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So, another TDTH thread here got me thinking of making this thread. Maybe something like this already exsisted here ( I do not recall... but in the last 7 years of me posting here... most probably)... but.. here goes.

Everyone has a recording in his life without which he can not imagine his own exsistance.

So, to get things started, I ask you all to post 5 albums you can not live without. As simple as that.


Let me get it started.











This list has been stable since 2002. Only because The Shining was released then really As you see, 3 out of 5 albums come from the 90s, two of them from 99 (my fave year in terms of music - loadsa tremendous albums were released), one of them MUST HAVE BEEN out in the 90s (MV) and one of them SOUNDS like the 90s

Expecting yer lists, fella posters!

[NiTRO]

Okay, I'm going to revive this! I love learning about new music through others. I'm changing the rules for my post though. My 5 will be albums I can't live without but I will leave out the true classics (Darkside of the Moon, Exile on Main St, etc...) and will not include anything related to Candlebox, Live or TGF. And, Being from Seattle, I also won't include bands I love such as Mother Love Bone, Temple of the Dog, etc... Just trying to weed out some of the obvious in favor of lesser known albums.

Here are 5 I cannot live without:

The Cult - Love: Been in my top 5 forever! Such a great rock record that unfortunately gets lumped into the 80's goth pile. Any fan of rock should pay close attention to this record, plus there is a newer remastered version that sounds amazing. Everybody knows Sanctuary and Rain but check out the tracks, Love and Phoenix - melt yer face psychedelic rock and the guitar work breathes with life! So tasty.


Pixies - Doolittle: Blew me away the first time I heard it! Surfer Rosa is a close second by this band but Doolittle has such a diverse, raw sound that has been so influential to bands such as Nirvana. Check out tracks, Tame, Mr. Grieves and Wave of Mutilation.


Aimee Mann - Bachelor No. 2: I'm not always into the female "singer songwriter" vibe but this album has such amazing songs and the Beatles influence sometimes tucked into the guitar and melodies is fantastic!
Check out tracks, Deathly, Red Vines, How Am I Different and Calling it Quits.


The Shins - Wincing the Night Away: James Mercer is one of the most poetic lyricists around and the way he uses his surfy vocals to emote melody is amazing. Unbelievable record. Check out tracks: Australia, Red Rabbits, Sea Legs.


Blind Melon - Soup: Obviously Blind Melon was known for No Rain and the Bee Girl but their second effort is so superior to anything on the first record. Soup didn't sell well and was cut off at the knees due to Shannon Hoon's passing but this is such a strong album in terms of the songs, melodies and arrangements. Not for everybody but should be given a chance if you didn't like No Rain or Tones of Home. Also, Nico, a collection of tunes put together after Shannon's Death is worth picking up if Soup tickles your fancy. Tracks on Soup to check out: Galaxie, Toes Across the Floor and St. Andrews Fall.

Enjoy!