Album of 2001 (Part III) - Madron to VOTE.

[1964white]

Were I still taking part, I'd nominate "The Big Express" by XTC.

Sort of surprised it hasn't even been mentioned as yet.

Good album John

[Orange Box]

Can I have a compilation album released in 84? Bob Marley - Legend.
If comps aren’t allowed I’ll take Sade - Diamond Life.
Some belters in this year imo

[1964white]

Can I have a compilation album released in 84? Bob Marley - Legend.
If comps aren’t allowed I’ll take Sade - Diamond Life.
Some belters in this year imo

Compilations not allowed Orange

Diamond Life is a cracker, Sade is a favourite in the 64's household I personally love soulful acts.

[Johnboy1965]

And that's my 4 points taken.

An amazing run of albums, Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call, New Good Dream and Sparkle in the Rain.

Yeah absolutely. A really good time for music for me with Simple Minds, The Smiths, Echo, Big Country and The Cure all having a major influence on me musically all of which still feature in my top 10 bands of all time.

[Mrs64]

Queen 'The Works'

[Durly]

Were I still taking part, I'd nominate "The Big Express" by XTC.

Sort of surprised it hasn't even been mentioned as yet.

My timeline on Farcebook has informed me it was released on this very day back in 84. So it and I share a birthday......it's younger than me though........

[Muppet the Cat]

Happy birthday Durly

I’m assuming you never logged your DoB when joining ………..or Hector would have posted your very own Happy birthday thread this morning.

[1964white]

Make a note Hector

[1964white]

My timeline on Farcebook has informed me it was released on this very day back in 84. So it and I share a birthday......it's younger than me though........

Happy birthday C.

[Haighy]

Ride the Lightning.. Metallica

[lufc1304]

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions 'Rattlesnakes'

[Johnboy1965]

Ride the Lightning.. Metallica

Their best album IMO though Master of Puppets is a close second.
Cliff's base intro on For Whom the Bell Tolls is pure class.

[The Subhuman]

Their best album IMO though Master of Puppets is a close second.
Cliff's base intro on For Whom the Bell Tolls is pure class.

It's up there for sure. The album on CD is a little thin for me lacking depth, you can't feel the music. But it probably has the best tracks on it. I much prefer all those tracks live on whatever album you may find them on. Live s**t is my go to. Best album for sound is still probably Load, a massively underrated rock classic for me despite Till It Sleeps

Master over Ride by the smallest amount as it has Sanitarium on it, a particular favourite

[1964white]

Album of 1984

NOMINATE NOW

Smiths 'The Smiths' 64
Frank Zappa 'Thing Fish' Faaip
Replacements 'Let it Be' SG
Billy Bragg 'Brewing Up With' Onemore
Scorpions ‘Love At First Sting’ Cat
Violent Femmes 'Hallowed Ground' Sara
Nik Kershaw 'Human Racing' Mountain
Echo & the Bunnymen 'Ocean Rain' Finn
U2 'The Unforgettable Fire' BB
Talking Heads 'Stop Making Sense' Gandi
Marillion 'Fugazi' Ian
Prince 'Purple Rain' Billie
Simple Minds 'Sparkle In The Rain' Johnboy
Bruce Springsteen 'Born In The USA' White Riot
Steve Vai 'Flex Able' MJ
Sade 'Diamond Life' Orange
Queen 'The Works' Mrs 64
Metallica 'Ride the Lightning' Haighy
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions 'Rattlesnakes' 1304

[mentalcase]

Defenders of the faith (Judas Priest)

[Durly]

Big Country - Steeltown

Bit disappointed that no one has nominated Cocteau Twins or Blue Nile, as it was a 3 way split and I sort of tossed a coin.......

[White Riot]

Big Country - Steeltown

Bit disappointed that no one has nominated Cocteau Twins or Blue Nile, as it was a 3 way split and I sort of tossed a coin.......

Difficult choice for this year Durly, I almost went for the Cocteau Twins and would have been happy with lots of albums that others have nominated.

[Durly]

Difficult choice for this year Durly, I almost went for the Cocteau Twins and would have been happy with lots of albums that others have nominated.

Aye mate. 1984 was a formative year for me. Started going to gigs, left school, started frequenting pubs, made friends for life.........incredibly good times.

[Johnboy1965]

It's up there for sure. The album on CD is a little thin for me lacking depth, you can't feel the music. But it probably has the best tracks on it. I much prefer all those tracks live on whatever album you may find them on. Live s**t is my go to. Best album for sound is still probably Load, a massively underrated rock classic for me despite Till It Sleeps

Master over Ride by the smallest amount as it has Sanitarium on it, a particular favourite

Totally agree re Sanitarium one of my favourites also along with One from And Justice For All, which as an album was let down by the dubbing down of the bass leaving it a bit flat for me.
To be fair though they all sound good on vinyl!
Only album I'm not keen on is St Anger which is very disjointed as documented by the Some kind of Monster documentary on Netflix.

[1964white]

Album of 1984

VOTE NOW

Smiths 'The Smiths' 64
Frank Zappa 'Thing Fish' Faaip
Replacements 'Let it Be' SG
Billy Bragg 'Brewing Up With' Onemore
Scorpions ‘Love At First Sting’ Cat
Violent Femmes 'Hallowed Ground' Sara
Nik Kershaw 'Human Racing' Mountain
Echo & the Bunnymen 'Ocean Rain' Finn
U2 'The Unforgettable Fire' BB
Talking Heads 'Stop Making Sense' Gandi
Marillion 'Fugazi' Ian
Prince 'Purple Rain' Billie
Simple Minds 'Sparkle In The Rain' Johnboy
Bruce Springsteen 'Born In The USA' White Riot
Steve Vai 'Flex Able' MJ
Sade 'Diamond Life' Orange
Queen 'The Works' Mrs 64
Metallica 'Ride the Lightning' Haighy
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions 'Rattlesnakes' 1304
Judas Priest 'Defenders Of The faith' Mental
Big Country 'Steeltown' Durly