Most Epic Album (in your opinion)

[Kid B]

Inspired by discussion in the Sonic Youth thread. What is the album that you would consider the most epic album you've ever heard? This doesn't mean favorite album, although a lot of peoples' responses will be their favorite album (I would think). For example, your favorite album may be an album by an artist like Owen, whereas Owen's music is not epic per se, but you love it for other reasons. But hey, if you think it is the most epic album you've heard, by all means, post it as your choice.

I would try and describe the word epic but I can't really put it into words. Dictionary.com describes it as; Surpassing the usual or ordinary, particularly in scope or size, heroic and impressive in quality.

Please try to keep your pick personal to yourself, otherwise this thread won't be very interesting. Don't just say something like Sgt Pepper just because it was such a groundbreaking album. Pick it if you think it is the most epic album you've heard. If you think Vheissu is epic, pick Vheissu.

My pick - Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation.

[c_rob2700]

Good thread idea. I think some concept albums are epic just because of the size, story, and scope. I'll throw out some in a bit

[Hey Kevin]

Ex Models - Chrome Panthers
this album continually blows my mind
its so simple but so innovative
their older albums were really crazy off time dance music and Chrome Panthers is so different in the best way
i cant describe how i feel about this album intelligently
inTV24loFwA

[MADSTA]

Good thread idea. I think some concept albums are epic just because of the size, story, and scope. I'll throw out some in a bit
That's what I was thinking.
Which is why I think my answer is De-Loused.

[pblest]

Big Black - Songs About Fucking

[Kid B]

That's what I was thinking.
Which is why I think my answer is De-Loused.
Congratulations on 10k! Hope to have you around for another 10.

[Machu505]

Without a doubt De-Loused in the Comatorium.

[MADSTA]

Congratulations on 10k! Hope to have you around for another 10.
Thanks!
Without a doubt De-Loused in the Comatorium.
:thumbup:

[hockeyguitar99]

I'm going to have to agree with Kid B on this one.

Daydream Nation all the way.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Not Without A Fight

[Hey Kevin]

Big Black - Songs About Fucking

thats an intense band and record

[TachyonEvan]

That's what I was thinking.
Which is why I think my answer is De-Loused.

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES.... Oh, I thought you got the point earlier today.

Um...

The Wall or OK Computer are up there for me, too.

[hockeyguitar99]

Without a doubt De-Loused in the Comatorium.

I've been meaning to pick this album up for a while. I'll see if they have it when I'm at the store on tuesday to snag the Silversun Pickup's record.

[thesafeword]

UNDEROATH'S ALBUMS

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[funkel]

Lame and cliche, but F#A# ∞

[hockeyguitar99]

Lame and cliche, but F#A# ∞

May be "lame and cliche" but it is certainly one of the most epic albums of all time. Godspeed are one of the most "epic" bands of all time.

[anthonydarko]

Emperor's In The Nightside Eclipse

[Chromefox]

Kid A. The Soft Bulletin. /obligatory responses

[ThemChains]

Fuck the word "epic"

[speakhandsforme]

"Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV: Volume 1" by Coheed and Cambria

I'm gonna try and find the hype video for that album....it was fucking intense

[GuitarR0cker1]

I'm surprised Agaetis Byrjun hasn't been mentioned yet.

[thesafeword]

Fuck the word "epic"
This.

[UnderMyDreams]

Angels and Airwaves - We Don't Need to Whisper
hahahahahaa

Seriously:
Blink-182 - Untitled.

[batmannj]

That's what I was thinking.
Which is why I think my answer is De-Loused.

Without a doubt De-Loused in the Comatorium.
Totally agree with you both.
UNDEROATH'S ALBUMS

x
Shocking post is shocking.

In all seriousness, I would have to say that White Pony by the Deftones still has a feeling of epicness to me, especially on the songs Passenger and Pink Maggit.

[thesafeword]

Angels and Airwaves - We Don't Need to Whisper
hahahahahaa

Seriously:
Blink-182 - Untitled.
If power chords are epic, then I can agree with this.

[Hey Kevin]

Fuck the word "epic"
Justin Pearson hosts this internet radio thing and uses that word waaaaay too much

[Duexy]

Fuck the word "epic"

Yes.

[PenThrive]

Bjork - Homogenic

[PunksNotDead!]

im gonna go with The Wall. Pink Floyd just knows how to crank out epic albums, like side two of Meddle. Echos is so epic. then probably De-Loused.

[Brokenhill]

im gonna go with The Wall. Pink Floyd just knows how to crank out epic albums, like side two of Meddle. Echos is so epic. then probably De-Loused.

:wave:

I'd have to go with 'The Wall' as well...with 'The Dark Side of the Moon' in 2nd.

[Pat k]

Emperor's In The Nightside Eclipse

SO ON POINT.

