Peace of Mind

After the shocking tsunami wave hit our west coast shores a
couple of weeks ago, it is time to put something back into perspective. I am
not a natural movie fan or film critic until about a year ago, but I’m a big
fan of music. What kind of music does not matter, as long as it has something
to do with rock, no matter how tiny the substance is. In saying that, I do
consider Gangsta Rap has a little bit of rock influence in it.

 

For some, music is life. Others say music is just a bunch of
different tunes put together. No matter how you define music, or how music
influences your life, we can never deny that music played a huge part in
controlling our emotions and sometimes our decisions making process. So, on my
part, I present to you my Top 10 All-Time Best Ever Album produced;

 

1. What’s
        The Story (Morning Glory) by Oasis (1995)

- Wonderwall

- Don’t Look Back in Anger

- Cast No Shadow

- Morning Glory

- Champagne Supernova

For me, this was the best album produced by Oasis and make
them what they are today; Legends. They
take Rock N Roll to a completely different level with their more dynamic
melodies and songwriting. To be honest, I never get bored listening to this
record especially the 5 songs above.

 

2. Hybrid
        Theory by Linkin Park (2000)

- One Step Closer

- Crawling

- In The End

- Papercut

 

What else can you say about them? This very album were sold
around 27 million copies worldwide as of 2007, making them the best selling
debut album in the 21^st century. The only reason I can think of as
why they’ve been receiving negative reviews for this album is because of
jealousy.

 

3. Californication
        by Red Hot Chili Peppers (1999)

- Scar Tissue

- Otherside

- Californication (best ever song)

- Road Trippin

- Parallel Universe

 

One of my all-time favourite band with their unique live
performance appearance (without clothing, sometimes naked), this album marks
the change of direction in their style of writing music, and indeed it was a
great move. Although not all tunes were completely different from its previous
albums, few songs made way to a more melodic oriented riff (Scar Tissue,
Otherside). Great Album

4. At The
        End of The Day by Disagree (2004)

- Crumbs

- Suicide Note

- Please

- Angel’s Orchestra

 

Although not as huge as Butterfingers in their heyday, this
debut album does set them apart from other local artiste. Very deep meaning
songs and touching melody, you can listen to Suicide Note 50 times a day
without getting bored at all, believe me. I really hope they will eventually
come out with new materials soon to fend off any ‘seberang laut’ invasion. If
you want to support Malaysian music, this is the band you should look for. Pure
music, original.

 

5. Transcendence
        by Butterfingers (1999)

- The Chemistry (Between Us)

- Stolen

- Faculties of the Mind

- Wet Blanket

- Mystery

 

This is not just ‘another’ local band trying to make a name
for themselves. They once define what local underground music is all about.
Butterfingers was the biggest thing to happen to local music scene (not
industry). People say they were just copying Nirvana’s song and mix it up with
a bit of Malaysian flavour, but who cares? That time, there were millions band
trying to be Nirvana, but how many did people remember eventually with some
degree of respect?

 

6. A Rush
        of Blood to The Head by Coldplay (2002)

- In My Place

- A Rush of Blood to the Head

- The Scientist

 

This band make me fell in love with slow rock/ alternative
rock if you like. The melancholic The Scientist really takes your heart as high
as the sky, beautiful melody and strong lyrics. Still the best Coldplay album
ever produced to date.

 

7. Nimrod
        by Greenday (1997)

- Hitchin’ a Ride

- Redundant

- Good Riddance

- Nice Guys Finish Last

 

May not be the best Greenday album, but in my book, the
combination of songs in this album bettered any of their other albums. I would
like to include Welcome to

Paradise

and When I Come
Around in this album, but it is not right, hehe.

 

8. Make
        Yourself by Incubus (1999)

- The Warmth

- Stellar

- Make Yourself

- Drive

- I Miss You

- Pardon Me

 

Probably the best Incubus album to date, I was lucky to
catch them live in action in Bukit Kiara in early March 2004. Their music we
basically alternative rock with some experimental element in it with a lot of
samplings, which was very good. Brandon Boyd mellow tone really suits the
band’s style of play and image. If you’re looking for some tension-breaker song,
try The Warmth.

 

9. Chocolate
        starfish and the Hotdog Flavoured Water by Limp Bizkit (2000)

- My Generation

- My Way

- Rollin’

- Take a Look Around

 

The best Limp Bizkit album in my opinion. Very raw but
experimental. Stylistically, the album is one of the most diverse the band has
ever produced, and one of the most melodic. My Way is clearly the best song in
this album.

 

10. Be
         Here Now by Oasis (1997)

- D’You Know What I Mean?

- Stand By Me

- Don’t Go Away

- Be Here Now

- All Around the World

 

This album features some of the best slow rock/ rock n roll
songs of all time in my book. Stand By Me was the theme of the youth back in my
school time, but Don’t Go Away is the best song in this album. Nothing beats
Oasis in this genre of song, and no it’s no wonder why they’re the closest to
be compared to the legendary The Beatles.

This is the summary of my Top 10 best ever album ever
produced by a Band.

ridhuan abubakar®