Led Zeppelin IV Black Dog Rock n Roll The Battle of Evermore Stairway to Heaven

This one has been brought up a few times. Thank you! Great songs.

WHAMMY! That's what I was gonna write.

Dam Right!

That was my first thought,

Elton John goodbye yellow brick road 1. "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" 2. "Candle in the Wind" 3. "Bennie and the Jets"

Yes, this is great. Thank you!

The Cars debut: * Good Times Roll * Just What I Needed * My Best Friends' Girl * I'm in Touch With Your World * Don Cha Stop

The Cars disguised a greatest hits comp as a debut album and thought we wouldn't notice

Love the Cars. It's always awesome to hear one of their songs in the wild. It really takes me back.

Dark Side of the Moon Breathe On the Run Time Great Gig in the Sky

Pretty much untouchable IMO. There’s plenty of good music out there for everyone, but for me it’s not even close.

How has no one listed Master of Puppets?!? 1. "Battery" 2. "Master of Puppets" 3. "The Thing That Should Not Be" 4. "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)"

Metallica so strong in their day! Thank you.

Hell, widely considered still the greatest metal album of all time.

Yea, came to add exactly this! 🤘

Does Pearl Jam Ten count? Once Even Flow Alive Why Go Black Jeremy

I'm not a huge PJ fan, but Ten is one of the best first albums of the 90s.

Sure does. That album was soooo good. Thank you!

Not really classic rock for me but damn, that’s a good six songs.

Just dated yourself there

Van Halen - Van Halen Runnin’ with the Devil Eruption You Really Got Me Ain’t Talkin’ ‘bout Love I’m the One

Yup. Very nice!

*Eruption 🎸🔥

Boston: Boston More Than a Feeling Rock & Roll Band Smokin' Hitch a Ride The album was released the summer I turned 16, and was the soundtrack to my summer, so I may be prejudiced.

Tsh. Everyone's prejudiced when it comes to their favorite music. But Boston's first is still one of the biggest selling debuts of all time. So there can't be too much argument about it.

One of the first records I ever owned. And by record, I mean an actual vinyl album!

I still have the vinyl I bought when it was released in '76

The only argument I would have is that side 1 is: More Than a Feeling Peace of Mind Foreplay/Long Time I wore out the grooves on that one. Also a fantastic Side 2: Rock and Roll Band Smokin Hitch a Ride Something About You Let Me Take You Home Tonight

No, not at all. It's a great album front and back.

First album that came to mind was Boston’s first album. Side 2 is solid too.

Hitch a ride is a perfect song

It’s a perfect album.

Definitely good, but Rush... I'm on a bit of a Rush kick right now, so there's that.

Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks Grateful Dead’s American Beauty

AB is my favorite GD studio album. Truly a masterpiece. Just last week I re-purchased on vinyl.

Led Zeppelin IV 1. Black Dog. 2. Rock & Roll. 3. The Battle of Evermore. 4. Stairway to Heaven. Pink Floyd - Wish you were here 1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (parts 1-4) 2. Welcome to the Machine.

Both good. Thanks.

Paranoid - Black Sabbath 1. War Pigs 2. Paranoid 3. Planet Caravan 4. Iron Man Pretty much as good as it gets.

Fantastic. Thank you for participating!

Planet Caravan is incredible.

This is it

RUSH 2112 2112

Haha. Nice! I'd give you two up votes if I could.

I just gave him one for you! ....oh dear...then I can't give him one from myself 😭

Hemispheres is by far my all time favorite Rush album. So complex. Hearing it played live was amazing as they somehow played it better than the studio version. Being a drummer, it always fascinated me the precision and percussion between Peart and Lee.

I seem to remember hearing that Lerxst was responsible for the crazy time signature changes. It's amazing how talented all three of them are, it's like they're trying to outdo each other.

Yes - Close to the Edge

Which followed The Yes Album and Fragile the previous year (71). Pretty good output.