I think the song "Farewell" off of Boris's Pink is pretty epic, and the record is pretty epic too.

[anthonydarko]

SO ON POINT.

I think the song "Farewell" off of Boris's Pink is pretty epic, and the record is pretty epic too.
I would say anything by Boris is epic. It's a true shame more people don't get into them.

[theguy77]

Kid A. The Soft Bulletin. /obligatory responses

HOLY SHIT I SWEAR WE HAVE A RIDICULOUS SENSE OF ESP. THESE ARE THE EXACT SAME RESPONSES I WAS THINKING IN MY HEAD.

[x togepi x]

the only epic thing about the pink floyd albums that were listed is how boring they are.

[Chromefox]

HOLY SHIT I SWEAR WE HAVE A RIDICULOUS SENSE OF ESP. THESE ARE THE EXACT SAME RESPONSES I WAS THINKING IN MY HEAD. Apparently you were thinking them in my head.

[theguy77]

Apparently you were thinking them in my head.

i AM your head.

[tiphany]

In the Court of the Crimson King!

[heyzombiehitler]

I was expecting to see Brand New over and over again.

[theguy77]

i think the decemberists - the crane wife fits this for me too. maybe also sufjan stevens - illinoise.

[joss d.]

venetian snares- rossz csillag alatt szuletett

[pinkzeppelin182]

Give Up the Ghost - We're Down Til We're Underground

A lot of people dismiss this record due to the direction the band took for it, but I think it ties together really well. It's a very emotionally impacting record (or at least was for me when I got into it).

[lilRIPsta]

Thrice- Vheissu. One reason it is epic is because of the scope of the lyrics. They are unbelievable and I still find different meanings. another reason is the way it flows together even between the heavier songs and the softer ones. and the climaxes of each song just blow me away every time 4 years later. The ending of Earth Will Shake, Hold Fast hope, Stand and Feel Your Worth, For Miles, Like Moths to Flame, and Red Sky are nothing short of beautiful, chilling, and of course EPIC

[Hey Kevin]

i think the decemberists - the crane wife fits this for me too.

that is because it's way too over done and ridiculous
what a disappointing album

now lets see an epic album cover
http://shakeytimes.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/empire_of_the_sun.jpg

[mycuban]

"Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV: Volume 1" by Coheed and Cambria

I'm gonna try and find the hype video for that album....it was fucking intense

Exactly what i was thinking when i clicked on this thread, such a good record.

also, Boys Night Out- Trainwreck comes to mind.

[_><_]

The Dillinger Escape Plan - Ire Works.

[JediSpam]

Fuck the word "epic"

I wouldn't quite put it that way but wow it's nice to see someone else say this

[Hamlet]

If you really want epic, you should look to symphonic power metal.

Rhapsody - Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret

[joeag1985]

Vheissu

[loveisnotenough]

jeff buckley - grace

[MADSTA]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES.... Oh, I thought you got the point earlier today.

Um...

The Wall or OK Computer are up there for me, too.
Haha well it's easy to see what gets you off.

[tehdangerdave]

Lame and cliche, but F#A# ∞

People might say that it's lame or cliche, but it fits this pretty perfectly.

[jbaseball44]

The Beatles - White Album, Godspeed's - F#A#(Infinity) or Boards of Canada - Music Has the Right to Children

[DXH]

AFI - Sing The Sorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that epic
Thrice - Vheissu
dredg - El Cielo
God Is An Astronaut - God Is An Astronaut
Sigur Ros - ()
Sparta - Threes
The Cure - Bloodflowers
VNV Nation - Empires !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that epic

:wave:

[Mr. Ryan]

Kid A or OK Computer - Radiohead

Downward is Heavenward - Hum

/obligatory avatar-band reference

[TachyonEvan]

Haha well it's easy to see what gets you off.

TMV? Yes. Most definitely.

[Bruised26]

Underoath- They're Only Chasing Safety
Dream Theater- Octavarium

[thespearkid]

Ugh. I'm so sick of the word epic...

But to contribute to the thread, Act II by the Dear Hunter.

[OdeToTheSun]

Queensryche- Operation Mindcrime

Wouldn't say the most epic album ever, but for a concept album, it certainly is.

[secretsociety92]

Queensrÿche - Promised Land
Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

[OdeToTheSun]

Queensrÿche - Promised Land
I feel like a bad Queensryche fan because I have seriously never heard that album.

[ReadyForAction]

Moving Mountains- Foreword
that album is incredible

[secretsociety92]

I feel like a bad Queensryche fan because I have seriously never heard that album.
Well I have never heard Operation Mindcrime so I guess we are just as bad.

