Crazysam

Searchin' - New England, Slaughter, House of Lords, Blackfoot, and Departure - I prefer Slaughter's but all of them are actually good ones

No Easy Way Out - Roxx Gang, Robert Tepper, and Ozzy - Tepper gets the nod slightly over Roxx Gang

Somebody's Waiting - Charade, Keel, Bonfire - that's one of my favorite Keel songs, so gotta go with them

Here are my favorites albums from 2002:

1. L.A. Guns – Waking The Dead
2. Harem Scarem – Weight of the World
3. Jaded Heart – The Journey Will Never End
4. Crown of Thorns - Karma
5. Shy – Unfinished Business
6. Westworld – Cyberdreams
7. 91 Suite – S/T
8. Rain - House of Dreams
9. Dio – Killing the Dragon
10. Loud & Clear – Disc-Connected
11. Adriangale – Re:Program
12. Hurricane - Liquifury
13. Street Talk – Restoration
14. Hardline - II
15. Silver – Dream Machines
16. Jeff Scott Soto – Prism
17. Grand Illusion – View From The Top
18. The Screaming Santas – Going Insane At Christmas
19. Def Leppard – X
20. 21 Guns - Demolition

Here are my favorite albums from 1996.

1. Ten - S/T
2. Moon’Doc – Get Mooned
3. Tower City – A Little Bit of Fire
4. Jaded Heart – Slaves and Masters
5. Helloween – The Time of the Oath
6. Gotthard – G
7. Victory – Voiceprint
8. Bone Machine – Disappearing Inc.
9. Steelheart - Wait
10. Mark Spiro – Now Is Then, Then Is Now

1982 & 1983 is when I believe the hard rock & metal scenes really started taking shape. I recall everything from stellar AOR, the peak of the NWBHM, a new era of glam rock, the start of thrash metal and the first #1 album for the genre in the U.S. When I’ve listened to new releases since then I think about which band that artist sounds like and how do they compare to these early classics. Here are my top 50 favorite albums from 1983:

1. Def Leppard – Pyromania
2. Dio – Holy Diver
3. Motley Crue – Shout at the Devil
4. Iron Maiden – Piece of Mind
5. Alcatrazz – No Parole from Rock ‘N Roll
6. Thin Lizzy – Thunder & Lightning
7. Marillion – Script for a Jester’s Tear
8. Ozzy Osbourne – Bark at the Moon
9. Michael Schenker Group – Built to Destroy
10. Journey – Frontiers
11. Krokus – Headhunter
12. Riot – Born in America
13. Waysted – Vices
14. Night Ranger – Midnight Madness
15. Kiss – Lick It Up
16. Savatage – Sirens
17. Rick Springfield – Living in Oz
18. Accept – Restless and Wild
19. Saxon – Power and the Glory
20. Y & T – Meanstreak
21. Orphan - Lonely At Night
22. Zebra - S/T
23. Billy Idol – Rebel Yell
24. Quiet Riot – Metal Health
25. Twisted Sister – You Can’t Stop Rock & Roll
26. Axe – Nemesis
27. Aldo Nova - Subject
28. Preview – S/T
29. Rainbow - Bent Out of Shape
30. Arc Angel – Arcangel
31. Eric Martin Band - Sucker For a Pretty Face
32. Michael Bolton – S/T
33. I-Ten - Taking A Cold Look
34. Blackfoot – Siogo
35. Fastway – S/T
36. Europe – S/T
37. ZZ Top – Eliminator
38. 38 Special – Tour De Force
39. Raven – All for One
40. Ratt – S/T
41. Metallica – Kill ‘Em All
42. Yes - 90125
43. Gary Moore - Victims of the Future
44. Helix – No Rest For The Wicked
45. Vandenberg – Heading for a Storm
46. AC/DC – Flick of the Switch
47. The Headpins - Line of Fire
48. Survivor - Caught in the Game
49. Dokken - Breaking the Chains
50. Queensryche – S/T

Honorable mentions:

The Police – Synchronicity

David Bowie – Let’s Dance

Robert Plant - The Principle of Moments

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble – Texas Flood

For me, TMF slightly edges out the Defiants as my choice for being the best of these three. I didn't think Beyond the Fade was as strong as Ted's prior solo releases and I find myself skipping a couple tracks when listening to it, so while an enjoyable album, it would get my vote for 3rd place.

