DAVE'S FAVES 24: 10 MOST LISTENED TO ALBUMS

[@tonystephens6858]

It's interesting because it attracts viewers. This is the first time I've watched one of your videos. Good job, citizen. Love that you have vinyl and not cds.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

I have too many CDs too. 🙂

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Such great music. Enjoyed the video my friend

[@patmeadows4759]

Brilliant David. Greetings from the West Coast of Canada. I back tracked to this segment. I agree wholeheartedly. I have 6 of your 10 and also play them in the course of the week/month. Keep up the great content and the positive vibes you echo!!

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Thank you Pat. Music has always been a huge part of my life and, in exploring new experiences, I've found so much I'm sure I would have overlooked if I'd taken a more casual or passive approach. Keep listening!

[@jackharriet4814]

Really good selections. And of the ones of those I don't know, I'll dip into on your recommendation.

[@vadimboris3820]

I love your pick's for most listened albums! Absolutely love Time out of mind album, like from when i was 12 years old.. now i'm 38. Interesting - what new music do you like?

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Thanks. It's hard to be clear about 'new' music. I still buy lots of new albums, but I am less experimental in my choices (except for soundtracks, which I'm listening to a lot) and buying 'blind'. I also don't read the music press anymore, so am not getting as many tips on the 'latest thing'.

[@harrybartok]

You have excellent taste, probably because it is similar to mine! I am still stuck in the 1970s. I would also pick Hejira. I would have Secret Story by Pat Metheny. Trick of the Tail, Daphnis & Chloe by Ravel, Black Market by Weather Report, Astral Weeks, Royal Scam, Yoshimatsu Piano Concerto, Tales from Topographic Oceans, Meddle, Nothing But the Sun, and Goats Head Soup. I can't count!

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Great selection.

[@paulsimister944]

Its good to see three albums from my favourite year, 1976 in Hejira, Unorthodox Behaviour and Wind & Wuthering.

[@RocknRonni]

Good video my friend I could have included in my video selling England by the pound Joni Mitchell court and spark I love Leonard Cohen Ten new songs it is a go to album for me. And love over gold probably my favorite dire straits album fantastic.

[@garypeacock5919]

Great choices, hejira would definitely be in my top 10, my go to genesis album is 'and then there were 3', not by any means my favourite of theirs, but I always seem drawn to it when I'm stuck 🤔

[@jimmccloskey4254]

Spot on every record. I am a big Pat Metheny (recently attended a super show at Saratoga Springs Jazz 2023. - Bonnie Raitt closed the show). He did over 2 hours and showcased Side Eye. Nice channel.

[@catourse]

thanks for some new suggestions. I totally agree on Your Own Special way on Wind and Wuthering (although love Blood on the Rooftops) , my favourite Genesis most listened to is Nursery Cryme. My other favourites to just put them out there are Dusk by The The, I Just Can't Stop It, The (English) Beat, Back to Black, Amy Winehouse, Disintegration, The Cure, The Queen is Dead, The Smiths, Excitable Boy Warren Zevon, Secrets, Robert Palmer, Eldorado, ELO, Aladdin Insane, Bowie. There are more but these are go to's.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

I've never listened to that 'Dusk' album, despite buying the CD singles from it. 'Slow Emotion Replay' is fantastic. I made do with a Beat best of, but they were certainly great. 'Distinegration' is fabulous, as is 'The Queen is Dead', even though my favourite Smiths album is their first.

[@catourse]

Dusk is just one of those albums that I have a history with. I listened to it quite a bit during my 30's. It's the lyrics that move me.

[@laika25]

Love over Gold, Dire Straits, my #1 most listened/played album, cd, stream, what have you, EVER! 💥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@gimmesometruth2003]

Thanks for sharing. This '"10 go to albums" theme seems to be trending. The third one in the last several days. Heading over to check out the Brand X next.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Good luck with Brand X. It's an acquired taste but, for me (after nearly forty years) that album gets better and better.

