Mine is 9: Coda 8: Lee Zeppelin 3 7: Presence 6: In Through The Out Door 5: Led Zeppelin 1 4: Physical Graffiti 3: Houses Of The Holy 2: Led Zeppelin 4 1: Led Zeppelin 2 But All of them are great
That's the great thing about a discography as diverse as Zeppelin's, we all hear music differently and each of our No. 1 is the right choice :) Thanks for the ranking, friend!
1) Open Your Eyes by Yes. The only good news about it was the return of Steve Howe but the album stinks 2) Calling All Stations by Genesis. No Comments. Non even prog. 3) The Endless River by Pink Floyd. Hey Dave bring those demos lost on your computer and let's made an album of it. We got bills to pay. 4) Any ELP album after Love Beach. ( I love that one, actually). 5) Sorry, isn't this a prog channel?
Not a Prog channel but I'm always happy to talk about it, even if I don't know much - finding new music is always welcome :) Yeah, Endless River... not saying Division Bell was prog, by any standard, but it would have been a much better final PF album than this.
I had his songs going on a mix today laying in the sun and looking for the next best thing came on and hearing it tge second time was way different this time, especially understanding Warren a little more now, that one sums him up pretty good, my favorite song is renegade model citizen a sarcasstic wonderful song love the drums, or finishing touches right now, which are all on mr bad example I realized, I think this one and my rides here would have been in many ways better last albums, but the wind has powerful last word messages if you can hear them, besides of course keep me in your heart,the song every artists wishes they could write! But if anything the wind just rocks tge hell out of me, I could listen to disorder in the house (even tho the lyrics aren't the best imo) or party for the rest of the night on repeat, which combines my two favorite artists, it would have sounded good regardless but now theyre on it.
The Mr. Bad example album is such an underrated gem! I've come to appreciate The Wind more as time goes on. I think seeing the documentary, knowing what he was going through, made it more appealing to me. Thank you for your comments, it's fun to talk Zevon with fellow fans!
@@brettsmusicreviews2641 ty for making the video who knows whdn I would have been able to talk about him with somebody that knows, did you know that song porcalin monkey is about elvis lol, he didn't think too great about him which is refreshing, I myself never got into Elvis, oh and I'm sure you knew that johnny strikes up the band is about Jesus and the whole coming back thing, which to me made it 3 times better of a song, cuz at first I thought maybe it was jusg about the band gdtting together and possibly johnny carson.
1. Physical Graffiti -- Band's crowning achievement. Masterpiece. Favorite by any artist, ever. 2. IV 3. HotH 4. II 5. I 6. Presence 7. III 8. ITTOD 9. Coda
I was able to pull a top 8, just from the top of my head after you eliminated 6 and before you started your list: The Pony Man Circle of Steel Endless Wire Beautiful Cotton Jenny Old Dan's Records Cherokee Bend Christian Island
I only added that for me, everyone else is free to add them :) They're amazing songs! But I'm biased, I think most of his songs were great. Excellent list, friend!
Nice selection Brett. Excellent video. It was difficult picking my top 10 songs. I have so many honourable mentions that I'm not going to list them. Doing a top 15 or 20 would have been easier for me. 1) Canadian Railroad Trilogy 2) Summer Side Of Life 3) Did She Mention My Name 4) Wherefor & Why 5) Race Among The Ruins 6) Black Day In July 7) Affair On 8th Avenue 8) Softly 9) Endless Wire 10) The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald
I heard your top 10 list of Gord’s songs, and I’m glad that not one hit was on the list. I’m really tired of hearing some of his hits. Particularly the Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald. That being said. I too made a list of top 10 Gordon Lightfoot songs, and mind you, I prefer his story songs over his “lovey dovey” ballads. My top 10 are as follows: #1. Cherokee Bend: A story about an indigenous boy losing his father who a group of white immigrants who planned to have him hanged. The boy had to do whatever he needed to survive, and ended up adapting to the white man’s leadership. #2. Hi’Way Songs: A song that’s biographical. It’s tells about traveling around from New York to Toronto, and living the lifestyle of a typical musician, but settling back on Canadian soil to relax for a bit. #3. Rich Man’s Spiritual: A gospel-folk song about planning a life. It’s a really good upbeat song. #4. Cold Hands From New York: A morbid ballad about being alienated in a town that you don’t live in. #5. Brave Mountaineers: A bluegrass toe-tapper, about life in the country. #6. Canadian Railroad Trilogy: Yes I’m breaking the rules here putting this 1966 “hit” on my list, but you got to admit. There’s a great history behind that song as Gord was commissioned by the CBC to write a song for a tv special commemorating Canada’s 100th Anniversary, and representing the building of the Canadian Railroad. It really paints a picture of the exhausted sweating workers hammering the spikes into the tracks. #7. Circle Of Steel: A winter ballad about a woman about to lose her home and is on welfare and drinking a ton of booze. #8. Nous Vivons Ensemble: A French song about uniting Quebec with the rest of Canada. #9. Ballad of The Yarmouth Castle: A shipwreck song about a cruise ship in Florida I think. Or is it a vessel? All I know is that it’s going down in flames #10. Approaching Lavender: I can’t really figure out what this song is about, but it’s a great melody. Well that’s my top 10. May not be yours, but if there are people who are interested in Gord’s deeper cuts, I recommend they give them a listen. Cheers.
