NME - 101 albums to hear before you die
Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 8:05 pm
Yep, another week another NME list. This is numbered but not ranked according to votes anything ; just one pick each from 101 artists with a cool explanation from them explaining why.
"From cult classics to forgotten gems, artists pick the one album they consider essential listening"
Format: Album Artist - Album Title - Year - Chosen By
1. Love – Four Sail – 1969 – Pete Doherty
2. Jacques Dutronc – Jacques Dutronic – 1968 – Ellie Roswell
3. Kendrick Lamar – Section.80 – 2011 – Mario Cuomo
4. John Coltrane – A Love Supreme – 1965 – St Vincent
5. Love – Forever Changes – 1967 – Carl Barat
6. Lou Reed – Transformer – 1972 - Courtney Barnett
7. Don Cherry & Ed Blackwell – El Corazon – 1982 – Dave Sitek
8. Nirvana – In Utero – 1993 – Tom Hudson
9. Outkast – Stankonia – 2000 – Grimes
10. Pink Floyd – A Saucerful Of Secrets – 1968 – Sean Lennon
11. The Space Lady – The Space Lady’s Greatest Hits – 2013 – Maxim Barron
12. Led Zeppelin IV – 1971 – Isaiah Radkey
13. The Beatles – Revolver – 1966 – Merrill Garbus
14. The Shags – Philosophy Of The World – 1969 – Harry Koisser
15. Blask Sabbath – Master Of Reality – 1971 – Billy Corgan
16. Roland S Howard – Teenage Snuff Film – 2000 – Sam Fryer
17. Huggy Bear – Taking The Rough With The Smooch – 1993 – Gary Jarman
18. Brian Eno – Here Come The Warm Jets – 1974 – Matt Wood
19. Minutemen – Buzz Or Howl Under The Influence Of Heat – 1983 – Steve Albini
20. Led Zeppelin – Houses Of The Holy – 1973 – J Mascis
21. Red House Painters – Rollercoaster – 1993 - Simon Neil
22. The B-52’s – The B-52’s – 1979 – Dave Grohl
23. The O’Jays – Travelin’ At The Speed Of Thought – 1977 – Chuck D
24. Van Morrison – Astral Weeks – 1968 – Twin Shadow
25. Run-DMC – Run-DMC – 1984 – Trugoy The Dove
26. Chromatics – Night Drive – 2007 – Romy Mardley Croft
27. Yellow Magic Orchestra – Bgm – 1981 – Kode 9
28. Kong – Snake Magnet – 2009 – Andy Falkous
29. Cro-Mags – The Age Of Quarrel – 1986 – Lee Spielman
30. The Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat – 1968 – Gus Unger-Hamilton
31. Bob Dylan – Blond On Blond – 1966 – Keith Richards
32. Santana – Abraxas – 1970 – Action Bronson
33. Dr Dre – 2001 – 1999 - Matt Helders
34. Michael Chapman – Rainmaker – 1969 – Alex Turner
35. Captain Beyond – Captain Beyond – 1972 – Jamie Cook
36. J Dilla – Donuts – 2006 – Kwes
37. Fela Kuti – Shuffering And Shimiling – 1978 – Jack Steadman
38. The National – Boxer – Bret Easton Ellis
39. T2 – It Will All Work Out In Boomland – 1970 – Faris Badwan
40. The Byrds – Fifth Dimension – 1966 – Steven Tyler
41. Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation Of… - 1998 – Lisso
42. The Holy Modal Rounders – The Holy Model Rounders – 1964 – Jeffrey Lewis
43. Public Enemy – Fear Of A Black Planet – 1990 – Dave MaClean
44. Buffy Sainte-Marie – Illuminations – 1969 – Owen Pallet
45. Blackalicious – NIA – 1999 – Serge Pizzorno
46. Michael Jackson – Thriller – 1982 – Tom Meighan
