"Something just ain't right about that Boy"

Electric Ladyland

Recorded in 1969, just as multi-track recording matured. A masterpiece by a tortured soul and the greatest headphone album of it's time. There is no way to describe the full influence this record had on me, and it remains a source of electric inspiration for me to this day.






Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus - Spirit


This album was playing the night I lost my virginity. Guess thats all the explanation needed here.







Beck, Bogert & Appice

One of the great guitar players of our time with support from an amazing bassist and my favorite drummer in all the world. Only personalties prevented this from being a band for the ages. This record blew me away and taught me that bass players really are as important as they say they are.





666 – Aphrodite’s Child


Vangelis ( Chariots of Fire) Papathanassiou's Proggressive Rock band puts the Book of Revelation to music. A four sided album, this is one amazing musical adventure. This could very well be my favorite Prog Rock album of all time.





Shootout at the Fantasy Factory – Traffic


I have to rank this album as close to the top of my list as any. I simple love ever lick on this album. It's one of only a hand full of CD's I carry on the road. Tell ya somethin?









It's a Beautiful Day

This group is known for the classic song "White Bird". But flip the record over and a real treat await your ears.
Clue #1, they were good friends of Timothy Leary.






If Only I Could Remember My Name - David Crosby


A beautiful record recorded during the CSN&Y period. The contributers list of this album is a who's who of the west coast music scene in the early 70's. This is definitely an album worth having if you love the music of that period.






Fool's Mate – Peter Hammill

This is the record that is most responsible for me becoming a musician. Warm and inviting melodies with masterful lyrics, and a haunting voice, this music got under my skin. This record has a meaning to me like no other.








Reflection – Pentangle

I fell in love with Jacqui McShee's voice even before the music, and as a folk influence it tempered my musical taste and gave insite into a world until then didn't appeal to me. This album also ranks very high on my list.








Kind of Blue – Miles Davis

My musical world again expanded with exposure to jazz. Miles Davis early works of ballads drew me in with rhythmic cadences so unlike rock. My love of jazz is my ongoing musical mistress.








Hot Rats – Frank Zappa

Another record that was a huge influence . Frank Zappa showed us all that thinking musically outside the box was of no danger. I freakin love this album!









.....and my Honorable Mentions:


* Abbey Road ......... No list could be complete in my world without at least one Beatles record. It takes but one word to describe this album, Masterpiece. I have never know a musician who was not moved in some way by this music.

* Spectrum – Billy Cobham......I learned more from this mans records than I could have from a teacher. Spectrum was the first of many of his records I came to love.

* Heart Like A Wheel – Linda Ronstadt......This record opened up another view of music for me, and made me many friends in this genre of music. This is also a record that remains one of my all time favorites.

* “Wild Eyed Southern Boys” - 38 Special ...... my list would be incomplete without this record.


Now, it's your turn.

Post your 10 favorite records albums for all to see. This, me thinks , could be very interesting