[@MGKBOSTON]

Hi David, my only time seeing Bob Dylan was on the Time Out of Mind tour in Toronto over 20 years ago. I love Dire Straits and that is an excellent pick. We're in agreement as I too never want to hear Money for Nothing or Walk of Life again either. I tried that Brand X album at some point, and despite being a big jazz fan the fusion style is just too much for me. That was a funny story of your trying to record Wind & Wuthering from the radio. "Couldn't Stand The Weather" is a great one among all the Stevie Ray Vaughan material of which I have all of it. ✌

[@jasonbrandt5504]

Great list. I was a runner in High school and before a race I would crank that instrumental mid part of Genesis One for the Vine . Love that album.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

That instrumental section is the best thing Tony Banks ever composed, with the possible exception of the guitar solo in 'Firth of Fifth'. Interestedly, Steve Hackett is the key to the success of each. Thanks Jason.

[@thevinylvault]

Interesting selection.

[@paavoviuhko7250]

Thanks for the alternate view. I am more curious than interested in controversy because for myself I have a hard time knowing who to put to the top without going to early music.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

I've always tried to listen to new stuff, and avoid relying only on my early favourites. It's why I'm not nostalgic when it comes to music.

[@bobburroughs6241]

Forever Changes. Fagan's The Nightfly. Joni, Night Ride Home. Knopfler, Sailing to Philadelphia. Natalie Merchant, Paradise is There. Steely Dan, The Royal Scam. The Who, Who's Next. Wilco, Summerteeth. Spirit, first album. Santana, Moonflower.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Plenty of fine albums in that list. The only one I'm not familiar with is the Natalie Merchant one. I wish I had 'Summerteeth' on vinyl.

[@Angroid69]

Excellent video Dave. I agree on Money for Nothing and Walk of Life. One of the best albums ever, but with two too many tracks. My favourite band is Genesis, personally I would have gone with Selling England by the Pound or Duke.

[@davidcooper8621]

Just come across your channel and I am very impressed by the content. I watched Maslov's video and it spurred me on to leave my 10 in the comments. They are 1)Chicago' 2' (Makes me smile) 2) Santana 'Caravanserai' 3)Jennifer Warnes 'Famous Blue Raincoat' 4) Roxy Music 'Viva' 5) Clark Hutchinson 'A=MH2' (1969 instrumental album based around Indian Ragas) 6) Indigo Girls 'Rites of Passage' 7)Average White Band 'Lets go Round Again' 8) Van Morrison 'Astral Weeks' 9)Clive Gregson and Christine Collister 'Home and Away' (British folk duo live recording, great songs and vocals) and finally a change at10) Charlie Mingus 'Tonight at Noon'. Made me realise I don't look to The Beatles, Stones, Dylan or even Joni Mitchell that much.

[@MrLovell1971]

I just discovered your channel awesome 10 albums you picked that Joni Mitchell Hejira is a beauty Amelia is so timeless . David Atkinson that’s a beautiful turntable what brand is it . I definitely subbed your channel . Take care . Lovellandrew

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Thanks Andrew.l That turntable is a Clearaudio Champion 2. I love it. After trying out many turntables over the years, that one is in my best system.

[@mazzysmusic]

No competition just fun from Chris @thelongcut. My first intro to you. Great choices ✌🏻

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Thanks Norman.

[@mrhoffame]

Some great picks my friend. Not familiar with that Brand X. Gonna check it out right now. You are the 2nd person to show that Leonard Cohen for this thread. Guess I better check that one out too lol.

[@DrWrapperband]

Great mug, Denby.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Well spotted!

[@davidsmith9878]

Top 10 go-to albums. It's a tough one. But here goes: Steve Earle-Transcendental Blues Chet Baker Sings Sonny Clarke-Leapin' and Lopin' Beck-Sea Change Art Pepper-Meets the rhythm section Drive-By Truckers-The Dirty South Gerry Rafferty-Rest in Blue Bruce springsteen-The River Whiskeytown-Pneumonia Paul McCartney-Chaos and creation in the backyard

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Your taste is as eclectic as mine, David. 👍

[@robertmcdougall3166]

Absolutely delighted to see that someone else appreciates Chet Baker, apart from having been one of the best jazz trumpet players his voice is just so rich. An album featuring some of the best songs ever written.