47. MIA – Matangi – 2013 – Kate Nash
48. Bernard Herrmann – Psycho OST – 1975 – Siouxie Sioux
49. The Clash – The Clash – 1977 – Brian Fallon
50. Casino Verses Japan – Whole Numbers Play The Basics – 2002 – Sam Fogarino
51. Bob Dylan – Blood On The Tracks – 1975 – Quentin Tarantino
52. The Smiths – Louder Than Bombs – 1987 – Brandon Flowers
53. Dead Kennedys – Plastic Surgery Disasters – 1982 – Andrew Savage
54. Kraftwerk – Trans-Europe Express – 1977 – Danger Mouse
55. Super Furry Animals – Fuzzy Logic – 1996 – Thomas Sanders
56. Elliott Smith – From A Basement On The Hill – 2004 – Kris Bell
57. The Weakerthans – Reconstruction Site – 2003 – Frank Turner
58. Scream – Scream! – 2006 – Katy B
59. The Jesus And Mary Chain – Psychocandy – 1985 – Honor Titus
60. The Last Poets – The Last Poets – 1970 – Anton Newcombe
61. Scritti Politti – Cupid & Psyche 85 – 1985 – Jordan Gatesmith
62. Radiohead – In Rainbows – 2007 – Iain Cook
63. Bjork – Homogenic – 1997 – Sohn
64. Two Lone Swordsman – From The Double Gone Chapel – 2004 – Jason Williamson
65. The Vines – Highly Evolved – 2002 – Ben Romans-Hopcraft
66. PJ Harvey – Is This Desire? – 1998 – Patrick Wolf
67. Spaceman 3 – Performance – 1988 – Alexis Taylor
68. Health – Health – 2007 – Harry McVeigh
69. Failure – Fantastic Planet – 1996 – Hayley Williams
70. Paul McCartney – McCartney II – 1980 – Austin Williams
71. Suicide – Suicide – 1977 – Joey Santiago
72. Hugo Montenegro – Music From The Good, The Bad & The Ugly – 1968 – Jarvis Cocker
73. Snoop Doggy Dogg – Doggystyle – 1993 – Jordan Hutchinson
74. Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Weld – 1991 – Noel Gallagher
75. Girls – Album – 2009 – Eoin Loveless
76. Neil Young – On The Beach – 1974 – Blaine Harrison
77. Durutti Column – LC – 1981 – Tim Burgess
78. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction – 1987 – James Dean Bradfield
79. X – X-Aspirations – 1980 – Matt Korvette
80. Cat Stevens – Teaser And The Firecat – 1971 – Ron Howard
81. XTC – Skylarking – 1986 – Duncan Wallis & Robin Richards
82. Steely Dan – Katy Lied – 1975 – Kurt Vile
83. Bill Withers – Live At Carnegie Hall – 1973 – Kate Tempest
84. Jimi Hendrix – Electric Ladyland – 1968 – Matt Hayward
85. Simon Joyner – Songs For The New Year – 1997 – Conor Oberst
86. The European – In A Very Real Sense Now – 2010 – William Doyle
87. Lana Del Rey – Born To Die – 2012 – Bridget Battle
88. Jamie T – Panic Prevention – 2007 – Isaac Holeman
89. Charlotte Gainsbourg – Charlotte For Ever – 1986 – Carson Cox
90. Germs – (GI) – 1979 – Aaron Hemphill
91. Talk Talk – Sprit Of Eden – 1988 – Chris Talbot
92. Lou Reed – Berlin – 1973 – Charlie Boyer
93. Oasis – Definitely Maybe – 1994 – Nathan Day
94. Smashing Pumpkins – Siamese Dream – 1993 – KC
95. ESG – Come Away With ESG – 1983 – Jennifer Herrema
96. Life Without Buildings – Any Other City – 2001 – Paul Smith
97. Iggy & The Stooges – Raw Power – 1973 – Johnny Marr
98. Queens Of The Stoneage – Songs For The Deaf – 2002 – Brody Dale
99. Dandelion Gum – Black Moth Super Rainbow – 2007 – Dom Ganderton
