Derek™ Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Also, if it's not too late to make suggestions, after the whole list is compiled, we should have VCers write reviews for each album. That way the list won't just consist of album covers. I like this. If your album "wins", you and the other voters all contribute some context, if you so choose. I don't think a dozen+ reviews are necessarily in order, but perhaps a brief explanation of why you chose the record, how you stumbled across it, what sort of impact it's had on you, favorite tracks if any, etc. I'd be really interested in reading those sorts of things from other members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I like this. If your album "wins", you and the other voters all contribute some context, if you so choose. I don't think a dozen+ reviews are necessarily in order, but perhaps a brief explanation of why you chose the record, how you stumbled across it, what sort of impact it's had on you, favorite tracks if any, etc. I'd be really interested in reading those sorts of things from other members. Yeah, I thought it'd be nice. I was really just thinking one review per winning album, maybe the first person to suggest the album could do one if he/she wants, or maybe a bunch of reviews could be sent to the OP, and he could pick the best one. I feel like the crowd that this thread is aimed at is younger people who haven't heard "classic" or "acclaimed" albums, and they should have more to go on than just a picture or a title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 What's winning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Papi Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 American Football - American Football I was just comming to vote that, this is a staple a president for 2000's emo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veronicamars Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 ^thats a great one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omik11303 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Sunlight Ascending - All the Memories, All at Once If there's any post-rockers here, and you haven't listened to this, well, you're missing out. Probably one of the best albums in the genre, if not the best. Yes, I just went there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandy Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 4 minutes left and 4 albums are tied with 2 votes each...! Converge- Axe To Fall The National- Alligator The Lawrence Arms- Apathy And Exhaustion American Football- American Football I was slightly disappointed with the amount of votes. Do you think we should extend the voting time-slot or head straight to the tie-breaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'd give it more than 24 hours. Quite a few members won't even check the forums until they're punched in or on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandy Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Alright then. That's what I thought too. All voting will go on for 48 hours then. I'll update the OP as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Well damn. Guess I'll have to hold off on my B vote then. But smart move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedinexile Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 There have been some great suggestions, but I'll have to go with Abbey Road as well. I feel like there are some we're forgetting. Some other great ones that haven't been mentioned are Agaetis Byrjun by Sigur Ros, Around The Fur by Deftones, Animals by Pink Floyd, and A Night At The Opera by Queen. Absolution by Muse, American Slang by The Gaslight Anthem, and American Idiot by Green Day are good too. dreamover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Someone called Absolution on the last page. And Agaetis Byrjun was a consideration for me, too, but I think I'll be limiting each of my entries to one artist exclusively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodi Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'm gonna go with The Gaslight Anthem - Anerican Slang Other albums with the a that i concidered are Against me! - As the eternal cowboy Bouncing Souls - Anchors Aweigh Less Than Jake - anthem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisherprice Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Barcelona - Absolutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'll throw down for American Football as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Barcelona - Absolutes WTF? Did I miss something? Easy one since it's my favorite record of the year: Asymmetry by KARNIVOOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malestudent15 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Abbey Road dreamover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Awesome thread idea. Toss me in for American Football, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakeyHands Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 OutKast - Aquemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 american football is a fantastic record. but better than abbey road? no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'm gonna go with Built to Spill's "ancient melodies of the future" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalnutSoap Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ugh, I can't believe I forgot Agony & Irony. Too late to change my vote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 American Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 will thread title be updated when we move on to letter B? not going to read OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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