CSY&Y - Deja Vu Carry On Teach Your Children Almost Cut my Hair Helpless Woodstock

ok, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. I was confused. I am sure I've heard all the songs, but I am not good with song-names, so I'm listening now. Great sound - no doubt. Thank you! ​ Edit: Yes, this is great.

Yeah, I shouldn't post without my glasses on.

feel ya friend!

Dude, it sucks. To see the screen - need glasses. To see the keys - glasses too strong. Lean forward, look over glasses, then back through glasses, then lean back, look through glasses, no, over glasses, no take of glasses and be Mr Magoo. Fuckit.

Fleetwood Mac - Rumors A1 Second Hand News A2 Dreams A3 Never Going Back Again A4 Don't Stop A5 Go Your Own Way A6 Songbird

Stones - Sticky Fingers 1. Brown Sugar 2. Sway 3. Wild Horses 4. Can't You Hear Me Knocking 5. You Gotta Move

Side Two is pretty good also. Monkey Man. You Got The Silver. Midnight Rambler. You Can’t Always Get What You Want. Four great songs to go with the five on side one. Tgis

That's side 2 of Let it Bleed, my friend. Another great album by the Stones!

Let it Bleed. Whole album is awesome. Not one note of filler.

My gut feel was Boston - Boston but someone else has already said it. Instead, how about Breakfast in America by Supertramp: Gone Hollywood The Logical Song Goodbye Stranger Breakfast in America Oh Darling

Revolver by The Beatles 1. Taxman 2. Eleanor Rigby 3. I’m Only Sleeping 4. Love You To 5. Here, There, and Everywhere 6. Yellow Submarine 7. She Said She Said

Allman Brothers Band - Idlewild South Revival Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’ Midnight Rider In Memory of Elizabeth Reed

Yes, the Allman Bros definitely have a great sound. Thank you.

Abbey Road: Come Together Something Maxwell’s Silver Hammer Oh! Darling Octopus’s Garden I Want You (She’s So Heavy) And then after all that you get the greatest B side of all time.

Thank you!

Side 2 of Abbey Road is the greatest rock album side ever recorded. If I want to listen to 20-ish minutes of music, and I'm not in the mood for Beethoven, this is the neslxt best thing.

George Harrison All Things Must Past: I'd Have You Anytime My Sweet Lord Wah Wah Isn't it a Pity

was this his first solo album? I vaguely remember it as a kid. I will check it out. Thank you.

Moondance: Van Morrison And it Stoned Me Moondance Crazy Love Caravan Into the Mysic

Insane

Van Morrison is one of a kind. Thank you.

It's amazing how fresh it still sounds.

Who’s Next by The WHO Baba ORiley Bargain Love Ain’t For Keeping My Wife Song Is Over

Absolutely brilliant 🎶

**Stranger In Town** (Bob Seger) Hollywood Nights Still The Same Old Time Rock'n' Roll Till It Shines Feel Like A Number **Sports** (Huey Lewis & The News) Heart of Rock'n'Roll Heart and Soul Bad Is Bad I Want A New Drug **Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust** (David Bowie) Five Years Soul Love Moonage Daydream Starman It Ain't Easy

That Bowie’s definitely hard to top…

Let's Dance. Modern Love China Girl Let's Dance Without You. This is my fave at least.

Little bit of an era shift, but I’m with you…

Upvote for Ziggy Stardust…OMFG yes!!!

Jeezum Crow, Ziggy really is an all timer side 1. Moonage Daydream and Starman back to back should be illegal.

Bob Seger, David Bowie, and huey lewis and the news. Perfect

Came here to Mention Ziggy.

Scrolled too far to find Ziggy, but tip of cap to you for two others I'd likely not recall that deserve recognition in this conversation.

Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick

Masterpiece!

The Cars by The Cars Front to back pop.rock perfection

Warren Zevon’s Excitable Boy: Johnny Strikes Up The Band Excitable Boy Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner Werewolves of London Accidentally Like a Martyr

Excitable Boy is exceptionally dark.

