Best introductory album?

I hadn't thought about it at the time I was giving the recommendation, but ANATO was my first proper album after having heard greatest hits.

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It all started with Limp Bizkit, Spice Girls, Britney Spears & The Backstreet Boys. The beginning of the end.

That music like today's was like Bic razors. For fun, for modern consumption. You listen to it, like it, discard it, then on to the next. Disposable pop.

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Pop music has largely been crap since the 50s. There was only that one blip between ~1965-75 where most people listened to LPs, and most of the LPs were good. LPs and 45s were consumed by almost entirely different audiences. But then after a brief period of FM radio being experimental, they switched to playlists like AM and short singles became the norm again, and thus began the death of the LP.

If anything, today things are far better than they were 20 years ago, as the internet has opened everything up. Artists aren't beholden to record companies anymore, and there are literally millions of bands one can listen to.

The only real casualty is the idea of the classic album. Indeed, the last classic album most of us can agree on is OK Computer, and that was 1997. The classic album basically died because everyone under the age of 40 who doesn't consume mainstream pop has different musical taste now. It's not better or worse - just different.
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I'd say Arcade Fire's Funeral is the last classic album released in 2004. If it wasn't for that release - totally agree on OKC.

Although maybe we need 20 years to pass before calling an album a classic. To be revisited in 2024.

@mike hunt RE Hot Space: When the sun's out and I want to strut and look at tits and asses, yes.

You like 80s metal so we're probably even on the bad taste front :)

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@mike hunt RE Hot Space: When the sun's out and I want to strut and look at tits and asses, yes.

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Spot on!

Exactly the times when and reasons why I like Hot Space ;)

80''s Metal? You comparing the stuff you like with the great Dio? Not saying Hot Space is the worst album in the world....3 or 4 songs on It I like. Tits and ass? I really Don't think of those things while listening to Dancer and put out the fire and Freddie wasn't thinking about tits when writing Body Language.....If I want useless talent but want tits and ass I'll put on a Katy Perry Video. Put on the roar video for fantasy land. Or you could watch the Body Language Video, lol.

yeh lol

The Beatles - REVOLVER
Alice Cooper Band - LOVE IT TO DEATH
THE DOORS - THE DOORS
BLACK SABBATH - BLACK SABBATH
IRON MAIDEN - LIVE AFTER DEATH
DEEP PURPLE - DEEP PURPLE
EURYTHMICS - BE YOURSELF TONIGHT
KILLING JOKE - PANDEMONIUM
THE WHO - QUADROPHENIA
FAITH NO MORE - KING FOR A DAY, FOOL FOR A LIFETIME


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OH, YOU MEANT QUEEN!




QUEEN - UNDECIDED....

Casual listener - greatest hits 1&2
deep listener - NOTW/SHA ; Neither deviates too far for a casual listeners taste. ..both have well established songs that will heighten curiosity without the listener being a short attention span asshole and skipping LOML/ prophets song. ..so there.
Depth of writing as well.


Also. Play it end to end. Fantastic listen

Good to see another FNM fan on Queenzone but some unusual choices there. I would've went with FNM's The Real Thing and Maiden's Number of the Beast for first-time listeners. The Real Thing is very accessible and a real treat. It hasn't dated at all. Live After Death suffers from the band playing the songs too fast with Bruce struggling to keep up. The first 5 tracks on Piece of Mind are great but, aside from 'The Trooper', the 2nd side is a little weak. Maybe that doesn't matter any more since CDs (and now downloads) mean 'sides' are less relevant. Powerslave is a strong album, featuring the great 'Aces High', although 1st timers might struggle with 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.

^precisely why I'd chosen it. Faster songs, better sound. Never been a fan of IRON MAIDEN's 80's production values. I think the first two albums actually sound better mastered than the others. Maybe they're just too polished and its a format thing. (*never bought the remasters)

Yeah The Real Thing would probably be the better choice, though KFADFFAL covers more ground. Can't argue with Zombie Eaters...

Angel Dust surely for FNM?

OR California / Mr Bungle if we talk about FNM Family

Iron Maiden are easier to Introduce....If you don't like Metal no Maiden album will Change your mind...now if your a young buck who Just started listening to metal and ask what Maiden album I should get? The easy choice is Number Of The Beast, It's their signature album and very simple and easy to understand for a newbie. We all were Introduced to Maiden with that album back in the day. Then as Time goes on they will find out they have better albums. Priest I'll say British Steel.....by the way, I only like the first 7 Maiden albums....peace of Mind is my favorite....killers at 2, It maybe unpopular too say Killers but It's a great album. Even Bruce Dickinson said It's his favorite....Number Of The Beast at 3 then Powerslave at 4. The first Record at 5... Seventh Son at 6 then Somewhere In Time at 7. I don't like the new stuff. And please don't respond with the new Maiden is great. Your not gonna change my mind.

Back to Queen....much harder because all the different type of music they played. I think A Night At The Opera is your best bet. Start With their Signature album, then move on from there.

Sheer Heart Attack.

If they don't like it, they they won't like Queen.

Sheer Heart Attack is what started my love affair with Queen. That first side is killer, side 2 took a bit longer too grow on me. I remember thinking what strange songs In The Lap Of The Gods and leroy Brown was. Now of course I love both songs. The only song I don't like is She Makes Me. The rest is solid.

They enjoyed the album despite being unsure as to whether they'd like it or not. They mentioned liking Death on two legs for the intro and "was the fin on your back part of the deal, shark". I find it curious how Sweet Lady was the song they recognized. I've chosen NOTW as a follow-up