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On 11 Jun 2004, Daniel Dreibelbis One really great production I like is for the Jellyfish album _Spilt Milk_ – it’s a sleeper of an album production and sound-wise, and some great songs too.

Yes! One of my favorite albums. Their album "Bellybutton" is equally as good. Too bad they broke up before I was ever aware of them – they had a lot going for them and I’d have loved to have seen them play live.

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Ohhhhh Rusted Root…. yes, I agree on that one. For some reason I like the way Cold – Year of the Spider turned out.  Very loud, very clear.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I second Roxy Music – Avalon A few off the top of my head: First RATM record. Dire Straits Brothers in Arms NIN Pretty Hate Machine first Keb Mo record Holly Cole Trio – Don’t smoke in Bed Nirvana Unplugged Talking Heads – Stop Making Sense Rusted Root – When I Woke Hole – Live Through This Willie Nelson – Always on My Mind (don’t laugh, it is simple and elegant) -Windsorman

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Elvis Costello – Armed Forces Concrete Blonde – Group Therapy Jethro Tull – Songs from the Wood Clash – Lomndon Calling The Healers – Boomslang – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Disintegration: The Cure, for the sheer turn the stereo upness of it and the lie on the floor lost in sound! Pete

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   Radiohead’s The Bends and OK Computer —

Those two are incredible albums with great production. Toto’s Mindfields also had top-notch production even though the album itself was bland. Mars Volta’s album sounds great, as well as Massive Attack’s Mezzanine and most of Tool’s stuff (I’m not a great Tool fan though). TJ

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Disintegration: The Cure, for the sheer turn the stereo upness of it and the lie on the floor lost in sound! Pete

The Saga album Worlds Apart just *floors* me upon every listen. The FiXX have many old excellently produced albums as well, love the Strat tones on those.

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9 0 1 2 5 – Yes BRILLIANT!  Just fantastic musicianship AND production through & through. *GREAT* songs as well.  Listening to the disc now, from beginning to end. Hold On is my fave on the album, love that groove & the drum parts, guitar lines.  Changes, City of Love, HEARTS, just awesome music.

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Here’s mine: (Not neccsrly in this ordr) A) Lou Reed "Rock n Roll Animal" B) Humble Pie "Rockin The Fillmore" C)The Who "Who’s Next" D) Johhny Winter "Still Alive and Well" E} The Rolling Stones "Exile On Main Street" – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Those mid seventies Queen records were fucking huge 16 track extravaganzas as well    agreed, although they later pulled off a real incredible sounding album with _The Miracle_ in ‘88. Particularly the title track.    One really great production I like is for the Jellyfish album _Spilt Milk_ – it’s a sleeper of an album production and sound-wise, and some great songs too.    others include:    King’s X – Gretchen Goes To Nebraska    ZZ Top – Tres Hombres (the original album only, not the fakey remix CD, though I’ve heard they did a killer job doing the remastering in the new box set) and Deguello .    Van Halen – Fair Warning  and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge    Pink Floyd from Dark Side Of The Moon  and Wish You Were Here    Dire Straits – On Every Street    The Cult – Electric (great in-your-face production from Rick Rubin)    Black Sabbath – Heaven And Hell (Martin Birch did an incredible mix for that record, the heaviest Tony Iommi ever sounded)    Sir George Martin for his incredible work with The Beatles and beyond (one favorite non-Beatles album being Cheap Trick’s _All Shook Up_)    U2’s The Unforgettable Fire and Achtung Baby    Radiohead’s The Bends and OK Computer — Dan Dreibelbis, Guitar Nerd – Better Living Through Home Recording Now On Soundclick for your listening pleasure! www.soundclick.com/bands/2/dandreibelbismusic.htm

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I have guilty pleasures so here we go: a- Skynyrd- One more From the Road b- Frampton: Live c- Boston: Boston d- Woodstock One e- Motley Crue: Dr. Feelgood blast away

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Here’s mine: (Not neccsrly in this ordr) A) Lou Reed "Rock n Roll Animal" B) Humble Pie "Rockin The Fillmore" C)The Who "Who’s Next" D) Johhny Winter "Still Alive and Well" E} The Rolling Stones "Exile On Main Street" Those mid seventies Queen records were fucking huge 16 track extravaganzas as well    agreed, although they later pulled off a real incredible sounding album with _The Miracle_ in ‘88. Particularly the title track.    One really great production I like is for the Jellyfish album _Spilt Milk_ – it’s a sleeper of an album production and sound-wise, and some great songs too.    others include:    King’s X – Gretchen Goes To Nebraska    ZZ Top – Tres Hombres (the original album only, not the fakey remix CD, though I’ve heard they did a killer job doing the remastering in the new box set) and Deguello .    Van Halen – Fair Warning  and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge    Pink Floyd from Dark Side Of The Moon  and Wish You Were Here    Dire Straits – On Every Street    The Cult – Electric (great in-your-face production from Rick Rubin)    Black Sabbath – Heaven And Hell (Martin Birch did an incredible mix for that record, the heaviest Tony Iommi ever sounded)    Sir George Martin for his incredible work with The Beatles and beyond (one favorite non-Beatles album being Cheap Trick’s _All Shook Up_)    U2’s The Unforgettable Fire and Achtung Baby    Radiohead’s The Bends and OK Computer — Dan Dreibelbis, Guitar Nerd – Better Living Through Home Recording Now On Soundclick for your listening pleasure! www.soundclick.com/bands/2/dandreibelbismusic.htm

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Those mid seventies Queen records were fucking huge 16 track extravaganzas as well

   agreed, although they later pulled off a real incredible sounding album with _The Miracle_ in ‘88. Particularly the title track.    One really great production I like is for the Jellyfish album _Spilt Milk_ – it’s a sleeper of an album production and sound-wise, and some great songs too.    others include:    King’s X – Gretchen Goes To Nebraska    ZZ Top – Tres Hombres (the original album only, not the fakey remix CD, though I’ve heard they did a killer job doing the remastering in the new box set) and Deguello .    Van Halen – Fair Warning  and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge    Pink Floyd from Dark Side Of The Moon  and Wish You Were Here    Dire Straits – On Every Street    The Cult – Electric (great in-your-face production from Rick Rubin)    Black Sabbath – Heaven And Hell (Martin Birch did an incredible mix for that record, the heaviest Tony Iommi ever sounded)    Sir George Martin for his incredible work with The Beatles and beyond (one favorite non-Beatles album being Cheap Trick’s _All Shook Up_)    U2’s The Unforgettable Fire and Achtung Baby    Radiohead’s The Bends and OK Computer — Dan Dreibelbis, Guitar Nerd – Better Living Through Home Recording Now On Soundclick for your listening pleasure! www.soundclick.com/bands/2/dandreibelbismusic.htm

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Christ I hated the Cure.  Whining.  Fix your lipstick, Nancyboy.

Yeah coz pornography was a really s*** album!

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Disintegration: The Cure, for the sheer turn the stereo upness of it and the lie on the floor lost in sound! Pete

i’m REALLY into the production on the first DANZIG record. it’s so sonically clear and precise. i remember classical guys buying the CD version to test out their systems. IF you wanted to be a real nrrd you could probably be able to tell what size sticks, brand of drum heads and cymbals chuck buscuits used on the record. i certainly guessed the guitars and amps right. its proof that sometimes less is more. some records just have oodles of magic on them and it is a major nod to the production of the record. Ian Burgess’ job on LEATHERFACE’s MUSH album is amazing. Its simple, two guitars, bass drums vocals type of record but i have never heard two guitars projected so well they melt into one beautifuly harsh melody. its like a choir of distortion. Spice Girls first album is pretty fookin amazing. everything about it sounds great and it all fits neatly. I use this record to tweak FOH rigs. Beastie Boys Paul’s Boutique. Just take a listen. and i wont even get into the amazing work on Abba: Arrival. — Home of the Tiltwheel http://listen.to/tiltwheel makin a racket and encouraging ruckus

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Like I wuz saying, listen to that Modern Lovers record…John Cale did an amazing production job on it….I really like the first Television album too, for its purity of tone…you can actually hear the guitars on that, they’re not buried under tons of distortion, overdrive, whatever…And then there’s something about the sound of the first couple of Suicide albums, pure magic. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Disintegration: The Cure, for the sheer turn the stereo upness of it and the lie on the floor lost in sound! Pete

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I second Roxy Music – Avalon A few off the top of my head: First RATM record. Dire Straits Brothers in Arms NIN Pretty Hate Machine first Keb Mo record Holly Cole Trio – Don’t smoke in Bed Nirvana Unplugged Talking Heads – Stop Making Sense Rusted Root – When I Woke Hole – Live Through This Willie Nelson – Always on My Mind (don’t laugh, it is simple and elegant) -Windsorman

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I’ll vote for Pink Floyd’s Welcome to the Machine (better production than DSOTM- ymmv). Also always liked all of Alan Parson’s Project for production (wasn’t AP the engineer for the Floyd?) Tim

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Disintegration: The Cure, for the sheer turn the stereo upness of it and the lie on the floor lost in sound! Pete

Love that album.  I prefer Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me though, as it has some of Porl’s best playing on it (just listen to the opening track).  I can’t blame Porl for leaving, he was asked to play with Page & Plant on their tour (which he left when his wife was pregnant).  I’m really anticipating the new disc next month, from the track I hear on the radio (Sirius) it sounds like it should be pretty good. Rick

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Christ I hated the Cure.  Whining.  Fix your lipstick, Nancyboy. You know a recent great production job was on Soundgarden’s Superunknown. 1995 I think. Those mid seventies Queen records were fucking huge 16 track extravaganzas as well.  Also, of course, Pink Floyd stuff from DSOTM through The Wall.  I always dug the production on Physical Graffitti and the vocal recording on Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions is awesome.  Could have just been his singing though…that guy’s incredible. Something really sterile and frightening about Terry Date’s work on Pantera’s Vulgar Display of Power.  No triggers, no digital shit, just a fucking monster ass tight band laying it down analog style.  Not the mot subtle album in the world, but easily one of the best metal production jobs I’ve ever heard. Oh and let’s not leave out any of those Rage Against the Machine albums. Gigantic sounding.  THAT is one big ass three piece. Ever heard the London Records releases of Sir George Solti conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra?  Wagner, Thaikovsky, Mahler.  Recorded in the 70s. WHOA NELLY.  That’ll rip your balls off and ask for a receipt.

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Disintegration: The Cure, for the sheer turn the stereo upness of it and the lie on the floor lost in sound! Pete

I’ve always felt that Roxy Music’s "Avalon" was about as good as it could get. The production on that album is amazing.

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Disintegration: The Cure, for the sheer turn the stereo upness of it and the lie on the floor lost in sound! Pete I’ve always felt that Roxy Music’s "Avalon" was about as good as it could get. The production on that album is amazing.

True. Pink Floyd’s Dark Side is another great one, Aja from Steely Dan, & In Through The Out Door from Zep are a few that come to mind.

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great album, but most of the songs can be summed up as follows: section A – entire song without lyrics section B – with lyrics repeat section section A love The Cure. they saw me through my teen angst years.

