My top 20 albums of all time

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  • Not only do I come back to these twenty albums time and time again, but they have also all been central to my development as a musician and as a person. Hopefully you will find something new in this list that you can check out for yourself!
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  • @User-jk8wq
    @User-jk8wq 3 года назад +1061

    “This album came out around when I was 16...”
    *album came out in 2007*
    How the hell is this man nearly 30?!

    • @lakrids-pibe
      @lakrids-pibe 3 года назад +66

      Drink responsibly!

    • @tronlady1
      @tronlady1 3 года назад +159

      Nooooooooo! He looks about 19 😱

    • @juliuschas
      @juliuschas 3 года назад +6

      He's younger than my son!

    • @rleary1
      @rleary1 3 года назад +57

      I started listening to Sgt. Peppers at around age 9 and he said he was 13 or so when he started listening to it. That would make him around 67 years old.

    • @colourflu
      @colourflu 3 года назад +19

      @@rleary1 *it came out when* not *it got into my ear when*

  • @JKenjiLopezAlt
    @JKenjiLopezAlt 3 года назад +1699

    Love this. A good change of pace from your normal videos. It’s always interesting to hear personal bits about people whose work you respect.

    • @matthewg4505
      @matthewg4505 3 года назад +45

      dad

    • @jamesmartin7778
      @jamesmartin7778 3 года назад +28

      Made your tuna melt this morning, was not expecting to see you here!

    • @antonio_sousa28
      @antonio_sousa28 3 года назад +47

      now there's a crossover i wasn't expecting :)

    • @000dr0g
      @000dr0g 3 года назад +12

      Ha! I had to do a double take when I saw your comment. I completely agree with you, it's a great video.
      BTW, after a so so first attempt, I'm now pretty good at making your Dumplings with Crispy Wings recipe - such an easy way to elevate a basic freezer ingredient to something more exciting.

    • @tommy2capa
      @tommy2capa 3 года назад +15

      Would love a top 20 albums from you Kenji!

  • @namelessfire
    @namelessfire 3 года назад +428

    David: This was a very close competition, but my favorite Radiohead album and my favorite album of all time . . .
    Me: In Rainbows?
    David: . . . is In Rainbows.
    Me: My guy.

    • @qqw743
      @qqw743 3 года назад +23

      Friends, friends: You've mistyped "Kid A."

    • @OniNoSweeney
      @OniNoSweeney 3 года назад +16

      @@qqw743 I was actually surprised it wasn't Kid A.

    • @freakcree6218
      @freakcree6218 3 года назад +11

      you guys misspelled a moon shaped pool

    • @andrewlowden322
      @andrewlowden322 3 года назад +5

      @@qqw743 KId A is Def Mine..i went back to my Radiohead playlist I created and cant believe In Rainbows had the 2nd most tracks behind Kid A

    • @danielplacido8746
      @danielplacido8746 3 года назад +12

      Ok computer?

  • @asheebee89
    @asheebee89 Год назад +67

    I literally said, out loud “HOLY SHIT; ME TOO!” to having In Rainbows as my #1 most favorite album. There is an unparalleled level of hollow, hopeful sadness in that record that I’ve yet to find anywhere else.

    • @Magbuus
      @Magbuus Год назад +5

      In Rainbows is a masterpiece. In my opinion, "Nude" is the most beautiful piece of music Radiohead have ever written.

    • @joshforest304
      @joshforest304 Год назад +1

      It just flows amazingly hey. It's my favourite Radiohead album easily. I'm stoked to see so many people agree. I hope you have seen the live video of it performed on RUclips.

    • @stevebennett6593
      @stevebennett6593 10 месяцев назад

      Seen the 'From the Basement' recording of it?

    • @LxE9799
      @LxE9799 8 месяцев назад

      I just did the same thing 😂 amazing

    • @raczzgabor
      @raczzgabor 6 месяцев назад

      The same for me. I went to Japan for a whole year and it was released then. Listening on the long train trips, it just matched to my sometimes lost feeling. I am missing those feelings and thoughts :-) It was not easy and it is why it was so good.

  • @minusblindfold6564
    @minusblindfold6564 3 года назад +563

    Everytime someone mentions Pink Floyd there's something like: "My dad..."

    • @jamesdean9183
      @jamesdean9183 3 года назад +65

      All Roger Waters could think about when writing half of his Floyd songs was "My dad"🤣

    • @nicholasgardiner9601
      @nicholasgardiner9601 3 года назад +3

      @@jamesdean9183 It depends predominantly on how old you were and how old your father was when he died. All my grandparents were dead when I was around 1 year old. My father's cancer killed him quick when he was young only 39 years old. I was 3 maybe just turned 4 years old. Consequently just didn't write that many songs about him. Anytime I hear a year mentioned it's always like a date stamp to me. Was this (particular historic event) before my mother died or after? Death of a parent, death of a child, death of a spouse these things tend to leave a mark.

    • @jamesdean9183
      @jamesdean9183 3 года назад +7

      @@nicholasgardiner9601 I can relate to that, my father passed away from brain cancer when I was 12. Losing a parent really is difficult, so I definitely sympathize with Roger Waters' themes in his music.