[OdeToTheSun]

Well I have never heard Operation Mindcrime so I guess we are just as bad.
Holy shit are you serious? GO LISTEN TO IT NAO!
I guarantee you'll like it.

[secretsociety92]

Holy shit are you serious? GO LISTEN TO IT NAO!
I guarantee you'll like it.
I know I will like it, just that I have never got round to buying it.

[OdeToTheSun]

I know I will like it, just that I have never got round to buying it.
Screw buying it, I'll send it to you if you'd like.

[secretsociety92]

Screw buying it, I'll send it to you if you'd like.
No that is alright, I can't fully appreciate a CD if I don't buy it. Just found out it is in a sale so I will be able to get next time I shop.

[OdeToTheSun]

No that is alright, I can't fully appreciate a CD if I don't buy it. Just found out it is in a sale so I will be able to get next time I shop.
Haha, okay good. Hope you get to pick it up then.

[ThemChains]

Epic doesn't describe music.

[secretsociety92]

Haha, okay good. Hope you get to pick it up then.
I do too.

[Cyga]

F#A#oo, even though I might be beating a dead horse by now.

I also find 'In The Court Of The Crimson King' to be great, as well as 'Wish You Were Here'. Maybe even 'Blueberry Boat'.

[MADSTA]

i think the decemberists - the crane wife fits this for me too. maybe also sufjan stevens - illinoise.
I love that record to death but I wouldn't call it epic.

[Burn That Shit]

Thrice- Vheissu. One reason it is epic is because of the scope of the lyrics. They are unbelievable and I still find different meanings. another reason is the way it flows together even between the heavier songs and the softer ones. and the climaxes of each song just blow me away every time 4 years later. The ending of Earth Will Shake, Hold Fast hope, Stand and Feel Your Worth, For Miles, Like Moths to Flame, and Red Sky are nothing short of beautiful, chilling, and of course EPIC


There's nothing about Vheissu that's epic, other than being epicly overhyped.

[Cyga]

I guess Mr. Bungles S/T is also epic in the sense that it has amazing songs, has great a beginning and ending. Seriously, the end of Dead Goon just warms the soul and makes you think 'What an amazing album'. Maybe not epic, but it feels like closing a hardcover book while sitting in a red armrest chair in front of a fireplace when Dead Goon ends. Really feels like something is going on.

[holyballs]

The Arrogant Sons of Bitches- Three Cheers For Disappointment.

Extremely epic.

[Regards]

It may be my excitment for the new album next week, but As Cities Burn's Come Now Sleep always had an "epic" feel to it for me.

[theguy77]

I love that record to death but I wouldn't call it epic.

i would. the orchestral arrangements are phenomenal and far above the level of his baroque-folk/indie-folk contemporaries.

[theguy77]

that is because it's way too over done and ridiculous
what a disappointing album

everybody always says that. im sorry, the decemberists impressed the fuck out of me with that record.

[aoftbsten]

Coheed always jumps to mind when I see "Epic Album", Keeping Secrets specifically.

[Samc1803]

I have always really enjoyed Fair To Midland's Fables From a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times is True. I don't know if it fits the definition of "epic", but it has always been a favorite of mine.

[TachyonEvan]

Coheed always jumps to mind when I see "Epic Album", Keeping Secrets specifically.

Favorite band.

[c_rob2700]

i would. the orchestral arrangements are phenomenal and far above the level of his baroque-folk/indie-folk contemporaries.
Definitely. Everytime I listen to "Chicago" I just get this epic feeling

[kwsqd]

There's nothing about Vheissu that's epic, other than being epicly overhyped.
lol.

[TachyonEvan]

everybody always says that. im sorry, the decemberists impressed the fuck out of me with that record.

Agreed.

[mattmatumbo]

I know none of you have heard it or care, but the only album that comes to mind with the word epic is
Alison Ranger: Formula Imperative

[Brokenhill]

Queensryche- Operation Mindcrime

Wouldn't say the most epic album ever, but for a concept album, it certainly is.


It's a prety good concept album, but not nearly "epic".

[chipdip18]

Pink Floyd takes the cake for me on this one. Meddle or Wish You Were Here.

[murrich]

City of Caterpillar

[chipdip18]

The song, Final Countdown by Europe is the most epic song ever written.

[dancelukedance]

depends on which context your using "epic"

[Kid B]

depends on which context your using "epic"
What contexts are there? Don't overthink it.

[dancelukedance]

What contexts are there? Don't overthink it.

I'm not overthinking. Well i never use "epic" instead of these words:

Awesome
Best
Good
Great


I'd use "Epic" to describe mastodon's Crack the sky

[OdeToTheSun]

It's a pretty good concept album, but not nearly "epic".
It's really one of the only concept albums i've heard, so I wouldn't know about any others being better or not.

