My Top Albums of All Time

I am a music lover, as most of you already know. My music tastes change daily just depending on what I am in the mood to listen to. I may listen to classical such as Debussy or some old skool rap such as Rapper's Delight by the Sugar Hill Gang or some indie/alt such as Muse.

My parents raised my sister and I on a lots of different types of music growing up and I am pretty sure the first song I remember listening to was Benny & The Jets by Elton John which just happend to be one of my all time favorite songs as a kid and brings back great memories everytime I hear it. They would listen to artists such as Isaac Hayes to Molly Hatchet to Elton John so I am guessing this is where I get my appreciation of various artists and songs, so for that thanks Mom and Dad!!

In no certain order, these are my Top Albums of All Time

The Beatles - wow, this was a really hard choice as I am such a lover of The Beatles........but I am going to have to say my most favorite album of theirs is gonna have to be: The White Album. Most of the songs on this album where written while the Beatles where on their "spiritual" quest to India. This album was recorded while the band was under a lot of tension and there were times that they didn't even go into the studio at the same time, that being said this album to me is simply: The Beatles. There are some pretty amazing songs on here such as While My Guitar Gently Weeps written by George Harrison, this song is a classic example of an outstanding musican who did not get the credit he deserved. Then there is Dear Prudence, Julia, Rocky Raccoon, Blackbird, Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da, Helter Skelter, and last but not least Revolution 9.

Muse - Absolution. I discovered this band through a former co-worker and friend Daniel. I had never even heard of this band until him. From the very first song I became hooked. Muse is a English alternative band who have a style all of their own. The band has comprised vocalist, guitarist, pianist and songwriter Matthew Bellamy, bassist and backing vocalist Christopher Wolstenholme, and drummer and percussionist Dominic Howard. Songs such as Apocalypse Please, Time Is Running Out, Sing for Absolution are just some of my favorites on this album. I can put this CD in and listen to the whole thing.

Jeff Buckley - Grace. Jeff was a gifted singer/songwriter whose time was just too short. He died in 1997 in a terrible drowning accident yet his music lives on. His voice is so haunting and just moves my soul. To hear him sing Hallelujah just gives me goose bumps. This is another album I can listen to all the way through and really enjoy it everytime. Other great songs on here are Lover, you should have come over (his voice is just full of hurt and heartache), This is Our Last Goodbye, and So Real. It is such a shame that this is his only full studio album.

Van Morrison - Moondance. Van Morrison is just an awesome musician, where else can you find a little jazz, folk, blues and poetry all in one? This album is my favorite of his music. The lyrics are very well written, the instruments are awesome and I just love the sound of his voice. Into the Mystic is my pick of all time favorite song on here but there are many other wonderful ones too such as Brown Eyed Girl, Moondance and Brand New Day.

Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002. What can I say about Sir Elton that has not already been said. This man is just awesome. I love the way his songs just pull you in. Yes I love Elton John and I am not embarrassed to admit it. A few favs of mine are Benny and the Jets, catchy little song there or the heartbreaking ballad Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word. There are many great songs on here and I like most all of them. It says a lot that he is still selling albums all these years later.

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Chronicle, Vol 1 Greatest Hits. - John Fogerty is just an awesome songwriter and I just love this CD. There is nothing like popping this in and just jamming out to it. The louder the better. They were just an awesome band with a rockabilly sound. Another one I can listen to the whole way through. Some favorite songs on here are Susie Q, Bad Moon Rising, Who'll Stop the Rain. This is probably a the best "greatest hits" album I own.

Amos Lee - I am going to pick two of his just because I like him so much, Supply and Demand & Amos Lee. His musical style encompasses folk, soul, and jazz. He has a unique style and I just lucked up on finding him while searching for something else. He has a very soothing and soulful voice that I could listen to over and over. Some of my pics for songs are Sympathize, Colors, Careless, I've Seen It All Before. If you have not listened to him yet, please give him a try, I promise that you won't be sorry that you did.

Eagles : The Very Best Of 2 CD Set - The Eagles are just an awesome band. This is the best compilation CD theirs to date. With five number-one singles and six number-one albums, the Eagles were one of the most successful recording artists of the decade (1970's).Glenn Frey – vocals, guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, harmonica.Don Henley – vocals, drums , percussion, guitar, synthesizer.Bernie Leadon – vocals, guitars, banjo, mandolin. Randy Meisner – vocals, bass, guitar.Don Felder – guitars, mandolin, vocals, keyboards, synthesizers. Joe Walsh – guitars, vocals, keyboards, synthesizers and Timothy B. Schmit – bass, vocals. You can't find any other band that has this sound. Some great songs to name a few are : Witchy Woman, Lying Eyes, Sad Cafe, Take It To the Limit, Hotel California and many many others.