100. Joni Mitchell – Blue – 1971 – Marika Hackman
101. Clara Rockmore – The Art Of The Therenin – 1971 – Mon-Chan
"From cult classics to forgotten gems, artists pick the one album they consider essential listening"
Format: Album Artist - Album Title - Year - Chosen By
1. Love – Four Sail – 1969 – Pete Doherty
2. Jacques Dutronc – Jacques Dutronic – 1968 – Ellie Roswell
3. Kendrick Lamar – Section.80 – 2011 – Mario Cuomo
4. John Coltrane – A Love Supreme – 1965 – St Vincent
5. Love – Forever Changes – 1967 – Carl Barat
6. Lou Reed – Transformer – 1972 - Courtney Barnett
7. Don Cherry & Ed Blackwell – El Corazon – 1982 – Dave Sitek
8. Nirvana – In Utero – 1993 – Tom Hudson
9. Outkast – Stankonia – 2000 – Grimes
10. Pink Floyd – A Saucerful Of Secrets – 1968 – Sean Lennon
11. The Space Lady – The Space Lady’s Greatest Hits – 2013 – Maxim Barron
12. Led Zeppelin IV – 1971 – Isaiah Radkey
13. The Beatles – Revolver – 1966 – Merrill Garbus
14. The Shags – Philosophy Of The World – 1969 – Harry Koisser
15. Blask Sabbath – Master Of Reality – 1971 – Billy Corgan
16. Roland S Howard – Teenage Snuff Film – 2000 – Sam Fryer
17. Huggy Bear – Taking The Rough With The Smooch – 1993 – Gary Jarman
18. Brian Eno – Here Come The Warm Jets – 1974 – Matt Wood
19. Minutemen – Buzz Or Howl Under The Influence Of Heat – 1983 – Steve Albini
20. Led Zeppelin – Houses Of The Holy – 1973 – J Mascis
21. Red House Painters – Rollercoaster – 1993 - Simon Neil
22. The B-52’s – The B-52’s – 1979 – Dave Grohl
23. The O’Jays – Travelin’ At The Speed Of Thought – 1977 – Chuck D
24. Van Morrison – Astral Weeks – 1968 – Twin Shadow
25. Run-DMC – Run-DMC – 1984 – Trugoy The Dove
26. Chromatics – Night Drive – 2007 – Romy Mardley Croft
27. Yellow Magic Orchestra – Bgm – 1981 – Kode 9
28. Kong – Snake Magnet – 2009 – Andy Falkous
29. Cro-Mags – The Age Of Quarrel – 1986 – Lee Spielman
30. The Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat – 1968 – Gus Unger-Hamilton
31. Bob Dylan – Blond On Blond – 1966 – Keith Richards
32. Santana – Abraxas – 1970 – Action Bronson
33. Dr Dre – 2001 – 1999 - Matt Helders
34. Michael Chapman – Rainmaker – 1969 – Alex Turner
35. Captain Beyond – Captain Beyond – 1972 – Jamie Cook
36. J Dilla – Donuts – 2006 – Kwes
37. Fela Kuti – Shuffering And Shimiling – 1978 – Jack Steadman
38. The National – Boxer – Bret Easton Ellis
39. T2 – It Will All Work Out In Boomland – 1970 – Faris Badwan
40. The Byrds – Fifth Dimension – 1966 – Steven Tyler
41. Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation Of… - 1998 – Lisso
42. The Holy Modal Rounders – The Holy Model Rounders – 1964 – Jeffrey Lewis
43. Public Enemy – Fear Of A Black Planet – 1990 – Dave MaClean
44. Buffy Sainte-Marie – Illuminations – 1969 – Owen Pallet
45. Blackalicious – NIA – 1999 – Serge Pizzorno
46. Michael Jackson – Thriller – 1982 – Tom Meighan
47. MIA – Matangi – 2013 – Kate Nash
48. Bernard Herrmann – Psycho OST – 1975 – Siouxie Sioux
49. The Clash – The Clash – 1977 – Brian Fallon
