My 10 Favorite Albums To Listen To While Designing
October 13th, 2008
I’m not sure if I’m a bigger design nerd or music nerd. That is a totally different post all together. The one thing I know is I like listening to music while I work. I’ll probably make this an ongoing series of posts with made up names so I can find an excuse to talk about my favorite records. My CD collection numbers around 450 currently so there is lots to talk about!
Hanoi Rocks – Decadent, Dangerous, Delicious
This is a 2-disc greatest hits package from one of my favorite bands. If you like Guns n’ Roses, you will love Hanoi Rocks. Some of my favorite tracks are: Malibu Beach Nightmare, Lightnin’ Bar Blues, and Tragedy.
The Lawrence Arms – Oh Calcutta!
The latest release from this Chicago band is bar far their best. Dueling vocals and amazing song writing are the strengths of this group. Check out the following tracks: The Devil’s Takin’ Names, Cut It Up, and Key To The City.
Smoke or Fire – Above The City
This album was a bit of a hidden jem for me. I heard the band on a Fat Wreckords comp and decided to buy the album. Possibly the best $15 I’ve ever spent – or maybe not but still damn good and worth picking up. Best songs are: California’s Burning, Filter, and Delawhere.
Izzy Stradlin – River
I’m kind of surprised I didn’t put this #1 as Izzy Stradlin is probably my favorite musician of all-time. Since his departure for Guns n’ Roses in 1992, Izzy has continued to release a steady stream of amazing material. It’s tough for me to pick one album but this is a great place to start. My favorite tracks are: River, Far Below Me Now, and Jump In Now.
The Loved Ones – Keep Your Heart
My brother turned me onto this band after his band toured with them a few years back. This is by far my favorite album of 2006, bonus points for great artwork. Top tracks include: Suture Self, Player Hater Anthem, and 100k.
Matt Mays & El Torpedo – Self-Titled
Canadian Content! Matt Mays was another artist I was lucky enough to stumble upon. His band is probably my favorite Canadian group at the moment. If asked to describe him, I’d probably say he is a less commercial version of Sam Roberts. His latest album Terminal Romance is also worth picking up. Some of my favorite tracks are: St. George’s Lane, Time of Your Life, and Travellin’.
Screeching Weasel – Weasel Mania
This is a must for anyone interested in what pop-punk sounds like when it is done right. These guys were one of the originators and still one of the best. This is a greatest hits album with 34 tracks on it! It’s hard to pick favorites but here you go: Hey Suburbia, I Wanna Be a Homosexual, and My Right.
Huey Lewis & the News – Greatest Hits
Is my age showing? Whatever! Huey Lewis rules! This is his latest greatest hits record and it’s great if you wanna kick back and reminisce with some great 80′s rock n’ roll. Best tracks include: The Heart of Rock n’ Roll, If This Is It, and Hip To Be Square.
The Bronx – The Bronx
Feeling lazy, need a little motivation? Just throw this record on, it will get you motivated. It’s definitely the hardest record on this list, and it will get you rocking in all the right directions. Oh and bonus points again for an awesome cover. My top tracks are: Heart Attack America, White Tar, and They Will Kill Us All.
Teen Idols – Self-Titled
Another awesome pop-punk from back in 1998, before the mainstream explosion of the genre. Straight ahead, fast, catchy, melodic punk rock – just the way I like it. My favorite tracks are: Come Dance With Me, Porno Shop, and Lovely Day.
Print This Post
Follow me