[Kid B]

I'm not overthinking. Well i never use "epic" instead of these words:

Awesome
Best
Good
Great


I'd use "Epic" to describe mastodon's Crack the sky
Epic means more than those four words. Did you read the original post?

[Foxholes]

( )
In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth 3
Between the Heart and the Synapse
Easily Misunderstood

[OdeToTheSun]

I'd use "Epic" to describe mastodon's Crack the sky
Blood Mountain > Crack The Skye

I love all Mastodon though.

[dancelukedance]

Blood Mountain > Crack The Skye

I love all Mastodon though.

I wasnt saying it was superior to blood mountain, they're both epic

[Wolf I Am!]

Thrice- Vheissu, deep lyrics and the sound is huge and heavy I also think the production/sound quality and effects of this album is amazing as well.

[OdeToTheSun]

I wasnt saying it was superior to blood mountain, they're both epic
Oh yeah, haha, I know. I just wanted it to be out there that I like Blood Mountain better for some reason.

[SuchAPerson22]

its really interesting to see what people are saying.
its kind of a "learning experience," if you will, because i've only just begun to get into anything that could be considered "music" (in my opinion anyway) in the past... eh... three years? maybe? so i'm sitting here thinking about my most epic albums... and it's nothing like this. but then again, i'm a fifteen-year-old girl who is just trying to be taken seriously! :) haha
that was semi-sarcastic...

Edit: hmmm... reading that a second time makes me sound a little... well... hahaha

[micahistheballs]

Godspeed You! Black Emperor- Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada.

[BottleRocket]

Off the top of my head, and just because I'm on a complete binge of this album, Crack the Syke. You could extend that to Blood Mountain too. As for non-Mastodon stuff? Source Tags & Codes is obviously designed to be an epic album, as is pretty much everything else Trail of Dead do, it just doesn't necessarily beat you over the head with it as much as their other albums do.

[Brokenhill]

It's really one of the only concept albums i've heard, so I wouldn't know about any others being better or not.

Oh...

[MADSTA]

The song, Final Countdown by Europe is the most epic song ever written.
Hahahaha, yes.

[mattmatumbo]

( )
In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth 3
Between the Heart and the Synapse
Easily Misunderstood

the first one i agree with whole heartily

[williek311]

Gy!be - F#a#

[perceptrons]

I have a hard time nailing down what "epic" encompasses. I guess I'd say my picks are "All of the Sudden, I Miss Everyone" - Explosions in the Sky, "The Shape of Punk to Come" - Refused and "Before the Dawn Heals Us" - M83.

[Kid B]

It's really one of the only concept albums i've heard, so I wouldn't know about any others being better or not.
A lot of albums are actually concept albums, it just isn't as apparent as say The Wall or Razia's Shadow.

[theguy77]

in a pop sense, abbey road, and to a lesser extent, elliott smith's XO.

[oddwithoutend]

Whenever I put on XO, it's a little bit worse than I am anticipating. I think I need to pick up Either/Or.

[lonelysuperstar]

Thrice- Vheissu. One reason it is epic is because of the scope of the lyrics. They are unbelievable and I still find different meanings. another reason is the way it flows together even between the heavier songs and the softer ones. and the climaxes of each song just blow me away every time 4 years later. The ending of Earth Will Shake, Hold Fast hope, Stand and Feel Your Worth, For Miles, Like Moths to Flame, and Red Sky are nothing short of beautiful, chilling, and of course EPIC

this.

[AussieBoy]

that is because it's way too over done and ridiculous
what a disappointing album

now lets see an epic album cover
http://shakeytimes.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/empire_of_the_sun.jpg

haha love it!! u should see the film clips! theyre even crazier

[AussieBoy]

out of the cd's i own


International Superheroes of Hardcore - Harry Potter is Hardcore aka HPxHC

[Hey Kevin]

The Residents - Commercial Album
Forty 1 minute songs
When you listen to the album from start to finish it becomes almost unbearably creepy and gives you the worst feeling in your stomach, despite none of the songs being particularly creepy (or "dark" really) on their own.

5onGAVoMKOU

[briewer]

Not to try to out-obscure everyone, but Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz To Come and John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano. Both of those albums blew my sixteen year old mind right the fuck up. I felt like I could see the course of events in music history from then until now.

In terms of music more this half of the century, I gotta go with Ágætis Byrjun (yes I learned the keystrokes for making those fancy Icelandic letters, deal with it). I came face to face with god the first time I heard that album.

[Hey Kevin]

Not to try to out-obscure everyone, but Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz To Come and John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano. Both of those albums blew my sixteen year old mind right the fuck up.

In terms of music more this half of the century, I gotta go with Ágætis Byrjun (yes I learned the keystrokes for making those fancy Icelandic letters, deal with it). I came face to face with god the first time I heard that album.

ive only heard a few Cage compositions and watched some odd tv appearance he did on a game show, i will definitely look into this.

look up some Hauschka videos of him solo. you might enjoy it.