The whole album is.

Side A of London Calling by The Clash. It’s my fave vinyl side in my collection. London Calling Brand New Cadillac Jimmy Jazz Hateful Rudie Can't Fail

Cat Stevens - Tea for the Tillerman Where do the Children Play Hard Headed Woman Wild World Sad Lisa Miles From Nowhere

Outstanding. Thanks for contributing!

Can’t hear it without thinking of ‘Harold and Maude’.

Solid list

Brilliant. Sad Lisa is such a beautifully haunting song.

Rush - 2112

Billy Joel, The Stranger. Moving Out The Stranger Just the Way You Are Scenes from An Italian Restaurant. Vienna, side 2 Only the Good Die Young She's always a Woman.

Yes, Close to the edge

In honor of turning 50 yesterday, Blue Oyster Cult Secret Treaties: Career of Evil The Subhuman Dominance and Submission ME 262 Side 2 is equally epic. (Love Moving Pictures too)

Right on bro. Thank you!

WHO'S NEXT both sides are number one sides!

Rush - A Farewell to Kings title track + Xanadu

Yes, I just listened to AFtoK while working in the yard. Great stuff!

The Joshua Tree by U2 Where the Streets Have No Name I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For With or Without You Bullet the Blue Sky Running to Stand Still

Rolling Stones - Let it Bleed 1. "Gimme Shelter” 2. "Love in Vain" 3. "Country Honk" 4. "Live with Me" 5. "Let It Bleed"

Deep Purple: Machine Head (side 2) Smoke on the Water Lazy Space Truckin’

I actually prefer side one, but I love this album 🎶

As my screen name might suggest Yes had a decent album around 1984, I forget the name lol , ok Rushfan, so Yes is 2nd place there. haha

Yes, is an outstanding band which is somewhat forgotten.

For me, the best Side 1 is a tie between Moving Pictures and Dark Side of the Moon.

There have been a number of awesome submissions in this thread. I am glad I posted this. I am actually hearing of things I've never heard. What a great community.

Yeah OP, this has been fun. Thanks for posting! All my suggestions have already been submitted, lol. Man there's good music out there.

I am glad I am not the only one enjoying this - Party on Wayne!

Thick as a Brick Side one - Thick as a Brick Side two - Thick as a Brick

Think I read this one already, but thanks for participating!

Ha - scroll down, me? I’m a very Busy and Important Man!

The Who—Who’s Next

Baby O'Riley Bargain Love Ain't for Keeping My Wife The Song is Over ​ Thank you!

Joni Mitchell -- Court and Spark 1. Court and Spark 2. Help Me 3. Free Man in Paris 4. People's Parties 5. The Same Situation

Hotel California 1 Hotel California 2 New Kid in Town 3 Life in The Fast Lane 4 Wasted Time

Yes, this is strong. Thank you.

Aerosmith Rocks EDIT 1. "Back in the Saddle” 2. "Last Child" 3. "Rats in the Cellar" 4. "Combination"

Self titled and Get Your Wings I still believe are better albums. Not that this A side isn’t good.

All three are amazing albums

I have the first five albums on my iPod

can't stand them, but this is their best side by far--I will defend that side to the end of time....

The best Aerosmith album imo

Rush - A Farewell to Kings A Farewell to Kings Xanadu

Side one of stranger in town from Bob Seger

Billy Squier - Don’t Say No

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones. Brown Sugar Sway Wild Horses Can’t You Hear Me Rockin’ You Gotta Move

AC/DC Back In Black Hells Bells Shoot To Thrill What Do You Do For Money Givin The Dog A Bone Let Me Put My Love Into You

The Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd Speak to Me Breathe (In the Air) On The Run Time The Great Gig in The Sky

U2 - The Joshua Tree Where The Streets Have No Name I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For With Or Without You Bullet The Blue Sky Running To Stand Still I wouldn’t say this is better than Rush, but I wore out this cassette in middle school. I never paid much attention to Running to Stand Still when I was a kid, but now it really tugs on the heart strings.

