Essentials?

[summabee]

What are some essential albums for any music lover?
I feel like there's a lot of music I've missed out on (old and new). Help me out?
you can check out my last.fm (http://www.last.fm/user/summabee) to get an idea of my music taste.
Thanks!

EDIT: It's a little overwhelming if you just post artist/band names. I need somewhere to start... like, an album specifically :)

[bridgeofeldin]

cliche answer:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JxzKBKpzNaU/Sk3p9IEgRDI/AAAAAAAABHA/56HjRPoxJ7Y/s400/The+Beach+Boys+(Pet+Sounds+-+Front).jpeg.jpg

my opinion:

http://howtobesoreal.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/fun-aim-and-ignite.jpg

[BornUnderPunches]

The Beatles, Smiths, Talking Heads

[Takk...Ros]

The Stooges, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, The Kinks, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, Billie Holiday, and that's just a few that I would consider essential haha. That's not even touching what would be "essentials" of this little "scene" of ours.

[DeathOrGlory]

London Calling by The Clash easily. And actually, any Doors album. The Beatles too but you already knew that.

[summabee]

London Calling by The Clash easily. And actually, any Doors album. The Beatles too but you already knew that.
I don't really like The Doors to be honest... I never thought they were very good. The Beatles of course haha and I'll look into that Clash album thanks :)

[summabee]

The Stooges, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, The Kinks, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, Billie Holiday, and that's just a few that I would consider essential haha. That's not even touching what would be "essentials" of this little "scene" of ours.
Thanks!

[summabee]

cliche answer:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JxzKBKpzNaU/Sk3p9IEgRDI/AAAAAAAABHA/56HjRPoxJ7Y/s400/The+Beach+Boys+%28Pet+Sounds+-+Front%29.jpeg.jpg

my opinion:

http://howtobesoreal.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/fun-aim-and-ignite.jpg
I already love Aim & Ignite! But I'll look into the Beach Boys Album. thanks.

[DeathOrGlory]

I don't really like The Doors to be honest... I never thought they were very good. The Beatles of course haha and I'll look into that Clash album thanks :)
I totally understand why you don't like the Doors. They're one of those bands you either love or hate. I actually have more. For essential classic pop-rock, go with the Live at Budokan album by Cheap Trick, Boston's self-titled album, #1 Record/Radio City by Big Star, Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me by The Cure and many others that I can't name. I love the classics.

[bridgeofeldin]

I already love Aim & Ignite! But I'll look into the Beach Boys Album. thanks.

it was #2 on rolling stones greatest albums of all time, and i would agree it really is that good

[M1ndset]

Placebo. Seriously the best and to come out of the 90s. And the lyrics will blow you away.

[M1ndset]

Oh and i compleatly forgot.
sunny day realestate- diary. They are a huge influence for soo many bands these days

[summabee]

I totally understand why you don't like the Doors. They're one of those bands you either love or hate. I actually have more. For essential classic pop-rock, go with the Live at Budokan album by Cheap Trick, Boston's self-titled album, #1 Record/Radio City by Big Star, Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me by The Cure and many others that I can't name. I love the classics.
thanks so much!

[summabee]

Oh and i compleatly forgot.
sunny day realestate- diary. They are a huge influence for soo many bands these days
thanks a lot! I'll look into it.

[Last NightsVice]

Marvin Gaye, The Temptations

[M1ndset]

thanks so much!

your welcome. If your bands have even a hint of emo of pop punk they probably owe something to that album

[Sean Rizzo]

thanks a lot! I'll look into it.
Time for a different genre than what's been listed.

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http://nightwarez.ru/uploads/posts/2010-04/1270917864_periphery-periphery-2010.jpg

[summabee]

Time for a different genre than what's been listed.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41mv8gsNxnL._SS500_.jpg

http://nightwarez.ru/uploads/posts/2010-04/1270917864_periphery-periphery-2010.jpg
I haven't heard of either... Can I get a RIYL?

[Sean Rizzo]

I haven't heard of either... Can I get a RIYL?
Secret and Whisper - Saosin, Mew, Stutterfly, Conditions, Of Machines, Circa Survive

Periphery - Meshuggah, Linkin Park (vocals only), Tesseract

[+xLeSabrex+]

The Mars Volta - The Bedlam In Goliath, Amputechture, De-loused In The Comatorium, Frances the Mute
The Black Keys - Attack & Release, Brothers
My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges
El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez-Lopez - Cryptomnesia
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Quintet - The Apocalypse Inside of An Orange
Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
Death (which is not to be confused with the metal band of the same name because they're a punk band from the '70's) -
...For All The World To See
Pinback - Autumn of the Seraphs
Does It Offend You, Yeah? - You Have No Idea What You Are Getting Yourself Into
Black Mountain - In The Future
Jose Gonzalez - In Our Nature
Evil Bebos - Cronus
BLK JKS - Mystery ep
The Afghan Whigs - Black Love
Bon Iver - Blood Bank ep
Monsters of Folk - s/t
and lastly, some guy who was on Conan about four years ago that no one really knows about named Lewis Taylor who has this song called "Stoned". You'll love the vocal harmonies on it.
Ask for more if needed!!!