You dug very deep there, friend, I love it! The no-hits rule only applies to me, anyone is free to say the six I mentioned are their favorites lol Your song descriptions are a nice touch, I hope it inspires others to delve deeper. Gord's storytelling abilities were fantastic.
The Watchman's Gone has long been my favourite Gord song of all time beside If You Could Read My Mind. I agree with list and am not familiar with the last two. Song for a Winter's Night is Fiona's favourite as a new convert to Gord. I'd add Bitter Green, The Circle is Small, Baby Step Back and Endless Wire. Man, the guy has a staggering number of great songs, any number of which could be in a Top 10. Glad I had a premonition about this ;).
That's spooky, my friend! I'm glad you did, too, though. She clearly has good taste if that's her favorite :) You're right - we could almost put the names of all songs in a hat, draw ten, and they'd be amazing. Picking this was difficult but fun.
Great list Brett!!! Gord had so many great songs. He is one of my all time favorites! You could easily do a top 30 of all his great songs. Some other great ones are second cup of coffee, ghosts of cape horn, hangdog hotel room , endless wire, the circle is small ,wherefore and why, cotton jenny, circle of steel, I'm not supposed to care , race among the ruins, high and dry, summertime dream, and last but not least sit down young stranger (to wear the crown of peace you must wear the crown of thorns ) best line ever. I agree start with his greatest hits and then start exploring .
Top 30 wouldn't be beyond the realm of possibility *lol* Your list for possible additions is full of classics too, my friend. I'm Not Supposed To Care *almost* made my list, it's such a haunting song. Thank you for your input!
Interesting list. My list is probably less heretical than yours. 1. Holy Diver 2. Heaven and Hell 3. Mob Rules 4. Rising 5. Long Live Rock ‘n Roll 6. Dream Evil 7. The Last in Line 8. Dehumanizer 9. Rainbow 10. Lock up the Wolves
Hey friend, if we all liked exactly the same records in the same order, it would be boring :) Thank you for the response! It was a lot more difficult than I thought it'd be when I sat down to actually rank them.
Great video. Hard to believe it’s already been a year that we lost him. I really loved the album ranking series you did. I often go back to it because I enjoyed it that much. I saw one of his final shows in the US in July 2022 in Ocean City, NJ. I also saw him in December 2021. I’m fortunate I get to see him when I did. I’m only 21 years old and absolutely love his catalog. Salute Gord!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We were all fortunate to see him when we did, my friend. When I saw him in September 2022, my life was in turmoil (a divorce, losing my house, all kinds of stuff), and his music was such a healing force for me. You'd never know he was at the end of his life, that it would be his final tour. He was a vibrant force on stage.
@@brettsmusicreviews2641 Don’t thank me, thank you for the wonderful videos of Gord. And I’m so sorry you had to go through so much adversity. I’ve been through quite a bit in the past year and Gordon’s music has really helped me out a bunch. It’s amazing what the power of a great song can do to you. When I saw him for the final time, I didn’t think it would be the last. As you mentioned, he certainly sounded his age but it was still a treat and he really enjoyed what he did. His performance had a very grandfatherly vibe. I will miss him greatly, but am so fortunate to still have the music! Cheers!
