[Insert] After I finished the list I realized the order is backwards. My favorite is at the top, #1.
1. How the West Was Won - Led Zeppelin. Like any other person who loves rock music, I love Led Zeppelin. My senior year of high school was the year of Zeppelin for me. I downloaded every single one of their albums and listened to all of their songs on a regular basis and still know the lyrics to most of them. It has always been a dream of mine to see Zeppelin in concert, but since Bonham (the drummer) died the band split up. They have only done one reunion concert in London in 2007, and tickets were very expensive as you can imagine. How the West Was Won is a 3 disc set that is a recording of some concerts put on in California. The sound is so genuine I dont think any rock band could possibly recreate it. BEST ALBUM EVER!!!
2. Stadium Arcadium - The Red Hot Chili Peppers. I loooooove the peppers. I really started listening to them in the 10th grade, but have since become an avid fan. Stadium Arcadium is a great album in full. It is a double album, but no half is better than the other. I like the Peppers because they have such a unique style. They don't really care what other bands sound like, they just make music for themselves. In particular, the lyrics of Anthony Keidis (lead singer) are very interesting, often using creative metaphors and word choice. The album is wonderful to listen to, and according to iTunes, I listen to it a lot.
3. Californication - The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Yet another great album from the Peppers. Released in 1999 it contains one of their most famous songs, Californication. The song is about how the world is adopting some of the strange views held by the folks who live in California. It definitely says a lot about today's society. One of my favorite tracks from the album is "Easily." It has catchy lyrics and guitar riffs, a listening pleasure.
4. By the Way - The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Are you really that surprised? By the Way is really what got me hooked on the Peppers. The songs "Dosed" and "Midnight" are probably my favorite out of the album. I also like "The Bicycle Song" but most people havent heard of it because it was a bonus track.
5. Curtains - John Frusciante. Continuing on my Peppers streak, John Frusciante is the lead guitarist of the Peppers. Just after the turn of the century Frusciante decided to do some solo work. "Curtains" is his latest solo album and features mostly acoustic songs, and an occasional electric solo. His song "Anne" is my favorite on the album.
6. Led Zeppelin IV - The classic Zeppelin album. Featuring "Stairway to Heaven," the most legendary rock song ever. It has something for just about everyone. The songs starts off with an innocent acoustic guitar, then wraps up after a face melting electric guitar solo. The rest of the album is just as good.
7. Rhythm of the Heart - Jim Stubblefield Group. Breaking away from the rock streak I have my Spanish guitar interests. I find this music extremely relaxing. The rhythm is very catchy and relaxing. The notes are played with such precision. This is probably the most beautiful album on my list.
8. Rodrigo y Gabriela. Another Spanish guitar group. They were born in Mexico and moved to Ireland for some reason. Their music is an interesting mix of Spanish guitar and Irish rhythms. There is a strong heart pounding beat with intricate guitar played over top. They are also very influenced by rock bands that came before them. They do an acoustic cover of "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin, and "Orion" by Metallica. Both are fantastic.
9. Are You Ready to Rock? - Blue Oyster Cult. The album that needs more cowbell. Blue Oyster Cult is most famous for their song "Don't Fear the Reaper." The whole album is a little more heavy than your typical Led Zeppelin album. Once again, awesome rock lyrics and sweet solos.
10. What Goes Up! - Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Easy listening jazz. Although I like this music, I think that other people on the island with me would be driven crazy. Check it out.
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