And while I may skip an interlude here or there or skip ahead to my favorite song on the CD, for the most part, I've listened to the following CDs enough to know the order of the songs by heart.
I don't want to make this too lengthy so here is part one of my list (more to come):
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| All the cool kids suck the cancer stick |
The Arctic Monkey's first album is by far their best. Largely regarded as the first band to become popular thanks to the internet, this Sheffield quartet provided the perfect amount of rock to get me through the stress every 15-year-old goes through.Like getting your driving learners permit or maybe even kissing a girl.
Top Tracks: "A View From The Afternoon", "Mardy Bum", "A Certain Romance".
2) The Cribs "Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever"
The Crib's second album suffered no sophomore slump. Because of this album alone, they are one of my favorite bands.
This is the trio at their finest, upbeat riffs and contrasting vocals make the listener think that there are more than just three people playing music.
But enough of my opinion, listen to this gem for yourself.
Top Tracks: "Our Bovine Public", "Girls Like Mystery", "Men's Needs"
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| Eryka Badu Kente Tribe Represent! |
3) A Tribe Called Quest "The Anthology"
OK, so I'm kind of cheating on this one since it is a greatest hits album. At the same time, just because your band has a greatest hits record, that doesn't always mean I'll enjoy it.
That means you, Nickelback.
This album was the first to get me into listening to rap. Q-Tip and Phife Dawg continue to blow my mind with flow like nothing I've ever heard before.
Top Tracks: "Check The Rhime", "Can I Kick It?", "Buggin' Out".
After re-watching that video, I volunteer myself to bring back jean shorts. So versatile yet stylish.
That ends part one, part duex on the way soon.