    • @atlasproaudio6141
      @atlasproaudio6141 3 года назад +4

      More like my Grandpa, they are still great and timeless, I find it bizarre people base culture on 30-50 year time spans considering how cultural influenced spanned over centuries in the past

    • @nurpeachmusic
      @nurpeachmusic 3 года назад +5

      hahaha well my dad was the one who played me dark side of the moon for the first time!

  • @misterd.2250
    @misterd.2250 3 года назад +901

    20. Carrie & Lowell - Sufjan Stevens
    19. Reflection - Brian Eno
    18. Oracular Spectacular - MGMT
    17. Giants Steps - John Coltrane
    16. Either/Or - Elliott Smith
    15. The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan
    14. 3+3 - The Isley Brothers
    13. So - Peter Gabriel
    12. Begin to Hope - Regina Spektor
    11. Sometimes I Just Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit - Courtney Barnett
    10. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
    9. How Dare You - 10cc
    8. Currents - Tame Impala
    7. GroundUp - Snarky Puppy
    6. The Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd
    5. Pure Comedy - Father John Misty
    4. Time Out - The Dave Brubeck Quartet
    3. Hunky Dory - David Bowie
    2. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles
    1. In Rainbows - Radiohead

    • @johnny0000000000000
      @johnny0000000000000 3 года назад +32

      you truly are the king of kings

    • @napalm_lipbalm86
      @napalm_lipbalm86 3 года назад +14

      Damn he didnt mention Kendrick lamar lol

    • @bachnguyen9212
      @bachnguyen9212 3 года назад +50

      @@napalm_lipbalm86 Maybe he isn’t into hiphop... I mean there aren’t any hiphop album in the list, aren’t there?

    • @justisjustis
      @justisjustis 3 года назад +3

      There's an interesting pattern, not sure if anyone else has caught it

    • @ProximaCentauri88
      @ProximaCentauri88 3 года назад +3

      Is he a hispter? Just genuinely curious

  • @smith952
    @smith952 Год назад +3

    Man, you are so cool. So kind, generous and true in your manner. Its really a joy to hear you speak about things. Thanks so much for your hard work.

  • @christianwetzel1862
    @christianwetzel1862 2 года назад +34

    Hounds of Love by Kate Bush blew my mind when I listened to it the first time and it still does after decades. Her voice, the harmonies, the sounds, the storytelling - everything is masterfully done and there is nothing like it.

  • @theoffkeydiva
    @theoffkeydiva 3 года назад +214

    Gets to number three, hasn’t mentioned Bowie, the Beatles or Radiohead: It’s about to get good

  • @nedsolly9035
    @nedsolly9035 3 года назад +150

    This list is actually really useful for discovering some really good musicians. Thanks!

    • @DavidBennettPiano
      @DavidBennettPiano  3 года назад +26

      Great! I hoped it would be 🙂🙂🙂

    • @annaclarafenyo8185
      @annaclarafenyo8185 3 года назад +1

      I was quite surprised to finish the list without finding Fish Karma's "Sunnyslope".

  • @dogjohnny559
    @dogjohnny559 3 года назад +10

    I love hearing people talk about their favorite albums. I'd love you to go in depth about which songs are your favorite and why
    I love time out too. my go to coltrane album is a love supreme

  • @OkYasser
    @OkYasser 3 года назад +14

    I can’t describe how happy I was when you chose In Rainbows as your number 1 album, I really can only describe In Rainbows with one sentence: It melts my heart. The beauty and the atmosphere of this album is just so magical.
    Loved the video and I’m excited to check out some of the artists you mentioned.

  • @SatounoKumo
    @SatounoKumo 3 года назад +363

    My top albums list could be called "Am I slowly becoming my father?"

    • @juliuschas
      @juliuschas 3 года назад +8

      I'm a Sixties Kid, my kids are in their 30s, but even I like some of the music coming out these days!

    • @inconnu4961
      @inconnu4961 3 года назад +8

      @@juliuschas Would you care to name a few, please? Im almost 50 and the last 'new' band i was a fan of was Muse!

    • @heathkish6901
      @heathkish6901 3 года назад +5

      @@inconnu4961 My favorite artist of the last few years is a fellow named Nick Shoulders. He's like Slim Whitman reincarnated, yodels and everything. Probably not for everyone though. Billy Strings is another fantastic musician, and a huge deal in the bluegrass scene.

    • @philliplund37
      @philliplund37 3 года назад

      In my case, no way!

    • @johngerygooz3251
      @johngerygooz3251 2 года назад +5

      My list- Am I older than my parents?

  • @joermnyc
    @joermnyc 3 года назад +217

    Giant Steps, aka,
    “what key is this in?”
    “Yes.”

    • @minemoul2136
      @minemoul2136 3 года назад +5

      Its in C

    • @mattgilbert7347
      @mattgilbert7347 3 года назад

      @@minemoul2136
      Ha!

    • @jorgek92
      @jorgek92 3 года назад

      @@minemoul2136 well, that is true, according to an Italian TV channel

    • @neutatamayo8365
      @neutatamayo8365 3 года назад +1

      @@minemoul2136 **sometimes.