@richardbetz5531 here's to better times ahead for us both, my friend! Music is a healing force and Gord's albums will outlast us all, remaining old friends for the rest of our time here.
Thank you for honoring Gordon Lightfoot. His music will live on forever. I have his full collection as well. I laughed when you said you paid more for the Two Tones than you expected.. me too! But so happy to have this rare album. I love the song Tattoo. Salute so under rated. He said he felt if the album had been called Whispers of the North it might have got more air play.
I like his original versions of 'Steel Rail Blues' 'Softly' 'Affair On 8th Avenue' 'Wherefore and Why' 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy'. I did not care for the new versions he recorded on his double album 'Gord's Gold' (November 1975). 'Summertime Dream' is my favourite Lightfoot album . Excellent video Brett. 🇨🇦
Thank you! :) I didn't mind the re-recordings but the originals are the definitive version, I agree. I spun Summertime Dream later in the day - I closed with that, Sundown, and Cold On The Shoulder (my personal favorite) before enjoying a cigar & bourbon on the deck with a Gord playlist.
@@brettsmusicreviews2641 Your welcome Brett. On another note, trying to pick my favourite Lightfoot song is as difficult as picking my favourite Beatle song. I could pick two or three songs but picking one is a lost cause. 😄
@@241156can Same! I can MAYBE pick a Top 10 for Gord. I have a few definite numbers but none is better than the other. So much of his work resonates deeply with me.
@@brettsmusicreviews2641 You might want to consider doing a top ten of Gordon's songs. I don't know his material after 'Endless Wire' (1978). However, I could still pick ten songs up to that point in time. Cheers ... David 👍
I really like Don Quixote. I listened to it three times last week. I also spun his debut a couple of times, which is absolutely stunning. I rank it up with JJ Cale's as one of the best debuts by a solo artist. I also really like Dream Street Rose. It has a terrible cover, but it is such a solid record. And you know how much I dig Endless Wire! The title track is my current earworm. I love hearing you wax on about Gord. Such an important figure.
Thank you for the kind words :) I never disliked Endless Wire, and it's grown even more in my view the more I listen to it. The title track ranks among his best, and most creative songs. DQ... the one-two punch of Christian Island and Alberta Bound is one of my favorites among all his work.
@@brettsmusicreviews2641 Thx for your response. I know, it is taste, but Dio made LPs with the group Elf, If you mention Rainbow or BS with Dio as Singer, then Elf must also be mentioned otherwise it is incomplete. The first Rainbow Album was Blackmore with Elf Members. Heaven & Hell - Bible Black is also an fine album.
I put this video out so long ago that I couldn't remember the order I had them in! *lol* I'd like to think there are no bad choices for Number One from this period; I genuinely enjoy them all. Ever since seeing him live and perform the title track to your favorite, I've gone back and spun it several times. It's a solid, darn good record. Thank you for the interaction!
@@brettsmusicreviews2641 Sure. I realise that these videos are mainly a chance to discuss and review the artist's work. I bought Gord's third LP when it came out, so I'm bound to love it more, than those I purchased later.
I've been a fan of John Hiatt since 1986. The trilogy of albums that began with Bring the Family, Slow Turning, and Stolen moments are the watershed albums for me. Crossing Muddy Waters, Same Old Man, and many of the others are also brilliant. Sadly, ive only nanaged to hear him live once. The Perfectly Good Guitar tour.
Great vid and what a difficult topic. I've always considered John Hiatt to be one of the greatest vocalists of our time as well as an apex songwriter. I wrote my Top 10 before watching this so as not to be influenced. Its hilarious how our lists line up, or don't!! My personal Top Ten (it's a fluid list): 1. Beneath This Gruff Exterior 2. Walk On 3. Master of Disaster 4. The Tiki Bar is Open 5. The Open Road 6. Perfectly Good Guitar 7. Crossing Muddy Waters 8. Slow Turning 9. Bring the Family 10. Same Old Man These are all GREAT albums, every one of 'em. I should say that I don't have Dirty Jeans, although I have heard it and it's brilliant. I'd be happy to throw any of these on at any time and I'd be in heaven. He's one of the few artists I cannot get enough of.
