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my favorite albums 2 years later
By an Amazon.com customer
Clouds Taste MetallicClouds Taste Metallic by The Flaming Lips
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my personal favorite from the lips archive, and i think it has the most "lip esque" sound. not sure why. but anyways. everything from "in a priest driven ambulance" to "at War with the Mystics" is gold, except zarieka, idk about that one cuz i dont have it. transmissions is a close second
Bless the WeatherBless the Weather by John Martyn
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not perfect like solid air was, but a very accessible predecessor
Slanted & Enchanted: Luxe & ReduxeSlanted & Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe by Pavement
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $7.09
PAVEMENT. Theres four cds you, being a fan of rock, need to go out and buy asap. i dont really understand how these guys arent millionaires
Wowee Zowee: Sordid Sentinels EditionWowee Zowee: Sordid Sentinels Edition by Pavement
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $11.84
yes i just had to another pavement cd. this is their misunderstood masterpiece. stephen claims its bizarre cuz he was smoking a lot of pot, but i find that pot or not this is their most intruiging and amazing album
New YorkNew York by Lou Reed
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the cd that first got me into music, the opening 4 songs changed my life forever, but hey, i was young. nevertheless this cd still rocks
White Light/White HeatWhite Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground
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just cuz i didnt include in on the first list, and it is by far my favorite band. for some reason i said they were my second favorite at the time... idky
1969: Velvet Underground Live, Vol. 11969: Velvet Underground Live, Vol. 1 by The Velvet Underground
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pure live magic. pick up the bootleg too, it ROCKS
ExpatriateExpatriate by The Coast
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these guys might be something really cool pretty soon. a very lovely debut and a terrific sound. lets see where they go from here
Surfer RosaSurfer Rosa by Pixies
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a neato band, not quite as amazing as some reviews have suggested, but i think a lot of people could dig em, they just have a likeable sound
Paris 1919Paris 1919 by John Cale
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sometimes, when none of my cds sound like something im in the mood for, this one always finds me, its just so different and at times i cant stop listening to it
Bee ThousandBee Thousand
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wow. the reviews of this cd werent kidding, a few listens, and youll find yourself humming one of the songs in your head for hours without realizing it, better with every listen. i do wish they could make longer songs though, but maybe thats part of the magic
The Way of the Vaselines: A Complete HistoryThe Way of the Vaselines: A Complete History by The Vaselines
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FUN sound from a fun band. not all the songs are amazing but each one is good in its own right and every time i listen i find one i didnt realize how good it was
Getz GilbertoGetz Gilberto by Stan Getz
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this is what you bring to the beach for a good tan or something. the picture of relaxation, if it werent for me never getting tired of this cd, id have to go out and buy more from these guys
Life of ContradictionLife of Contradiction by Joe Higgs
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the sound quality may be poor, but musical greatness shines through anyways, great reggae
Funky Kingston/In the DarkFunky Kingston/In the Dark by Toots & the Maytals
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ska apparantly. to me its just vamped up reggae, but whatevs, its very amazing. my favorite cd from jamaica, this guy is up there with Bob. highly reccomended
Scientist Rids The World Of The Curse Of The Evil VampiresScientist Rids The World Of The Curse Of The Evil Vampires
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get this for halloween haha. cool as heck
The Modern DanceThe Modern Dance by Pere Ubu
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yikes this is original and crazy. very cool and ive never not listened to it all the way through, it keeps your attention
Bootleg Series, Vol. 1: The Quine TapesBootleg Series, Vol. 1: The Quine Tapes by The Velvet Underground
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found it! haha
Up-Tight: The Velvet Underground StoryUp-Tight: The Velvet Underground Story by Victor Bockris
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understand why im obsessed with them
Staring at Sound: The True Story of Oklahoma's Fabulous Flaming LipsStaring at Sound: The True Story of Oklahoma's Fabulous Flaming Lips by Jim Derogatis
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shed some light on all their mayhem. i didnt really understand or care for "priest" until i read this. my only complaint is the unfavorible review of "clouds tast metallic"
Delta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American MusicDelta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music by Ted Gioia
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just for fun, read about why Mississippi is the most important state in the United States musical history
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant MessiahIllusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $3.94
double the fun with my own little bible
What the Bleep!? - Down the Rabbit Hole (QUANTUM Three-Disc Special Edition)What the Bleep!? - Down the Rabbit Hole (QUANTUM Three-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $21.99 / Used from: $18.08
and triple the fun with my video bible! these arent really my bibles, cuz i dont see how i could have one, unless i wrote it myself, and even then i would constantly revise it, these are just things that have a lot of stuff i believe heavily in
Hit to Death in the Future HeadHit to Death in the Future Head by The Flaming Lips
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k well ive got more room than i expected, so im gonna go ahead and include some of these, a fair album, but def essential
In a Priest Driven AmbulanceIn a Priest Driven Ambulance by The Flaming Lips
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fairly good as well, the only lips cd i have where there are a couple songs i dont really care for, unless you cound the bonus song on "hit to death in the future head"
Transmissions from the Satellite HeartTransmissions from the Satellite Heart by The Flaming Lips
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amazing, probably better than "clouds". and not just cuz of "she dont use jelly", the whole cd is fantastic. my favorite: chewin the apple of your eye
The Soft BulletinThe Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
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wow, touching, thought provoking, moving, emotional, intimate. I knew the Lips were something magical but i consider us lucky that they put into a cd so nicely
Yoshimi Battles the Pink RobotsYoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
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a little overated, just cuz its their most famous cd now, but i dont consider it nearly their best. its where i got my start though, and it is really good nonetheless, its amazing, but that goes without saying, its the Lips!
At War with the MysticsAt War with the Mystics by The Flaming Lips
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a pretty good cd too, a little less cohesive than yoshimi. but still good. some fans dont like this one, but i still say its good, and i hope their new one, coming out in a matter of days, is even better!
Crooked Rain Crooked Rain: L.A.'s Desert OriginsCrooked Rain Crooked Rain: L.A.'s Desert Origins by Pavement
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seems to be their most popular cd with fans, perfect for road trips
Brighten the Corners: Nicene Creedence EditionBrighten the Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition by Pavement
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cohesive. sadly, the last great pavement cd... for now... but thats just being way too hopeful
The Complete Library of Congress Sessions, 1941-1942The Complete Library of Congress Sessions, 1941-1942 by Son House
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my favorite of his. anyways, the holidays are coming, and im gonna get like 20 new cds so im sure there will be changes i want to make, oh well, i made this now, and i dont care