[batmannj]

in a pop sense, abbey road, and to a lesser extent, elliott smith's XO.
Abbey Road for sure. I think Sgt. Pepper's is too.

[shawnathon]

Representing Canada in Boys Night Out-Trainwreck for one of the most epic albums of all time. When you put on the first song you have to listen to the whole thing because the story is just unbelievable. I mean the guy kills his wife in his sleep and then gets put into a mental institution. Sick storyline and the guitar work is very unique.... basically if you haven't heard it go listen for yourself and you will agree

[Rodeo]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_M_LYoHgbovM/SKCCxdHLLfI/AAAAAAAAAHM/1Wm2ly1cOU4/s400/cover.jpg

Dredg - El Cielo

[ThemChains]

No one else thinks F#A#oo is heavy handed?

[TachyonEvan]

Blood Mountain > Crack The Skye

I love all Mastodon though.

Truth.

[TachyonEvan]

No one else thinks F#A#oo is heavy handed?

*raises hand*

It's my least favorite of theirs.

[Hey Kevin]

Representing Canada in Boys Night Out-Trainwreck for one of the most epic albums of all time. When you put on the first song you have to listen to the whole thing because the story is just unbelievable. I mean the guy kills his wife in his sleep and then gets put into a mental institution. Sick storyline and the guitar work is very unique.... basically if you haven't heard it go listen for yourself and you will agree

dont feel obligated to post just because youre from the same country
youve gotta have a at least some taste

[live.]

Between The Buried and Me - Colors

[BryterJonah]

http://stereogum.com/img/joannanewsom_ys.jpg
In it's odd own odd way.

http://spd.fotologs.net/photo/29/50/51/damianrecomienda/1168311233_f.jpg


http://blog.iso50.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/grizzly_toptwenty.jpg
Veckatimist is sure to be it's successor

[Pat k]

Fucked Up- Hidden World
Coheed and Cambria - Second Stage Turbine Blade
Sigur Ros - all of it
Most of the Phil Spector singles (rot in jail)- especially "Paradise" by the Ronettes.

[MorningStar10]

Worship and Tribute or newly Crack the Skye (Mastodon)

[alert=danger]

Brother, Sister - Mewithoutyou.

Everything screams "Epic" at me on there. So much atmosphere behind it!

[cscwell107]

Between The Buried and Me - Colors

I was just about to say this. Anything by Coheed and Cambria would also fit the word "epic"

[Rawrr]

http://z.about.com/d/punkmusic/1/0/t/A/-/-/zenarcade.jpg

[mmmmmpoetry]

The Residents - Commercial Album
Forty 1 minute songs
When you listen to the album from start to finish it becomes almost unbearably creepy and gives you the worst feeling in your stomach, despite none of the songs being particularly creepy (or "dark" really) on their own.

5onGAVoMKOU

talk about an acid trip.
holy jesus, i love them.

[Il Nemico]

I'm going to go with operation Ivy- energy or NAS- illmatic. Both are extremely influential in their own sense and pretty much all killer no filler.

[Hey Kevin]

talk about an acid trip.
holy jesus, i love them.
they are so so so talented and just out there. they will do whatever they want and people have to just sit there and take it because you have to respect them

Brother, Sister - Mewithoutyou.

Everything screams "Epic" at me on there. So much atmosphere behind it!

all the over dubbing in it is so great
i didnt enjoy their tour supporting it though, which bummed me out

[mmmmmpoetry]

being there double disc (wilco) just genius.

ok computer(radiohead) also seemed pretty epic to me.
it's a shame i've seen a billon people say they're overrated on here "/

[brwnhawaiin]

its really interesting to see what people are saying.
its kind of a "learning experience," if you will, because i've only just begun to get into anything that could be considered "music" (in my opinion anyway) in the past... eh... three years? maybe? so i'm sitting here thinking about my most epic albums... and it's nothing like this. but then again, i'm a fifteen-year-old girl who is just trying to be taken seriously! :) haha
that was semi-sarcastic...

Edit: hmmm... reading that a second time makes me sound a little... well... hahaha

15 indeed.

[brwnhawaiin]

The Depreciation Guild - In Her Gentle Jaws
TMV - Deloused & Frances
Amusement Parks On Fire - Self Titled(how the first 5 tracks is like one long song..epic)
Faunts - High Expectations/Low Results
Explosions In The Sky - everything theyve made(besides the friday night lights)

I have more..just drawing a blank right now. I saw this beginning of thread in the SY forum, and was totally gonna make this exact one, but i got beat to it. lol I also hear that And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead has an epic cd. Im gonna check into that..

