Masterpiece Albums.

The tile " Masterpiece " has probably different meanings for peoples different taste in music.

The usual suspects arise when people are asked what they regard as a " Masterpiece " Albums such as :-

The Beatles Sgt Pepper
The Beach Boys Pet Sounds
Fleetwood Mac Rumours.

For me however i regard this as my choice of a Masterpiece Album. Nothing before or since has been recorded in this vein.

The Moody Blues " Days Of Future Passed " Please feel free to add you choices.

Aladdin Sane
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Led Zep 1
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Ah... yess, masterpieces.. www.youtube.com...

The term "masterpiece" is quite subjective as it is dependant upon ones preferred genre.

I enjoy most types of music, but rock, of most any era is my "go to".

Bon Scott era AC/DC is a favorite of mine, so I will nominate Highway to Hell.

Cutting edge at the time, and the sequence of songs is genius, IMO.

Unfortunately, since the death of Malcolm Young (I assume it's related), YouTube has restricted much of the bands music.

a reply to: alldaylong

Pretty much any album from The Hip is a masterpiece...



Greatest hits from Queen is as well

a reply to: alldaylong

For me it's Radiohead's Ok Computer.

No millennial artist or band, in my opinion, has yet to make a masterwork. And we're running out of time to do so. We're already almost beyond the average age of peak creativity in music that is between 23 and 27. There is still hope, but I don't see it happening. We millennials seem to be devoid of vision and exceptional ability in the arts. I blame singing competition shows for corrupting an entire generation and deluding them from ever knowing what creating music is supposed to be about.

originally posted by: sooth
For me it's Radiohead's Ok Computer.

No millennial artist or band, in my opinion, has yet to make a masterwork. And we're running out of time to do so. We're already almost beyond the average age of peak creativity in music that is between 23 and 27. There is still hope, but I don't see it happening. We millennials seem to be devoid of vision and exceptional ability in the arts. I blame singing competition shows for corrupting an entire generation and deluding them from ever knowing what creating music is supposed to be about.

I think that observation is genre specific though.

I'm not a big rap/hip hop efficianado, but there are some talented artists there.

You have to bear in mind the changes in the music business, as well.

Historically, the super groups of the past made their bones through album sales, promoted by concert tours. That's not the business model used today, with the advent of streaming, and downloads.

Out of curiosity, do you consider bands like Foo Fighters, and Chili Peppers gen X?

a reply to: alldaylong

Every song made by Pink Floyd is a masterpiece. That's it.

A few of my favs..

Rush 2112
The Who Tommy
Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
Herbie Hancock Head Hunters
Grateful Dead American Rose
Miles Davis Bitches Brew

"Masterpiece" albums to me includes exceptional musicianship, grand conceptualization and meaningful lyrics that from beginning to end tell a story or take you on a journey. Although there are numerous great bands with talent, an album is a particular expression at a particular time from the artists and it just seems...magical. My choices are on the rock and jazz ,side but I feel that is where more musicianship is, compared to other genres. Granted I am limiting myself because I do not favor all genres, but honestly many genres lack the substance to create masterpiece albums, where every song is exceptional and there is depth and diversity. This is my humble(getting old and cynical) opinion of course. The last album I dug from beginning to end from this century was Tool's Lateralus.

I miss the masterpiece era

Tool-Aenima
Tool-Lateralus
Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness- Smashing Pumpkins
Jar of Flies - Alice in Chains
So- Peter Gabriel
A Night at the Opera - Queen
Pink Floyd - Wish you were Here and Dark Side of the Moon
System of a Down - Toxicity
Thriller- Michael Jackson
Purple Rain-Prince
Hotel California- Eagles
Led Zeppelin (but they get points removed for stealing so much and not giving credit)
Badmotofinger-Soundgarden
Appetite for Destruction- Guns n Roses

originally posted by: Trueman
a reply to: alldaylong

Every song made by Pink Floyd is a masterpiece. That's it.

This is basically true

a reply to: alldaylong

Rush 2112 , in my opinion one of the best albums ever recorded.


Just awesome.

originally posted by: toolgal462
Tool-Aenima
Tool-Lateralus
Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness- Smashing Pumpkins
Jar of Flies - Alice in Chains
So- Peter Gabriel
A Night at the Opera - Queen
Pink Floyd - Wish you were Here and Dark Side of the Moon
System of a Down - Toxicity
Thriller- Michael Jackson
Purple Rain-Prince
Hotel California- Eagles
Led Zeppelin (but they get points removed for stealing so much and not giving credit)
Badmotofinger-Soundgarden
Appetite for Destruction- Guns n Roses

Great list.

You are a person that truly appreciates "music", and not stuck in one place.

a reply to: Mach2

Thank you very much, I like to think that is true!!!

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Wish You Were Here (take your pick)
Megadeth - Rust in Peace
Tool - Aenima
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti
Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of a Madman
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
The Beatles - Sgt Pepper, Revolver, Abbey Road
Dr. Dre - The Chronic
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
Gojira - From Mars to Sirius
Michael Jackson - Thriller
The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers, Exile on Main Street

I could go on all day lol

So many .... Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced

Deep Purple Machine Head

Zeppelin 1 2 4 Physical Graffiti

Pink Floyd Dark side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals

The Clash London Calling

Yes Fragile

ZZ Top Tres Hombres

so many more.....

Honorable mentions would include

The Cars- self titled first album
Fleetwood Mac- Rumors
Master of Puppets-Metallica *although I despise them now*
Rolling Stones-STicky Fingers

and anything by the Beatles

Beastie Boys-Pauls Boutique
Oasis-Definitely Maybe
Megadeth-Cryptic Writings
Muse-'Black HOles and REvelations
Type O Negative - Bloody Kisses
David Bowie-Ziggy Stardust
the Cult-LOVE

Pink Floyd: DSotM , Animals or WIsh You Were Here

Opeth: Blackwater Park

Danzig III: How the Gods Kill

Dead Can Dance: Within the Realm of A Dying Sun

originally posted by: Mach2

originally posted by: sooth
For me it's Radiohead's Ok Computer.

No millennial artist or band, in my opinion, has yet to make a masterwork. And we're running out of time to do so. We're already almost beyond the average age of peak creativity in music that is between 23 and 27. There is still hope, but I don't see it happening. We millennials seem to be devoid of vision and exceptional ability in the arts. I blame singing competition shows for corrupting an entire generation and deluding them from ever knowing what creating music is supposed to be about.

I think that observation is genre specific though.

I'm not a big rap/hip hop efficianado, but there are some talented artists there.

You have to bear in mind the changes in the music business, as well.

Historically, the super groups of the past made their bones through album sales, promoted by concert tours. That's not the business model used today, with the advent of streaming, and downloads.

Out of curiosity, do you consider bands like Foo Fighters, and Chili Peppers gen X?

You didn't ask me, but the answer is most definitely YES. RHCP have been around since the early 80s.