The Coffeeshop 100

Every time I see this as top thread I always think "hey an adult contemporary list!" Good luck and hand in there. i've told myself I'd do one of these but I'm lazy as hell. I'll be watching with interest as we approach numero uno.
 
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92. Be Your Own Pet- Be Your Own Pet- 2006

Thurston Moore liked this band so much he signed them to his own record label Estatic Peace. It is quite easy to see why with the slightly insane Jemina Pearl singing and shouting away and the noise pop sound of the music. While recording this album they were all still in high school and they all look very fresh faced and ready to rock. The evidence of this can be shown at none other than at the All Tomorrow's Parties Nightmare Before Christmas 2006 curated by Sonic Youth were they were joined by Thurston himself more interested in helping them completely trash the set than helping with the music side of things.

Be Your Own Pet are definitely not for everyone with vocal schizophrenia from Jemina blasting out of your speakers only interupted by a couple of high quality slower songs and these are probably the picks of the album. If they expand on this album next time and slightly refine their sound then my top 100 will be different.

Key Songs- Adventure, October, First Account, Ouch


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91. Interpol- Turn on the Bright Lights- 2002

So what Interpol are Joy Division in the new millennium they have enough about them to still be a very good band. The similar case is for Editors and the Bunnymen although the former were less lucky about being included in the list.

This is a sweaping debut of solid songs from the New Yorkers from Untitled to Leif Erikson this is a dreary listen but if you are prepared to take it then you might find it quite rewarding.

Key Songs: NYC, the Obstacles, PDA


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90. AC/DC- Highway to Hell- 1979

There just had to be an AC/DC album here somewhere. The greatest band ever to have all of its songs somehow connected to sex and women (look at the track list on this album for proof if you need it). Although die hard fans might know better albums by them in my mind Highway to Hell is the only one I could put into the list.

Last album with the alcoholic genius that is Bon Scott before the predictable happened and they were lucky to find a somewhat suitable replacement in Brian Johnson. Whether they are a Scottish or Austrialian hard rock band who cares they are most fun you are going to have in this genre in my opinion. There are so many good songs on Highway to Hell no wonder it made them legenRAB and mainstream all at once. Angus Young is unstoppable and if you try to resist you are sure to be crushed.

Key Songs: Highway to Hell, Walk All over You, Night Prowler
 
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85. Howling Bells- Howling Bells- 2006

I went to see them in Manchester earlier this year and I was very impressed with the intimate feel of the gig and Juanita Stein's performance and vocals! They are a lot more Australian than AC/DC that is for sure.

This album is a mixture of pop, country, alternative rock and folk. In Interviews they often cite their influences as a bit of everything and one meraber even said he had a BoarRAB of Canada song as his ring tone but I would say the only thing which they have influenced them with is atmosphere. The best thing about this album is atmosphere it makes you feel relaxed in a shoegaze kind of way. It simply has lots of great songs and is well worth for repeated listens.

Key Songs: Setting Sun, Blessed Night, Low Happening


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84. Bloc Party- Silent Alarm- 2005

I take the point there have already been too many albums from the new millennium in my list but you have to appreciate from the age of 10 onwarRAB the new millennium of music has effected me enormously!

Most of the banRAB which have influenced them I like so it is no surprise that I like Bloc Party. This debut album is by no means perfect but it is definitely better than the follow up. They look like University rejects and have an obsession with being cool but at least this band has some killer songs to make themselves worth your while.

We open with 'Like Eating Glass' ie 'It's so cold in this house' which gets it all off to a promising start. Then suddenly you'll fly off in a helicopter, feel some positive tension, eat a banquet, be blinded by a blue light, hear some voices, have some modern love, become a pioneer!, fill your car up with gas, find out where you are, look at the moon, make some plans then take the compliments. And that is only if you have my copy of the album. :)

Key Songs: Helicopter, This Modern Love, So Here We Are


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83. Faith No More- Angel Dust- 1992

Mike Patton is one of those mad scientist type characters he will do anything to see what the result will be. He has started/been in more banRAB and side projects than your brain can count past. I don't think the genius of him comes across any more than on Angel Dust although The Real Thing is possibly an easier listen. Also note the rift between Mike Patton and Anthony Kiedis is the most laughable thing in the history of music read into it if you have time and type Mr Bungle Red Hot Chili Peppers Covers into youtube.

Where do I start with this album? It is really one of those you HAVE to listen to. There are no barriers. Rap, metal, classic rock, alternative rock, funk and electronica are all spinning around in Patton's head and he decided to showcase most of it on this album. This even stretches as far as the funniest cover ever in Lionel Ritchie's 'Easy'. Absolutely essential listen from the 90s one of those must hear before you die albums.

Key Songs: Midlife Crisis, Kindergarten, Be Aggressive
 
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