Hey, seven in common for the top ten is pretty good! :) Any of your other three could be here, too. What I think most of us Hiatt fans can agree on is that his work from 1987 onward (with a rare exception or two) is stellar. It's like trying to pick my favorite Gord albums, in that anything from '66 to '82 could be there. His singing style is so unique, there's no one like him and his style is completely effective for his music. I always appreciate your feedback, my friend :)
Hi Brett. When I commented on your Dio ranking list I said I was looking forward to your next ranking list. You haven't let me down! Once again, I apologise for going on too long. John Hiatt is one of my favourites. I've seen him 3 times. Once in an old Glasgow theatre just after "Perfectly Good Guitar" came out. I think he was backed by the band which plays on the album. It was a great concert but wasted a bit by the fact that it was all seated. I saw him a few years later in Glasgow in a medium sized standing only venue. He was backed by a band called the North Mississippi All Stars who did a set on their own, the highlight of which was a 10 minute electric washboard solo. The band consists of two Dickinson brothers plus a bass player. Their dad, Jim Dickinson, produced a John Hiatt album. What a great concert! The third time I saw him was in Edinburgh in a small venue when he did a solo acoustic set. Great, but I preferred him the first twice I saw him. My favourite John Hiatt albums! I don't know his first 7 albums, first coming across him with "Bring the Family". I don't know "Mystic Pinball" or "Terms of my Surrender" from your list. - Must investigate. Of the 8 John Hiatt albums I own my order would be : 1. Slow Turning. 2. Perfectly Good Guitar. 3.Walk On. 4. Bring the Family. 5. Stolen Moments. 6.Dirty Jeans.... 7. Beneath this Gruff Exterior. 8. Little Head. I don't own but am familiar with "Crossing Muddy Waters", "The Tiki Bar is Open" and "Master of Disaster. They would be towards the bottom of my top ten, replacing "Little Head" . - I don't particularly like it. Thanks again for a very entertaining and informative video.
I always enjoy your opinions and interaction! Little Head is at the bottom of my Hiatt list overall. I hate to put it down because, even though I said I like them all to some degree, but that's one I can only really get into a few tracks from. I think even John looks back on it with a bit of puzzlement. I'm familiar with North Mississippi All-Stars but don't have any of their work. I do own a couple albums by their dad - Dixie Fried by James Luther Dickinson is one of the great albums of its time and tragically overlooked. I bet that show was exceptional! I've never had the opportunity to see Hiatt in concert, the few times he's come even close to my house, it's been on days it didn't work for me to go :( He's an artist whose work is varied and runs deep. I think you'll enjoy Terms Of My Surrender a lot. Oddly, even though it's in my Top Ten now, it took me awhile to warm up to Mystic Pinball. Once I did, though, I was hooked. Thanks for the feedback! :)
John deserves 10x more recognition by the general public than he gets. Musicians know who John is, but too many non-musicans do not. I discovered John with his "Bring the Family" cassette.
Amen! I'd say musicians and, for those like me who barely know two chords on a guitar, folks who appreciate the art of creating great songs :) Thank you for the response!
My ranking is quite different but I respect yours, shows how much diversity and quality there is in Dio's albums. 1) Heaven And Hell 2) Dream Evil 3) The Last In Line 4) Rising 5) Holy Diver
I can't believe I never responded months ago, I'm sorry - I found The Incident, tried to get through it, but couldn't. You're right, it wasn't up to the bands standards!
I don't even know who Ronnie James Dio is. I do now. Rainbow does Greensleeves, eh? I love that song and even play it on Classical guitar as a personal favourite. I'm going to look that up.
200 motels is one of my favourite movies . God knows why, because not even Zappa’s hottest fans like it, but I really do. On the other hand I have a hot spot for modernistic music too. Pretties for you is on my list of best LP:s ever. I have loved it ever since I heard it the first time and still do… Maybe I'm just crazy...😊
Not crazy, you just have unique tastes :) This is the kind of comment I love because it' presenting a different view on the music, but in a respectful way. Thank you for the input!