  • @PianoVampire
    @PianoVampire 3 года назад +118

    How did I miss this? What a great list - thanks so much for sharing, I feel like everyone should do this.

    • @Steve_K2
      @Steve_K2 2 года назад

      "I feel like everyone should do this." Agreed, and I just did (in a separate post).

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 3 года назад +53

    I'm not a musician due to being born with two left ears. But I've always appreciated your channel and though most of your discussions go over my head, was interested in hearing what you listen to. Especially since I'm an old Fart and you're just a young Whippersnapper. Thanks for your list, there were many new artists that I don't know, but I will search them out and listen. Thanks.

    • @2m7b5
      @2m7b5 2 года назад +1

      You should try learning music anyway! It's a blast even if you aren't very good.

  • @gretawaller8385
    @gretawaller8385 3 года назад +223

    When it starts with Sufjan, you know it’s gonna be good.

    • @zedxxx9
      @zedxxx9 3 года назад +1

      That was an album I have never heard and am planning to check out probably this weekend!

    • @victora.3565
      @victora.3565 3 года назад

      I agree. Sufjan is great!

    • @daveenrando1820
      @daveenrando1820 3 года назад

      @@zedxxx9 enjoy! It is superb

    • @zedxxx9
      @zedxxx9 3 года назад

      @@daveenrando1820 -- Thanks for reminding me!! Okay I have it cued up and I will listen to it later tonight. I may even light a candle to really set the mood and have a great listening experience. I'm excited!

    • @graysonmcguire3510
      @graysonmcguire3510 3 года назад +8

      @@zedxxx9 if you like it check out his album Illinois, it's totally different but just as incredible.

  • @kenreeve32
    @kenreeve32 3 года назад +56

    Loved the list, David. Would love to see your top 10 lists of albums for different genres (jazz, folk, prog, etc.).

    • @dave_dennis
      @dave_dennis 3 года назад +5

      Good suggestion.

    • @DavidBennettPiano
      @DavidBennettPiano  3 года назад +19

      Interesting idea!

    • @philroberts7238
      @philroberts7238 3 года назад +4

      @@DavidBennettPiano And for different genres of (in quotes, perhaps) "classical" music as well. And, while you're at it, "world" music. (I realise these may be taking you further and further away from your own personal preferences, but I would certainly be interested to hear an analysis of these different musical traditions from someone as open minded and as musically literate as yourself.

    • @rodwise4233
      @rodwise4233 2 года назад +1

      Don't encourage him for Gods sake.

  • @Lisse1
    @Lisse1 2 года назад +34

    Some of my fav’s:
    -Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life
    -Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On?
    -Joni Mitchell’s Blue
    -Bob Marley’s Rastaman Vibration

    • @mikepotter5718
      @mikepotter5718 2 года назад

      Electric Warrior. T.REx

    • @tjwash5118
      @tjwash5118 2 года назад +3

      Stevie Wonder can make a song about growing up poor and all I hear is how much he loved his childhood. He’s brilliant.

    • @musamusashi
      @musamusashi 2 года назад +1

      Elise, 3 out of those 4 are also on my top 10.

    • @Alpha_7227
      @Alpha_7227 2 года назад +1

      @@mikepotter5718 Damn fine choice, this is what I mean you have to have a criteria of albums which changed music. Electric Warrior is one, Innervisions by Stevie Wonder.

  • @thelastpepsi9369
    @thelastpepsi9369 2 года назад +5

    In Rainbows is so good man. When you were playing the snippets I found myself just listening to the entire song in my head once you moved on to the next one. Probably my favorite all time album as well

  • @benmiller5071
    @benmiller5071 3 года назад +150

    Revolver is my favorite Beatles album, I feel like it has been underrated next to an album like sgt pepper. The sound of the group is just so tight and there is not a single track on that album that feels out of place other than yellow submarine. I also really like the B-side medley on Abbey Road.

    • @moonagedaydream1111
      @moonagedaydream1111 3 года назад +10

      take the L , Yellow Submarine

    • @lilymiddleman7627
      @lilymiddleman7627 3 года назад +3

      my favorite Beatles album too! and album cover

    • @eameece
      @eameece 3 года назад +11

      Tomorrow Never Knows and Here, There and Everywhere are towering masterpieces, the best Beatles songs.

    • @reigenlucilfer6154
      @reigenlucilfer6154 3 года назад +8

      revolver is my favorite beatles album too, followed by white album.

    • @natalka7087
      @natalka7087 2 года назад

      Sgt. Peppers isn't underrated lmao it's very well known

  • @pattiaufzack
    @pattiaufzack 3 года назад +15

    I really appreciated this video especially hearing your opinions but also some more personal infos of you. It wasn’t just Music Theory etc which you normally do, but also little stories for each album and why you like it so much.

  • @johndavidson6165
    @johndavidson6165 3 года назад

    David, your knowledge of music theory is amazing. I’m fascinated by your videos. Thank you!

  • @lelandtucker9447
    @lelandtucker9447 2 года назад

    Fantastic list! Thanks for the videos. They've been a bright spot.