Yeah but it’s soooooo good that album, seriously cool! even now! It’s also a masterclass in leaving stuff out, the guitar in it is amazing so simple, but perfect. Cheers, P

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Disintegration: The Cure, for the sheer turn the stereo upness of it and the lie on the floor lost in sound! Pete

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great album, but most of the songs can be summed up as follows: section A – entire song without lyrics section B – with lyrics repeat section section A love The Cure. they saw me through my teen angst years.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I got an email from Newbury Comics describing their great sale, including $9.99 for any CD on their Best 50 of all times list.  I thought great … then I saw the list … I don’t think I’d want any of these if it were free!: 5 Radiohead The Bends 11 AC/DC Back In Black 18 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik 31 REM Murmur 32 The Replacements Let It Be 34 Elvis Costello This Year’s Model 43 Husker Du Zen Arcade 45 Beck     Odelay 47 Mission Of Burma Signals,Calls And Marches I’ll take one each of these, please. The rest I either already have or aren’t interested in. Some of these are things I don’t know much about but I’m curious to hear, since they get so much press.

I’m just starting to get into Radiohead and I’m really digging The Bends. I must get Hail to the Thieves one of these days.

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I’m just starting to get into Radiohead and I’m really digging The Bends. I must get Hail to the Thieves one of these days.

I have OK Computer, which I like a lot. I recently got Hail to the Theif, and I don’t care for it much. Maybe it’ll grow on me later. Some friends tell me they think The Bends is their favorite, so maybe it’s that Radiohead is growing in a direction I don’t like, but if I work backwards I might find gold.

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bunch of morons.. Nirvana helped get rid of those damn hair bands with the Van halen clone solos.. and back in black is a classic.. the clash is one of the ONLY good bands that emerged from the punk era.. master of puppets..a classic U2..unforgetable fire..classic.. they are odiots.. georgio – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I got an email from Newbury Comics describing their great sale, including $9.99 for any CD on their Best 50 of all times list.  I thought great … then I saw the list … I don’t think I’d want any of these if it were free!: 1 Radiohead OK Computer 2 Nirvana Nevermind 3 The Clash London Calling 4 Pearl Jam Ten 5 Radiohead The Bends 6 U2 The Joshua Tree 7 Pixies Doolittle 8 Eminem The Marshall Mathers LP 9 Guns N’ Roses    Appetite For Destruction 10 Tool    Aenima 11 AC/DC Back In Black 12 Sublime Sublime 13 Nirvana In Utero 14 Jeff Buckley    Grace 15 Metallica Master Of Puppets 16 Green Day Dookie 17 Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream 18 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik 19 The Cure Disintegration 20 Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine 21 The Smiths The Queen Is Dead 22 U2 The Unforgettable Fire 23 Oasis What’s The Story Morning Glory 24 Pixies Surfer Rosa 25 Weezer Weezer (Blue) 26 My Bloody Valentine Loveless 27 Nine Inch Nails Downward Spiral 28 The Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks 29 Guided By Voices Bee Thousand 30 Tori Amos Little Earthquakes 31 REM Murmur 32 The Replacements Let It Be 33 Beastie Boys Paul’s Boutique 34 Elvis Costello This Year’s Model 35 Coldplay A Rush Of Blood To The Head 36 Linkin Park Hybrid Theory 37 Beastie Boys    Licence To Ill 38 Jane’s Addiction Nothings Shocking 39 Public Enemy    It Takes A Nation Of Millions 40 Ramones Road To Ruin 41 Alice In Chains Dirt 42 Rage Against The Machine Rage Against The Machine 43 Husker Du Zen Arcade 44 Sonic Youth Daydream Nation 45 Beck    Odelay 46 Joy Division   Closer 47 Mission Of Burma Signals,Calls And Marches 48 Blondie Parallel Lines 49 Violent Femmes Violent Femmes 50 New Order Power,Corruption And Lies Oh, I forgot to mention.  The email said "Our customers and our employees chose the titles" … I guess that explains it ! Dave Morgenlender

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 2 Nirvana Nevermind 3 The Clash London Calling 4 Pearl Jam Ten 6 U2 The Joshua Tree 7 Pixies Doolittle 9 Guns N’ Roses Appetite For Destruction 11 AC/DC Back In Black 14 Jeff Buckley Grace 15 Metallica Master Of Puppets 18 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik 20 Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine 22 U2 The Unforgettable Fire 27 Nine Inch Nails Downward Spiral 28 The Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks 30 Tori Amos Little Earthquakes 34 Elvis Costello This Year’s Model 35 Coldplay A Rush Of Blood To The Head 37 Beastie Boys Licence To Ill 40 Ramones Road To Ruin 45 Beck Odelay 46 Joy Division Closer 48 Blondie Parallel Lines 49 Violent Femmes Violent Femmes

Well, these ones are classics anyways… — Let my sword devour Until it’s thirst is quenched in blood And my enemies sleep forever…

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Pearl Jam/Ten isn’t bad either. Take away the overplayed Even Flow and Jeremy and it’s still good.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I got an email from Newbury Comics describing their great sale, including $9.99 for any CD on their Best 50 of all times list.  I thought great … then I saw the list … I don’t think I’d want any of these if it were free!: 1 Radiohead OK Computer 2 Nirvana Nevermind 3 The Clash London Calling 4 Pearl Jam Ten 5 Radiohead The Bends 6 U2 The Joshua Tree 7 Pixies Doolittle 8 Eminem The Marshall Mathers LP 9 Guns N’ Roses Appetite For Destruction 10 Tool Aenima 11 AC/DC Back In Black 12 Sublime Sublime 13 Nirvana In Utero 14 Jeff Buckley Grace 15 Metallica Master Of Puppets 16 Green Day Dookie 17 Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream 18 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik 19 The Cure Disintegration 20 Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine 21 The Smiths The Queen Is Dead 22 U2 The Unforgettable Fire 23 Oasis What’s The Story Morning Glory 24 Pixies Surfer Rosa 25 Weezer Weezer (Blue) 26 My Bloody Valentine Loveless 27 Nine Inch Nails Downward Spiral 28 The Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks 29 Guided By Voices Bee Thousand 30 Tori Amos Little Earthquakes 31 REM Murmur 32 The Replacements Let It Be 33 Beastie Boys Paul’s Boutique 34 Elvis Costello This Year’s Model 35 Coldplay A Rush Of Blood To The Head 36 Linkin Park Hybrid Theory 37 Beastie Boys Licence To Ill 38 Jane’s Addiction Nothings Shocking 39 Public Enemy It Takes A Nation Of Millions 40 Ramones Road To Ruin 41 Alice In Chains Dirt 42 Rage Against The Machine Rage Against The Machine 43 Husker Du Zen Arcade 44 Sonic Youth Daydream Nation 45 Beck Odelay 46 Joy Division Closer 47 Mission Of Burma Signals,Calls And Marches 48 Blondie Parallel Lines 49 Violent Femmes Violent Femmes 50 New Order Power,Corruption And Lies Oh, I forgot to mention.  The email said "Our customers and our employees chose the titles" … I guess that explains it ! Dave Morgenlender

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I didn’t get a single person who agrees with me … not the first time ! Obviously, each person’s taste in music is different, and the chosen CDs don’t fall within the kinds of music I like.  I must admit that I haven’t heard many of those albums … I’m going by my experience with the artists, and styles of music.  But my big complaint isn’t the albums included, but the GREAT albums left off the list … it’s hard to believe that no blues or classic rock albums (my favorite styles of music) are worthy of inclusion in a Best 50 list!  In no particular order … no Beatles, Led Zep, Clapton, Albert/Freddy/BB King, James Brown, etc.  Which albums of these artists are the best is a matter of personal opinion … but none of them?  BTW, I also like some jazz, funk, etc., but I don’t know them nearly well enough to suggest who should belong in the list … my exposure to them is just too limited.  The funny thing is that I’ve found many great blues and classic rock CDs at NC, so people who appreciate these styles of music do shop there! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I got an email from Newbury Comics describing their great sale, including $9.99 for any CD on their Best 50 of all times list.  I thought great … then I saw the list … I don’t think I’d want any of these if it were free!: 1 Radiohead OK Computer 2 Nirvana Nevermind 3 The Clash London Calling 4 Pearl Jam Ten 5 Radiohead The Bends 6 U2 The Joshua Tree 7 Pixies Doolittle 8 Eminem The Marshall Mathers LP 9 Guns N’ Roses     Appetite For Destruction 10 Tool     Aenima 11 AC/DC Back In Black 12 Sublime Sublime 13 Nirvana In Utero 14 Jeff Buckley     Grace 15 Metallica Master Of Puppets 16 Green Day Dookie 17 Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream 18 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik 19 The Cure Disintegration 20 Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine 21 The Smiths The Queen Is Dead 22 U2 The Unforgettable Fire 23 Oasis What’s The Story Morning Glory 24 Pixies Surfer Rosa 25 Weezer Weezer (Blue) 26 My Bloody Valentine Loveless 27 Nine Inch Nails Downward Spiral 28 The Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks 29 Guided By Voices Bee Thousand 30 Tori Amos Little Earthquakes 31 REM Murmur 32 The Replacements Let It Be 33 Beastie Boys Paul’s Boutique 34 Elvis Costello This Year’s Model 35 Coldplay A Rush Of Blood To The Head 36 Linkin Park Hybrid Theory 37 Beastie Boys     Licence To Ill 38 Jane’s Addiction Nothings Shocking 39 Public Enemy     It Takes A Nation Of Millions 40 Ramones Road To Ruin 41 Alice In Chains Dirt 42 Rage Against The Machine Rage Against The Machine 43 Husker Du Zen Arcade 44 Sonic Youth Daydream Nation 45 Beck     Odelay 46 Joy Division    Closer 47 Mission Of Burma Signals,Calls And Marches 48 Blondie Parallel Lines 49 Violent Femmes Violent Femmes 50 New Order Power,Corruption And Lies Oh, I forgot to mention.  The email said "Our customers and our employees chose the titles" … I guess that explains it ! Dave Morgenlender

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I got an email from Newbury Comics describing their great sale, including $9.99 for any CD on their Best 50 of all times list.  I thought great … then I saw the list … I don’t think I’d want any of these if it were free!:

  Your loss. There are a lot of great albums on that list, but that’s my opinion:-))   –litepipe

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I got an email from Newbury Comics describing their great sale, including $9.99 for any CD on their Best 50 of all times list.  I thought great … then I saw the list … I don’t think I’d want any of these if it were free!: 1 Radiohead OK Computer 2 Nirvana Nevermind 3 The Clash London Calling

snip This is a great example of one person thinking that his taste in music is shared by everyone.  I either own or have owned every single album on that list.  If you indeed don’t like any of the stuff on this list, then post your list so everyone can hose all over it.  What a nimrod!