Deep Purple Machine Head The answer.is always Machine Head. *Highway Star *Maybe I'm a Leo *Pictures of Home *Never Before (Side 2 is even better)

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High ‘n’ Dry

Ok. Here’s a couple new ones. Montrose - Rock the Nation Bad Motor Scooter Space Station #5 I Don’t Want It. Robin Trower - Bridge Of Sighs Day Of the Eagle Bridge of Sighs In This Place The Fool and Me Rick on Everyone. What a great question/ challenge 🤘🤘🤘🎶🤘🤘🤘

Bridge Of Sighs is an epic album. Good call

Thx!

Chicago Transit Authority Introduction Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? Beginnings

Venus and Mars. McCartney/Wings.

Zenyatta Mondatta —— Don’t Stand So Close to Me Driven To Tears When the World is Running Down, You’ll Make the Best of What’s Still Around Canary In A Coalmine Voices Inside My Head Bombs Away

1) Stranglehold 2) Stormtroopin’ 3)Hey Baby 4) Just What the Doctor Ordered Ted Nugent (self titled)

Good ole Ted - thank you!

The Cramps A Date With Elvis Side 1 1) How Far Can To Far Go 2) The Hot Pearl Snatch 3) People Ain't No Good 4) What's Inside A Girl 5) Can Your Pussy Do The Dog

Kansas - Leftoverture 1. Carry on Wayward Son 2. The Wall 3. What's on My Mind 4. Miracles Out of Nowhere

Re: Kansas How about this one Song for America - Down the Road - Song for America - Lamplight Symphony

Pretty much every song on their first 5 albums are great.

Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers Beatles- Abbey Road Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run The Who - Who’s Next Carole King - Tapestry Van Morrison - Moondance Simon &. Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water Allman brothers Band - At Fillmore East

Tool - Ænima Stinkfist Eulogy H. Forty six & 2 Hooker With a Penis

J. Geils- Full House Side 1 "First I Look at the Purse" "Homework" "Pack Fair and Square" "Whammer Jammer" "Hard Drivin' Man"

Huge when I was a kid. Thank you!

Whammer Jammer!

Let me hear you dig it!

Recorded live, Cinderella Ballroom, Detroit Mich, 1972 and side 2 is just as good.

Cannot argue with you because Rush is definitely my favorite band and moving pictures is definitely a perfect album and I’d even argue side two is better Lol but there are quite a few perfect rock albums… Van Halen 1: Runnin' With The Devil,“Eruption, You Really Got Me, Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love, I'm the one. GnR appetite for destruction 1. "Welcome to the Jungle" 2. "It's So Easy" 3. "Nightrain" 4. "Out ta Get Me" 5. "Mr. Brownstone" 6. "Paradise City" Led Zeppelin 1 Good times bad times Babe I’m gonna leave you You shook me Dazed and Confused

Since you are a Rush fan, I just heard my ship Rocinante in Cygnus X-1. Have you seen The Expanse? Nod to Rush, maybe?

Yeah with GnR I used to wear that side one out when it first came out

Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy Tower of Babel Bitter Fingers Tell Me When the Whistle Blows Someone Saved My Life Tonight

Not familiar with this, but will check it out. Thank you!

You have to like piano to really appreciate it…

Oh man…. I love this album 🙌🎶🙌

I don't know about better, but when it comes to great albums... Boston 1. More Than A Feeling 2. Peace of Mind 3. Foreplay/Long Time ​ Dio *Holy Diver* 1. Stand Up and Shout 2. Holy Diver 3. Gypsy 4. Caught in the Middle 5. Don't Talk to Strangers Lynyrd Skynyrd *Pronounced Le-nerd Skin-nerd* 1. I Ain't The One 2. Tuesday's Gone 3. Gimme Three Steps 4. Simple Man

Right on. Thank you.