  • @mystdeisanto9647
    @mystdeisanto9647 3 года назад +80

    I don't mind if your entire list are The Beatles and Radiohead. That's why I subscribed at your channel at the first place, because you talk and analyzed those two band so much! ;)

  • @luizadias8180
    @luizadias8180 3 года назад +8

    I loved this! I had to stop the video a couple times to jump into Spotify and save some of your favourites albuns. Thank you! Such an inspiring video :)

  • @RichKatRanch
    @RichKatRanch 2 года назад +3

    What a surprise! I had your top 2 switched. I'm interested to check out many of the "new" artists you introduced me to in this video. Thank you for sharing it!

  • @Greg07623
    @Greg07623 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for opening my ears to some contemporary artists that I missed because I was immersed in performing classical music at the time. I’ve purchased most of the albums you mention here that I did not already have. Am especially blown away by Father John Misty…such a wonderful fusion of so many elements of folk and popular music. Love his harmonic progressions.

  • @OriginalTLab3000
    @OriginalTLab3000 3 года назад +169

    Noooooo - I wanna go to sleep!
    Ah, well, whatever... 22 more Minutes won't hurt...

  • @sheers5337
    @sheers5337 3 года назад +49

    man such a calming voice and videos...am so in love with this

    • @DavidBennettPiano
      @DavidBennettPiano  3 года назад +11

      Thanks! 😃

    • @sheers5337
      @sheers5337 3 года назад +8

      @@DavidBennettPiano OMG DAVID I LOVE U SO MUCH HOLY SHEESH U ACTUALLY REPLIED... I SWEAR LIKE I BINGE WATCHED EVERY BEATLES RELATED VIDEO OR EVEN HAD IT IN THE THUMBNAIL AAAAA AM FANGIRLNG RN.
      ILLYYYYYYY 🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @alexn.mendes2400
      @alexn.mendes2400 3 года назад +5

      @@sheers5337 I wouldn't know you were a Beatles fan, I don't see anything in your profile image that could point to that fact ahhahahahahahha(don't tell anyone but Lennon was like the best of them(for me of course))

  • @Kekuahiwi
    @Kekuahiwi 2 года назад

    Love your video expositions and lessons, but it's heart rending (and gut wrenching). Thanks much

  • @saxy5292
    @saxy5292 2 года назад

    I bloody love you mate. You have such great content on all your videos. And now I have a lot of great new albums to listen to.

  • @singerofsongs468
    @singerofsongs468 3 года назад +22

    I love to see Brian Eno on this list! I listen to him for all the same reasons that you do, study, sleep, nice background music for things that require a bit more concentration, etc.

  • @arlofleenor1838
    @arlofleenor1838 3 года назад +151

    Haven't even watched the video yet but I know its gonna be good. This guys quality is unbelievably consistent

    • @DavidBennettPiano
      @DavidBennettPiano  3 года назад +30

      Thank you! 😃

    • @rodwise4233
      @rodwise4233 2 года назад

      You'd better withhold your judgement until you actually see what he comes up with. It's a weird mix of the mundane and the bizarrely obscure.

    • @arlofleenor1838
      @arlofleenor1838 2 года назад

      @@rodwise4233 lmao i actually really enjoyed the list and i also enjoy most of the albums here. sorry if your music taste is superglued to the mainstream

  • @robsmotovlog561
    @robsmotovlog561 2 года назад +1

    Really nice job with this video!! And I especially like the fact that the Isley Bros made your list! Well Done!

  • @rizkunisnator
    @rizkunisnator 2 года назад +10

    Checking out Sufjan Stevens for the first time. I thought he would be an oldies artist based on the cover but my jaw dropped when I saw he did an album in 2021. Now I'm on course to binge his entire discography from 2015's Epic Fail. This guy's music is amazing so far

  • @GianniBosio
    @GianniBosio 3 года назад +5

    It's really nice to see how you relate to all of these albums, the way you list them not just by "overall musical qualities" but also because they influenced a particular moment of your life. Thanks for expressing yourself so much and for not fearing to be emotional about your favorite music.

  • @dmitriynikitin5364
    @dmitriynikitin5364 3 года назад +10

    @David Bennett Piano, if you do not mind, then I'll leave it here :)
    20. [0:25] Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell (2015)
    19. [0:55] Brian Eno - Reflection (2017)
    18. [1:38] MGMT - Oracular Spectacular (2007)
    17. [2:13] John Coltrane - Giant Steps (1960)
    16. [3:15] Elliot Smith - Either/Or (1997)
    15. [3:46] Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' (1963)
    14. [4:35] The Isley Brothers - 3 + 3 (1973)
    13. [5:18] Peter Gabriel - So (1986)
    12. [6:18] Regina Spektor - Begin to Hope (2006)
    11. [7:20] Courtney Barnett - Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit (2015)
    10. [8:28] Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes (2007)
    9. [9:12] 10cc - How Dare You! (1976)
    8. [10:02] Tame Impala - Currents (2015)
    7. [10:39] Snarky Puppy - GroundUP (2012)
    6. [11:33] Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
    5. [12:35] Father John Misty - Pure Comedy (2017)
    4. [14:27] The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out (1959)
    3. [15:28] David Bowie - Hunky Dory (1971)
    2. [16:38] The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
    1. [18:08] Radiohead - In Rainbows (2007)

    • @ken-cf7tf
      @ken-cf7tf 3 года назад

      Actually looking for this. Im on app, so this is really helpful. Thanks

  • @stephenwilliams9550
    @stephenwilliams9550 3 года назад

    What a great top 20 - many of these albums are are in my top 20. Great work!

