Our Favorite Albums (191 – 200)
191. J Dilla – Donuts [2006]
Nominated by DJ MTSPEN of Storytime/Motivation Nation who says: My favorite Stones Throw release. Spectacular instrumental hip hop album. A classic for those who know it.
192. Coheed and Cambria – In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3 [2003]
Nominated by Johnny Ganache of Pint O’ Comics who says: I hated this album when my buddy would constantly play it. That quickly changed.
193. Frank Zappa and The Mothers – The Grand Wazoo [1972]
Nominated by Psychedelic Rick of The Psychedelicatessen.
This was the third Zappa album released in a period where he needed to use a wheelchair. Zappa was unable to tour after being assaulted and pushed offstage into an orchestra pit during a concert on December 10, 1971 at the Rainbow Theatre in London, UK. The album is mostly made up of instrumental pieces, similar in style to those of three previous albums: Hot Rats (October 1969), Burnt Weeny Sandwich (February 1970), and Waka/Jawaka (July 1972). (wikipedia.org)
194. Chicago – Chicago [1970]
Nominated by Leith of The Light Fandango.
Like their debut album, Chicago Transit Authority, this was a double album. It was their first album under the name Chicago (the band’s prior name, Chicago Transit Authority, was changed due to a threatened lawsuit from the Chicago Transit Authority) and the first to use the now ubiquitous cursive Chicago logo on the cover. (wikipedia.org)
195. Arlo Guthrie – Live in Sydney [2012]
Nominated by Bill Revill of Acoustic Blender who says: The best sample of what he is like live. Fine musicianship.
196. Tom Petty – Wildflowers [1994]
Nominated by DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland who says: In an alternate timeline, Tom Petty’s magnum opus would have been released as a double-album, using all 25+ songs that Petty wrote for the record. A deeply personal release, Petty referred to it as his “divorce album”. The clear emotional resonance of these songs was such that when his daughter, Adria, first heard it, she knew her parents’ marriage was over. With his heart so evidently on his sleeve, Petty gifted us all with classics of heartache and hope.
197. Noname – Telefone [2016]
Nominated by DJ Lukey G of The Guest List.
Noname was asked about the title Telefone. She responded: “I named it Telefone because I like the idea of what it means to be on the phone with someone for the very first time and all its little intricate idiosyncrasies. From the awkwardness to the laughter or various intimate conversations you can have over the phone, I want my project to be very conversational. I want people to feel like they’re on the phone with me, getting to know me better than a text message or a tweet.” (wikipedia.org)
198. The Clash – London Calling [1979]
Nominated by DJ Deni of Lovin’ the 70’s.
In August 1979, the band entered Wessex Studios to begin recording London Calling. The Clash asked Guy Stevens to produce the album, much to the dismay of CBS Records.] Stevens had alcohol and drug problems and his production methods were unconventional. During a recording session he swung a ladder and upturned chairs – apparently to create a rock & roll atmosphere. The Clash, especially Simonon, got along well with Stevens, and found Stevens’ work to be very helpful and productive to both Simonon’s playing and their recording as a band. The album was recorded during a five- to six-week period involving 18-hour days, with many songs recorded in one or two takes. (wikipedia.org)
199. Heldon – Heldon IV “Agneta Nilsson” [1976]
Nominated by Rick Reaction.
The fourth Heldon album “Agneta Nilsson” sees Richard Pinhas and his changing entourage of musicians delve even deeper into Heldon’s sonic universe. Their trusted array of hypnotic synthesizer sounds is underscored in places by drums and/or guitar. (bandcamp.com)
200. Frankie Cosmos – Zentropy [2014]
Nominated by DJ AmorOso of WTF: What the Funk & Storytime.
The debut album of Greta Kline.