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At Least 15 of these albums are GREAT… if not in the top 50!!!! I’ll let you guess which 15.:) Peace, Pilgrim

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I don’t really have a problem with this list.  I don’t necessarily agree with it all, but I don’t think any two people would agree on any list like this.  They’ve obviously got an alternative slant here, so taking that into acct, it’s pretty accurate of that ilk. Replacements, Clash, GNR, Eminem, NIN, Radiohead, Nirvana….Most of the bands they’ve got here are/were the tops in their various niches of music. It’s better than the stupid Rolling Stone guitarist list. later, m

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I got an email from Newbury Comics describing their great sale, including $9.99 for any CD on their Best 50 of all times list.  I thought great … then I saw the list … I don’t think I’d want any of these if it were free!: 5 Radiohead The Bends 11 AC/DC Back In Black 18 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik 31 REM Murmur 32 The Replacements Let It Be 34 Elvis Costello This Year’s Model 43 Husker Du Zen Arcade 45 Beck     Odelay 47 Mission Of Burma Signals,Calls And Marches

I’ll take one each of these, please. The rest I either already have or aren’t interested in. Some of these are things I don’t know much about but I’m curious to hear, since they get so much press.

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I got an email from Newbury Comics describing their great sale, including $9.99 for any CD on their Best 50 of all times list.  I thought great … then I saw the list … I don’t think I’d want any of these if it were free!: 9 Guns N’ Roses Appetite For Destruction

I don’t know. I rather like Guns and Roses. Specially that album. DJ

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If you don’t like any of them, what exactly do you like?!! Cheers. Si

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I got an email from Newbury Comics describing their great sale, including $9.99 for any CD on their Best 50 of all times list.  I thought great … then I saw the list … I don’t think I’d want any of these if it were free!: 1 Radiohead OK Computer 2 Nirvana Nevermind 3 The Clash London Calling 4 Pearl Jam Ten 5 Radiohead The Bends 6 U2 The Joshua Tree 7 Pixies Doolittle 8 Eminem The Marshall Mathers LP 9 Guns N’ Roses Appetite For Destruction 10 Tool Aenima 11 AC/DC Back In Black 12 Sublime Sublime 13 Nirvana In Utero 14 Jeff Buckley Grace 15 Metallica Master Of Puppets 16 Green Day Dookie 17 Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream 18 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik 19 The Cure Disintegration 20 Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine 21 The Smiths The Queen Is Dead 22 U2 The Unforgettable Fire 23 Oasis What’s The Story Morning Glory 24 Pixies Surfer Rosa 25 Weezer Weezer (Blue) 26 My Bloody Valentine Loveless 27 Nine Inch Nails Downward Spiral 28 The Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks 29 Guided By Voices Bee Thousand 30 Tori Amos Little Earthquakes 31 REM Murmur 32 The Replacements Let It Be 33 Beastie Boys Paul’s Boutique 34 Elvis Costello This Year’s Model 35 Coldplay A Rush Of Blood To The Head 36 Linkin Park Hybrid Theory 37 Beastie Boys Licence To Ill 38 Jane’s Addiction Nothings Shocking 39 Public Enemy It Takes A Nation Of Millions 40 Ramones Road To Ruin 41 Alice In Chains Dirt 42 Rage Against The Machine Rage Against The Machine 43 Husker Du Zen Arcade 44 Sonic Youth Daydream Nation 45 Beck Odelay 46 Joy Division        Closer 47 Mission Of Burma Signals,Calls And Marches 48 Blondie Parallel Lines 49 Violent Femmes Violent Femmes 50 New Order Power,Corruption And Lies Oh, I forgot to mention.  The email said "Our customers and our employees chose the titles" … I guess that explains it ! Dave Morgenlender

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if you drive to vegas from here, you go right through joshua tree national park for a good hour, and its magnificent!

I’m only 21 so renting a car really is out of the question especially on my budget. :-/ I’m taking the train everywhere with an Amtrak railpass that’s available to us overseas. So unfortunately I wont be stopping anywhere in AZ. I’m getting a bus from Vegas to LA so I’d imagine I’ll get to see some great dessert plains Can’t wait to play the JT whilst riding thro the dessert plains *g* where do you live?

The North East of England. Thanks! Nicky

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It moved from Hiroshima to Chicago? Or is it part of … . Greetings John – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Try and stop by the Peace Museum when you’re in Chicago.  The exhibit that inspired the Unforgettable Fire is there along with a moving tribute to MLK, and lots of other great things.   Definitely a worthwhile trip.      - Leenie

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Nicky – If you are going to be in LA and Vegas, you must come through Arizona, which as you know U2 has always LOVED… if you drive to vegas from here, you go right through joshua tree national park for a good hour, and its magnificent! – also, if in az, you can see sun devil stadium where the boys have played 4 times over the years, including filming rattle and hum…and right around the corner from the stadium is a memorial left by the zoo tv crew at the bandersnatch brewpub who awarded them the honour of best pint of guiness in north america! something to think about…plus, that time of year, the weather here is great!! where do you live? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text —— Original Message —– Newsgroups: alt.fan.u2,alt.music.u2 Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 6:29 PM you probably wont get a good look at Red Rocks in Nov/Dec, you may not even be able to get up there, it snows a shitload up there. In fact, if I were you Id probably avoid Denver altogether that time of year. Yeah I know about the Denver weather. I’ll just have to hope my luck runs. I’m only there 3 days before I move on anyhow. Vegas is where they filmed the I Still Havent found video, but I dunno where exactly. Yeah I’m visiting a long time friend in Vegas who will be able to take me to the area where the video was shot. I thought the Streets video was filmed in San Fran not LA? Well I dunno. Nah was shot in downtown LA at a liqure store which is now a restraunt from what I’ve been told. Whatever, enjoy and be safe. Thanks I will! It moved from Hiroshima to Chicago? Or is it part of … . Greetings John Try and stop by the Peace Museum when you’re in Chicago.  The exhibit that inspired the Unforgettable Fire is there along with a moving tribute to MLK, and lots of other great things. Definitely a worthwhile trip. – Leenie

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Try and stop by the Peace Museum when you’re in Chicago.  The exhibit that inspired the Unforgettable Fire is there along with a moving tribute to MLK, and lots of other great things.   Definitely a worthwhile trip.           – Leenie

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Is there any way for you to get yourself to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the U2 exhibit? It would be a shame to miss it while you’re here. I’m thinking of driving up myself for a day, and it’s a 9 hour drive. Have fun!!! Casey

Oops, I see that you won’t be here until after it ends. Anyway, the one place that I think would be a must to visit is Joshua Tree National Park. Casey

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Nah was shot in downtown LA at a liqure store which is now a restraunt from what I’ve been told. At 7th and Main…

It is a restaurant now.  I used to live on 7th and Spring in Downtown a block away. jg

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you probably wont get a good look at Red Rocks in Nov/Dec, you may not even be able to get up there, it snows a shitload up there. In fact, if I were you Id probably avoid Denver altogether that time of year.

Yeah I know about the Denver weather. I’ll just have to hope my luck runs. I’m only there 3 days before I move on anyhow. Vegas is where they filmed the I Still Havent found video, but I dunno where exactly.

Yeah I’m visiting a long time friend in Vegas who will be able to take me to the area where the video was shot. I thought the Streets video was filmed in San Fran not LA? Well I dunno.

Nah was shot in downtown LA at a liqure store which is now a restraunt from what I’ve been told. Whatever, enjoy and be safe.

Thanks I will!

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Nah was shot in downtown LA at a liqure store which is now a restraunt from what I’ve been told.

At 7th and Main… — Joker www.u2street.net Rejoignez www.u2united.com, la communaut

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ll bite on this one.  My fantasy show list obviously includes a few personal favs I know I’ll never hear in a million years but, hey, what the hell? MLK/Pride Electrical Storm/The Electric Co. Beautiful Day Tomorrow Lemon Trip Through Your Wires The Refugee All I Want Is You Stay In A Little While One Tree Hill A Celebration Mysterious Ways The Fly One Please Peace On Earth-the whole song Walk On A Sort of Homecoming Gloria Love Is Blindness Where The Streets Have No Name 40 TN Ask me again tomorrow…

obviously some old stalwarts with that line up of tracks. did you guys ever hear the night and day version they did of rthe red white and blue tribute?  one tree hill needs to be renamed as the tree referred to has now been chopped down thanks to idiot maori activists who didn’t like it.

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My dream setlist would probably be the complete albums of Achtung Baby, and Zooropa, with HMTMKMKM and all the non remix B-Sides. Then maybe an encore of some classics that havent been played in awhile like The Unforgettable Fire, Twilight, and Indian Summer Sky. It would be kind of like what The Cure did last year with their Trilogy Show. Eric — "If Morrissey says not to eat meat, then I’m going to eat meat; that’s how much I hate Morrissey." — Robert Smith "It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose your own." —Harry S Truman "If you really want something in this life, you have to work for it – Now quiet, they’re about to announce the lottery numbers!" —Homer Simpson

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ll bite on this one.  My fantasy show list obviously includes a few personal favs I know I’ll never hear in a million years but, hey, what the hell? MLK/Pride Electrical Storm/The Electric Co. Beautiful Day Tomorrow Lemon Trip Through Your Wires The Refugee All I Want Is You Stay In A Little While One Tree Hill A Celebration Mysterious Ways The Fly One Please Peace On Earth-the whole song Walk On A Sort of Homecoming Gloria Love Is Blindness Where The Streets Have No Name 40 TN Ask me again tomorrow… obviously some old stalwarts with that line up of tracks. did you guys ever hear the night and day version they did of rthe red white and blue tribute?  one tree hill needs to be renamed as the tree referred to has now been chopped down thanks to idiot maori activists who didn’t like it.

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I’ll bite on this one.  My fantasy show list obviously includes a few personal favs I know I’ll never hear in a million years but, hey, what the hell? MLK/Pride Electrical Storm/The Electric Co. Beautiful Day Tomorrow Lemon Trip Through Your Wires The Refugee All I Want Is You Stay In A Little While One Tree Hill A Celebration Mysterious Ways The Fly One Please Peace On Earth-the whole song Walk On A Sort of Homecoming Gloria Love Is Blindness Where The Streets Have No Name 40 TN Ask me again tomorrow…

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Out of Control Trip Through Your Wires Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses Electrical Storm Kite All I Want Is You/The First Time In God’s Country Hawkmoon 269 Dirty Day Mysterious Ways/Big Girls Are Best Elevation Running To Stand Still The Hands That Built America/October Bad Unforgettable Fire Bullet the Blue Sky I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For Zoo Station The Fly Streets One

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I want to hear "A Celebration", and "Spanish Eyes", and "Lady with the Spinning Head". Then I’ll die a happy woman lol

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I want to hear "A Celebration", and "Spanish Eyes", and "Lady with the Spinning Head". Then I’ll die a happy woman lol

So, prepare to die frustrated, except for ‘Spanish Eyes’ ! — Joker www.u2street.net Rejoignez www.u2united.com, la communaut

