So being a music lover, I am always interested in what other people’s favorite albums of all time are. Something I have recently started doing is asking my friends what albums they absolutely can not live without. Here are their responses:
Talia Martirano (fellow music lover from New York)
- “I And Love And You” by The Avett Brothers
Talia’s Response: “I love them because they are such a unique combination of rock & country music. I am not a country music fan at heart but I love all of their songs, they are amazing writers and musicians.”
- “Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV: Vol.1, From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness” by Coheed and Cambria
Talia’s response: “ I’ve never felt someone’s emotions so much through songs. That is saying a lot, especially when the songs are all about a science fiction story. Claudio Sanchez is a true songwriter, being able to take a fictional, magical story and make it so easy for people to feel and relate to (<3333 Coheed lovefest). Honestly I love every song on that album!”
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James Byrd (Musician/Long time friend)
- “Niadra Lades and Usually Just a T-Shirt” by John Frusciante
James’ Response:“I chose this Frusciante album for the number of emotions it can make me feel all at once. I can listen to it and feel so much at any given time during the album. Embracing the changing of feelings is what I love so much about what this album does for me.”
- “Trout Mask Replica”by Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band
Quite the taxing listen. If you are the type who desires to open your mind and challenge yourself, have a go at it. If you are not, then please disregard this post. Released in 1969, Captain Beefheart was either a million years before his time or a million years ahead of his time. I’m still trying to figure it out. I love this album for so many reasons. It scares the hell out of me, it makes me laugh, it makes me wonder. I recently read an article where someone said, “If there is ever an alien invasion, Send Trout Mask Replica into outer space and the aliens will get scared and retreat.” Just see for yourself my friends and you may (but probably won’t) understand. RIP Don Van Vliet, your spirit lives on!
James’ Response: “listening to trout mask is like having a mad scientist tweak on your brain in an effort to show you the light.”
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Keith Saunders (My friend with some of the utmost powerful musical taste), Mike Scala (Older brother), Tyler Allen (ICM Los Angeles)
- “The Artist In The Ambulance” by Thrice
It really was cool to see that these three all picked the same album. Being that these guys are all the same age group, it was interesting to see the similarity of their opinion. I can just picture it…Thrice playing Warped Tour, as the 3 guys I listed above are thrashing out in the Summer heat without a care in the world. This band was really a staple for a new age of alternative rock. I just saw them on their farewell tour about a month ago on May 16th,2012 in Orlando. It was surreal just knowing that a group that shaped so many kids musical endeavors will be on a hiatus and entering a new chapter of their lives. Thanks goes out to the guys of Thrice, your music will live forever!