New sub to your channel. Just Push Play stinks. Aerosmith shouldn’t use electronic drum loops. Ever. This isn’t Rocks or Toys In The Attic back when they had juice. Take care…
Thanks for the reply - I'm glad I'm not the only one who dislikes that album :) Aerosmith was "my band' for a fair bit, the band I listened to more than anything. I love SO much of their work, but JPP... ugh lol
I am a metal head to the core, but Shotgun Willie will ALWAYS sit around in his underwear! 😅 Love that album because my dad had a bunch of outlaw country records I used to spin when I was a kid. Gonna check out some of these things on your list. Thanks for a great video. 😅 😎
Thank you for the kind words! Outlaw Country and Metal may not seem to relate, but both were conceived by musical outsiders, bands few labels or critics would take a chance on but who fans loved. I'm a huge old-school metal fan (Motorhead, Sabbath, Priest, etc), and a huge fan of Willie, Waylon, and those folks, too. The attitude for both is similar. When we music fans can share our tastes with others, it's a great feeling. Let me know what you think of some of the others!
@@brettsmusicreviews2641 Very cool. I was lucky enough to have a couple of girlfriends who were music nuts and friends who were about ten years older than me (who lived thru the 1970s music era and that I was too young to appreciate other than KISS and The Beatles) who REALLY gave me some life-changing lessons in music! Including Trapeze, Grand Funk (Red Album), Budgie, Roy Buchanan, Nick Drake and Captain Beyond! None of those people are around anymore, but their influence on me lives on. I'm still here at least, loving life and music, and it's a beautiful thing. 😊
Another enjoyable video, Brett. Only one of these albums I know is Rainbow Rising which I like very much. My son has all the Dio Rainbow and Sabbath albums on CD so I'll give these a listen over the next few days.
Thank you for the kind words! I'm not a Dio completist, in that I don't have all the Dio Band albums or any of the Elf material. But his work with the Sabs and Rainbow is nothing short of brilliant. Let me know how you like them!
Hi Brett. I've given a listen to the 3 Rainbow albums plus "Heaven and Hell" and "Mob Rules" over the last few days, - I was wrong about my son having all the Sabbath Dio albums. He only has "Heaven and Hell" and "Mob Rules" + the live album. First of all, I'm not a huge heavy metal fan and certainly not familiar with many heavy metal albums. I actually saw Black Sabbath twice. First time in the mid 1970s and the second time around 2015. I couldn't fully appreciate them as I only knew "Paranoid" and "Iron Man." I've made up for this since and know quite a few of their songs from the first 6 albums. Anyway, what do I think? I found the first Rainbow album the most accessible. It sounds more like a hard rock album than a heavy metal one to me. Like it very much except for "If You Don't Like Rock n Roll" which I found a bit cliched. I don't think Dio's voice is quite so distinctive on this album and perhaps the album would have been as good with some other vocalist. "Rainbow Rising." A lot heavier than the first album. I like the first 4 tracks but the 2 closing tracks are magnificent and symphonic / operatic in their scope. - Verging on prog rock. Dio's voice is sensational. "Long Live Rock and Roll" strikes me as in the same vein as the first 4 tracks on "Rainbow Rising." I'll need to give it a few more listens. Like you, I think I prefer "Mob Rules" to "Heaven and Hell." "Country Girl" is my favourite track. Again, obviously fine albums but I'll need a few more listens. Overall, I've enjoyed all the albums and I'll dip into them occasionally. However, I think its time Willie Nelson or Fairport Convention for a change. Look forward to your next ranking video. Might give me a reason to investigate an artist / band I'm not familiar with.