  • @lilymiddleman7627
    @lilymiddleman7627 3 года назад +91

    I love this list!! Here are some of my faves:
    -Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys
    -Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
    -Summer Sun by Yo La Tengo
    -Band on the Run by Wings
    -and of course Revolver :)

  • @aaronbruce5568
    @aaronbruce5568 3 года назад +34

    For those that want a full list:
    A * means I have listened to and love this album before I watched the video. If there's no star it means I haven't listened to it, not that I don't love (or think I would love) the album.
    20. Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens*
    19. Reflection by Brian Eno
    18. Oracular Spectacular by MGMT *
    17. Giant Steps by John Coltrane
    16. Either Or by Elliott Smith
    15. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan *
    14. 3+3 by The Isley Brothers
    13. So by Peter Gabriel
    12. Begin to Hope by Regina Spektor
    11. Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit by Courtney Barnett
    10. Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
    9. How Dare You! by 10CC
    8. Currents by Tame Impala
    7. GroundUp by Snarky Puppy
    6. Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd *
    5. Pure Comedy by Father John Misty
    4. Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
    3. Hunky Dory by David Bowie
    2. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles *
    1. In Rainbows by Radiohead*
    Lesson for me is that I have a lot of music and artists I need to look into. Some of my favorites not on the list are:
    Sheer Heart Attack by Queen
    Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel
    Way to Normal by Ben Folds
    Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys
    Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay
    Congratulations by MGMT
    Mind the Moon by Milky Chance
    The Queen is Dead by the Smiths
    Abbey Road by the Beatles
    and of course Kid A by Radiohead
    Endorsing David and these albums, LISTEN TO THEM, YOU'RE BOUND TO FIND SOMETHING YOU LOVE

    • @willywonka3050
      @willywonka3050 3 года назад

      Pure Comedy is up there with Astral Weeks and Blue in terms of folk albums. The entire list is excellent taste.

    • @aaronbruce5568
      @aaronbruce5568 3 года назад

      @Endless Forest See first sentence after the list. I've already tried 4 new ones from it. David has pretty good suggestions

  • @SolarasNaracott
    @SolarasNaracott 3 года назад +126

    Shout out to Regina Spektor and her amazing music.

    • @carolyamate
      @carolyamate 3 года назад +4

      Yeah, I just wished he picked 11:11. It's her best album, but kind of hard to find.

    • @cococost6507
      @cococost6507 3 года назад +2

      @@carolyamate great album, for me that’s her second best after soviet kitsch.

    • @drevan1138
      @drevan1138 2 года назад +1

      Just checked her out today because of this video, she’s done a lot of great stuff.

    • @saxglend9439
      @saxglend9439 2 года назад

      And her annoying voice.

  • @MyName-pl7zn
    @MyName-pl7zn 3 года назад

    Well done, not just the staple albums you see, I will definitely check out these albums

  • @simongodfrey2224
    @simongodfrey2224 3 года назад

    Your list has introduced me to some great 'new' music - good to see you have chosen some of my top albums too

  • @beatler
    @beatler 3 года назад +9

    I know it's gonna be a cool list. And as a Beatle fan myself, I'll enjoy the albums I already know, and surely I'll listen to the ones I don't know! Great material, as always. Greetings from Argentina

  • @alicerooney7696
    @alicerooney7696 3 года назад +32

    I always love seeing Regina Spektor mentioned on these kinds of lists. Her music always feels like a dream to me whether it's wierd, tragic, or uplifting

  • @lvacqua
    @lvacqua 2 года назад +28

    Thank you for including Elliott. He’s left off of a lot of lists that both his songwriting and guitar playing should have him on

    • @JayBigDadyCy
      @JayBigDadyCy 2 года назад +1

      I think he's been a bit lost to time at this point unfortunately. He was one of the original Indie artists and a huge influence to the late 90s and 2000s Indie movement, but for some reason he got lost in the shuffle.

    • @Alpha_7227
      @Alpha_7227 2 года назад +1

      His version of Long long long by George Harrison, fabulous.

  • @jamesc1879
    @jamesc1879 3 года назад +1

    I love the fact that you have chosen albums that affected or influenced you directly or thought of it's melodies and what the songs have to say. One of the most honest, and actually cerebral, even quite surprising choices, in my opinion, of any of the "I like this because it's great" reaction or top whatever lists. Great job. Maybe the next 20?

  • @rome8180
    @rome8180 3 года назад +80

    If you like Pure Comedy and Elliott Smith, I think you'd like the Weyes Blood album Titanic Rising. Super sophisticated harmony and melody in a deceptively simple indie folk package. Also, I just want to say that you have the best musical tastes of any music RUclipsr.

    • @DavidBennettPiano
      @DavidBennettPiano  3 года назад +22

      Nice, I’ll check it out! And thanks!

