Entertainment Weekly names Achtung Baby "new classic"

[neatperson42]

was this posted already? sorry if it was, but U2 is on the list at #3 with Achtung Baby.

The New Classics: Music | EW 1000: Music | Music | The EW 1000 | Entertainment Weekly

 

[digitize]

That's awesome. I adore Achtung Baby. One of my two favorite U2 albums (the other being TUF), although I think Achtung has a slight edge. It is a true masterpiece.

 

[BonoIsMyMuse]

There are a lot of good choices on this list, but I think I would've ordered them quite differently. That Lauryn Hill album at #2 was excellent, but better than AB? That's a stretch...

 

[tomtom]

Shania Twain higher than OK Computer. HAHA. HAHA. HAHA. HAHA.

 

[lazarus]

I'm surprised Joshua Tree is as far down as it is. Are there write-ups or blurbs to go along with this in the magazine? Anyone?

 

[Aardvark747]

^^^Agree.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

In Rainbows at number 10??? I like it a lot but...

And as much as I dislike Nirvana, they chose the MTV Unplugged album?

 

[EdgeIsTooSexy]

nirvana=overrated

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

nirvana=overrated

you said it.

 

[RedRocksU2]

I'm surprised Joshua Tree is as far down as it is. Are there write-ups or blurbs to go along with this in the magazine? Anyone?

No Laz, unfortunately. I have the issue, it has Mr Hewson has one of many people in the cover, but that's it.

 

[LemonMelon]

Shania Twain higher than OK Computer. HAHA. HAHA. HAHA. HAHA.

Seconded.

FutureSex/LoveSounds at #31 was pretty hilarious too.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Achtung!

I like that they put College Dropout ahead of Graduation and Late Registration.

Good to see an Eminem album in the top 15.

Love for Is This It.

The inclusion of a Mariah Carey album.

 

[ahittle]

Keep in mind that this is Entertainment Weekly.

Not a whole lot of valid, credible journalism coming from that rag I mean, they have to churn garbage out every week.

My mother is addicted to inane lists. She'll watch VH1 or whatever and call me up - "Did you know that Tina Turner is the second best vocalist in pop history? It's true; it was on a list. A list put together by experts." GAH!

If we stop picking apart these lists, they'll go away...

 

[Catman]

No Laz, unfortunately. I have the issue, it has Mr Hewson has one of many people in the cover, but that's it.

Well, it DOES have a write-up about Achtung Baby... but aside from that, yeah, nothing about The Joshua Tree (it placed in the 60's, I think).

...Was cool seeing the B-Man on the cover, though. One of my favorite pictures of him in this new millenium - looks so cool and casual


ALSO, why the heck did "Back to the Future" place so low on the movies list? It really is a very entertaining, solid motion picture with a damn good story and writing... effects still hold up today and the score is prodiguous. Also... DOC BROWN!! EIGHTY-EIGHT MILES PER HOOOOUUUUUUUR!!!!!


EDIT: everyone see Wall*E this weekend. it's going to be great, fantastic, best movie of the year (yes, it will most likely even be better than The Dark Knight)... GO! GO! GO!
*rushes off to purchase tickets for tonight's midnight showing*

 

[CherokeeRose]

please tell me I didn't see a Britney Spears album on that list...

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

please tell me I didn't see a Britney Spears album on that list...

You didn't, it was all a bad dream.

 

[Peterrrrr]

Its their best album

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

please tell me I didn't see a Britney Spears album on that list...

A little Britney Spears never hurt anybody.

Oops...

I did it again. Sorry.

 

[Zoots]

One of these days I'll have to get Purple Rain and listen to it to see if it deserves all the hype it gets from music historians and revisionists over the years.

As for the list, meh it's yet another subjective list. As always there will be a variety of reactions based on each of our individual tastes. It's pointless getting angry about what got included and what didn't.

Props for including Achtung Baby so high though! I don't think it always gets the respect it deserves!

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

It's pointless getting angry about what got included and what didn't.

But... but... U2 isn't #1!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!!11

 

[cruzila]

One of these days I'll have to get Purple Rain and listen to it to see if it deserves all the hype it gets from music historians and revisionists over the years.

 

[LemonMelon]

One of these days I'll have to get Purple Rain and listen to it to see if it deserves all the hype it gets from music historians and revisionists over the years.

You've never heard PURPLE RAIN??? Dude, 6 more years and it would have come out in the 90's. It would be your favorite record of all time. Seriously, you'll love it.

 

[Zoots]

But... but... U2 isn't #1!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!!11

OMG ONOZ OMG ONOZ!!!1 etc.

Do you have it? Maybe I'll just bum off of you!

 

[Zoots]

Dude, 6 more years and it would have come out in the 90's. It would be your favorite record of all time.

 

[corianderstem]

One of these days I'll have to get Purple Rain and listen to it to see if it deserves all the hype it gets from music historians and revisionists over the years.

I'll save you some time: it does. Oh, yes. It does.

But you should still listen to it. Over and over again.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Purple Rain is a really fun album.

I haven't listened to it in a while, either.

 

[Aardvark747]

And as much as I dislike Nirvana, they chose the MTV Unplugged album?

My pick of all their albums

 

[Aardvark747]

Can't believe I forgot to express my thoughts on Prince being at number one.....

Awful

 

[neatperson42]

Bruce Springsteen needs to at least be in the top 10

 

[lazarus]

Well, it DOES have a write-up about Achtung Baby... but aside from that, yeah, nothing about The Joshua Tree (it placed in the 60's, I think).

The Achtung write-up is the one I wanted to see anyway.

Does it say anything interesting?