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Name an album that you think is perfect from beginning to end.

Stereophile  |  Oct 12, 2009

Plenty of albums have one or two great tracks, but once in a while, an album will be near-flawless from start to finish. Name an album that you think is perfect from beginning to end.

Name an album that you think is perfect from beginning to end.
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95% (234 votes)
Can't think of one
5% (12 votes)
Total votes: 246

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Frank's picture
Submitted by Frank (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Allman Brothers Band: At Fillmore East

Pete's picture
Submitted by Pete (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Mahler's 9th—any recording.

Fearless Leader's picture
Submitted by Fearless Leader (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Electric Light Orchestra: A New World Record

Geoffrey S's picture
Submitted by Geoffrey S (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

The most obvious one I can think of is Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon.

Chris's picture
Submitted by Chris (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Brankin's picture
Submitted by Brankin (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Here's two that equal perfection: Genesis' Foxtrot and Selling England By the Pound.

John Florance's picture
Submitted by John Florance (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Talk Talk: Spirit of Eden

Lila's picture
Submitted by Lila (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Themis Fernando: Cierra las ojos. Hilary Duff's Dignity—around 50% of songs stand out to me.

Nick's picture
Submitted by Nick (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here

Paul's picture
Submitted by Paul (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

On the Beach by Neil Young. A strange one to include, when I say it could have been better (look up David Rohl's comments about its production), but also Mandalaband by Manadalaband.

Phil Wright's picture
Submitted by Phil Wright (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Shawn Mullins: Soul's Core. One of his earlier works—my album of the '90s by a long way.

Francesco's picture
Submitted by Francesco (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here

TC's picture
Submitted by TC (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

With out a doubt, the Clash's London Calling is one of the best rock recordings ever.

Glen Anderson's picture
Submitted by Glen Anderson (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd.

D. Vreeswijk's picture
Submitted by D. Vreeswijk (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

This has got to be Paul Simon's Graceland.

Panagiotis Katsivardis's picture
Submitted by Panagiotis Kats... (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

The Zombies: Odyssey & Oracle. Just think of it: the last song in this record is "Time of the Season"!

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Submitted by Oli - Bristol, UK (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Fleetwood Mac: Rumours. There is a very good reason it has sold so well. It is my reference for trying out upgrades and always sounds great.

Nick's picture
Submitted by Nick (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

The Empyrean by John Frusciante.

Tim Bishop's picture
Submitted by Tim Bishop (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Have to go with Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.

Francisco's picture
Submitted by Francisco (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Duke Ellington's Such Sweet Thunder (1957).

Mohit25's picture
Submitted by Mohit25 (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Sailing to Philadelphia by Mark Knopfler.

Mattias Alm's picture
Submitted by Mattias Alm (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Peter Gabriel's fourth album, Security. One from a bunch.

Lee Scoggins's picture
Submitted by Lee Scoggins (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Revolver

John's picture
Submitted by John (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Piece of Your Soul by Storyville.

david w.'s picture
Submitted by david w. (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Van Morrison: Veedon Fleece, beautiful and powerful, or Gurdjieff, Tsabropoulos: Chants, Hymns and Dances by Anja Lechner and Vassilis Tsabropoulos—gorgeous!

Brad M.'s picture
Submitted by Brad M. (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Crime of the Century by Supertramp and Graceland by Paul Simon.

m's picture
Submitted by m (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

The Clash: London Calling

usman's picture
Submitted by usman (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Dave Grusin: The Music of Henry Mancini

C. Healthgut, M.D., FACS's picture
Submitted by C. Healthgut, ... (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

That Miles Davis' Kind of Blue is the definitive perfect album as far as I'm concerned is not of much consequence, given that there are so many genres from which to choose. This question will span those genres, depending on who you ask.

Zvjezdan's picture
Submitted by Zvjezdan (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

I can’t choose only one. The Bright Mississippi by Allen Toussaint. Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell. Gershwin's World by Herbie Hancock. Le Pas Du Chat Noir Anouar Brahem. Being There by the Tord Gustavsen Trio.

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