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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/11 19:14:25
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the only difference was
my hair was parted down the middle and he could play his guitar. :)
That's exactly the same with Mooch and I. The hair part I mean. Neither of us really "plays" guitar. Yes we can record guitar parts..... you get my drift.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/11 19:54:17
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 But Ed.....I was referring to the hair on our heads. You know Stanley was with him in the beginning don't you? He was probably playing a Carl Thompson bass but I don't know.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/11 20:38:30
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Cream
We'll have to agree to disagree. I've always thought the first Fresh Cream was a bit of a fluffer. I put it in the same league as Jethro Tull's first album (whereas I do agree with James on dat won).
To me Disraeli Gears and Wheels of Fire were top notch stuff and Goodbye Cream may be one of the best farewell albums of all time (IMHO)
No biggie.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/11 20:59:40
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You know Stanley was with him in the beginning don't you?
Yeah, they were both in Return To Forever with Chick Corea. In those days (and the last time I saw Stanley with George Duke, 2009 I think) he predominately played Alembics.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/11 21:00:52
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Old55
Cream
We'll have to agree to disagree. I've always thought the first Fresh Cream was a bit of a fluffer. I put it in the same league as Jethro Tull's first album (whereas I do agree with James on dat won).
To me Disraeli Gears and Wheels of Fire were top notch stuff and Goodbye Cream may be one of the best farewell albums of all time (IMHO)
No biggie.
  
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/11 22:28:04
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spacey
You know Stanley was with him in the beginning don't you?
Yeah, they were both in Return To Forever with Chick Corea.
In those days (and the last time I saw Stanley with George Duke, 2009 I think) he predominately played Alembics.
Alembics? Is that some sort of aerobic exercise game using small, furry animals?
Time for all of you to head over to Beyond My DAW!
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/11 22:29:08
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Alembics? Is that some sort of aerobic exercise game using small, furry animals? Ask Daryl, he's into small furry things. Wait, that DID NOT come out right (or did it?)
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/12 11:09:17
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/12 12:22:18
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I'm not a fan of Axl but Guns N Roses first two albums were by far their best. After that the whining got too intolerable.
Nirvana
Stone Temple Pilots
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/12 13:05:17
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The funny thing about The CHB album. It prolly fist in this category and the duffer one as well
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/12 14:18:34
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James Taylor--Sweet Baby James is even better than his first.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/12 14:21:47
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Chicago I and II.
Yeah ... really hard to disagree with this one ... very good choice! I still love listening to the double album all the way through!
As a wise Guy once stated from his holy chapala ... none of the hits, none of the time ... prevents you from becoming just another turkey in the middle of all the other turkeys!
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/12 14:30:00
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The Tubes.
white punks on dope/mondo bondage
dont touch me there/slipped my disco
wow what a great combo.
bring back the tubes
It was the only album of theirs that is a total kick ... and you can put it on full blast and LOUD from the first cut ... that introduction is fantastic too! But it has been said that it worked because of Dominic Frontiere.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/14 15:39:26
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but it doesn't fit the criteria.... sure it does, to a tee!! so, another nomination would be: Brand X, Unorthodox Behaviour, Morrocan Roll
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/14 16:10:24
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but it doesn't fit the criteria....
sure it does, to a tee!!
so, another nomination would be:
Brand X, Unorthodox Behaviour, Morrocan Roll
If you want to believe that those were better than Electric Ladyland it's fine by me.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/14 17:57:58
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well, actually, no, i don't!
but i think JH's first two albums, was an example of a band that produced one of the best pairs of 'first two albums', that stand the test of time.
a 3rd album, and it's impact, was not part of the OP's original request.
in my mind, it's a real simple concept.
and not one to hung about.
as for brand x, two great 1st albums, they rock.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/14 18:05:58
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other honorable mentions:
VHI and II
The Doors & Strange days
My aim is true & This year's model
Chicago Transit Authority & Chicago
Santana & Abraxas
The cars & Candy-O
Texas Flood & Couldn't Stand the Weather
Aerosmith & Get your Wings
Rage against the machine & evil empire
Talking heads:77 & more songs about buildings and food
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/14 18:36:15
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"what bands do you think produced the best first two albums? So many seem to stumble after a great original effort"
The way I read it Bat...is what bands stumble after a couple of good releases.
You read it differently and that much is certain. Carry on.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/14 19:04:28
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batsbrew
other honorable mentions:
My aim is true & This year's model
Well remembered! And if we're going back to that era, I'd also nominate Graham Parker and the Rumor: Howlin' Wind followed by Heat Treatment.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/14 19:17:01
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Nirvana
"Bleach" in '89
"Nevermind" in '91
and then the not very good one- "the slump" - "In Utero" in '93.
I personally don't think things would have gotten better them with a 4th.
And some of these bands listed to have "slumped" after a couple of good ones
starting out...like Steely Dan...???
Van Halen slumped after their first 2??
I sure don't understand... I guess ZZ Top should make the list too.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/14 20:53:35
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The Police - Outlandos D'Amour and Regatta De Blanc.
I particularly like these. It was fun listening to these guys evolve musically, and I liked Ghost and Synchronicity as well. Lots of good stuff mentioned here. Abraxas, Piper/Saucerfull, Ambrosia, etc. When I finally get my vinyl and turntable out of storage, I plan on spending a lot of time listening to some treasures.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/17 08:47:06
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Spirit Mahavishnu Orchestra 13th Floor Elevators It's a Beautiful Day
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/18 01:59:58
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I thought Journeys' first 2 album were great - Journey and Look into the future. I have to agree 100 % with the Tubes - Great albums : also Happy the Man and agree 100 % with Spirit- Moody Blues -
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/18 11:57:59
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Every successful band that isn't listed here.
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/19 14:06:19
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spacey
You know Stanley was with him in the beginning don't you?
Yeah, they were both in Return To Forever with Chick Corea.
In those days (and the last time I saw Stanley with George Duke, 2009 I think) he predominately played Alembics.
Now we know why you got one?
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Re:Which bands have produced the best first two albums?
2012/08/19 14:18:49
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batsbrew
but it doesn't fit the criteria....
sure it does, to a tee!!
so, another nomination would be:
Brand X, Unorthodox Behaviour, Morrocan Roll
The early stuff with Phil C was very nice and enjoyable. The later stuff was sad, and the many variations of this band that showed up later were not only sad, but a really bad reflection of the work that was done. I'm also thinking that a bass player that was here was the difference, not the guitarist that continued the band. The show in '99 in SF was ok, and nice, but sad. It had some nice bits, but mostly? ... it was lacking!
As a wise Guy once stated from his holy chapala ... none of the hits, none of the time ... prevents you from becoming just another turkey in the middle of all the other turkeys!
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