    • @amramin2134
      @amramin2134 3 года назад +3

      Its such a good album. I really enjoy the subtle and efficient use of slide guitar to build up an emotional moment in a song or set the mood.

    • @Symphonicrockfran
      @Symphonicrockfran 3 года назад +3

      I love Weyes Blood!!!

    • @joaoassumpcao3347
      @joaoassumpcao3347 3 года назад

      Came here to recommend this. Beautiful through and through

    • @peterszilagyi5920
      @peterszilagyi5920 3 года назад

      Thank you so much for this recommendation. I fell in love instantly

  • @janab19
    @janab19 3 года назад +3

    This felt like watching an award show, I cheered and sang along every time a snippet of my favorites came on :) great video and great taste

  • @RichardBiggs73
    @RichardBiggs73 2 года назад

    Great list thanks David. Theres a lot here i need to check out!

  • @annepoitrineau5650
    @annepoitrineau5650 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for existing, I have just discovered your channel. I'll Patreon you next month!!

  • @Finn-fh7hf
    @Finn-fh7hf 3 года назад +10

    « In Rainbows », the album that makes me fall in love with music. So happy that you choose this one :)

  • @BoodaZak
    @BoodaZak 3 года назад +9

    Ugh its impossible for me to say that but you are actually my favourite youtube channel of all time and I mean it.
    Very high quality, huge effort stuff and just enjoyable to watch.
    Thank you!

  • @guuskaitjily8581
    @guuskaitjily8581 2 года назад

    David you are one of my favourite teachers I often watch your videos several times (slow learner) it's probably my age that I missed 7 of your top 20 ,great treat though ,Thank you so much

  • @KOOL_AID_KID
    @KOOL_AID_KID 2 месяца назад

    Super nice mix of artists, I respect the wide range of years here as well!

  • @reubenyuri
    @reubenyuri 3 года назад +25

    I find it interesting how there are often songs that we skip over until much later in life where we find an appreciation for it. It's like we aren't ready for that song just yet. For me it was "third eye" by Florence and the machine.

    • @NatalieValentina6
      @NatalieValentina6 3 года назад +4

      I've also been thinking about this myself recently, as I've been finding songs on albums I love, that I've never truly "heard". It's like our ears don't recognize them until our hearts &/or minds are ready for them, until we've lived enough to really appreciate/understand them. I also find this happening when I look-up lyrics. Knowing the true lyrics, often gives me a whole new appreciation for a song.
      BTW, I also love "Third Eye"! When I was considering albums that would be on my list, I was vacillating between "Ceremonials" & "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful". Have you heard their song "Wish That You Were Here"? It's one of my faves, & is on the "Miss Peregrine's Home..." soundtrack.

    • @matteochiesurin2365
      @matteochiesurin2365 3 года назад +2

      For me it’s been basically the whole Gorillaz’ self named album. Whenever I listened to it I’d end up listening to 5/4, Clint Eastwood and Tomorrow Comes Today. I finally discovered how interesting all the other songs are

  • @user-tt9lg2ss1h
    @user-tt9lg2ss1h 3 года назад +8

    Discovering Regina Spektor because of you and I'm loving it, thank you David!

  • @andrewseguin9443
    @andrewseguin9443 3 года назад +17

    Great list! Pet sounds is in an elite class when it comes to the vocal melodies/harmonies. Like the pure sheet music of the vocal parts. Songs like God Only Knows, Don’t talk. Also recommend Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective, which is my personal favourite album of all time. In rainbows is #2 for me

    • @stepans2167
      @stepans2167 2 года назад

      Never heard of Animal Collective, thanks for the suggestion

  • @valeriascarpa3892
    @valeriascarpa3892 2 года назад

    Wow, your musical background is awesome! Great list

  • @LittleWing-35
    @LittleWing-35 3 года назад +6

    What I like about music, being introduced to new music and expanding from that ♥️. Thank you

  • @petergambell2110
    @petergambell2110 3 года назад +28

    Cool to see Courteney Barnett getting some love! Was surprised and delighted when I heard you list her debut album title, didn't think she had much reach outside Australia.

    • @chriswhinery925
      @chriswhinery925 2 года назад +2

      She definitely doesn't have even close to the popularity she deserves. I discovered her when she played at Coachella some years ago and I still listen to her fairly regularly.

    • @AnthonyDavid59
      @AnthonyDavid59 2 года назад +2

      The imagery of "Depreston" tears me up every time.

    • @petergambell2110
      @petergambell2110 2 года назад +1

      @@AnthonyDavid59 Depreston is my favourite track on the album, such great storytelling.

    • @rodwise4233
      @rodwise4233 2 года назад +1

      She doesn't have much reach inside Australia for that matter.

    • @petergambell2110
      @petergambell2110 2 года назад

      @@rodwise4233 True, not as much as she deserves

  • @s1nd3r3llee
    @s1nd3r3llee 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Will check a few out that I had not listened to before.

  • @briannewell6064
    @briannewell6064 3 года назад +20

    And I thought I was the only one who loved 10cc. They don't get nearly enough love these days. Monumental work.