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

Mark Knopfler on 2 records DS and Gaucho Time Out Of Mind which was title of your first pick by Dylan btw Knopfler and Dylan worked together on the Christian albums ! But I am sure you know that Song For Sharon was about a ferry trip Joni took to Mandolin Brothers guitar shop on Staten Island from Manhattan

[@halfspeedmaster2429]

Oh, I really like your selection. Hejira, Fireships, As Falls Wichita... and Wind & Wuthering would also be very high on my list.

[@christopheratkins9677]

Hey David!!! I love Hejira as well. The cover was taken at Lake Monona (two miles away for where I type this!!!) in Madison, Wisconsin USA. Joni had just broken up with her boyfriend and she was in town to play a gig. Feeling low she grabbed some skates and went out on the lake with her friends one of whom was a photographer. She got the day of her life and we got her best album yet. Lucky us. I will be home in England in October to see teh family. I'm from Middlesbrough and it's always nice to get home. All the best, Sir!!! Chris.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Wow. A bit of rock history there. She dresses well for a skater, don't you think?! That photo, and the whole cover, is a masterpiece. Never mind the incredible music. Enjoy your trip back to 'Boro, Christopher.

[@morgolus4413]

Wow, Brand X Unorthodox Behavior! Absolutely, listen to that album ALL THE TIME. Spot on!

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

There's two of us!

[@renebos5771]

No, there’s 3😀

[@renebos5771]

Of course my list would be Hammill/VdGG heavy, but also comprises King Crimson-Discipline; Kate Bush-The Dreaming; Nick Cave-From her to Eternity; Chilly Gonzales-The Unspeakable Chilly Gonzales; Nick Drake-Fruit Tree; Scott Walker-Climate of hunter; Jacques Brel-Integrale; Genesis-Selling England by the Pound; Siouxsie&Banshees-Join Hands and the incredible/unique Foetus-Nail

[@renebos5771]

and the cover is in my top10 of covers since 1978 or so; next to Isotope's Deep End (great Jazz Rock, /w Gary Boyle I think) and Van der Graaf's The Quiet Zone back then at least. And ever since I have a huge (60 by 40 inch or so) framed poster of Hammill's pH7 hanging in our hallway, I guess that is my all time fave since 1988 or so.

[@ninovasev]

similar taste...thanks

[@oppothumbs1]

My goto albums with not-so-eclectic tastes: Forever Changes - Love Buffalo Springfield Again - Buffalo Springfield Tim - The Replacements Let it Be - The Replacements Astral Weeks - Van Morrison This Years Model - Elvis Costello and the Attractions Get Happy! Elvis C and the Attractions Heat Treatment - Graham Parker and the Rumour The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie Best of the Smiths Part I - The Smiths The X Album - Lloyd Cole Where you Been - Dinosaur Jr Avalon - Roxy Music Eponymous - R.E.M. Talk Talk Talk - The Psychedelic Furs Shazam - The Move Happy Trails - Quicksilver Messenger Service Zuma - Neil Young My Favorite Things - John Coltrane Child is the Father to Man - Blood Sweat and Tears Sea Change - Beck Marshal Crenshaw - "Eponymous" My Maudlin Career - Camera Obscura Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea - P J Harvey Sky blue Sky - Wilco

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Some wonderful albums there.

[@golddredgewater]

Do you listen to any Elvis Presley concerts. Like the 1968 comeback special or Elvis Aloha From Hawaii?

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Not really. I have quite a few albums of his, including the '68 Special. I always enjoy them, and that goes for the movies too, but I don't find myself reaching for albums that often.

[@chrislj2890]

How do you like your Zu speakers? I just got the DW6 model in Black Starlight and I'm really enjoying them.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Love them. A bit monolithic to look at, their sound is so alive. Very dynamic.

[@chrislj2890]

@@davidatkinson-Music-and-More For sure. One of my favorite tests is Gustav Holst's "The Planets" by Charles Dutoit and the Montreal Symphony. I've played this CD for many years and it really wrings out the capabilities of speakers and a system. From almost imperceptible lows to ear splitting highs this showed just how good the DW6 speakers really are. Wish I'd gotten them a lot sooner.

[@davidfeinauer8793]

Was admiring your turntable, what make and model is it?

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

David, It's a Clearaudio Champion II, with SME V tonearm. An eBay special, it's probably the best bit of hi-fi I've ever bought.

