I'd like to hear an art student's analysis this album art.
Facing off today in the album gauntlet will be five powerhouses. All five are great but which will come out on top? *Hint* - The winner will have some kind of combination of the words white or black.
Provided below will be my favorite song off of each album and that album's cover art (or lack thereof, you creative bunch of Beatles).
1) The Beatles' "The White Album"
Above, somewhere in the white space is a video that has bits from The White Album. Enjoy!
2) Metallica's "The Black Album"
3) Jay-Z's "The Black Album"
4) Prince's "The Black Album"
This one is not going to win, sorry Prince fans.
5) The Hives' "The Black And White Album"
And the winner is.....
Ah, finally some color
Was there ever any doubt? If you disagree, feel free to leave an angry comment!
Because you liked it so much the first time, here is the highly anticipated part two list of albums that are able to retain my attention for a full hour. Lately, the only other thing that has been able to garner my attention for that long is TLC's Toddlers And Tiaras.
They grow up so fast...
1) The Raconteurs' "Broken Boy Soldiers" -
"Quick, no one look at the camera"
Before I even start discussing this album, let me just say that Jack White could join any band and they would be instantly famous and talented. The Raconteurs are the White Stripes on steroids, adding another talented vocalist, Brendan Benson, a bass guitar, and a competent drummer (sorry Meg).
This debut album features a brilliant mix of hard hitting songs and some more mellowed out tunes. Which is good because I think my head might explode if there wasn't a break from White's electrifying guitar riffs.
Essential Tracks: "Steady, As She Goes", "Level", "Yellow Sun"
2) Rebelution's "Courage To Grow" -
Before this reggae band from Santa Barbara, California became every girls fave, their first studio album provided less songs about love and more songs which provoked some thought.
During my senior year of high school, I don't think this CD left my car's player. I felt so cool walking through the halls singing, "Safe And Sound" which might be one of the catchiest choruses in recent memory.
This is the album that got me into reggae in general and it's a wonder to me how this band isn't more popular.
Essential Tracks: "Courage To Grow", "Safe And Sound", "Feeling Alright"
3) G. Love & Special Sauce's "The Hustle" -
Nice sneaks, MJ
G. Love & Special Sauce is a trio unlike any other.
For starters, G. Love himself sings, plays guitar, and harmonica to create a pleasant blues vibe. Backed by a skilled drummer and totally cool string bass player, their sound is truly unique.
"The Hustle" is the group's 6th album and is a great listen from start to finish. And he definitely has a better flow than your average lead singer. Only so many people can pull off a lyric like, "I don't date a girl with the thunder thighs/I got the mai tai special with the light brown eyes."
Essential Tracks: "Don't Drop It", "Booty Call", "Back Of The Bus", "Give It To You"