    • @philliplund37
      @philliplund37 3 года назад +6

      "I'm not in love"

    • @Alpha_7227
      @Alpha_7227 2 года назад +2

      Gosh, I'm not in love. Is just revered for the production values, arrangement and musicianship. When you hear it, it seems like it was just released yesterday. So good.

  • @kaladin_nightsong
    @kaladin_nightsong 3 года назад +3

    I really loved this, you have a very similar taste to my mother. I'm missing her a lot while I'm in college. I love your breakdowns, and I also love your music (the song in the credits actually made it to my master playlist and homework music playlist). You are one of my favorite channels.

  • @hellomynameisjoenl
    @hellomynameisjoenl 3 года назад +31

    My favourite album is probably Music Has the Right to Children by Boards of Canada.
    I can’t recommend this album and, in fact, Boards of Canada’s entire oeuvre, enough. It’s really something you have to listen to a lot of times to really get into, but once you’ve familiarised with the tracks, it’s really something magical.

    • @mondotwistedmojo
      @mondotwistedmojo 3 года назад +2

      I understand why Boards of Canada wouldn't show up on this channel, since it's sample-based and sort of ambient. This channel is mostly about structural analysis.
      But I think BoC are as good as Radiohead in terms of emotional impact. I understand the heavy appreciation for the Beatles, but for me the greatest musical art of all time is Radiohead and BoC.

    • @seanfitz81
      @seanfitz81 3 года назад

      good pick

    • @rodwise4233
      @rodwise4233 2 года назад

      I think you made up the craziest names you could think of.

  • @jazzman2516
    @jazzman2516 2 года назад +1

    So good to see Snarky Puppy on this list! I’m so glad they’re blowing up and getting the recognition they deserve! As a jazz-obsessed freak, I’m also delighted see Giant Steps and Time Out on here. Absolutely perfect albums.
    And thanks for introducing me to Tame Impala, I’m really getting into his music! Wouldn’t have found him without you. 🙏

  • @mollykapping9040
    @mollykapping9040 Год назад +3

    Had the pleasure of seeing Fleet Foxes in concert about two weeks ago and oh my God. They are so amazing. Their harmonies just, fill you. Brought me to tears once or twice. Truly no one else like them.

  • @idyllictunes3513
    @idyllictunes3513 3 года назад +3

    i'm so excited to watch this :)) i can't wait to find out what your favourite albums are and if some of them are mine too!! i really hope hunky dory is on the list because that's definitely one on my favourite albums of all time

  • @nigelmartin3339
    @nigelmartin3339 3 года назад +5

    Thanks for all your work David. Not sure if you have heard this album but it’s a pretty much unknown gem. The band Supertramp’s self titled album.

  • @acornman17
    @acornman17 3 года назад

    It has been a very relaxing 20 minutes. I'm happy to find out that we like the same kind of music. Going to listen to the albums from your list which I haven't listened to yet. Also looking forward to more music theory, as I have been learning a lot from your channel! Here goes a glass of raspberry jam mixed with water! Cheers, mate!

  • @bryankelly3647
    @bryankelly3647 3 года назад

    Thanks for the music to check out!& In rainbows Disc 2 is awesome too! Bangers n Mash and Go Slowly are two of the best songs on the album I think!

  • @sammo2560
    @sammo2560 2 года назад +34

    cool to see Fleet Foxes in here, I feel they have been unfairly forgotten by most people. Way more talented group than most of the indie pap that came out in the late 2000’s.

    • @simonpusateri3527
      @simonpusateri3527 2 года назад +3

      There last album Shore seemed to get some pretty widespread praise last fall

    • @jackthesmoltangerine
      @jackthesmoltangerine Год назад

      I very strongly remember their song White Winter Hymnal

  • @starphaser
    @starphaser 3 года назад +3

    Exquisite music taste! I love all these albums.

  • @bmg2507
    @bmg2507 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for this list. I knew about 9 of these, knew of 2 others but the rest are brand new to me. The Fleet foxes album was my coming of age album on the list.

  • @miguelamaral4863
    @miguelamaral4863 2 года назад

    Beautiful list! What I enjoyed more was the fact that there were a few names I did not know, but surely I will listen to in the next days. One caught my hear: Regina Spektor. That is why I like somebody's list, I always find something new. Thank you!

  • @TheJayson8899
    @TheJayson8899 3 года назад +5

    Pepper’s is my favourite Beatles album too and my favourite album ever. Within You Without You is also a highlight for me.

  • @iaminbetweendays
    @iaminbetweendays 2 года назад +3

    I am definitely going to give the albums I don't have-a listen. I think of The Police, Smiths, Depeche Mode, Zeppelin, The Cars, Beach Boys, REM, Tom Petty, McCartney, Lennon, CCR. I appreciate your love of music and how every album has a connection to a part of your life. I guess that when you connect with an entire album as part of your life, that is a great album.

  • @jw_710
    @jw_710 3 года назад

    love your videos! You have such a good music taste. Greetings from Germany!

  • @sulladrum
    @sulladrum 2 года назад

    I'm 62 and always looking for new music. I know about your love for the Beatles and I'm impressed with your selection of older music, such as Take Five and Hunky Dory. So I'll have to give a listen to your 21st-century picks.