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… ah… that’s why I don’t know him. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Randy Rhodes was a porn star!! Banned in 54 countries! Honest! : : Never heard about them. : : : Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band : in History?? : What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never : had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The : Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the : same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt : Kobain or any other musician. : So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates : Band in History?? : : : — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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No guitarist can truly "copy" someone’s style.  Style is like a fingerprint- unique.  I can tell you that whenever I hear Towshend, Clapton, (Keith) Richards, (Jeff) Beck, Rhodes, Satriani or any other high profile groundbreaking guitarist, I can tell who they are.  It’s because of  the style that they play with.  I omitted Edge, Eddie Van Halen, and Jimmy Page simply because they are SO distinctive. So yes, Randy Rhodes was great.  Would he have been able to play like the Edge?  No.  Would he have wanted to?  Probably not.  But the mark of a great guitarist is not how he can play his stuff.  That’s like saying, "This person is inferior at signing because he can’t copy someone’s signature." Would the Edge want to play like Rhodes?  No.  Could he?  He could learn the tecnique I’m sure but would never be able to play just like Rhodes annd neither could anyone. I remember seeing the Who musical "Tommy" in Vancouver in 1996.  I remember hearing the band playing the overture and thinking, "Damn the guitarist is good.  But he definitely is not Pete." How can you say U2 aren’t serious musicians?  Have they not created a variety of sounds both in the studio and on stage?  For guys who aren’t musical theorists, they do a fantastic job.  It just goes to show what chemistry does.  Besides  who are we to judge anyone’s musicianship?  I think professional musicians, whether we are talking about U2, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Eric Clapton, Third Eye Blind or anyone, should be commended for honing their craft and growing.  The evolution of music works by artists taking their influences and adding their own distinctiveness.  That’s what distinguishes Keith Richards from Muddy Waters and The Edge from Steve Jones or Lou Reed. My .02

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band in History?? What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt Kobain or any other musician. So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates Band in History?? So the qualifications of being one of the greatest bands in history is the be copied over and over and over?  One of the things that makes them great is that no one can copy them effectively.  It’s been tried and failed. im sure…most intermediate musicians can easily play U2’s crap music.(drums, guitar, bass) U2 is closer to pop entertainers than serious musicians. only an advanced guitarist can play randy rhoads leads, he also was an innovator in creating the metal sound. Randy Rhoads was a genius.  Edge is such an original guitarist that he can’t seem to be reproduced. the edge…LOL….how come his simple guitar parts all sound the same?

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Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band in History??

He *never* said that, what the fuck are you on about? All he said is that, when they walk on stage, their goal is to be the best band in the world *that night*. Its a reasonable goal and many people agree that U2 at their best is one of the best bands ever. None of the bands you mention are really serious challengers to kick U2s ass onstage *today*. I think maybe you should get your facts straight.

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Originality Longevity Integrity Honesty U2’s contribution, as well as some other bands (Depeche Mode, REM, Bruce Springsteen), is that they forge ahead and remain relevant as times change regardless of their musical ability.  They are musical pioneers in the truest sense of the word.  In these days of angry white guys in cargo pants who yell, perhaps know two chords, and call it "metal" or "punk"; U2 shows that if you stay true to the music, you can make great music.  They channel their angst in the right direction and they know that in order to stay relevant they should be competant at their craft.  My question to you is: Will bands like Slipknot, Sum41, Blink 182, Green Day, and Limp Bizkit be remembered 20 years from now?  I’m not saying these are your favourite bands.  What I am saying is that U2 may not be virtuosos or classically trained musicians, but that they do not hide this by alot of yelling and inept playing.  They take their music seriously and are not self destructive or banal (common).  They are friends and realize that their bond of friendship and lack of emphasis on egos (within the band) keeps the band from destructing as has happened with countless other bands. Unfortunately these days, alot of the musicians that you listed, although groundbreaking in their field, will be remembered for their self-destructive traits (Kobain, Rhodes, Hendrix, and perhaps Led Zeppelin) or the egos that killed these great musical units (Black Sabbath, Van Halen and, to a great extent, the Beatles). U2 will in the end be remembered for their ability to be original, keep it together, make good music and to most likely end the band’s life with all original members intact and still be friends.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band in History?? What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt Kobain or any other musician. So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates Band in History??

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U2 was the greatest Irish rock and roll band to come out during the 80’s and that carried over to the mainstream areas of Europe and America and eventually the rest of the world. U2 captured the inner strife of Ireland from a personal perspective in a time when two worlds clashed on small and big scales.  Their message / diaries distinctly carried a theme that was and still is universal.  From the religious and political clashes between the parties of Ireland and the UK to the cold war of Russia & USA.  I sit here and think how would U2 fair if they went way back to the sounds and writings of the October era.  To me October is an insight into their world from innocent childhood to the times the sessions were created.   War showed the world of political internal inner strife and personal love.  The Unforgettable Fire showed the dark sides of the world that influenced the band and those they met along the way.  The Joshua Tree expounded on the first three U2 eras and was more universal.  Actung Baby was in my opinion, a more in depth look into the world of U2 on a more intellectual basis even spanning from fantasy to reality.  Since then, I can’t seem to think of any release by U2 that has captured the inner souls and minds of the band. There has not been one unique Irish band to come out and stay successful worldwide such as U2.  Greatest band in history?  No.  The greatest world wide known individualistic rock and roll Irish band in history, yes. — William K. Mahler, Mahlers Of Cape Cod www.mahlers.com Computer, Imagery & Sound Productions, Media Minded People Wanted "Just About Anything" Java IRC, irc.webchat.org – #justaboutanything "Musicality": Rip It – Leonda (I’m Coming Home) – Freedom – MP3’s. "United Unicorns": The magical & mystical horses realm of reality. "W. O. M. P.":  Weapons Of Mass Protection – Non Lethality"

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band in History?? What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt Kobain or any other musician. So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates Band in History??

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Randy Rhodes was a porn star!! Banned in 54 countries! Honest!

: : Never heard about them. : : : Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band : in History?? : What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never : had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The : Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the : same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt : Kobain or any other musician. : So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates : Band in History?? : : : — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band in History?? What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt Kobain or any other musician. So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates Band in History?? So the qualifications of being one of the greatest bands in history is the be copied over and over and over?  One of the things that makes them great is that no one can copy them effectively.  It’s been tried and failed.

im sure…most intermediate musicians can easily play U2’s crap music.(drums, guitar, bass) U2 is closer to pop entertainers than serious musicians. only an advanced guitarist can play randy rhoads leads, he also was an innovator in creating the metal sound. Randy Rhoads was a genius.  Edge is such an original guitarist that he can’t seem to be reproduced.

the edge…LOL….how come his simple guitar parts all sound the same?

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Never heard about them.

since you are a U2 fan this isnt suprising. to put it simply, randy rhoads had more talent in his pinkie than the whole band of U2. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band in History?? What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt Kobain or any other musician. So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates Band in History??

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Never heard about them. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band in History?? What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt Kobain or any other musician. So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates Band in History??

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: It’s not that these bands were copied over and over, it’s that these : bands were innovators in their music, really, how many bands since the : 70’s sound like Led Zeppelin? : When musicians are interviewed, and asked who influenced them, you NEVER : hear anyone say that The Edge (what an idiotic, and vain name) was their : main influence. : And btw, they say that Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine, is truely : an unique and untouchable guitarist in his own right. To be quite : honest, what he and The Edge play is quite simple. : One more thing, to the idiot who was mocking probably the greatest : guitarist who ever play the instrument. I have a question for you, : doesn’t The Edge wrestle for the WWE? Someone called Sir Jester has called me an idiot! Where’s the irony in that? Now fuck off and pour water into a plugpoint or something more useful cos you’re boring me immensely!

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It’s not that these bands were copied over and over, it’s that these bands were innovators in their music, really, how many bands since the 70’s sound like Led Zeppelin? When musicians are interviewed, and asked who influenced them, you NEVER hear anyone say that The Edge (what an idiotic, and vain name) was their main influence. And btw, they say that Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine, is truely an unique and untouchable guitarist in his own right. To be quite honest, what he and The Edge play is quite simple. One more thing, to the idiot who was mocking probably the greatest guitarist who ever play the instrument. I have a question for you, doesn’t The Edge wrestle for the WWE?

It depends on who you ask about influence. Both Radiohead and Coldplay site Edge as a major influence. U2’s claim to fame is over 20 years together, same 4 members, ever evolving sounds, and a shit load of great songs.

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It’s not that these bands were copied over and over, it’s that these bands were innovators in their music, really, how many bands since the 70’s sound like Led Zeppelin? When musicians are interviewed, and asked who influenced them, you NEVER hear anyone say that The Edge (what an idiotic, and vain name) was their main influence. And btw, they say that Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine, is truely an unique and untouchable guitarist in his own right. To be quite honest, what he and The Edge play is quite simple. One more thing, to the idiot who was mocking probably the greatest guitarist who ever play the instrument. I have a question for you, doesn’t The Edge wrestle for the WWE?

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Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band in History?? What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt Kobain or any other musician. So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates Band in History??

So the qualifications of being one of the greatest bands in history is the be copied over and over and over?  One of the things that makes them great is that no one can copy them effectively.  It’s been tried and failed.  Edge is such an original guitarist that he can’t seem to be reproduced.

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: : Wasn’t Randy Rhodes a porn star?? And if not why not with a name like : that!! : : Randy Rhoads was Ozzy Osbourne’s first (and best) guitarist when Ozzy first : launched his solo career in 1980. Previously, Rhoads was guitarist for LA : pop metal band Quiet Riot in the late 70’s. Randy is widely considered to be : one of the most influentual and innovative hard rock guitarists of the 70’s : and 80’s right up there with Eddie Van Halen. His trademark guitar was a : black and white polka dotted Flying V. Rhoads died in a small plane crash : during Ozzy’s 1982 tour before he really developed his playing to it’s : fullest potential. What a sad sad loss to the world of porn!!

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Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band in History?? What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt Kobain or any other musician. So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates Band in History??

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Wasn’t Randy Rhodes a porn star?? And if not why not with a name like that!!

: Where in the hell does Bono come off saying that U2 is the Greatest Band : in History?? : What style of music did U2 pioneer, other than NONE. Really, U2 never : had the impact, or had the influence on more modern day bands like The : Beatles, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin or Nirvana. Nor did they have the : same effect  as Jimmy Hendrix, Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt : Kobain or any other musician. : So really, what qualifications do U2 have to be dubbed as the Greates : Band in History?? :

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Wasn’t Randy Rhodes a porn star?? And if not why not with a name like

that!! Randy Rhoads was Ozzy Osbourne’s first (and best) guitarist when Ozzy first launched his solo career in 1980. Previously, Rhoads was guitarist for LA pop metal band Quiet Riot in the late 70’s. Randy is widely considered to be one of the most influentual and innovative hard rock guitarists of the 70’s and 80’s right up there with Eddie Van Halen. His trademark guitar was a black and white polka dotted Flying V. Rhoads died in a small plane crash during Ozzy’s 1982 tour before he really developed his playing to it’s fullest potential. T.B.

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My current picks: U2 – Zoo Europa (August 28,1993) Dire Straits – On the night Queen – Live at the bbc Oasis – Abel & Cain Candy Dulfer – Live in Amsterdam and a few selfmade collection cd’s (80’s, acoustic) Daan

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Must be something about OCS gigs! I went to their 10th anniversary gig at the SECC and had to get the bootleg to see if it was a good gig! I’d had a hard week with one thing or another and went for it big style that night! Lesson learnt that night was never to run whilst holding two pints of lager on a slippery floor with Cat boots on! : Yeah, the CD is deadly.  I saw Simon & Oscar’s gig at Dolan’s Warehouse in : Limerick and I think it was brilliant but I accidentally got twisted and as : a result can’t remember large chunks of the concert…  doh.  I do remember : Robin Hood, though, that was cool, and also Profit in Peace was great. : : –Dean. : : :

: : "A boy called Trampoline, you know what I mean?"