[@casablanca2745]

Just discovered your channel and enjoyed the picks. Sort of have to agree with the critic who called Gaucho “Countdown to Lethargy”. Don’t hate it but not my go to Steely Dan record.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

I really like 'Gaucho'!

[@garyrobinson8665]

Good stuff. I went to my local record store today and managed to get a copy of Joni Mitchell Hejira I was so excited to finally get a copy. Unfortunately it's not the gatefold version. This or the hissing of summer lawns is my favourite. Do i hear a north east accent? Im from Durham. You sound like you are from this area.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Close. Newcastle. Although I don't live there anymore.

[@garyrobinson8665]

​@@davidatkinson-Music-and-MoreI wish I didn't lol. Anyway I like your set up. I'm a casual listener I'm not really audiophile. I have a technics SL6 picked it up second hand it does the job. I want to get a nice turntable like yours eventually. What model do you have?

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

@@garyrobinson8665 Almost all my hifi is second-hand (mostly eBay), including the turntable, amp, CD, and speakers on my main hifi set-up. The turntable is a Clearaudio Champion 2. I've tried loads over the years, including Rega, and Linn's LP12, and the Clearaudio range has been a brilliant 'fit and forget' option. By contrast, the LP12 is a tweaker's nirvana, and a music-first listener's nightmare of doubt!

[@garyrobinson8665]

@@davidatkinson-Music-and-More I don't want to do any tweaking just play and forget it. I'll have a look at the clearaudio set up you have. It looks so nice that turntable.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

@@garyrobinson8665 The Clearaudio Concept turntable is highly regarded. I also have a Clearaudio Emotion, and that's great too.

[@vayres7512]

My list: Pink Floyd - Dark side of the moon Supertramp - Crime of the century Dire Straits - Dire Straits Steely Dan - Can´t buy a thrill The Beatles - Sgt Pepper´s Television - Marquee Moon The Smiths - The Queen is dead Marillion - Misplaced Childhood Pavlov´s dog - Pampered Menial Jethro Tull - Songs from the Wood.

[@EmbryonicRobot]

I would say that I pick those Dylan and Dire Straits records frequently too. "Alexandra Leaving" is a very good song from a strong record. For Steely Dan, I tend to play Aja, but I suppose that is predictable. I never thought if it as sterile, but maybe you are right 🙂

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

Love Over Gold is my fav from them.

[@patrickkelly9178]

Yes some thoughtful and valid choices, and I especially applaud you mentioning Tbird world man from Guacho which has some wonderful drumming from Steve Gadd on it. I agree that Hejira is possibly Joni?s best album. If I was picking a Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays album I would probalby go with Travels or Lyle May's enchanting first album.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Patrick, I think I have that Lyle Mays album. Gonna dig it out.

[@tomdavidson5719]

Agree about "Aja" but I think "Pretzel Logic" is there best!

[@frankschneller2627]

Fantastic choices. Love what you say about the 2 Dire Straits Songs, you dislike - I feel the same way, absolutely. Have 9 of 10 (not so much into Dylan). Metheny & Mays is a masterpiece.

[@robertmcdougall3166]

At first I was afraid your list may contain pretty much standard stuff. However, you have included many superb albums. Joni Mitchell wrote and recorded many excellent songs, Brand X were IMO very underrated, Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays is not easy to get into but so rewarding, I know some Leonard Cohen fans would be aghast at Ten New Songs being favoured above earlier albums but I also think it is the most listenable. Everyone should have a Steve Ray Vaughan album in their collection. I can’t pick just one Steely Dan album as I think they are all superb and I still spand a lot of time listening to them. I was surprised to see you included a gem and almost unknown album, that being Peter Hamills Fireships, one of his more introspective works, apart from the music I bought it for the cover art. Great video and very thought provoking.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Thanks Robert. Glad you enjoyed the video. It's so good to know that some of my faves are shared by others, especially the more obscure ones.