  • @crystalmartin3422
    @crystalmartin3422 3 года назад +12

    The way you talk about music is so, like, organized and satisfying. I heard a lot of songs that I’m excited to vibe to now :)

  • @nauticski
    @nauticski 3 года назад +5

    Wastn't aware of Regina Spektor but you've definitely turned me on to her, I'll be looking for her albums - hopefully on vinyl.

  • @willm3027
    @willm3027 3 года назад

    After watching a few videos, I really love your channel!

  • @nereamunoz573
    @nereamunoz573 Год назад

    Im definetly going to listen to some of these, thanks it was really interesting

  • @hania88888
    @hania88888 3 года назад +73

    hunky dory is my absolute favourite bowie album, tho blackstar is a VERY close next

    • @DavidBennettPiano
      @DavidBennettPiano  3 года назад +39

      Blackstar is metaphorically and literally haunting!

    • @alexn.mendes2400
      @alexn.mendes2400 3 года назад +3

      I do love those two, but I would go for Outside, a album not much known that's awesome(it's also hard to like from the first listenings so don't give up on it right away), it's a conceptual album, I would recommend to read up on the history if you don't know it yet

    • @tannakaobi1
      @tannakaobi1 3 года назад +3

      I don't know blackstar, I will give it a listen. Ziggy Stardust is my favorite, but Hunky Dory is so close behind.

    • @aaronpescasio
      @aaronpescasio 3 года назад +4

      Low and Ziggy are great as well.

    • @gjniederhauserable
      @gjniederhauserable 3 года назад +11

      Station to station is criminally underrated

  • @IdiotAmigo
    @IdiotAmigo 3 года назад +46

    Your favorite track off Dark Side of the Moon really surprised me, that's quite an unusual choice.

    • @shoman956
      @shoman956 3 года назад +4

      The song is definitely the peak of that album as far as experimentation and instrumentals go.

    • @DavidBennettPiano
      @DavidBennettPiano  3 года назад +19

      It’s that keyboard tone! So rich!

    • @EB-bl6cc
      @EB-bl6cc 3 года назад +5

      Agreed. But the whole album is completely amazing, you can't really go wrong with any song

    • @deutsche_zizou
      @deutsche_zizou 3 года назад +2

      @@DavidBennettPiano This song brings so much to the album. Of course it‘s not Time or Money but without it the whole album would just be much worse. I think the same about Us and Them

    • @amramin2134
      @amramin2134 3 года назад

      It is my favorite song on the album or maybe us and them fused with any colour you like so it wasn’t so strange to me but i get it most people would say time or money

  • @joelreiser2882
    @joelreiser2882 2 года назад +1

    Great list! I’m pleased to see a wide variety of styles and eras of music. My contribution to the list would be the seminal album Moving Pictures by Rush. I can listen to that album for hours on end, listening to the different instuments, time signature changes, transitions, vocals and lyrics. Rush packed a lot into one album.

  • @charleskaupke4303
    @charleskaupke4303 3 года назад

    Very interesting list! Nice to see some titles other than the usual picks (Pet Sounds, etc.).

  • @bmac4
    @bmac4 3 года назад +17

    My mom always had So playing, but it wasnt until adulthood I developed appreciation for it. Tony Levin absolutely nails the bass on that album.

  • @josea.valentin3007
    @josea.valentin3007 3 года назад +5

    Great and very varied selection!!! ... I would recommend "Ten Summoner's Tales" by Sting with its combination of great pop songs and excellent musicianship. It's in my personal Top 5.

  • @wratboy
    @wratboy 9 месяцев назад

    you introduced me to so much amazing music through this video. i absolutely love courtney barnett, her music is so fun to listen to

  • @rayryeridge3313
    @rayryeridge3313 3 года назад +1

    Totally agree about Hunky Dory!A mindblowing album filled with gems! And its impossible to ignore The Beatles of course.

  • @alfiestoppani
    @alfiestoppani 3 года назад +4

    I've listened to Courtney Barnett's album so many times this week. Thanks for the discovery. 🦄

  • @patriciarios8443
    @patriciarios8443 3 года назад +3

    Let it happen by tame impala is so genius. Imma check out the recommendations I don't know. Love your videos, keep it up!

  • @jstaversky
    @jstaversky 3 года назад

    Thanks mucho... I'm so locked into what I know that recommendations from someone I respect so much really broadens my horizons and gets me into new music... helps me cut through hype, BS, and marketing 👍

  • @mattmichaels5195
    @mattmichaels5195 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video and getting me into Brian Eno. His discography goes way back into the early 70's!

  • @SamJones-nl2ws
    @SamJones-nl2ws 3 года назад +46

    your taste is absolutely immaculate

  • @wesleybrehm9386
    @wesleybrehm9386 2 года назад +5

    I'm a metal head, and I still love the Regina Spektor album. It's so amazing, thank you for including it.

  • @jkirtleyheacting
    @jkirtleyheacting 2 года назад

    Amazing list. Great taste my friend x

  • @jairlaiter6679
    @jairlaiter6679 3 года назад

    Super good list. Extra for that ambient Eno choice.