Picked up a few cds on ebay this past week -

Blue Blud - The Big Noise (Music For Nations)

Steve Plunkett - My Attitude - was turned off of this back in the day after Louie, Louie was released as a single/video, a long overdue purchase

Transit - Catch Fire (Long Island)

I wanted to be sure and add my list to the topic, here are my 50 favorite albums from 1990

1. Eyes – S/T
2. Extreme – Pornograffitti
3. Victory – Temples of Gold
4. Fate - Scratch N' Sniff
5. Pretty Maids - Jump The Gun
6. Talisman - S/T
7. Judas Priest – Painkiller
8. Warrior Soul – Last Decade Dead Century
9. Don Dokken – Up From The Ashes
10. Love/Hate - Blackout in the Red Room
11. Hurricane – Slave to the Thrill
12. Lynch Mob – Wicked Sensation
13. Heaven's Edge – S/T
14. Megadeth – Rust In Peace
15. Stryper – Against the Law
16. Valentine – S/T
17. Electric Boys - Funk-O-Metal Carpet Ride
18. Beggars and Thieves - S/T
19. Queensryche – Empire
20. Spread Eagle – S/T
21. Warrant – Cherry Pie
22. Ratt – Detonator
23. Y & T - Ten
24. Sweet F.A. – Stick To Your Guns
25. Firehouse – S/T
26. Baton Rouge - Shake Your Soul
27. Riot - The Privilege of Power
28. Damn Yankees - S/T
29. Cold Sweat - Break Out
30. Blue Tears - S/T
31. Laos - We Want It
32. Killer Dwarfs - Dirty Weapons
33. Tigertailz - Bezerk
34. Alias - S/T
35. Skin and Bones – Not A Pretty Sight
36. Zinatra - The Great Escape
37. Sleeze Beez - Screwed, Blued & Tattooed
38. Holy Soldier - S/T
39. Boulevard- Into the Street
40. Yngwie Malmsteen – Eclipse
41. House of Lords - Sahara
42. Roxxi – Drive It To Ya Hard
43. Kings of the Sun - Full Frontal Attack
44. Roko – S/T
45. Jagged Edge UK - Fuel For Your Soul
46. Gypsy Rose – Prey
47. King's X - Faith Hope Love
48. Electric Angels - S/T
49. Slaughter - Stick It To Ya
50. Vixen - Rev It Up

 

 

 

This is my first post after registering. I wanted to share my favorite albums from what was, in my opinion, one of the best years in hard rock music

1. Lillian Axe – Love and War
2. King’s X – Gretchen Goes To Nebraska
3. Badlands – S/T
4. Vain – No Respect
5. Faith No More – The Real Thing
6. Crimson Glory - Transcendence
7. Bonfire – Point Blank
8. TNT – Intuition
9. Icon – Right Between the Eyes
10. L.A. Guns – Cocked & Loaded
11. Victory - Culture Killed the Native
12. Blue Murder – S/T
13. Loudness – Soldier of Fortune
14. Mastedon - It's a Jungle Out There
15. Kingdom Come – In Your Face
16. Tesla – The Great Radio Controversy
17. It Bites – Eat Me in St. Louis
18. The Dan Reed Network – Slam
19. XYZ – S/T
20. China – Sign In The Sky
21. W.A.S.P. – The Headless Children
22. Swedish Erotica – S/T
23. FM – Tough It Out
24. Savatage – Gutter Ballet
25. Signal – Loud and Clear
26. Skid Row – S/T
27. Leatherwolf – Street Ready
28. Junkyard – S/T
29. Silent Rage – Don’t Touch Me There
30. Babylon A.D. – S/T
31. D.A.D. – No Fuel Left for the Pilgrims
32. Dalton – Injection
33. Transit – Dirty Pleasures
34. EZO – Fire Fire
35. Diving for Pearls – S/T
36. The Big F – S/T
37. Shark Island – Law of the Order
38. Lion – Trouble In Angel City
39. Treat – Organized Crime
40. Banshee – Race Against Time
41. Damien – Stop This War
42. Marchello – Destiny
43. Bang Tango – Psycho Café
44. Extreme – S/T
45. Giant – Last of the Runaways
46. White Lion – Big Game
47. Warrant - Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
48. Stranger – No Rules
49. Motley Crue – Dr. Feelgood
50. Danger Danger – S/T