50. Casino Verses Japan – Whole Numbers Play The Basics – 2002 – Sam Fogarino
51. Bob Dylan – Blood On The Tracks – 1975 – Quentin Tarantino
52. The Smiths – Louder Than Bombs – 1987 – Brandon Flowers
53. Dead Kennedys – Plastic Surgery Disasters – 1982 – Andrew Savage
54. Kraftwerk – Trans-Europe Express – 1977 – Danger Mouse
55. Super Furry Animals – Fuzzy Logic – 1996 – Thomas Sanders
56. Elliott Smith – From A Basement On The Hill – 2004 – Kris Bell
57. The Weakerthans – Reconstruction Site – 2003 – Frank Turner
58. Scream – Scream! – 2006 – Katy B
59. The Jesus And Mary Chain – Psychocandy – 1985 – Honor Titus
60. The Last Poets – The Last Poets – 1970 – Anton Newcombe
61. Scritti Politti – Cupid & Psyche 85 – 1985 – Jordan Gatesmith
62. Radiohead – In Rainbows – 2007 – Iain Cook
63. Bjork – Homogenic – 1997 – Sohn
64. Two Lone Swordsman – From The Double Gone Chapel – 2004 – Jason Williamson
65. The Vines – Highly Evolved – 2002 – Ben Romans-Hopcraft
66. PJ Harvey – Is This Desire? – 1998 – Patrick Wolf
67. Spaceman 3 – Performance – 1988 – Alexis Taylor
68. Health – Health – 2007 – Harry McVeigh
69. Failure – Fantastic Planet – 1996 – Hayley Williams
70. Paul McCartney – McCartney II – 1980 – Austin Williams
71. Suicide – Suicide – 1977 – Joey Santiago
72. Hugo Montenegro – Music From The Good, The Bad & The Ugly – 1968 – Jarvis Cocker
73. Snoop Doggy Dogg – Doggystyle – 1993 – Jordan Hutchinson
74. Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Weld – 1991 – Noel Gallagher
75. Girls – Album – 2009 – Eoin Loveless
76. Neil Young – On The Beach – 1974 – Blaine Harrison
77. Durutti Column – LC – 1981 – Tim Burgess
78. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction – 1987 – James Dean Bradfield
79. X – X-Aspirations – 1980 – Matt Korvette
80. Cat Stevens – Teaser And The Firecat – 1971 – Ron Howard
81. XTC – Skylarking – 1986 – Duncan Wallis & Robin Richards
82. Steely Dan – Katy Lied – 1975 – Kurt Vile
83. Bill Withers – Live At Carnegie Hall – 1973 – Kate Tempest
84. Jimi Hendrix – Electric Ladyland – 1968 – Matt Hayward
85. Simon Joyner – Songs For The New Year – 1997 – Conor Oberst
86. The European – In A Very Real Sense Now – 2010 – William Doyle
87. Lana Del Rey – Born To Die – 2012 – Bridget Battle
88. Jamie T – Panic Prevention – 2007 – Isaac Holeman
89. Charlotte Gainsbourg – Charlotte For Ever – 1986 – Carson Cox
90. Germs – (GI) – 1979 – Aaron Hemphill
91. Talk Talk – Sprit Of Eden – 1988 – Chris Talbot
92. Lou Reed – Berlin – 1973 – Charlie Boyer
93. Oasis – Definitely Maybe – 1994 – Nathan Day
94. Smashing Pumpkins – Siamese Dream – 1993 – KC
95. ESG – Come Away With ESG – 1983 – Jennifer Herrema
96. Life Without Buildings – Any Other City – 2001 – Paul Smith
97. Iggy & The Stooges – Raw Power – 1973 – Johnny Marr
98. Queens Of The Stoneage – Songs For The Deaf – 2002 – Brody Dale
99. Dandelion Gum – Black Moth Super Rainbow – 2007 – Dom Ganderton
100. Joni Mitchell – Blue – 1971 – Marika Hackman
101. Clara Rockmore – The Art Of The Therenin – 1971 – Mon-Chan