[brwnhawaiin]

Starflyer '59 - Silver & Gold
Stellaluna - Stargazer EP, most epic EP ever

[Cyga]

I agree with Frances. Hell, that 13 minute track alone is epic.

[maxvsmaradona]

[A-->B] Life - mewithoutYou
The Devil and God - Br& New (had to say it)

[bassdrummer2333]

Coheed and Cambria - Good Apollo Vol. 1
Between the Buried and Me - Colors

Both of those albums are pretty fucking epic.

[bassdrummer2333]

It may be my excitment for the new album next week, but As Cities Burn's Come Now Sleep always had an "epic" feel to it for me.

Timothy was very epic.

[Hey Kevin]

explosions in the sky write build ups
not full songs, so its not epic

[WasteofPaint31]

Colors

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Not to try to out-obscure everyone, but Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz To Come and John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano. Both of those albums blew my sixteen year old mind right the fuck up. I felt like I could see the course of events in music history from then until now.

In terms of music more this half of the century, I gotta go with Ágætis Byrjun (yes I learned the keystrokes for making those fancy Icelandic letters, deal with it). I came face to face with god the first time I heard that album.
Neither are obscure, so no worries. I agree with the Coleman definitely. I'd put Bitches Brew and Giant Steps up there as well for jazz.

In terms of indie, as I said in the Sonic Youth thread, I'd go with Spiderland because of how it manages to make the epic feel so intimate. I'm inclined to note Idaho's Three Sheets to the Wind for the same reason.

For post-rockish stuff, definitely Tarentel's From Bone to Satellite. The name's reference to 2001: A Space Odyssey gives you an idea of what kind of sonic expanses will be traveled. "Steede Bonnet" and "For Carl Sagan" are jaw-dropping.

In the noise genre, look no further than Boredoms. Permeated with explosions of the tribal and primal, their LPs Vision Creation Newsun and Super Ae epitomize epic.

For electronic-ish stuff, it doesn't get any more epic than Manuel Gottschings album-length track E2-E4. To be able to sit down one night, alone in a room aside from a guitar and some effects, and effectively create the trance genre, is mind-boggling.

[mikebup777]

I honestly do not know what is so good about Radiohead. Obviously people will disagree with me but their lyrics really aren't great and the music just seems bland.

[Hey Kevin]

I honestly do not know what is so good about Radiohead. Obviously people will disagree with me but their lyrics really aren't great and the music just seems bland.

i dont enjoy radiohead either

[brwnhawaiin]

I love epic albums, and love the info that this thread is giving me. and im buzzed:)

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I honestly do not know what is so good about Radiohead. Obviously people will disagree with me but their lyrics really aren't great and the music just seems bland.

i dont enjoy radiohead either

You guys have only heard In Rainbows or Pablo Honey if you think that.

[brwnhawaiin]

[A-->B] Life - mewithoutYou
The Devil and God - Br& New (had to say it)

I would have to disagree that TDAG is "epic" It is one of my favorite cd's ever, and BN is my #1 favorite band, but epic? no. It has some epic songs, but the cd as a whole isnt epic to me. Some songs like "untitled" and "handcuffs" really bring the cd down. I would even say that Deja flows together better then TDAG. Even though TDAG had better songs on it, the cd isnt epic. But to each their own.

[zubinmoosa]

I would hay to say Coheed and Cambria's In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth:3 is the closest album that I can describe as "epic".

[Jumpoff]

A Sun That Never Sets by Neurosis

[briewer]

Aphex Twin- Selected Ambient Works Vol. 2

[fivergirl]

The first thing I thought of was Forgive Durden - Razia's Shadow. Because you mentioned storytelling, I also thought of Mae - The Everglow.

[AndrewIcex]

The first thing I thought of was Forgive Durden - Razia's Shadow. Because you mentioned storytelling, I also thought of Mae - The Everglow.


I agree with this completely.

It is a great epic tale haha.

[zidanetrance]

After much debate between myself... I decided that although I like Brand New more... blink-182's untitled album is the most epic album I've ever heard. Each song is a masterpiece.

[AussieBoy]

i hoping it will be Fightstars Be Human next week, sounds like it could be very epic based on Athea

[Whowolf]

The Devil and God are raging inside me

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Representing Canada in Boys Night Out-Trainwreck for one of the most epic albums of all time. When you put on the first song you have to listen to the whole thing because the story is just unbelievable. I mean the guy kills his wife in his sleep and then gets put into a mental institution. Sick storyline and the guitar work is very unique.... basically if you haven't heard it go listen for yourself and you will agree

please do not rep canada with this shit show of a band

[oddwithoutend]

please do not rep canada with this shit show of a band

Amen.

[ThemChains]

This whole thread is essentially one big shit show.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

You're generalizing, but yeah there have been some laughable picks.

