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The Top 200 Albums |
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Since the turn of the Century, rock music has evolved. What started in the American South has gone through various influences. Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll -- now that is a motto we can all live by. From Motley Crüe's "Dr.Feelgood" to AC/DC's "Hells Bells", consider this the memoirs of hard rock at its purest form.
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ALBUM: Rust In Peace »
ARTIST: Megadeth
WHY?: When Metallica showed Dave Mustaine the door in early 1980's, many wondered where the Bay Area Basher would turn up at. They did not have to wait long.
BEST SONG: "Holy Wars", "Tornado of Souls"
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ALBUM: Far Beyond Driven »
ARTIST: Pantera
WHY?: Phil 'Angry Man' Anselmo and Dave 'Dimebag' Darrell compliment the rhythm section as eardrums get damaged, producer / drummer Vinnie Paul shows his skills.
BEST SONG: "Becoming"
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ALBUM: Permanent Vacation »
ARTIST: Aerosmith
WHY?: Aerosmith still rocks despite having supported several rogue countries' economy for years.
BEST SONG: "Rag Doll", "Dude Looks Like A Lady"
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ALBUM: Alive! »
ARTIST: KISS
WHY?: Kiss created glam, gave people the 'fist-in-the-air' attitude that Rock'n'Roll was lacking.
BEST SONG: "Deuce", "Strutter", "Black Diamond"
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ALBUM: Back In Black »
ARTIST: AC/DC
WHY?: AC/DC is the guitar band of all time. Raw, fresh, no nonsense.
BEST SONG: "Back in Black", "You Shook Me"
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ALBUM: Van Halen »
ARTIST: Van Halen
WHY?: Eddie Van Halen had just released an album that had caught everyone's attention for his virtuoso skills.
BEST SONG: "Atomic Punk", "You Really Got Me", "Ain't Talking Bout Love"
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ALBUM: Live And Loud »
ARTIST: Ozzy Osbourne
WHY?: Literally, any of Ozzy's albums should be on this list.
BEST SONG: "Crazy Train", "Mr.Crowley", "Bark at the Moon", "No More Tears", "I Don't Know", "Shot in the Dark"
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ALBUM: Ride The Lightning »
ARTIST: Metallica
WHY?: Metallica has always been one of the best bands of all time.
BEST SONG: "For the Whom the Bell Tolls", "Ride the Lightning", "Fade to Black"
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ALBUM: Use Your Illusion »
ARTIST: Guns N' Roses
WHY?: The Illusion I & II albums combined contain some genuine musical jewels
BEST SONG: "November Rain", "Coma", "Double Talkin' Jive"
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ALBUM: Hysteria »
ARTIST: Def Leppard
WHY?: Seven hit singles, a 2-year tour. The best studio album, only Michael Jackson has outsold Def Leppard.
BEST SONG: "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Love Bites", "Gods of War", "Rocket", "Love and Affection"
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Top 11~20 |
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