Okay, so before you read this, please read Randy's post on Lent. It is much more inspiring than my new pet project, and I feel guilty posting above his post.
Moving on...
A few years ago, Rolling Stone published a list of the top 500 rock albums of all time (which, by the nature of invention, is limited to the last century). I cut the article out and filed it away, hoping that someday I would actually try to listen to some of these great albums. And that day is finally here.
This year I am going to listen to one album by each artist who has an album appearing on Rolling Stone's top 100 list. That amounts to around 68 albums because I am not listening to 7 Beatles albums, 4 Bob Dylan albums, etc. My goal is to familiarize myself with some of the rock greats that I only know by name and to expand my musical interests. And I'm planning to post a few thoughts and songs along the way. I've added a nifty jukebox feature at the bottom of our blog and will post songs from time to time that I think are noteworthy. And I'm starting with this great Beach Boys song from the #2 album: Pet Music. The irony is that I grew up listening to the Beach Boys and didn't hear this song, God Only Knows What I'd Be Without You, until I was an adult. But it is definitely my favorite BB song.
Enjoy!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Rolling Stone Top 100 Albums
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2 comments:
Oh, but all 7 Beatles albums would be worth listening to ;) I can't wait to hear what comes next !
Isn't it Pet Sounds?
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