dhayes67 t1_jeccj2a wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:49 PM

I agree with most of your list, but Costello?

He’s put out 32 studio albums, and many of them are great. I’m not sure My Aim is True would crack the top five for me.

DJMoneybeats t1_jecegbz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:03 AM

I guess you could make a case for his 2nd or 3rd album but nothing after that is in the same league for me!

dhayes67 t1_jecf3vc wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:07 AM

This Year’s Model, Imperial Bedroom and King of America are at or near the top for me. Trust isn’t far behind.

mekonsrevenge t1_jeeneyu wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Armed Forces and Get Happy were far better, for starters.

NonagonSerif t1_jecg033 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Disagree with MGMT, I’d still say Little Dark Age and Congratulations are well above it. The debut has great hits but it’s not their most consistent or ambitious

DJMoneybeats t1_jecils3 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:33 AM

I'll give those another shot. Thanks!

Black_Shabbat92 t1_jeddaxc wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:52 AM

This

ricketychairs t1_jeeepnr wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:36 PM

B-52s is a tough call IMO. I love Wild Planet as much as their first album.

This said, their first album had some pretty clever shit going on, particularly with the lead guitar. I don’t remember if Wild Planet lived up to.

DJMoneybeats t1_jega9wn wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:14 PM

You're right. Those first 2 albums are a perfect pair. I guess I was thinking about how unique and ground breaking their debut album was when it came out but I love the 2nd album just as much!

DevinBelow t1_jec3939 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:42 PM

I prefer Freedom of Choice for Devo, but other than that, I agree 100%.

TheDudeOfYou t1_jec46gi wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:49 PM

Hard call, it Are We Men? Is just the best.

I would argue most deep Ramones fans prefer album 3 (“Rocket To Russia”) to the first album (which is a classic undeniably)

DevinBelow t1_jec54dh wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Those first four Ramones albums are really all perfect, but the debut is the template.

TheDudeOfYou t1_jec5xz6 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Agree 💯. The first was the template. I personally feel the best songs are on the 3rd, and the production on the 4th is the best. I probably grab the 4th (“Road to Ruin”) the most.

DJMoneybeats t1_jecdmce wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:56 PM

Well put. The first 4 are perfect but the debut album changed a lot of lives, or at least the way we thought about music

DevinBelow t1_jece0m8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Yes. That first album was not just the template for the Ramones. I think its easily one of the 10 most important albums of all time.

dogsledonice t1_jed977t wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:11 AM

I'd go with Are We Not Men any day myself

Pyromania1983 t1_jecpuk2 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:28 AM

I'd have to disagree on the Cars. I think "Heartbeat City" is their finest work. It has pristine sonic quality and the songs are perfect from start to finish.

dogsledonice t1_jed99rt wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:11 AM

It's got good tracks, but their debut is a goddamn greatest-hits collection.

obik501 t1_jecukp4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:05 AM

I think The Cars - Candy-O stands pretty tall.

DJMoneybeats t1_jecxczc wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:27 AM

I agree. Great album

dogsledonice t1_jed9492 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:10 AM

A lot of these yes, but not Elvis (This Year's Model would take the prize for me) or the Furs (Talk Talk Talk or Mirror Moves)

HeywoodPeace t1_jeezkan wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:07 PM

What do you consider NWA's first album? Because NWA and The Posse isn't their best album, but it's their first

DJMoneybeats t1_jeg9dum wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Sorry, I meant Straight Outa Compton!

Bands that peaked with their first album?

DJMoneybeats t1_jebz5uh wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:13 PM