[ThemChains]

No, epic doesn't describe music. Ever. Not a generalization.

[IWasaCamera]

Wow.

[oddwithoutend]

Grandiose is likely the best word to use in place of what is generally meant by epic.

[brwnhawaiin]

No, epic doesn't describe music. Ever. Not a generalization.

I disagree with this statement.

[AndrewIcex]

Music can be epic, a song can be epic, and even an album can be epic.

Movies and Music, both capable of being epic.

In my opinion at least.

[bowl of oranges]

Ill E. Add and the Odysseys- To Mordor and Back

[showyourteeth]

trophy scars - bad luck

[ThemChains]

I disagree with this statement.
Sucks to be wrong.
Music can be epic, a song can be epic, and even an album can be epic.

Movies and Music, both capable of being epic.

In my opinion at least.

Incorrect.

[pblest]

i was joking about songs about fucking but it's probably the best pick in this thread

[TachyonEvan]

VersaEmerge - Perceptions EP

Joking. Go listen to it anyway.

[ThemChains]

:lolatpost:

[AndrewIcex]

VersaEmerge - Perceptions EP

Joking. Go listen to it anyway.


Seriously?


Oh snap, I just noticed the Joking, good, I almost shit myself. Phew.

[TachyonEvan]

Seriously?


Oh snap, I just noticed the Joking, good, I almost shit myself. Phew.

Hahaha, I'm not that ridiculous.

[pblest]

i'm listening to versa emerge and...lol

how many girl-fronted mall emo bands will form before people finally realize it's just the label signing a pop singer and providing her with a backing band?

[AndrewIcex]

Hahaha yeah, I was going to say... that's either good placement of comedic relief or sadness in lack of musical knowledge.

Good work.

[AndrewIcex]

i'm listening to versa emerge and...lol

how many girl-fronted mall emo bands will form before people finally realize it's just the label signing a pop singer and providing her with a backing band?


I am not sure how often this happens honestly, but they use to be male fronted, and were not half bad, now they are alright, but she's featured on ADTR's new Homesick album, so she must be doing something right haha.

[TachyonEvan]

i'm listening to versa emerge and...lol

how many girl-fronted mall emo bands will form before people finally realize it's just the label signing a pop singer and providing her with a backing band?

That's not what happened at all.

Their previous singer, Spencer, didn't work out, so they auditioned and found then-17-year-old Sierra. Since then they've released two incredibly solid EPs, and they're one of the most promising newer bands out there. They're not Paramore, they're VersaEmerge.

I am not sure how often this happens honestly, but they use to be male fronted, and were not half bad, now they are alright, but she's featured on ADTR's new Homesick album, so she must be doing something right haha.

She's awesome. Her name's Sierra, BTW.

Homesick is a freaking tight record.

[pblest]

I am not sure how often this happens honestly, but they use to be male fronted, and were not half bad, now they are alright, but she's featured on ADTR's new Homesick album, so she must be doing something right haha.

paramore
hey monday
there's two others i'm thinking of whose names aren't coming immediately to mind but i'm sure if i sit on the toilet long enough later i'll think of them.

there's also the related "dudes in band try desperately to make it, so they get a girl singer" case, which might be what happened with versa emerge and i've seen happen around here.

[AndrewIcex]

paramore
hey monday
there's two others i'm thinking of whose names aren't coming immediately to mind but i'm sure if i sit on the toilet long enough later i'll think of them.

there's also the related "dudes in band try desperately to make it, so they get a girl singer" case, which might be what happened with versa emerge and i've seen happen around here.


Yeah, all of those bands are making their case.

And I feel like getting a female vocalist could be smart as of now. Like, yeah its off to kind of a slow start in mass popularity, but I think just like hardcore music is gaining popularity, female based groups will see their limelight, its just a matter of time, hell Hey Monday is seeing it now, and being on the real world doesn't hurt their case either.

[Yakacack]

They're not Paramore, they're VersaEmerge.


.

And theyre terrible live. Had to sit through them at a show recently unfortunately.

My pick for "epic" would probably be Dredg - El Cielo

[TachyonEvan]

paramore
hey monday
there's two others i'm thinking of whose names aren't coming immediately to mind but i'm sure if i sit on the toilet long enough later i'll think of them.

VersaEmerge > Paramore > Hey Monday

[quote]there's also the related "dudes in band try desperately to make it, so they get a girl singer" case, which might be what happened with versa emerge and i've seen happen around here.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Not at all.

[TachyonEvan]

And theyre terrible live. Had to sit through them at a show recently unfortunately.

Wrong.

[AndrewIcex]

Haha you really are out to defend Versa aren't you?


Gahhh this thread is getting off topic, we should stop.

[Yakacack]

Wrong.