 

 

Interesting choice, i think need to find out about 36, 41, and 48, haven't heard them before

Don't forget to post your top 50 for the other years too

 

 

Not heard Stranger before? They have some great stuff - be sure to check them out. Not heard the other two either...

 

Thanks for the comments guys. Stranger is straight ahead melodic, hard rock with a couple really good albums, No Rules being my fave. Damien is a melodic metal band, similar to mid-80's Judas Priest. The Big F might not appeal to everyone. They were an alternative rock band with the drummer and bassist from the new wave band Berlin. Kind of like Warrior Soul without the political overtones.

Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum, 46 years young and live in the state of Florida (U.S.). I’ve been collecting albums (on vinyl, cassette and cd) since the early 80’s. I look forward to getting to know you and discussing bands, albums, and concerts. Here are some of my favorite bands/artists:

TNT, Dokken, Lillian Axe, Harem Scarem, L.A. Guns, Motley Crue, Victory, Casanova, Sargant Fury, Treat, Pretty Maids, Saigon Kick, Danger Danger, Winger, Jeff Scott Soto, Johnny Gioeli, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, UFO, Van Halen, Queen, Dream Theater, Riot, and Savatage

This is my first post after registering. I wanted to share my favorite albums from what was, in my opinion, one of the best years in hard rock music

1. Lillian Axe – Love and War
2. King’s X – Gretchen Goes To Nebraska
3. Badlands – S/T
4. Vain – No Respect
5. Faith No More – The Real Thing
6. Crimson Glory - Transcendence
7. Bonfire – Point Blank
8. TNT – Intuition
9. Icon – Right Between the Eyes
10. L.A. Guns – Cocked & Loaded
11. Victory - Culture Killed the Native
12. Blue Murder – S/T
13. Loudness – Soldier of Fortune
14. Mastedon - It's a Jungle Out There
15. Kingdom Come – In Your Face
16. Tesla – The Great Radio Controversy
17. It Bites – Eat Me in St. Louis
18. The Dan Reed Network – Slam
19. XYZ – S/T
20. China – Sign In The Sky
21. W.A.S.P. – The Headless Children
22. Swedish Erotica – S/T
23. FM – Tough It Out
24. Savatage – Gutter Ballet
25. Signal – Loud and Clear
26. Skid Row – S/T
27. Leatherwolf – Street Ready
28. Junkyard – S/T
29. Silent Rage – Don’t Touch Me There
30. Babylon A.D. – S/T
31. D.A.D. – No Fuel Left for the Pilgrims
32. Dalton – Injection
33. Transit – Dirty Pleasures
34. EZO – Fire Fire
35. Diving for Pearls – S/T
36. The Big F – S/T
37. Shark Island – Law of the Order
38. Lion – Trouble In Angel City
39. Treat – Organized Crime
40. Banshee – Race Against Time
41. Damien – Stop This War
42. Marchello – Destiny
43. Bang Tango – Psycho Café
44. Extreme – S/T
45. Giant – Last of the Runaways
46. White Lion – Big Game
47. Warrant - Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
48. Stranger – No Rules
49. Motley Crue – Dr. Feelgood
50. Danger Danger – S/T