@@russellcampbell3274 One of the best compliments we can receive as music fans is when we introduce others to what we like, and they end up liking (or at least respecting) our choices. I'll be honest, I don't like every Dio Band album and don't own them all. In fact, the two following Holy Diver are a bit of a let-down for me. They're good but failed to capture the magic of the debut. It wasn't until Dream Evil that I feel the band tried something new (and succeeded). Country Girl is epic! The final show I saw with that line-up was in 2009, they played that as a lead-in to the final song, Neon Knights. It was massive in concert! Now I feel a bit of pressure, I need to come up with something good :)
Hi Brett. Hope I don't go on too long here. I've got most of Townes's studio albums plus "The Old Quarter." Agree that "At My Window" is best studio album. I don't listen to his albums very much nowadays as I find them a bit depressing, especially as decrepitude is round the corner. However, saw Townes in Scotland 3 times between 1991 and 1994. The first time was in a biggish venue in Perth and he shared the stage with Guy Clark, alternating songs and telling stories about each other. Enjoyed it very much but not as much as the next time I saw him in a small venue in Perth with less than 100 in the audience. He was outstanding. Unfortunately the last time I saw him was in a big venue in Edinburgh in December 1994 when he had obviously drunk too much. - He would start a song and after a couple of lines forget what song it was. At his best live he sounded great, voice and guitar, was very funny and friendly. - And he wrote great songs. My late brother had been with .me the second time I saw him in Perth and met him the next day in the street. Townes was more than happy to stand and chat with him. I looked out a newspaper review of the concert in Edinburgh and it described him as a "wayward genius." If you add "kind hearted" to this description I think it sums him up.
I can't hit the "love" button enough to your response! Getting to see great shows AND meet him? I'm envious in the best of ways, my friend :) His music (and Guy's) have meant so much to me over the years. I, too, don't spin it as often as I used to. But when I do, when I'm in the mood, there's nothing better. Thank you so much for sharing your story. It's great knowing he was a kind person as well as immense talent!
@@russellcampbell3274 Thank YOU for the kind words! I enjoy making them because I love sharing what I'm into, as well as talking with fellow music lovers like you. I genuinely appreciate the interaction!
What a wonderful collection!! Townes is simply unparalleled. It is really too bad that his early stuff is so thin sounding and ornamented. Old Quarter is probably the most emotionally stark album ever put out. Should be in every collection. Interesting that both he and Hank died on New Year's Day. Are there any two more spiritually connected artists? Cheers to Townes 🍻!
Old Quarter SHOULD be in every collection, you're right :) There are others who I spin more (Prine, Guy Clark, Gord), but Townes may be my GOAT of songwriting, despite not having a prolific body of work. The good & great live albums (OQ, Rear View Mirror, Live & Obscure) have a lot of overlap but each performance was so different from the next. OQ was recorded over 50 years ago but is as imminent now as ever. It has held up extremely well because the songs & performances are timeless. One of my favorite Hank songs is Alone & Forsaken, which I first heard on an album of demos with just he & his guitar. I remember thinking how much like a TVZ song it sounded! A few years back, I happened to be looking at the live stuff from the end of Townes' life and there, on a collection called In Pain, was Alone & Forsaken! The desperation is even greater than in Hank's original - I think TVZ knew his time on earth was drawing to a close sooner than later. Cheers, friend!
Those FZ albums are probably his most accessible. I love a lot of his work but there's some too weird for me, even lol I look forward to seeing your list!
Just discovered that this was a thing. I’m gonna have to order this vinyl along with the Iron Fist 40th anniversary release. Criminally underrated albums
I didn't buy the Iron Fist remaster because it's my least favorite Motorhead album. I may yet get the CD version for the live content. APD is a masterpiece, IMO.
Gee, thank goodness I've never heard any of these. The only one I've considered is Iron Fist. So many of my favourite artists have made real stinkers. The Allman Brothers' two early '80s albums on Artista come to mind. While I don't hate them like most others do, it's incredible how far they fell into almost disco a mere decade after Fillmore. I could never get my head around Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "Last DJ". Not horrible, but easily his weakest work and one where he just kinda rants and rambles. John Hiatt's "Little Head" (save for Pirate Radio), Asleep at the Wheel's "Framed" (horrid), Neil's "Monsanto Years" all come to mind as ones I wish I'd never heard. Another great video!
Heck, look at J. Geils Band on Centerfold compared to Full House - totally lackluster. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers opened their "Last DJ" world tour in Grand Rapids, MI and I was there. It was the first time I saw him, Mavis Staples opened and blew the roof off the place! The album is so-so but the songs were better in concert.
@@brettsmusicreviews2641 Petty was one of the best live acts, hands down. I only saw them once, but it was epic. And Mavis Staples too!! I also saw her once and she was absolutely fabulous. That's a lot of talent in one night.
