The Tailgate 500 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die List--**READ RULES IN OP BEFORE POSTING**--MET

[Bang]

28

Muddy Waters- Folk Singer

in 1963 when the folk kick began, Chess records decided to cash in by recording their own folk album.

So they put Muddy, Willie Dixon and Buddy Guy in a studio with 2 acoustic guitars and a stand up bass and recorded it live.

it's as crystal clear a picture of how good blues can be at it's root essence, a timeless portrait of something uniquely American by 3 undisputed masters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVlW0XzIHkA

~Bang

[drtdrums]

29. Tool - Lateralus

Undeniably one of the most influential bands in progressive rock, there is no other band that has ever managed "weird" as well as Tool. An unmatched frontman, complex time signatures, and one of the best drummers in the business make them a must-hear. This album is their best, imo, although them's fightin' words with many Tool fans.

[MattFancy]

30. Dr.Dre - The Chronic

[Hitman21ST]

31. King's X - Gretchen Goes To Nebraska

[Sticksboi05]

May I make one suggested addition to the rules? Only one album per band/artist.

That's nuts. Led Zeppelin should have 6. The Beatles should have at least 6+. The Rolling Stones probably have 5.

[Califan007 The Constipated]

i also dont think greatest hits have a place here.

Certain bands maybe greatest album is ok, but only a couple exceptions

32. Greatest Hits - Sly & the Family Stone

Anyway, their Greatest Hits album includes two songs that became stone-cold classics that were NOT included on any other album: "Hot Fun In The Summertime" and "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)". If we don't include Greatest Hits albums, then those two songs are never heard by anyone--500 albums, over 5,000 songs, and neither song has ANY chance of being on the list? Hell, no lol...

[Sticksboi05]

1. Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland (1968)

2. Talking Heads- Remain in Light (1980)

3. Oceansize - Effloresce (2003)

4. The Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed (1969)

5. The Beatles - Rubber Soul (1965)

6. The Clash - London Calling (1979)

7. Chicago - Chicago Transit Authority (1969)

8. Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1965)

9. Megadeth - Rust In Peace (1990)

10. Nas - Illmatic (1994)

11. They Might Be Giants - Apollo 18 (1992)

12. Sublime - Sublime (1996)

13. Jane's Addiction - Ritual de lo Habitual (1990)

14. Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988)

15. Husker Du - Flip Your Wig

16. Meshuggah - Nothing

17. Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique (1989)

18. Blonde on Blonde---Bob Dylan

19. Prince - Sign O' The Times

20. Jane's Addiction- Nothings Shocking

21. Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life

22. Radiohead - Kid A (2000)

23. Third Eye Blind - Third Eye Blind (1997)

24. Steven Wilson - Grace for Drowning

25. The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs (1999)

26. The Who- Who's Next (1971)

27. The Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion

28. Muddy Waters- Folk Singer

29. Tool - Lateralus

30. Dr.Dre - The Chronic (1992)

31. King's X - Gretchen Goes To Nebraska

32. Sly & the Family Stone - Greatest Hits

[drtdrums]

That's nuts. Led Zeppelin should have 6. The Beatles should have at least 6+. The Rolling Stones probably have 5.

You see why I say that, then. Having a large percentage of the albums taken up by The Beatles, LZ, Pink Floyd, Rush, Rolling Stones, Metallica, and the like leaves less room for other great, unique, "must hear" artists. I'm not denying that many of those albums would make a "top 500 albums list"...but that isn't what the point of this is.

---------- Post added February-16th-2012 at 02:49 PM ----------

31. King's X - Gretchen Goes To Nebraska

Greaaat call here, hitman. Major Kudos. King's X are phenomenal.

[Sticksboi05]

You see why I say that, then. Having a large percentage of the albums taken up by The Beatles, LZ, Pink Floyd, Rush, Rolling Stones, Metallica, and the like leaves less room for other great, unique, "must hear" artists. I'm not denying that many of those albums would make a "top 500 albums list"...but that isn't what the point of this is.

Those are all albums you need to hear though. 500 is a lot. That's plenty of space for the contrarians to post stuff that nobody knows of to make themselves feel better

But in all seriousness. 500 is a LOT of albums. There's plenty of space.

[Jumbo]

Yeah, I quickly reached the point here where I'm reminded that "taste", like opinions and *******s, is not licensed only to qualified users. :evilg: :pfft:

[GibbsFactor]

Various Artists - Judgement Night Sound Track

[Dan T.]

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles (1967)

This has to be on the list. It was a groundbreaking album in many ways, with timeless music.

(And the cover art had about 15 clues that Paul was dead. ).

[Teller]

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles (1967)

This has to be on the list. It was a groundbreaking album in many ways, with timeless music.

Which is why I've been trying to get it added for FOUR pages now.

[Sticksboi05]

1. Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland (1968)

2. Talking Heads- Remain in Light (1980)

3. Oceansize - Effloresce (2003)

4. The Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed (1969)

5. The Beatles - Rubber Soul (1965)

6. The Clash - London Calling (1979)

7. Chicago - Chicago Transit Authority (1969)

8. Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1965)

9. Megadeth - Rust In Peace (1990)

10. Nas - Illmatic (1994)

11. They Might Be Giants - Apollo 18 (1992)

12. Sublime - Sublime (1996)

13. Jane's Addiction - Ritual de lo Habitual (1990)

14. Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988)

15. Husker Du - Flip Your Wig

16. Meshuggah - Nothing

17. Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique (1989)

18. Blonde on Blonde---Bob Dylan

19. Prince - Sign O' The Times

20. Jane's Addiction- Nothings Shocking

21. Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life

22. Radiohead - Kid A (2000)

23. Third Eye Blind - Third Eye Blind (1997)

24. Steven Wilson - Grace for Drowning

25. The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs (1999)

26. The Who- Who's Next (1971)

27. The Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion

28. Muddy Waters- Folk Singer

29. Tool - Lateralus

30. Dr.Dre - The Chronic (1992)

31. King's X - Gretchen Goes To Nebraska

32. Sly & the Family Stone - Greatest Hits

33. Various Artists - Judgement Night Sound Track

34. The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)

35. R.E.M. - Murmur (1983)

The album is so good. Laid the groundwork for the explosion of alternative rock that would follow in the 80s and 90s. Radio Free Europe and Talk About The Passion are the gems.

[elkabong82]

ok, that's 13 posts from my last one

36. Led Zeppelin- IV

[sean_e_b]

37. Weezer - Pinkerton (1996)

[Teller]

Sticks...you...me...flagpole. :box:

[No Excuses]

38. Alice in Chains - Dirt (1992)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYe_No2xr7A

[LeesburgSkinFan]

Michael Jackson "Thriller"

[MattFancy]

40. Eminem - Marshall Mathers LP (2000)

[deejaydana]

here's a great one that's possibly overlooked by some folks. It certainly shows his ability to diversify his sound.

41. Beck-- Sea Change (2002)

[drtdrums]

38. Alice in Chains - Dirt (1992)

Another great one. Saved me from having to post this later

42: Soundgarden: Superunknown

[elkabong82]

Great call on Thriller. Good beck album also, though I'd personally go with Odelay.

[MattFancy]

43. Beatles - Abbey Road

[No Excuses]

How many of you read the OP?

Rules: You can only submit one album at a time. After you make your submission, you can't make another one for 10 posts.