: : 02:  Ocean Colour Scene – Live on the Riverboat (this is awesome by the : way, : : get it from www.oceancolourscene.com) : : Would have loved to have seen that gig. I’m doing a training course the : next few weeks on the : opposite side of the Clyde from The Renfrew Ferry (its not actually a : ferry as far as I know. looks : more like a dirty greenhouse on a dodgy jetty!) where the gig was and all : I can say is the place : looks like a fucking death trap!! I swear its leaning into the river. : Spoke to somebody that went to : a Ceilidh on it and there was water seeping through the floor! : : : :

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Farina Dumpling – Dan Darrah Live Sessions – Granian 11.23.2002 – Jackopierce 12.13.1997 – Jackopierce Concert in the Park – Paul Simon Revel – Pat McGee Band Underway – Jill Stevenson Pop – U2

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You know the guitar tech who plays the cool wow-wow funk-type guitar on Up on the Downside??? Well, apparently he was right in front of me at the gig (he was onstage for many of the songs).  I kept yelling "UP ON THE DOWNSIDE" at him so much that he buggered off to the opposite side of the stage to get away from me… then all my mates met the band after the show, had a drink with them, but by that stage I had disappeared to get food so I missed out. Stupid rum… –Dean.

Must be something about OCS gigs! I went to their 10th anniversary gig at

the SECC and had to get the bootleg to see if it was a good gig! I’d had a hard week with one

thing or another and went for it big style that night! Lesson learnt that night was never to run whilst

holding two pints of lager – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – on a slippery floor with Cat boots on! "A boy called Trampoline, you know what I mean?" : Yeah, the CD is deadly.  I saw Simon & Oscar’s gig at Dolan’s Warehouse in : Limerick and I think it was brilliant but I accidentally got twisted and as : a result can’t remember large chunks of the concert…  doh.  I do remember : Robin Hood, though, that was cool, and also Profit in Peace was great. : : –Dean. : : : : : "A boy called Trampoline, you know what I mean?" : : 02:  Ocean Colour Scene – Live on the Riverboat (this is awesome by the : way, : : get it from www.oceancolourscene.com) : : Would have loved to have seen that gig. I’m doing a training course the : next few weeks on the : opposite side of the Clyde from The Renfrew Ferry (its not actually a : ferry as far as I know. looks : more like a dirty greenhouse on a dodgy jetty!) where the gig was and all : I can say is the place : looks like a fucking death trap!! I swear its leaning into the river. : Spoke to somebody that went to : a Ceilidh on it and there was water seeping through the floor! : : : :

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Yeah, the CD is deadly.  I saw Simon & Oscar’s gig at Dolan’s Warehouse in Limerick and I think it was brilliant but I accidentally got twisted and as a result can’t remember large chunks of the concert…  doh.  I do remember Robin Hood, though, that was cool, and also Profit in Peace was great. –Dean.

"A boy called Trampoline, you know what I mean?" : 02:  Ocean Colour Scene – Live on the Riverboat (this is awesome by the way, : get it from www.oceancolourscene.com) Would have loved to have seen that gig. I’m doing a training course the

next few weeks on the opposite side of the Clyde from The Renfrew Ferry (its not actually a

ferry as far as I know. looks more like a dirty greenhouse on a dodgy jetty!) where the gig was and all

I can say is the place looks like a fucking death trap!! I swear its leaning into the river.

Spoke to somebody that went to – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – a Ceilidh on it and there was water seeping through the floor!

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I rest my case! ;o)

1-0 to the Champions! 1-0 to the Champions!! He’s got no haiiiiiiir but we

don’t care! Walking in a – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hartson wonderland!! Theres. Only. Onnnnnnnnnnnnne. Johnny Hartson! No idea what you mean by the way Nic : True Nicky, but I wonder who the main two culprits are… : : between the you and Kev, somehow EVERY thread goes back to soccer… : : ;o) : : : : : PS  Just to keep the post on topic : : You’d do well to find many threads that stay on topic after about 5 : replies : on here!!! Keeps it interesting tho!! : : : :

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: 02:  Ocean Colour Scene – Live on the Riverboat (this is awesome by the way, : get it from www.oceancolourscene.com) Would have loved to have seen that gig. I’m doing a training course the next few weeks on the opposite side of the Clyde from The Renfrew Ferry (its not actually a ferry as far as I know. looks more like a dirty greenhouse on a dodgy jetty!) where the gig was and all I can say is the place looks like a fucking death trap!! I swear its leaning into the river. Spoke to somebody that went to a Ceilidh on it and there was water seeping through the floor!

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Hi there been lurking for a while now. I’m 37 come from near Derby in the UK. I’ve been a U2 fan since I heard the October LP. As for what’s in my CD player currently it’s U2 Best of 1990 – 2000. In my car I have     Pink Floyd – Delicate sound of Thunder     Queen        - A Kind of Magic     The Two Towers soundtrack     U2 Best of 1980 – 1990 Peter — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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Hi there been lurking for a while now. I’m 37 come from near Derby in the UK. I’ve been a U2 fan since I heard the October LP.

Welcome Peter!! Got friends down that way, In Matlock to be exact. Nice town. Have fun!

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Welcome Peter!! Got friends down that way, In Matlock to be exact. Nice town. Have fun!

Thanks, I’m from south of Derby but love the Peak District and go walking up there as often as I can Peter — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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<<Thanks, I’m from south of Derby but love the Peak District and go walking up there as often as I can My housemate is from Repton if that means anything to you! – Annie Vox )

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<<Thanks, I’m from south of Derby but love the Peak District and go walking up there as often as I can My housemate is from Repton if that means anything to you! – Annie Vox )

Yes it does I’m about 4 miles away from Repton. I drive through it most weekends. Peter PS  Just to keep the post on topic I’ve just popped The Best of Chris Rea into my CD player — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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PS  Just to keep the post on topic

You’d do well to find many threads that stay on topic after about 5 replies on here!!! Keeps it interesting tho!!

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True Nicky, but I wonder who the main two culprits are… between the you and Kev, somehow EVERY thread goes back to soccer… ;o)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – PS  Just to keep the post on topic You’d do well to find many threads that stay on topic after about 5 replies on here!!! Keeps it interesting tho!!

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True Nicky, but I wonder who the main two culprits are… between the you and Kev, somehow EVERY thread goes back to soccer… ;o)

You won’t catch me talking soccer on here. I’m a Derby County supporter they can’t play football !!  :-) Peter — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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1-0 to the Champions! 1-0 to the Champions!! He’s got no haiiiiiiir but we don’t care! Walking in a Hartson wonderland!! Theres. Only. Onnnnnnnnnnnnne. Johnny Hartson! No idea what you mean by the way Nic

: True Nicky, but I wonder who the main two culprits are… : : between the you and Kev, somehow EVERY thread goes back to soccer… : : ;o) : : : : : PS  Just to keep the post on topic : : You’d do well to find many threads that stay on topic after about 5 : replies : on here!!! Keeps it interesting tho!! : : : :

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Lets get some music talk back on here, what are U2 fans listening to at the moment?

Here’s what I have in my CD case at the moment: Cat Power – You are free David Bowie – Best of double set Catherine Wheel – Ferment Primal Scream – Evil Heat Massive Attack – 100th window Curve – Gift Ladytron – Light and Magic Beth Gibbons and Rustin Man – Out of Season FC/Kahuna – Machine Says Yes Groove Armada – Lovebox My Bloody Valentine – Loveless Doves – Last Broadcast Simian – Chemistry is what we are Bedhead – What fun life was Sonic Youth – Goo Death In June – Guilty have no past Clinic – Walking with thee Beatles – Revolver Meat Beat Manifesto – Satyricon Squarepusher – This is squarepusher Strange mix of stuff actually, but I need diversity or I’ll spontaniously combust! ***jg the ptreefreak

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MHS – Us Turin Brakes – Ether Song The Sleepy Jackson – The Sleepy Jackson The Smiths – Meat Is Murder The Verve – Northern Soul That’ll change soon as I get my weekend stuff on. Having a weekend in this weekend (I’m skint and my liver is doing an anti-drink protest march through my bowels!) so it’ll be music all the way!!

: Lets get some music talk back on here, what are U2 fans listening to at the : moment? : : This is what’s currently in my CD player.. : : The Last Broadcast – doves : From Every Sphere – Ed Harcourt : Hate – The Delgados : Mary Star of the Sea – Zwan : Us – Mull Historical Society : Big Swing Face – Bruce Hornsby : : That’s exactly what’s in my CD player right now, also in heavy rotation of : late is… : : Where Happiness Lives – Magnet : UP – Peter Gabriel : US – PG : Turn on the Bright Lights – Interpol : Still Water – Melaton : AROBTTH – Coldplay : The Remote Part – Idlewild : Bring’Em All In – Mike Scott : Greatest Hits – Paul Simon : : : :

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01:  Blues Traveler – Bridge 02:  Ocean Colour Scene – Live on the Riverboat (this is awesome by the way, get it from www.oceancolourscene.com) 03:  Matchbox Twenty – [the new album, whatever it's called] 04:  David Bowie – The Best Of [Disc 1] 05:  Red Hot Chili Peppers – By The Way 06:  G. Love & Special Sauce – Philadelphonic 07:  U2 – Pop 08:  U2 – Best of 1990 – 2000 09:  The Devlins – Consent 10:  U2 – Seven –Dean.

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Number One Hits from 1985-1995 Best of Kylie Minogue John Butler Trio

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OK, let me open it… Rack 1 : U2 – The Unforgettable Fire Rack 2 : Sophie Ellis Bextor – Read My Lips Rack 3 : Coldplay – Parachutes Rack 4 : Travis – The Invisible Band Rack 5 : Marillion – Misplaced Childhood Rack 6 : The Cranberries – Bury the Hatchet – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Lets get some music talk back on here, what are U2 fans listening to at the moment? This is what’s currently in my CD player.. The Last Broadcast – doves From Every Sphere – Ed Harcourt Hate – The Delgados Mary Star of the Sea – Zwan Us – Mull Historical Society Big Swing Face – Bruce Hornsby That’s exactly what’s in my CD player right now, also in heavy rotation of late is… Where Happiness Lives – Magnet UP – Peter Gabriel US – PG Turn on the Bright Lights – Interpol Still Water – Melaton AROBTTH – Coldplay The Remote Part – Idlewild Bring’Em All In – Mike Scott Greatest Hits – Paul Simon

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Echo and the Bunnymen – Live in Liverpool U2 – Salt Lake City Elevation Miles Davis – Kind of Blue Bruce Hornsby – Harbor Lights Cure – Galore — Don Conrad http://w3.mivlmd.cablespeed.com/~dconrad/

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Lets get some music talk back on here, what are U2 fans listening to at the moment? This is what’s currently in my CD player.. The Last Broadcast – doves From Every Sphere – Ed Harcourt Hate – The Delgados Mary Star of the Sea – Zwan Us – Mull Historical Society Big Swing Face – Bruce Hornsby That’s exactly what’s in my CD player right now, also in heavy rotation of late is… Where Happiness Lives – Magnet UP – Peter Gabriel US – PG Turn on the Bright Lights – Interpol Still Water – Melaton AROBTTH – Coldplay The Remote Part – Idlewild Bring’Em All In – Mike Scott Greatest Hits – Paul Simon

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Lets get some music talk back on here, what are U2 fans listening to at the moment? This is what’s currently in my CD player.. The Last Broadcast – doves From Every Sphere – Ed Harcourt Hate – The Delgados Mary Star of the Sea – Zwan Us – Mull Historical Society Big Swing Face – Bruce Hornsby That’s exactly what’s in my CD player right now, also in heavy rotation of late is… Where Happiness Lives – Magnet UP – Peter Gabriel US – PG Turn on the Bright Lights – Interpol Still Water – Melaton AROBTTH – Coldplay The Remote Part – Idlewild Bring’Em All In – Mike Scott Greatest Hits – Paul Simon

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War,  by a severed arm and leg.

