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Post by idlewild on Dec 11, 2009 13:12:03 GMT -5
^ Lol glad I'm not the only one Dosage made it to #15, but it was released in 1999 so I can't put it up Hurr.
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Post by blufindr on Dec 13, 2009 3:48:58 GMT -5
LISTEN TO AFTERWORDS. Great album. EDIT: And it's 2007.
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Post by RunningAway on Feb 24, 2010 2:32:11 GMT -5
i wanted to do this when you first posted..but forgot. i also don't have as broad of a list as some do, mostly because i like an artist and listen to their stuff until i'm introduced to someone else. so many of these albums, 1.) have been said 2.) are multiple albums from the same artists 3.) may not be considered "the best albums of the decade" to most people, but to me, they are because they're the ones i listen to the most or they introduced me/reinforced my love of a band or artist.
The Fray - How To Save A Life (2005)
I know most critics and some people don't think the musicality of The Fray is up to par with other artists, but I'd have to disagree. They definitely have a similar sound in multiple songs, but then there are songs like Little House, Vienna, and Say When and We Build Then We Break from the new album that disregard what people say. I love that I can feel the emotion through the piano and guitar riffs in these particular songs. Isaac Slade is a very talented songwriter who writes deep, emotional, and thought provoking lyrics. He reminds me a lot of Jason Wade, even when you dive into their own personal stories and upbringings, the two are eerily similar. This album, not only introduced their music to me, but the world, so for that they're on my list.
Staind - Chapter V (2005)
Some of Staind's albums I find I can't listen to over and over again from start to finish. The thing that struck me about Chapter V was that I was listening over and over, and loving what I heard. Aaron Lewis knows how to write really depressing songs, that are perfect when you feel like shit. Although their 5th album, this was the second one I own of theirs and it's definitely a favorite of the decade.
MoZella - I Will (2006)
First seeing MoZella live at my second Lifehouse show, and was intrigued immediately. Her debut album has the unique soul and complicated lyrics that she's known for. Her voice is simply divine. I Will was a showcase of all these things that left a deep impression on me.
Switchfoot - The Beautiful Letdown (2003)
This too was my favorite album of theirs, until 2009, but I'll get to that soon. Jon Foreman has something to say. For me, he pretty much calls out people on their bullshit, but does it in a way that doesn't sound offensive. I felt close to this album as someone who was getting ready for the next step in my life, college, and not really knowing what to do or what to think or who to believe, and this album comes on and says, hey that's ok. but don't buy into all this shit being tossed at you. I'm not one to do things just because it's "the thing to do." And this album made me feel like I wasn't the only one.
MuteMath - Armistice (2009)
I was trying to decide which was better, this one or their first. I finally decided that while the self-titled is amazing, I think I like this one more. I like that every track is a song. I like the ratio of slow songs and fast songs, I like that I don't skip any songs...ok maybe i skip Odds sometimes...it's the weakest song on there. But this album proved that there was some meat behind MuteMath's music quality, which is outstanding, but I wondered if there was more to the stage tricks and all out insanity. Armistice proved there is.
K.T. Tunstall - Eye to the Telescope (2004)
I think Tunstall is severely underrated. I rarely hear about her, and it makes me sad. From start to finish, this album awakens another sense in me. I don't really know how to describe it. It's almost magical...which I know sounds blah, but that's the best I can do. She is such an amazing songwriter; very descriptive and unique. Her voice is soothing yet hard when it needs to be. AMAZING album. Amazing.
OK Go - Oh No (2005)
I really think this is the funnest album of the decade. OK Go has this quirkiness about them that is intriguing to watch, and wonderful to listen to. You never know what they're going to do. I love that each song has it's own personality, yet fits with the other songs on the album, something that is missing from their debut album, in my opinion.
Staind - Break the Cycle (2001)
This is my favorite and first album I have of theirs. I was turned onto them from the single, It's Been Awhile, and got the album. Like Chapter V, it's one of the more easier ones to listen to. The songs are deep, and talk about something real. Also Epiphany, which is my favorite Staind song, is on this album. I think this song shows just how talented Aaron Lewis is.
Coldplay - Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008)
I love the darkness, faith, history, tension, and passion of this album. I couldn't believe how fast I fell in love with it, and literally listened to nothing else for a while. This really made Coldplay emerge as a major artist for me. I'm getting into them late, but once I got X&Y, I knew I had to get this one, which proved to be 10x better. Now has come the process of going backwards through their catalog, which is fun.
The Hush Sound - Like Vines (2006)
I think this is their best album because both Bob and Greta have an equal share of songs/vocals on this album unlike their other two where one has more than the other. I love the mixing of male and female vocals. It produces some of the most beautiful sounding music I've ever heard. The songs are particularly strong, and different; a stalker, a circus chase, a ghost story, foggy dreams, and themes of Eden. This band is truly a gem, and so young. Hopefully they will get back on track an make more music together. (currently all working on solo projects).
Evanescence - The Open Door (2006)
Then, long anticipated sophomore album. Amy Lee has some of the best female vocals in the business. I know some have said she doesn't sound as good live, but I have yet to catch a live show, so until then, my first statement stands. She is also an extremely powerful songwriter. This album came out my Freshman year of college and I couldn't stop listening to it. I actually connected with a senior in one of my classes who also said he liked them, and from then on when we saw each other, we'd point to our headphones and say, "Open Door." That was really cool to me. She can write a great song, and has a powerful band to back her up. This album hit every beat song after song, lyric after lyric. It blows my mind.
Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head
So, like I said, I'm working backwards with Coldplay and recently just got this album. Chris Martin sees things differently than the rest of us. He has this majestic way of putting the most complicated emotions and making them sound simple. This is album where I couldn't tell you which song is the strongest, because they all are. This just edge out Viva La Vida as my favorite from them.
Lifehouse - No Name Face (2000)
This album means a lot, obviously. It was the introduction of Lifehouse into my life, but more than that, it was the introduction of a passion for music in general. This was the first album I actually listened all the way through. Before, if I got a CD, I would listen to the singles and then turn it off (disgraceful I know). No Name Face changed all that. It really had a huge impact on my music tastes, and for that, I eternally grateful.
Peter Gabriel - Up (2002)
The more I listen to Peter's catalog, the more I'm convinced that he is one of, if not THE best artist of all time...that's right, better than The Beatles. I'm not going to argue with any die-hard Beatles fans, this is just how I personally feel. Peter Gabriel is an artist. Up is an album all about death, regret, finding a place in the world, and moving on. The songs are powerful and thought provoking. His ability to make you feel what he's feeling is different from other artists. He paints in your head what you're suppose to feel and think. It's enchanting.
Switchfoot - Hello Hurricane (2009)
Such an incredible album. Hands down the best in 2009. I also thought all their albums were good, but none would top TBL. I was wrong. I tell people all the time to pick up this album. Each song has something new to offer. I'm learning more and more that Jon Foreman is a genius in his right. I just never gave it much thought after TBL...well, he's got my attention now.
Lifehouse - Stanley Climbfall (2002)
I'm not going to say much, mostly because if you know anything about me, then you know that this is my favorite LH album, and therefore, my favorite album. I love that it's the underdog of their catalog. I love the old-time feel of the album art and songs. I love that I'm now the age Jason was when this came out.
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