a very exclusive club. The Holy Bible is pseudo-musician self-abusive anorexic junkie alcoholic genius Richey James Edwards' album, from start to finish. He neither composed nor played a single note on the album, but he wrote the album in every true sense. His twisted, aching, tortured, sick, perverted words drove the destined-to-be-overlooked masterpiece. NME called it a "vile record". And they were right. It's twisted, aching, tortured and very very sick triumph of perversity. To overlook it would be to commit murder.

[Jom]

Med, those Featured Albums I told you I was going to write up... when do you want those blurbs written up by?

[innerdark]

Muse, Origin of Symmetry

it's is a classic album IMO and the one that shook off thier "Radiohead clone" status

here's the little blurb

Muse went into recording this as Radiohead clones and thanks to Matt Bellamy's guitar and piano skills, Don Howard's brilliant drumming and Chris Wolstenholm's bass playing. recorded some great songs, spawned some fantastic singles notably the anthems "plug in baby" and "new born" (the latter of these being in the top 20 songs that changed the world as voted for by kerrang readers) And came out superstars
Origin of Symmetry signals Muse's move towards slightly "louder" music this is
surely an album to be listened to by all.
they've came a long way since showbiz and the boys from devon, england can only get better...

IamHoppus

[Arrakakaka]

Agalloch - The Mantle (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1268)

I suggest this album because of it's diversity. Agalloch hasn't been done or heard before. They're very hard to classify because of their diversity in songs and albums. The Mantle is Agalloch's second full-length. I would classify them as progressive/folk/black metal/doom metal. Very atmospheric and equally balances everything.

[Iai]

I didn't even realise The Mantle had been reviewed.

[pulseczar]

Smashing Pumpkins-Siamese Dream

"Their psychedelic debut Gish being overshadowed by Nirvana's Nevermind, Smashing Pumpkins got their first shot in the spotlight with Siamese Dream. An album with emotions as thick and swirled as mastermind Billy Corgan's guitars. These pretentious waves of fuzz, reverb and distortion amplify the cynicism, rebellion and loneliness of both young and old alike. From anthemic Boston-style rockers to desolate cries of weariness, Siamese Dream is a wonderous ride of emotions, Corgan embracing love and life in one song then pushing it all away in another. Though the Pumpkins moved to more mainstream rock after this, Siamese Dream will always be remembered as an alternative rock soundtrack to anyone's life who loves loud, dissonant guitars and passionate lyrics." - Galapogos

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=348

will this ever be featured :upset: or was it just skipped this week?

[Shadows]

:eek: Woah, more were featured!?

/checks

Oh man, the one I posted here wasn't featured. :upset:

[DFelon204409]

Sorry, this is late. I've been busy.

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=3947

Thrice - Vheissu

Thrice has been the bellwether for imitators that range from MTV friendly pop punk like Rufio and Hawthorne Heights to much heavier bands like The Fall of Troy. At the center of this path-paving has been technical yet emotive music with a focus on cerebral and often uplifting lyrics. This general description of Thrice's music hasn't changed, but the genres and influences have. Their newest release, Vheissu betrays their melodic hardcore past for flourishes in progressive radio rock, which would suck if Thrice weren't so intelligent with their compositions. Heralded as genius by some and labelled boring by others, this new album treads where Thrice has never gone before and where their imitators are bound to gravitate towards.

[Apathy]

http://http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=165 Demanufacture because it was the first ever album (in my knowledge) to mix industrial and extreme metal.

[Storm In A Teacup]

:eek: Woah, more were featured!?

/checks

Oh man, the one I posted here wasn't featured. :upset:


Neither is mine. :mad:

[Shadows]

Neither is mine. :mad:
Med used the text I wrote, but he featured Subtle's review of the album. :( Not cool.

[Dave de Sylvia]

Med used the text I wrote, but he featured Subtle's review of the album. :( Not cool.
It links to the general album page, I think, meaning that what shows up is whatever's at the front.

[Shadows]

It links to the general album page, I think, meaning that what shows up is whatever's at the front.
In that case, everyone go post in my Shadows Fall review. :mad: :p

[Storm In A Teacup]

You guys chose to feature Weezer over The Smashing Pumpkins & Slipknot!!!?!


/curses The Mederator and Damrod :mad:

[Thor]

Med, you told me to post this on here so you would remember to make it the featured album.

Dissection - Storm of the Light's Bane
Dissection are one of the most important bands in the often overlooked genre of black metal. This album was released in 1995 and is one of the best albums the genre has ever seen. The album is loaded with incredible guitar parts, inventive lyrics and some very impressive drumming. Even if you don't listen to metal on a regular basis, this album would be worth your while.