Some things just are not funny on any level.  Your post is extremely offensive.

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Wasn’t that something? My husband was there (jammy git).

lucky bastard indeed!!!! I still get goosebumps everytime I watch it.

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Nobody will agree, but I don’t care… 1. The Joshua Tree 2. The Unforgettable Fire 3. Rattle & Hum 4. Boy 5. All that You Can’t Leave Behind 6. War 7. October 8. Pop 9. Achtung Baby 10. Zooropa – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Agree Nicky… And I can’t understand how Boy and Rattle And Hum can be behind Zooropa, and War behind Pop… Boy is definitely one of the best first album ever, just like the one from Police. Well for the record here’s my list, the #1 choice changes about on a weekly basis. I’d say any of the 1st 4 could be my fave U2 album at some point. Everybody always gasps at my AB placing but its an album I don’t really get my head around how ever fucking fantastic it is!! 1. POP 2. Zooropa 3. The Joshua Tree 4. The Unforgettable Fire 5. All that You Can’t Leave Behind 6. Boy 7. Achtung Baby 8. Rattle & Hum 9. October 10. War

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Tree. Baby. Boy. Richard has spoken! love… RiCHARD — I am still enchanted by the lychees bought to me.

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And the live version of Bad isn’t that good

you are kidding, right? It is incredible!!!!

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The Joshua Tree by a 100 miles!!! tis a simple fact.

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War,  by a severed arm and leg.

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Wide Awake an album? It’s just got 4 numbers on it!

Yeah I was always lead to believe its an EP.

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And the live version of Bad isn’t that good, cause it’s stripped down. No snippets in it…

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And the live version of Bad isn’t that good, cause it’s stripped down. No snippets in it…

yeah I agree. It’s still majestic but its missing the walk on the wild side snippet. But it doesn’t really matter what version of Bad they put out if its not the Live Aid version its not half as good IMO.

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But it doesn’t really matter what version of Bad they put out if its not the Live Aid version its not half as good IMO.

Wasn’t that something? My husband was there (jammy git). Love… TRiSH –it’s a beautiful day. Check it out… <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/patburn1"White Gold and Pearls stolen from the sea.</A {o/}     ./_.   Angel Power Grace, it’s a Thought that changed the world.

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Agree Nicky… And I can’t understand how Boy and Rattle And Hum can be behind Zooropa, and War behind Pop… Boy is definitely one of the best first album ever, just like the one from Police. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Why didn’t you, Nicky? cause I didn’t agree with the #1 choice Andrea, you may be able to help me out here, cheese & Onion or steak????

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Agree Nicky… And I can’t understand how Boy and Rattle And Hum can be behind Zooropa, and War behind Pop… Boy is definitely one of the best first album ever, just like the one from Police.

Well for the record here’s my list, the #1 choice changes about on a weekly basis. I’d say any of the 1st 4 could be my fave U2 album at some point. Everybody always gasps at my AB placing but its an album I don’t really get my head around how ever fucking fantastic it is!! 1. POP 2. Zooropa 3. The Joshua Tree 4. The Unforgettable Fire 5. All that You Can’t Leave Behind 6. Boy 7. Achtung Baby 8. Rattle & Hum 9. October 10. War

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Wide Awake an album? It’s just got 4 numbers on it!

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – As of 12th January, and according to NME, these are the results:       Achtung Baby: 47.7%       The Joshua Tree: 24.2%       All That You Can’t Leave Behind: 6.9%       The Unforgettable Fire: 4.6%       Pop: 3.5%       War: 3.2%       Zooropa: 2.8%       Rattle and Hum: 2.3%       Boy: 2.2%       October: 1%       Under a Blood Red Sky: 0.9%       Wide Awake in America: 0.7% This info was taken from the EastLink website. It is mainly in Spanish, but there are LOTS of links in English – there’s a flag beside the link showing what country the news is from. Note that at the very bottom of each page there is a link that says "anteriores noticias", which means "earlier news". This is the website’s address: http://www.u2eastlink.com/noticias/030102.php You can also check out http://www.nmeoriginals.com/ http://www.u2images.com/index2.html http://limelight.pcdome.hu/Goodies/ Enjoy!  :o) — Andrea

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Achtung Baby Maria

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Achtung Baby

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I’m absolutly not agree with this vote. JT should be first IMO. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – As of 12th January, and according to NME, these are the results:       Achtung Baby: 47.7%       The Joshua Tree: 24.2%       All That You Can’t Leave Behind: 6.9%       The Unforgettable Fire: 4.6%       Pop: 3.5%       War: 3.2%       Zooropa: 2.8%       Rattle and Hum: 2.3%       Boy: 2.2%       October: 1%       Under a Blood Red Sky: 0.9%       Wide Awake in America: 0.7% This info was taken from the EastLink website. It is mainly in Spanish, but there are LOTS of links in English – there’s a flag beside the link showing what country the news is from. Note that at the very bottom of each page there is a link that says "anteriores noticias", which means "earlier news". This is the website’s address: http://www.u2eastlink.com/noticias/030102.php You can also check out http://www.nmeoriginals.com/ http://www.u2images.com/index2.html http://limelight.pcdome.hu/Goodies/ Enjoy!  :o) — Andrea

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As of 12th January, and according to NME, these are the results:       Achtung Baby: 47.7%       The Joshua Tree: 24.2%       All That You Can’t Leave Behind: 6.9%       The Unforgettable Fire: 4.6%       Pop: 3.5%       War: 3.2%       Zooropa: 2.8%       Rattle and Hum: 2.3%       Boy: 2.2%       October: 1%       Under a Blood Red Sky: 0.9%       Wide Awake in America: 0.7% This info was taken from the EastLink website. It is mainly in Spanish, but there are LOTS of links in English – there’s a flag beside the link showing what country the news is from. Note that at the very bottom of each page there is a link that says "anteriores noticias", which means "earlier news". This is the website’s address: http://www.u2eastlink.com/noticias/030102.php You can also check out http://www.nmeoriginals.com/ http://www.u2images.com/index2.html http://limelight.pcdome.hu/Goodies/ Enjoy!  :o) — Andrea

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Enjoy!  :o)

I didn’t ;-P

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Nooooo! Boy is not even in the top 3! ( I stil believe it is their best after Joshua tree and Achtung Baby…. -Bart

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      Rattle and Hum: 2.3%

this album should stay among the first three just for "heartland"……. ciao Luigi

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Enjoy!  :o) I didn’t ;-P

Why didn’t you, Nicky? — Andrea

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Why didn’t you, Nicky?

cause I didn’t agree with the #1 choice Andrea, you may be able to help me out here, cheese & Onion or steak????

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No way. The Joshua Tree Achtung Baby ATYCLB UF Pop Wide Awake In America – for Bad Live alone Rattle and Hum Zooropa Boy October War Under A Blood Red Sky

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – As of 12th January, and according to NME, these are the results:       Achtung Baby: 47.7%       The Joshua Tree: 24.2%       All That You Can’t Leave Behind: 6.9%       The Unforgettable Fire: 4.6%       Pop: 3.5%       War: 3.2%       Zooropa: 2.8%       Rattle and Hum: 2.3%       Boy: 2.2%       October: 1%       Under a Blood Red Sky: 0.9%       Wide Awake in America: 0.7% This info was taken from the EastLink website. It is mainly in Spanish, but there are LOTS of links in English – there’s a flag beside the link showing what country the news is from. Note that at the very bottom of each page there is a link that says "anteriores noticias", which means "earlier news". This is the website’s address: http://www.u2eastlink.com/noticias/030102.php You can also check out http://www.nmeoriginals.com/ http://www.u2images.com/index2.html http://limelight.pcdome.hu/Goodies/ Enjoy!  :o) — Andrea

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My top 3… Achtung Baby All That You Can’t Leave Behind The Joshua Tree

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – As of 12th January, and according to NME, these are the results:       Achtung Baby: 47.7%       The Joshua Tree: 24.2%       All That You Can’t Leave Behind: 6.9%       The Unforgettable Fire: 4.6%       Pop: 3.5%       War: 3.2%       Zooropa: 2.8%       Rattle and Hum: 2.3%       Boy: 2.2%       October: 1%       Under a Blood Red Sky: 0.9%       Wide Awake in America: 0.7% This info was taken from the EastLink website. It is mainly in Spanish, but there are LOTS of links in English – there’s a flag beside the link showing what country the news is from. Note that at the very bottom of each page there is a link that says "anteriores noticias", which means "earlier news". This is the website’s address: http://www.u2eastlink.com/noticias/030102.php You can also check out http://www.nmeoriginals.com/ http://www.u2images.com/index2.html http://limelight.pcdome.hu/Goodies/ Enjoy!  :o) — Andrea

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<< What is your favorite U2 album cover?  The band has created some great ones over the years (The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, Zooropa) and perhaps some not so great ones (October, Hasta La Vista Baby) but what is your favorite, in terms of design, of feeling, of how it represents the album? My favorite has to be a tie between Achtung Baby and Zooropa.  They capture the essence of that period perfectly, and nearly 10 years later, still look cooler than anything out there… Mine are AB, Zooropa and TUF. AB because it’s a colourful collage of images – what’s Adam doing there? ;o) – and I find it very original. Zooropa because of its meaning… A Europe full of different people, ethnically speaking, like a zoo with different types of animals… (I guess Bono once said something like this, and coming up with such a comparison is just brilliant). And finally TUF, because I love visiting heritage sites, and the ruins of the castle behind them make me feel like going there and explore the place. I love history, cathedrals, castles, etc. If you saw our photo albums, the ones from Ireland are mostly of that type. When we were in Wales, we also took pictures of cathedrals and castles… They fascinate me. — Andrea "Nothing comes close to the feeling of waking up with a melody in your head and having a band like U2 to help you capture it." – Bono

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Mine are AB, Zooropa and TUF.

Aye the UF is my fave!!

