What do you think is the BEST record ever ?

My vote goes to KUNG FU FIGHTING by CARL DOUGLAS, takes me back , remember kids doing Kung Fu moves outside of Chippies.

The political comment and the sublime structure of the song make it quintessential to any record collection.

HA Those Kids where fast as lightening, does anyone know if JOHN OTWAY has covered KUNG FU FIGHTING?

No for me it is ALL THE YOUNG DUDES. Jimmy rocked all night 'bout his suicide....

How he'd kick it in the HEAD when he was 25.

I need a TV when I've got TREX

Low Life

Closer:D

What does anything mean, basically - The Chameleons First and last and always - The sisters of mercy Closer - Joy Division Boys don't cry - The Cure

And newer ones:

Kasabian - Kasabian Hot Fuss - The Killers

and hundreds of more......

A MINTY MINT ONE IN A BEAUTIFUL SLEEVE WITH NO CREASES or MARKS I N A PLASTIC COVER LOCKED IN A SAFE  IN A SECRET PLACE!

Sincerely?

Low Life.

Best song- Transmission. Without a doubt.

Album is a bit more difficult. I'd go with Strangeways he we come if pushed

Uncle Liam wrote:

Album is a bit more difficult. I'd go with Strangeways he we come if pushed

Definitely The Smiths best album. But i dont think i can pick a 'best song ever'.

Might be Low-life.  Or maybe the Rolling Stones' Sticky Finger (I'm sure babe would appreciate it).

I appreciate that Ben!

I was sure you would .  By the way, the title actually is Sticky Fingers.  Even better, isn't it Babe?

:sex: :sex:

I think Wilt Chamberlain's record of 100 points in a basketball game is amazing.

Tristan wrote: I think Wilt Chamberlain's record of 100 points in a basketball game is amazing.

His "off-court" record seems more astounding to me.

Hard choice. Disintegration by the Cure? Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins? Substance?

Digital Mike wrote: My vote goes to KUNG FU FIGHTING by CARL DOUGLAS...

The political comment and the sublime structure of the song make it quintessential to any record collection.

College smart-alecks Camper Van Beethoven used to perform this one in concert when they were starting out, along with one of my all-time favourites, Photograph by Ringo Starr.

Best one of all time has to be The Last Farewell by Roger Whitaker, one listen to that and you'll never complain about Barney's lyrics ever again. :D

Closer by Joy Division

Abbey Road

Maybe Pornography by The Cure. Not the best ever, but it certainly hits some good notes for me personally.

Single: This Mortal Coil - Song to the Siren (Or should I say best cover version??) cos it still makes me shiver when I hear it. Album: Never mind the Bollocks - Sex Pistols cos it changed music for ever.

This changed music forever doesnt wash with me. Because it changed music forever doesnt mean its the best. For me, never mind the bollock is a collection of good pop songs. But certainly not the best ever. A lot of the bands that the pistols spawned, clash, joy division etc etc produced better records.

Uncle Liam wrote: This changed music forever doesnt wash with me. Because it changed music forever doesnt mean its the best. For me, never mind the bollock is a collection of good pop songs. But certainly not the best ever. A lot of the bands that the pistols spawned, clash, joy division etc etc produced better records.

What I meant was it changed music for me forever. It made me want to join a band.

Also best is a subjective thing is it not?

Still ain't as good as KUNG FU FIGHTING

Digital Mike wrote: Still ain't as good as KUNG FU FIGHTING

Well yeah, you've got me there

Pet Sounds, Beach Boys

...without a doubt ---> 'Blue Monday'...

...and PINK FLOYD - 'Live At Pompeji'...