[@stefano.b65stef77]

Hi, it is not so easy to choose ten most listened to albums, i would name it at least 30! Let's try to do a top 10! 1) Bob Dylan Highway 61 revisited 2) Van Morrison Moondance 3) Laura Nyro New York Tendaberry ( i managed to listen to it 25 days on end!) 4) The Byrds The Notorious Byrd Brother 5) The Kinks Lola vs the Powerman 6) Nick Drake Pink Moon 7) Gene Clark No other 8) Prefab Sprout Steve Mc Queen 9) Jimy Hendrix Eletric Ladyland 10) Terry Callier What color is love

[@adriancotter7368]

Spot on with Tin Pan Alley by SRV, crank it up

[@dawnpatrol700]

Totally agree with Wind and Wuthering. Desert island album for me, especially Blood on the Rooftops. Your Own Special Way was good in that they could finally have something for top 40 stations. They had hits in the UK and especially Italy, but no play in America. Here in America, we had AOR stations that would play old and new rock cuts, then top 40 that played the same current stuff over and over. Making it on AOR was OK, but it was all about top 40 for massive success. First time I ever heard Genesis was in 78 with Follow You Follow Me, which for a top 40 hit, still had a lot of musical credentials. Invisible Touch was really the only one where they went far too pop for me. Check out a newer band - War On Drugs, that are making old school life-affirming music. Start with " old skin" from their newest, then " in chains" from 2017

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

I have 'Lost in the Dream'. It didn't grab my attention quick enough, so it's been left in the racks. It's time for me to dig it out, I reckon. Thanks for the tip. I love 'Follow, You, Follow Me' - such a catchy and 'light on its feet', song. By far, the best track on a pretty average album. I appreciate that 'Your Own Special Way' was an important breakthrough track for them, but they were capable of much more in the more commercial sphere.

[@dawnpatrol700]

@@davidatkinson-Music-and-More start with the song " burning", it takes a minute to kick in. " under the pressure" is my 2nd favorite

[@michelraizenne4827]

I feel the exact same way about Dire Straits.

[@samwright8599]

It would be nice if people could shout out the content creator. Maz even said his name in the video.

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

2 albums w Pat Metheny love ECM

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

See my review of Hejira please!

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

I did! Appropriately affectionate review.

[@deaconofbeacon733]

Replace Your Own Special Way with Inside and Out and you would have an absolute perfect LP.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Certainly would. 👏🏻

[@BTT72genX]

I am sorry but my opinion is that the albums you want to listen to the most are your favorite albums. I really don’t understand this ten albums I listen to most, but not necessarily favorites.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

The most listened-to albums aren't necessarily lifetime favourites, which could be several albums from the same artist or band, it's more to do with (over a recent period - say 2 years) which albums do you select to play most often.

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

Check out Halsey Badlands album It's a masterpiece she went from living under a bridge with $9 to a name now she's a superstar great songs and videos and she's got a bad ass Trans Am have a great day

[@crapmalls]

I want my.... 🎸😂

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

🤣😂

[@gordonpetersmith]

but where is the Cheeky Girls greatest hits?

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

'Bubbling under' 😀

[@plopperator]

How do you internet people keep your homes so clean and tidy???

[@theraccoons9617]

Great question mines a disasters

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

You should see the rest of the house. 😂😂

[@garyolshan4177]

nice video. Gaucho is a classic and so are 7 XTC albums Who's Next. kinks Arthur, Thin Lizzy's Jailbreak.

[@alexhamilton4084]

I’ve never seen anyone with such a completely different musical taste to myself. But I know we are all different and there’s no right or wrong when it comes to musical taste. Except rap music, that’s just wrong.😂

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

It's hard to argue with that! Thanks.

[@Rami-bi9xj]

U got beef with rap?

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

@@Rami-bi9xj Gave up after Public Enemy.

[@Rami-bi9xj]

@@davidatkinson-Music-and-More what's your take on run the jewels 2

[@guidoroemer81]

Telegraph Road is a great track. Private investigations is also good. But Industrial disease is rather weak. Imho it lowers the overall quality of the album.

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

I completely agree.

[@FuturePast2019]

Yes, Industrial disease is Walk of Life beta.

[@marktrickett5081]

Help! I'm in my late 50's and I still don't like Steely Dan. #riteofpassage

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

Fagen's 'Nightfly'?

[@jju22]

Money for Nothing is Dire Straits best song

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

😮

[@FuturePast2019]

Biggest hit

[@Rodeo1202]

You have a resemblance to Phil Collins

[@davidatkinson-Music-and-More]

On a road trip in Colorado, that was said to me twice. Shocked!