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What is your favorite U2 album cover…

ATYCLB   .-) HN

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The Unforgettable Fire and War

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Under a Blood Red Sky

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yeah you’re right! I once saw a sailing ship painted in the color of UF, the ship was called the unforgettable fire too. The photo is brilliant. Unbelievable that I haven’t picked this one too. Definitely the best is The Unforgettable Fire. Next, The Joshua Tree and then R&H. — Don Conrad http://w3.mivlmd.cablespeed.com/~dconrad/ What is your favorite U2 album cover?  The band has created some great ones over the years (The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, Zooropa) and perhaps some not so great ones (October, Hasta La Vista Baby) but what is your favorite, in terms of design, of feeling, of how it represents the album? My favorite has to be a tie between Achtung Baby and Zooropa.  They capture the essence of that period perfectly, and nearly 10 years later, still look cooler than anything out there…

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Yeah you’re right! I once saw a sailing ship painted in the color of UF, the ship was called the unforgettable fire too. The photo is brilliant. Unbelievable that I haven’t picked this one too.

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Achtung Baby is probably my favorite.  Favorite album as well.  I love the collage of images, the way it seems like chaos, but perfectly organized chaos. I also love the Joshua Tree cover.  The original cover, that is.  I hate the cover that’s on the current Island CD and cassette, but the original cover that’s on the vinyl LP as well as the gold CD is amazing.  A few years ago there was an edition of lithographs of that photo, and I feel really stupid for not getting it. Josh VertigoLand                      http://members.aol.com/VertigoMan Me (the online diary)          http://members.aol.com/vertigoman/me CDR Trading:                   http://members.aol.com/vertigoman/me/bootlist.html

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Unforgettable Fire is my favorite cover, with Joshua Tree not far behind. Jeff

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Definitely the best is The Unforgettable Fire. Next, The Joshua Tree and then R&H. — Don Conrad http://w3.mivlmd.cablespeed.com/~dconrad/

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1. War 2. Joshua Tree 3. Rattle And Hum – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – What is your favorite U2 album cover?  The band has created some great ones over the years (The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, Zooropa) and perhaps some not so great ones (October, Hasta La Vista Baby) but what is your favorite, in terms of design, of feeling, of how it represents the album? My favorite has to be a tie between Achtung Baby and Zooropa.  They capture the essence of that period perfectly, and nearly 10 years later, still look cooler than anything out there…

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Rattle And Hum and The Joshua Tree are very nice covers. (sorry for mailing you Brad, i’m a newsgroup newbie ) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – What is your favorite U2 album cover?  The band has created some great ones over the years (The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, Zooropa) and perhaps some not so great ones (October, Hasta La Vista Baby) but what is your favorite, in terms of design, of feeling, of how it represents the album? My favorite has to be a tie between Achtung Baby and Zooropa.  They capture the essence of that period perfectly, and nearly 10 years later, still look cooler than anything out there…

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What is your favorite U2 album cover?  The band has created some great ones over the years (The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, Zooropa) and perhaps some not so great ones (October, Hasta La Vista Baby) but what is your favorite, in terms of design, of feeling, of how it represents the album? My favorite has to be a tie between Achtung Baby and Zooropa.  They capture the essence of that period perfectly, and nearly 10 years later, still look cooler than anything out there…

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Achtung Baby and Zooropa.  Not sure which is better – I tend to go with Achtung because it was far more popular, but that’s no reason.

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WAR Cause it’s a nice sequel on Boy. And I really like Rattle & Hum, nice photo

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – What is your favorite U2 album cover?  The band has created some great ones over the years (The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, Zooropa) and perhaps some not so great ones (October, Hasta La Vista Baby) but what is your favorite, in terms of design, of feeling, of how it represents the album? My favorite has to be a tie between Achtung Baby and Zooropa.  They capture the essence of that period perfectly, and nearly 10 years later, still look cooler than anything out there…

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AYTCLB at no.15 while Zooropa only reaches no.70?!  This is so wrong…. and once again the JT is placed higher than AB…. *sigh*. Still, at least the albums are in there at all. – Annie Vox |

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I’m sorry.. but Zooropa is not *that* good. And Bob Marley only at 93?!?! WTF? But I dig this quote from the site: Before the Edge performed the guitar solo in "Bullet the Blue Sky," Bono told him, "Put El Salvador through your amplifier."

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – (Sorry if this has already been posted) Rolling Stone Readers’ 100 (Issue 907, October 17, 2002) 100. Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Here 99. Madonna, The Immaculate Collection 98. Jimi Hendrix, Electric Ladyland 97. Beck, Odelay 96. Stevie Wonder, Songs in the Key of Life 95. Moby, Play 94. Def Leppard, Hysteria 93. Bob Marley, Legend 92. Garbage, Version 2.0 91. Weezer, Maladroit 90. The Who, Quadrophenia 89. Bob Dylan, Bringing it All Back Home 88. Metallica, Master of Puppets 87. The Smiths, The Queen is Dead 86. Bon Jovi, Slippery When Wet 85. Van Morrison, Astral Weeks 84. Led Zeppelin, Houses of the Holy 83. Queen, A Night at the Opera 82. Pearl Jam, Vitalogy 81. Depeche Mode, 101 80. Soundgarden, Superunknown 79. The Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground and Nico 78. No Doubt, Tragic Kingdom 77. Pixies, Doolittle 76. Marvin Gaye, What’s Going On 75. Counting Crows, August and Everything After 74. The Sex Pistols, Never Mind the Bullocks… 73. Michael Jackson, Off the Wall 72. System of a Down, Toxicity 71. Dave Matthews Band, Under the Table and Dreaming 70. U2, Zooropa 69. Mariah Carey, Daydream 68. The Rolling Stones, Let it Bleed 67. Rage Against the Machine, Rage Against the Machine 66. Prince, Purple Rain 65. The Who, Tommy 64. Bruce Springsteen, Born in the U.S.A. 63. Bruce Springsteen, Darkness on the Edge of Town 62. Madonna, Like a Prayer 61. Miles Davis, Kind of Blue 60. AC/DC, Back in Black 59. Black Sabbath, Paranoid 58. Linkin Park, Hybrid Theory 57. Ths Strokes, Is This Is 56. David Bowie, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the SPiders From Mars 55. Nirvana, MTV Unplugged in New York 54. Dave Matthews Band, Crash 53. U2, The Unforgettable Fire 52. Madonna, Music 51. Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II 50. Pearl Jam, Vs. 49. U2, War 48. Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited 47. Alanis Morissette, Jagged Little Pill 46. Guns N’Roses, Use Your Illusion I and II 45. Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Californication 44. Jimi Hendriz, Are You Experienced 43. Fleetwood Mac, Rumors 42. Metallica, Metallica 41. Oasis, Definitely Maybe 40. Jeff Buckely, Grace 39. Bob Dylan, Bllod on the Tracks 38. Green Day, Dookie 37. Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP 36. The Who, Who’s Next 35. Red Hot Chilli Peppers, BloodSugarSexMagik 34. Bob Dylan, Blonde on Blonde 33. Oasis, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory 32. Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run 31. Pink Floyd, The Wall 30. The Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers 29. Madonna, Ray of Light 28. Smashing Pumpkins, Siamese Dream 27. Too, Aenima 26. Radiohead, Kid A 25. R.E.M., Automatic For the People 24. Eminem, The Eminem Show 23. The Beatles, Rubber Soul 22. Nirvana, In Utero 21. Weezer, Weezer 20. The Beach Boys, Pet Sounds 19. Pearl Jam, Ten 18. Smashing Pumpkins, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 17. Radiohead, The Bends 16. Weezer, Pinkerton 15. U2, All That You Can’t Leave Behind 14. The Clash, London Calling 13. The Rolling Stones, Exile on Main St. 12. Michael Jackson, Thriller 11. Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon 10. U2, Achtung Baby 9. Led Zeppelin, (a bunch of symbols?- from 1971) 8. Radiohead, OK Computer 7. Guns N’Roses, Appetite For Destruction 6. The Beatles, Abbey Road 5. The Beatles, The Beatles (The White Album) 4. U2, The Joshua Tree 3. The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 2. Nirvana, Nevermind 1. The Beatles, Revolver

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Bob Marley "Legend" only #93?  That’s a travesty. For the life of me, I will never understand what everyone sees in Nirvana. Heck, I’m even from Seattle.

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wow notice the lack of totally produced… someone else written music in their. the majority of this list seems to be rock music. lol and people are worried about its staying power – Brian – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – (Sorry if this has already been posted) Rolling Stone Readers’ 100 (Issue 907, October 17, 2002) 100. Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Here 99. Madonna, The Immaculate Collection 98. Jimi Hendrix, Electric Ladyland 97. Beck, Odelay 96. Stevie Wonder, Songs in the Key of Life 95. Moby, Play 94. Def Leppard, Hysteria 93. Bob Marley, Legend 92. Garbage, Version 2.0 91. Weezer, Maladroit 90. The Who, Quadrophenia 89. Bob Dylan, Bringing it All Back Home 88. Metallica, Master of Puppets 87. The Smiths, The Queen is Dead 86. Bon Jovi, Slippery When Wet 85. Van Morrison, Astral Weeks 84. Led Zeppelin, Houses of the Holy 83. Queen, A Night at the Opera 82. Pearl Jam, Vitalogy 81. Depeche Mode, 101 80. Soundgarden, Superunknown 79. The Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground and Nico 78. No Doubt, Tragic Kingdom 77. Pixies, Doolittle 76. Marvin Gaye, What’s Going On 75. Counting Crows, August and Everything After 74. The Sex Pistols, Never Mind the Bullocks… 73. Michael Jackson, Off the Wall 72. System of a Down, Toxicity 71. Dave Matthews Band, Under the Table and Dreaming 70. U2, Zooropa 69. Mariah Carey, Daydream 68. The Rolling Stones, Let it Bleed 67. Rage Against the Machine, Rage Against the Machine 66. Prince, Purple Rain 65. The Who, Tommy 64. Bruce Springsteen, Born in the U.S.A. 63. Bruce Springsteen, Darkness on the Edge of Town 62. Madonna, Like a Prayer 61. Miles Davis, Kind of Blue 60. AC/DC, Back in Black 59. Black Sabbath, Paranoid 58. Linkin Park, Hybrid Theory 57. Ths Strokes, Is This Is 56. David Bowie, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the SPiders From Mars 55. Nirvana, MTV Unplugged in New York 54. Dave Matthews Band, Crash 53. U2, The Unforgettable Fire 52. Madonna, Music 51. Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II 50. Pearl Jam, Vs. 49. U2, War 48. Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited 47. Alanis Morissette, Jagged Little Pill 46. Guns N’Roses, Use Your Illusion I and II 45. Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Californication 44. Jimi Hendriz, Are You Experienced 43. Fleetwood Mac, Rumors 42. Metallica, Metallica 41. Oasis, Definitely Maybe 40. Jeff Buckely, Grace 39. Bob Dylan, Bllod on the Tracks 38. Green Day, Dookie 37. Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP 36. The Who, Who’s Next 35. Red Hot Chilli Peppers, BloodSugarSexMagik 34. Bob Dylan, Blonde on Blonde 33. Oasis, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory 32. Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run 31. Pink Floyd, The Wall 30. The Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers 29. Madonna, Ray of Light 28. Smashing Pumpkins, Siamese Dream 27. Too, Aenima 26. Radiohead, Kid A 25. R.E.M., Automatic For the People 24. Eminem, The Eminem Show 23. The Beatles, Rubber Soul 22. Nirvana, In Utero 21. Weezer, Weezer 20. The Beach Boys, Pet Sounds 19. Pearl Jam, Ten 18. Smashing Pumpkins, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 17. Radiohead, The Bends 16. Weezer, Pinkerton 15. U2, All That You Can’t Leave Behind 14. The Clash, London Calling 13. The Rolling Stones, Exile on Main St. 12. Michael Jackson, Thriller 11. Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon 10. U2, Achtung Baby 9. Led Zeppelin, (a bunch of symbols?- from 1971) 8. Radiohead, OK Computer 7. Guns N’Roses, Appetite For Destruction 6. The Beatles, Abbey Road 5. The Beatles, The Beatles (The White Album) 4. U2, The Joshua Tree 3. The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 2. Nirvana, Nevermind 1. The Beatles, Revolver