[Storm In A Teacup]

Bump, because this thread is about to fall off the first page and is important.


/why do I care, my only suggestion was never done (look at top of this page:))

[Jawaharal]

I think featuring The Go! Teams' Thunder Lighting Strike woul be appropiate seeing as it is a newer release and is super duper good.

[Storm In A Teacup]

Do a write up then. Don't make Medrod have to do everything themselves. :)

[Jom]

/bumps

Alright, as I agreed to do, I wrote up blurbs.

Med/Damrod: this is as short as I could get them. Before, I wrote rather large paragraphs, and then I realized that there's no way that the character limit would allow what I had written. They aren't as specific as I wanted them to be, but hopefully they're still okay.

Since the holidays are approaching soon, here are two recommended FA's for Sputnikmusic:



http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1227

"Holiday prog-rock opera" may very well be the best term to describe TSO's 1996 Christmas album, although this far from your typical holiday album. While it's majestic, festive, and spirited music, this album is more than just heavy metal Christmas jingles. With proficient guitar solos, a slew of keyboards, nimble drumming - and even a children's chorus - composer Paul O'Neill (of Savatage fame) enthusiastically captures the joy and love associated with the Christmas season, masterfully arranging it all onto a touching seventeen-track album.



http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1154

Known primarily for their excellent live show and fun humour that runs rampant throughout their entire discography, "Barenaked For the Holidays" marks BNL's first independent record release off their own label, Destruction Records. Sporting an even array of original recordings and customary Christmas and Hanukkah music, such as original tracks like "Elf's Lament" and the classic "Jingle Bells" with that trademark BNL twist, this holiday album also features a number of guest artists, including Sarah MacLachlan and Michael Bublé. A recommended listen for those wanting to hear holiday music that's fun and bids you good cheer. Happy holidays.

Thar she goes.

[Liberi Fatali]

Tangerine Dream - Phaedra

Phaedra was at its time one of the most revolutionary albums, being the first commericial album to utilise electronic sequencers. Even today it is as highly influential as it was back in the 70s. The music in Phaedra takes you on a unique artistic and musical journey through space and time. Although it might not be for everyone, Phaedra rewards observant listeners with an amazing experience, taking them to a parallel universe full of distant alien planets. Whether as background music or listened to during meditation, Phaedra can be highly enjoyable in any state. Few albums truly fit into the genius category, but Phaedra is definitely one that does.

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=4621

[innerdark]

Feeder's Comfort in Sound was the first album to be recorded after orginal drummer Jon Lee's death and the pain that the band went through show. while previous Feeder releases took a heavier approach, Comfort in sound shows Grant Nicholas' ability to write warm, moody, thought-provoking lyrics while keeping the ability to write songs that make you want to dance around a bit, albeit with darker lyrics. while the instrumental capability of older Feeder material has ebbed away somewhat, this album give us the first look of the Feeder that would become famous for altogether better reasons than Jon Lee's suicide.
the album is not a classic by any means, but considering what Grant Nicholas and Taka Hirose went through not even a year beforehand, it's incredible that they even stayed together as a band, never mind changed their style to a more mellow one and created an album which Jon Lee would be proud of.

innerdark/IamHoppus

[Liberi Fatali]

the album is not a classic by any means
This is classic, no doubt about it, everything that makes Feeder great is emphasized in this album. 50 minutes of musical brilliance.

So you gave the album a 5/5, yet you say it is not a classic? But then you say it is a classic.

Uhhh so confusing.

[pulseczar]

That blurb Hoppus wrote doesn't describe the band's sound at all anyway.

[masada]

I don't care if it's not a classic or if nobody has heard about it, I still think Switched-On Bach needs to be featured at some point. It's a lot better than featuring a Muse album.

Ahem.

[innerdark]

So you gave the album a 5/5, yet you say it is not a classic? But then you say it is a classic.

Uhhh so confusing.

right, lemme clear this up:

i'm going to change my review as 5/5 was a bit over the top.
it's not a classic musically but under the recording circumstances, it merits that, just like nevermind wasn't a brilliant album musically, this isn't, but like nevermind marked a turning inn nirvana's sound, the sound that would make them successful, this marks feeder changing their sound, and their sound now is what they're famous for.

hope i cleared that up

[Radiobass81]

I checked, and I didn't think I saw any Alice in Chains (and I'm not the best to write something for Smashing Pumpkings) so...

Alice in Chains - MTV Unplugged

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=2122

I've spent the last 15 minutes trying to write a blurb, but I've failed miserably. If I make a good one, I'll post it.