You make a point, what's not to like about a band with zero stage presence.

[TachyonEvan]

Haha you really are out to defend Versa aren't you?

Yessssss.

[quote]Gahhh this thread is getting off topic, we should stop.

Agreed.

Spread the hate here?

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=822082

[bowl of oranges]

No one liked my joke =/

[MADSTA]

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[bard]

^^^ what is that?

[Stephen Chamberlain]

the deer cunter

[AndrewIcex]

Miley Cyrus!

[brwnhawaiin]

Muse has some epic moments...

[AndrewIcex]

Muse are beasts, his vocals don't always seem to match the instrumentals though, but overall they are great.

[Justin_stacy]

Wilco's Being There, without question.
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[Neo Cassady]

Most of these are concept albums. Probably because I consider "epic" albums to be those that draw you in as an album rather than a collection of songs.

F#A#∞
( )
The Wall
Sgt. Pepper's
Nebraska
Scenes From a Memory

[ImTheSheriff]

the ugly organ

[Hey Kevin]

d_QgWLUGDrk

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Did they bring the fish with 'em?

[Hey Kevin]

Did they bring the fish with 'em?

no cause its FUCKING DEAD

[Stephen Chamberlain]

lol

[theguy77]

You guys have only heard In Rainbows or Pablo Honey if you think that.

hahahaha?

in rainbows >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> pablo honey

and i agree with the guy saying the lyrics arent that great, they're either too straightforward or too cryptic without like any ostensible meaning

[Stephen Chamberlain]

hahahaha?

in rainbows >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> pablo honey

and i agree with the guy saying the lyrics arent that great, they're either too straightforward or too cryptic without like any ostensible meaning
Well yeah there's no question that I agree. But even with that said, it still carries that they could have been overall unimpressed with the band if they'd only heard those two records, since in Radiohead's terms they're the most straight-ahead rock--not the more experimental brilliance showed on OK Computer and Kid A.

[kwsqd]

Music can be epic, people who don't think so need to pick up their dictionaries and start reading. That said, almost nothing listed here should be considered epic.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Music can be epic, people who don't think so need to pick up their dictionaries and start reading. That said, almost nothing listed here should be considered epic.

Ehem, have you even listen to any of these?

Neither are obscure, so no worries. I agree with the Coleman definitely. I'd put Bitches Brew and Giant Steps up there as well for jazz.

In terms of indie, as I said in the Sonic Youth thread, I'd go with Spiderland because of how it manages to make the epic feel so intimate. I'm inclined to note Idaho's Three Sheets to the Wind for the same reason.

For post-rockish stuff, definitely Tarentel's From Bone to Satellite. The name's reference to 2001: A Space Odyssey gives you an idea of what kind of sonic expanses will be traveled. "Steede Bonnet" and "For Carl Sagan" are jaw-dropping.

In the noise genre, look no further than Boredoms. Permeated with explosions of the tribal and primal, their LPs Vision Creation Newsun and Super Ae epitomize epic.

For electronic-ish stuff, it doesn't get any more epic than Manuel Gottschings album-length track E2-E4. To be able to sit down one night, alone in a room aside from a guitar and some effects, and effectively create the trance genre, is mind-boggling.

[kwsqd]

Neither are obscure, so no worries. I agree with the Coleman definitely. I'd put Bitches Brew and Giant Steps up there as well for jazz.

In terms of indie, as I said in the Sonic Youth thread, I'd go with Spiderland because of how it manages to make the epic feel so intimate. I'm inclined to note Idaho's Three Sheets to the Wind for the same reason.

For post-rockish stuff, definitely Tarentel's From Bone to Satellite. The name's reference to 2001: A Space Odyssey gives you an idea of what kind of sonic expanses will be traveled. "Steede Bonnet" and "For Carl Sagan" are jaw-dropping.

In the noise genre, look no further than Boredoms. Permeated with explosions of the tribal and primal, their LPs Vision Creation Newsun and Super Ae epitomize epic.

For electronic-ish stuff, it doesn't get any more epic than Manuel Gottschings album-length track E2-E4. To be able to sit down one night, alone in a room aside from a guitar and some effects, and effectively create the trance genre, is mind-boggling.

Ehem, have you even listen to any of these?
Yes. There's 200+ posts in this thread, I didn't say none.

[isles]

koyaanisqatsi by philip glass.

[DRUMMERGIRL121]

Personally,I'd go with Rites Of Spring's End On End. That album wears me out.

[shawnathon]

please do not rep canada with this shit show of a band

I will respect constructive criticism but blatantly just saying they are a shit show makes you sound like an idiot. In my personal opinion I really liked this album, if people do not like the album so be it. Use your words! Tell me why they are shit? Do not just say they are shit because that is not doing anything for anyone?