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(Sorry if this has already been posted) Rolling Stone Readers’ 100 (Issue 907, October 17, 2002) 100. Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Here 99. Madonna, The Immaculate Collection 98. Jimi Hendrix, Electric Ladyland 97. Beck, Odelay 96. Stevie Wonder, Songs in the Key of Life 95. Moby, Play 94. Def Leppard, Hysteria 93. Bob Marley, Legend 92. Garbage, Version 2.0 91. Weezer, Maladroit 90. The Who, Quadrophenia 89. Bob Dylan, Bringing it All Back Home 88. Metallica, Master of Puppets 87. The Smiths, The Queen is Dead 86. Bon Jovi, Slippery When Wet 85. Van Morrison, Astral Weeks 84. Led Zeppelin, Houses of the Holy 83. Queen, A Night at the Opera 82. Pearl Jam, Vitalogy 81. Depeche Mode, 101 80. Soundgarden, Superunknown 79. The Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground and Nico 78. No Doubt, Tragic Kingdom 77. Pixies, Doolittle 76. Marvin Gaye, What’s Going On 75. Counting Crows, August and Everything After 74. The Sex Pistols, Never Mind the Bullocks… 73. Michael Jackson, Off the Wall 72. System of a Down, Toxicity 71. Dave Matthews Band, Under the Table and Dreaming 70. U2, Zooropa 69. Mariah Carey, Daydream 68. The Rolling Stones, Let it Bleed 67. Rage Against the Machine, Rage Against the Machine 66. Prince, Purple Rain 65. The Who, Tommy 64. Bruce Springsteen, Born in the U.S.A. 63. Bruce Springsteen, Darkness on the Edge of Town 62. Madonna, Like a Prayer 61. Miles Davis, Kind of Blue 60. AC/DC, Back in Black 59. Black Sabbath, Paranoid 58. Linkin Park, Hybrid Theory 57. Ths Strokes, Is This Is 56. David Bowie, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the SPiders From Mars 55. Nirvana, MTV Unplugged in New York 54. Dave Matthews Band, Crash 53. U2, The Unforgettable Fire 52. Madonna, Music 51. Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II 50. Pearl Jam, Vs. 49. U2, War 48. Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited 47. Alanis Morissette, Jagged Little Pill 46. Guns N’Roses, Use Your Illusion I and II 45. Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Californication 44. Jimi Hendriz, Are You Experienced 43. Fleetwood Mac, Rumors 42. Metallica, Metallica 41. Oasis, Definitely Maybe 40. Jeff Buckely, Grace 39. Bob Dylan, Bllod on the Tracks 38. Green Day, Dookie 37. Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP 36. The Who, Who’s Next 35. Red Hot Chilli Peppers, BloodSugarSexMagik 34. Bob Dylan, Blonde on Blonde 33. Oasis, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory 32. Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run 31. Pink Floyd, The Wall 30. The Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers 29. Madonna, Ray of Light 28. Smashing Pumpkins, Siamese Dream 27. Too, Aenima 26. Radiohead, Kid A 25. R.E.M., Automatic For the People 24. Eminem, The Eminem Show 23. The Beatles, Rubber Soul 22. Nirvana, In Utero 21. Weezer, Weezer 20. The Beach Boys, Pet Sounds 19. Pearl Jam, Ten 18. Smashing Pumpkins, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 17. Radiohead, The Bends 16. Weezer, Pinkerton 15. U2, All That You Can’t Leave Behind 14. The Clash, London Calling 13. The Rolling Stones, Exile on Main St. 12. Michael Jackson, Thriller 11. Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon 10. U2, Achtung Baby 9. Led Zeppelin, (a bunch of symbols?- from 1971) 8. Radiohead, OK Computer 7. Guns N’Roses, Appetite For Destruction 6. The Beatles, Abbey Road 5. The Beatles, The Beatles (The White Album) 4. U2, The Joshua Tree 3. The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 2. Nirvana, Nevermind 1. The Beatles, Revolver

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Funny that this was brought up. I have The Unforgettable Fire that I would be willing to trade for other U2 stuff I dont have. Eric PS: Sorry for the solicitation, just figured it might be of interest.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I remember posting in here around 3 years ago that these were "limited" and "well worth the price"!!! but I had no idea…… I am suprised U2 hasn’t remastered all of their classic catalog….I mean having " The music on this Compact Disc was originally recorded on analog equipment. We has attempted to preserve, as closely as possible, the sound of the original recording. Because of it high resolution, however, the Compact Disc can reveal limitation of the source tape" printed on the back of some of their cd’s is so 80′ish – lol I love and tresure all of my 24k gold Original Master Recordings from TraB! Down in the gutter, looking at the stars…All men all mankind look for .. but little did I know they would be even more limited do to the cut short production I didn’t know these were so rare…I have a copy of the War Remaster…I wish I had the others. -DWalt Depending on where you live, you might could try some used shops. There is a Wherehouse music near me that has one of the MFSL’s at under 30.00. I hate to rub salt in the wounds, but for a time while I was working there  back when it was Blockbuster Music ) they actually had some special deal where they dropped the price of some MFSL’s down dirt cheap…..to 5.99, trying to get younger people interested in them. I picked up all three U2’s and the R.E.Ms. — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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Depending on where you live, you might could try some used shops. There is a Wherehouse music near me that has one of the MFSL’s at under 30.00. I hate to rub salt in the wounds, but for a time while I was working there  back when it was Blockbuster Music ) they actually had some special deal where they dropped the price of some MFSL’s down dirt cheap…..to 5.99, trying to get younger people interested in them. I picked up all three U2’s and the R.E.Ms.

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I didn’t know these were so rare…I have a copy of the War Remaster…I wish I had the others. -DWalt

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Depending on where you live, you might could try some used shops. There is a Wherehouse music near me that has one of the MFSL’s at under 30.00. I hate to rub salt in the wounds, but for a time while I was working there  back when it was Blockbuster Music ) they actually had some special deal where they dropped the price of some MFSL’s down dirt cheap…..to 5.99, trying to get younger people interested in them. I picked up all three U2’s and the R.E.Ms.

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I remember posting in here around 3 years ago that these were "limited" and "well worth the price"!!! but I had no idea…… I am suprised U2 hasn’t remastered all of their classic catalog….I mean having " The music on this Compact Disc was originally recorded on analog equipment. We has attempted to preserve, as closely as possible, the sound of the original recording. Because of it high resolution, however, the Compact Disc can reveal limitation of the source tape" printed on the back of some of their cd’s is so 80′ish – lol I love and tresure all of my 24k gold Original Master Recordings from TraB! Down in the gutter, looking at the stars…All men all mankind look for .. but little did I know they would be even more limited do to the cut short production

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I didn’t know these were so rare…I have a copy of the War Remaster…I wish I had the others. -DWalt Depending on where you live, you might could try some used shops. There is a Wherehouse music near me that has one of the MFSL’s at under 30.00. I hate to rub salt in the wounds, but for a time while I was working there  back when it was Blockbuster Music ) they actually had some special deal where they dropped the price of some MFSL’s down dirt cheap…..to 5.99, trying to get younger people interested in them. I picked up all three U2’s and the R.E.Ms.

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Or $35.99 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=894515088

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – (snip) Anyway, to cut a long story short, Mobile Fidelity did remaster War and The Unforgettable Fire… these are pretty difficult to track down though. Have a look at Mobile Fidelitys site for not much more info www.amusicdirect.com/products/swsearch.asp?dmSearchBy=Artist&srch=u2 The Joshua Tree was also issued by MFSL. The going price on places like eBay for these three is really starting to skyrocket and especially the Joshua Tree will go for over 100 bucks. Also, on "War", Surrender is about 30 seconds longer then any other version on cd or album. Thanks guys, looks like it’s very difficult to get hold of some of these remasters Oh well. Cheers, Mal

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You can get War for $40 right now if you act fast. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=894831441

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – (snip) Anyway, to cut a long story short, Mobile Fidelity did remaster War and The Unforgettable Fire… these are pretty difficult to track down though. Have a look at Mobile Fidelitys site for not much more info www.amusicdirect.com/products/swsearch.asp?dmSearchBy=Artist&srch=u2 The Joshua Tree was also issued by MFSL. The going price on places like eBay for these three is really starting to skyrocket and especially the Joshua Tree will go for over 100 bucks. Also, on "War", Surrender is about 30 seconds longer then any other version on cd or album. Thanks guys, looks like it’s very difficult to get hold of some of these remasters Oh well. Cheers, Mal

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(snip) Anyway, to cut a long story short, Mobile Fidelity did remaster War and The Unforgettable Fire… these are pretty difficult to track down though. Have a look at Mobile Fidelitys site for not much more info www.amusicdirect.com/products/swsearch.asp?dmSearchBy=Artist&srch=u2 The Joshua Tree was also issued by MFSL. The going price on places like eBay for these three is really starting to skyrocket and especially the Joshua Tree will go for over 100 bucks. Also, on "War", Surrender is about 30 seconds longer then any other version on cd or album.

Thanks guys, looks like it’s very difficult to get hold of some of these remasters Oh well. Cheers, Mal

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Hello, I respond quite well to U2’s music, and have done so over the years (I used to post in here yonks ago, the veterans may remember me?). Most of you will notice the absolutely apalling sound quality of some of U2’s earlier recordings (even their Greatest Hits album sounded shrill and bright – thank goodness they got their act together to release a well-recorded "All That You Can Leave Behind"). I was wondering if there were any U2 audiophile (audiofool?) remastered recordings available? Any reccommendations? Thank you very much, Mal

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(snip) Anyway, to cut a long story short, Mobile Fidelity did remaster War and The Unforgettable Fire… these are pretty difficult to track down though. Have a look at Mobile Fidelitys site for not much more info www.amusicdirect.com/products/swsearch.asp?dmSearchBy=Artist&srch=u2

The Joshua Tree was also issued by MFSL. The going price on places like eBay for these three is really starting to skyrocket and especially the Joshua Tree will go for over 100 bucks. Also, on "War", Surrender is about 30 seconds longer then any other version on cd or album. T.B.    http://www.newsfeed.com       The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–= Over 100,000 Newsgroups – Unlimited Fast Downloads – 19 Servers =—–

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