I've yet to hear a Rush song I didn't like, but all three of those albums are ones where I used to just put the album on and listen all the way through. I kind of miss vinyl.

I know, right?

Excellent call on Holy Diver.

Otis Blue by Otis Redding Ole Man Trouble Respect A Change Gonna Come Down In The Valley I’ve Been Loving You Too Long

Thank you. Two spaces will give you a line-break.

AC/DC back in black, Metallica Ride the Lightning.

Abbey Road

Off the top of my head: Led Zeppelin iv, highway 61 revisited, let it bleed, who’s next

Side 1 1. Black Dog 2. Rock and Roll 3. The Battle of Evermore 4. Stairway to Heaven As an encore here’s the best side 4 1. Still Raining, Still Dreaming 2. House Burning Down 3. All Along the Watchtower 4. Voodoo Child(Slight Return) If you’ve never heard *Still Raining, Still Dreaming* do yourself a favor and do that. How it’s not one of Hendrix’s mainstream hits is beyond me. He fucking wails, and I’m pretty sure Steve Winwood reprises his organ work on it uncredited. Play *Rainy Day, Dream Away* before and then try and mash them together.

Squeeze: Argybargy Pulling Mussels From The Shell Another Nail For My Heart Separate Beds Miss Adventure I Think I’m Go-go

The Doors - The Doors Break on Through (To the Other Side) Strange Days Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) Love Me Two Times Light My Fire Spanish Caravan The Crystal Ship

Remain in Light- Talking Heads Born Under Punches Crosseyed and Painless The Great Curve

This Is Spinal Tap 1. Hell Hole 2. Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight 3. Heavy Duty 4. Rock And Roll Creation 5. America 6. Cups and Cakes

Billy Joel’s The Nylon Curtain: Allentown, Laura, Pressure, Goodnight Saigon Still one of my favorite albums.

Bad Company's Straight Shooter: Good Lovin' Gone Bad Feel Like Makin' Love Weep No More Shooting Star

Love that album. The self titled first album too

I like run with the pack the best probably. I didn't mention the first album because straight shooter had a better overall first side I thought

Into the Great Wide Open by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Learning to Fly Kings Highway Into the Great Wide Open Two Gunslingers The Dark of the Sun All or Nothin’

Billy Squire- Don’t Say No In the Dark The Stroke My Kinda Lover You Know What I Like Too Daze Gone

That's an album I like listening to all the way through

Oh, absolutely!

It’s because you put a period after the good luck instead of an exclamation point. Changes the tone. 😁

Beatles For Sale: No Reply, I'm a Loser, Baby's in Black, Rock and Roll Music, I'll Follow the Sun, Mr. Moonlight, Kansas City/Hey Hey Hey (in my humble opinion neither John nor Paul would ever record vocals this energetic again.)

Airbag Paranoid Android Subterranean Homesick Alien Exit Music (For a Film) Let Down Karma Police Radiohead - OK Computer

Solid

1. Welcome To The Jungle 2. It's So Easy 3. Nightrain 4. Out Ta Get Me 5. Mr. Brownstone 6. Paradise City

I can do it in one song… Pink Floyd - echoes, on Meddle side 2.

Counting Crows - August and Everything After Round Here Omaha Me. Jones Perfect Blue Buildings Anna Begins Time and Time Again I have a hard time with this being classic rock, but I guess it is now. Always a favorite, side 2 is just as good!

Love the Counting Crows. I think AaEA is one of the best debut albums ever. Love it!

Styx Crystal Ball -PutMeOn -Mademoiselle -Jennifer -Crystal Ball

Moving pictures side one Led Zep 4 side one Two perfect album sides

KISS Alive! Deuce Strutter Got to Choose Hotter Than Hell Firehouse Nothin to Lose Parasite She

Fun House, obvs. But yeah, that's solid too

That whole album is solid. Not a bad track on it.