Anyone that really knows me knows that I have a deep and fond love for music. There are times where there is nothing I'de rather do than sit down and listen to music. Some claim that music saves lives, and as I view that a bit extreme, I can see why they would conclude that. In the toughest of times, music is always one thing that I have found that helps me get by. No matter how bad of a mood I am in, music can always bring happiness to me. It provides a certain feeling inside that I cannot explain. With that, I am constantly on the hunt for new music and expand my music collection daily, with music of the new age and old. I have a crap load of music, more than you can imagine. Music has definitely evolved over the years and new bands are emerging every day. Even though I don't know how to play an instrument or even pass for a decent "in the shower" singer, I still classify music as one of my hobbies. I would say 80% of my time on my computer goes into Music, whether finding new bands, reading up on current artist news, or organizing my music library. It is something I enjoy doing and will continue to enjoy the rest of my life.
So, what has gotten me here? Well, music tastes have to start somewhere right? I have compiled a list of albums that are not only some of the first albums I have ever purchased, but albums that will always have a spot on my Top Played Playlist. Most of these albums are albums I have listened all the way through and have not been disappointed with a single track. These albums have defined my music library, as far as the genres and era of music they entail. Clearly, a list of 30 are just a few of the talented musical albums out there, but these are the ones that jump out at me the most in the first 22 years of my life. I have tried to list them in the order that I started listening to them so you can see the evolution of my music tastes. The wonderful thing about my own personal blog is that I write what I want, so with that said, if you disagree with an album, or absolutely hate the band/album, good for you, I am pretty sure I dislike some of your music tastes. My music tastes are defined to me, and as I view them as the best music tastes out there, I realize other people may not think so. So feel free to give me some suggestions as I am always open to hearing new music.
Various Artists - Now That's What I Call Music (Volume 6)So, what has gotten me here? Well, music tastes have to start somewhere right? I have compiled a list of albums that are not only some of the first albums I have ever purchased, but albums that will always have a spot on my Top Played Playlist. Most of these albums are albums I have listened all the way through and have not been disappointed with a single track. These albums have defined my music library, as far as the genres and era of music they entail. Clearly, a list of 30 are just a few of the talented musical albums out there, but these are the ones that jump out at me the most in the first 22 years of my life. I have tried to list them in the order that I started listening to them so you can see the evolution of my music tastes. The wonderful thing about my own personal blog is that I write what I want, so with that said, if you disagree with an album, or absolutely hate the band/album, good for you, I am pretty sure I dislike some of your music tastes. My music tastes are defined to me, and as I view them as the best music tastes out there, I realize other people may not think so. So feel free to give me some suggestions as I am always open to hearing new music.


Kid Rock - Devil Without a Cause

Dave Matthews Band - Crash

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds - Live at Luther College
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication

Eminem - The Eminem Show

Dr. Dre - 2001

Blink 182 - Enema of the State

Green Day - Dookie

Stroke 9 - Nasty Little Thoughts

Story of the Year - Page Avenue

Pearl Jam - Rearviewmirror

The Used - Self Titled

Rise Against - Siren Song of the Counter Culture

- Rise Against..one of the most political bands in my collection..Not the main reason I enjoy them, but I like what they are doin..One of the harder hitting more intense bands I have..they put on a great live show and helped pave way into more music genres.
Underoath - They're Only Chasing Safety

Sublime - Gold Album

- Sublime is responsible for the major reggae transition my music took over the past years. As they aren't really classified reggae, their surf music/reggaerock feel got me interested in the genre.
Pepper - Kona Town

My American Heart - The Meaning in Makeup
Incubus - Morning View

New Found Glory - Catalyst

AFI - Sing the Sorrow

Cartel - Chroma
- Poppy and catchy tunes, early college days. not very good live but solid in studioThe Grateful Dead - American Beauty

Neil Young - Greatest Hits

Pseudopod - Self Titled

CCR - Chronicle

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Greatest Hits

Bob Marley and The Wailers - Exodus

Rebelution - Courage to Grow

Well there you have it..not a day goes by without me listening to music.
Here are some albums that were close to making the list: The Offspring - Americana, Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American, Valencia - This Could Be A Possibility, and lastly Yonder Mountain String Band-Elevation, which represents my first bluegrass album and set me up for bands like Hot Buttered Rum, Keller Williams, and Greensky Bluegrass
Here are some albums that were close to making the list: The Offspring - Americana, Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American, Valencia - This Could Be A Possibility, and lastly Yonder Mountain String Band-Elevation, which represents my first bluegrass album and set me up for bands like Hot Buttered Rum, Keller Williams, and Greensky Bluegrass
Joe, Nice list and post. Quite an exercise. I'd like to go through my music library and do the same. Off the top of my head, I'd add the following five albums to your list: (1) Pearl Jam: Ten and (2) Nirvana: Nevermind = two early 90s classics that led to STP, Alice in Chains, etc. Also, would have to have a (3) Guns N Roses album on there. (4) Ben Harper, Live From mars Acoustic which is just insane (5) Ministry of Sound 1999, Judge Jules which introduced me to the world of electronic music. Great dance jams on this one. The list could easily go on: Operation Ivy, Rage...so many bands and albums that have contributed to the music collection...
ReplyDeleteYou know, as soon as I saw the Pseudopod album listed, I freaked.... They're my favorite band EVER.... Love them, love them, love them... I've been trying to track their album "Rest Assured" down but I've been having no luck at all lately...
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