Very interesting list. 1974 was, of course, the best year ever. My birth year! The Watchman's Gone has long been my favourite Gord tune and that whole record is stellar. I agree totally with Van's fantastic live album which I've been meaning to feature. Both of the Willie are absolutely killer. Interesting that Blood On the Tracks was actually recorded in '74 making the Holy Trilogy entirely within that year. I'd add Dylan and The Band released one of my favourite live albums of all time "Before the Flood" came out in '74. Killer stuff. I've never been a Frank, either Sinatra or Zappa, fan, although I'm sure they are excellent if you are. I like hearing about such recommendations in case I stumble across them.
Before the Flood is stellar! Dylan's vocals were at a peak and the arrangements breathed new life into the songs. I'm surprised you don't care for Sinatra, but Zappa is fairly polarizing lol I get lost when spinning Van, that album takes me to another dimension entirely.
@@brettsmusicreviews2641 Sinatra just never reached me. I prefer Tony or Dean for that style of vocals. Perhaps his mobster past hazes my view somewhat. I actually think Zappa is brilliant and have a couple of his records. I just find him too disjointed to really get into. I don't generally go for the off-the-wall, but I can appreciate what he was doing.
@@roblabelle7874 Apostrophe is my favorite Zappa album in large part because it's accessible. I like a lot of his work but there's a lot I have difficulty getting in to. I have about 30 of his albums (including live & compilations records), which gives a good overview of his work but is seemingly almost just the tip of the iceberg. A lot of it is too far out for me.
Warren Zevon and Joe Ely albums are favourites of mine. Love John Prine. I was lucky enough to see him twice. I've never heard "Bruised Orange" right through but know a lot of the songs on it via live albums, covers, etc. Keep up the good work.
I never got to see Prine live :( In 2022, I was in Nashville and wore a Prine t-shirt. The goodwill that town seemed to have toward me because of it was amazing. He's a saint down there! Warren and Ely should, to my mind, be household names. They were both incredible talents and Joe still is :)
Somehow, my comment went missing. And it was so eloquent. Anyway, another great video. Your enthusiasm and passion is contagious. You've given me some solid leads, especially in THE Americana category. I didn't get much new music in 2023 either, the reissues were just overwhelming. I did grab Willie's Bluegrass which is excellent and John R. Miller's new record is terrific. The Neil box has to be my favourite release of the year. A monster. I really enjoyed Bob's Fragments, Little Feat's Sailin' Shoes and the Ely reissues. The jazz was just nuts. If you like Moanin', I suggest Mosaic. A bit more explorative, but Blakey & Co. are just nuclear. Grant Green's Green Street is the other essential one I grabbed. Your love of American Aquarium has infected me. I grabbed a half dozen of their titles, but BJ's solo album is really special. I hope your 2024 is less painful than this past year was. It looks like your life is on an upward trajectory. Be well, and keep the music coming!!
I missed the new John R. Miller album, gonna rectify that as soon as I can get out record shopping again. Reidsville... untethered by the band name, he really laid everything on the line and made one of the best albums I've ever heard. Barham may just be the best lyricist in Americana music today. I will definitely be checking out your Jazz recommendations! As I said in another video, you have been one of the most influential friends regarding my listening in the last decade. I'm grateful for that but especially grateful for your friendship and counsel. I hope you have an amazing 2024!
HAPPY NEW YEAR BRETT!!!! It's always tough losing a loved one. I'm glad things are looking up for you. I wish continued success in the new year. cheers
This album can't be beat. I do agree that the alternate takes are fantastic and stand on their own merit. Sometimes it is hard to remove the original songs we hear on the album from their unshakeable position. I haven't listened to the remix (!) next to the original yet, but to me, it sounds cleaner yet maintains the vibe. Garth Brooks did cover Feel My Love not long after this was released and it is terrible. Bob at his darkest is Bob at his best. Garth just pretends. I'm very touched by the shout out 🙏.
Garth is Garth. I enjoy some of his work, but his Dylan cover is a cash grab. My only hope is it lead others to discover Bob's work. Your words, your descriptions of the songs as well as the details you offer, always impress me. You make me want to discover new music (or in this case, revisit a classic with fresh ears).
That's an awesome idea! I don't have all of the Dio Band albums, but I have all of his Rainbow and Sabbath material. I will have to do some research but I will get to it.
