Poll: Favorite LB Solo Album

[cbBen]

For me it's Out Of The Cradle and it isn't even close. I can't believe how many votes Gift Of Screws is getting. Listen to Out Of The Cradle next to that album, folks. Street Of Dreams carries an emotional power absent from anything on Gift Of Screws. It was a heavy time for Lindsey and he really managed to channel that emotional pain and power onto tape.

Street Of Dreams, Soul Drifter, Surrender The Rain... lyrical masterworks
Countdown... pop masterpiece (with some nice lyrics of its own, i.e. "how the madness fades")

[jaycee]

I'm personally amazed at how little attention Go Insane is getting on this thread! It is seriously awesome (and the one I voted for)!
I've just been listening to Go Insane and Law and Order, and am currently listening to Out of the Cradle (which I finally bought three days ago). They're all great albums, simply because Lindsey got so creative for all of them!
It'll come as a surprise, but I put off buying OotC as I'm mostly a fan of 50s-80s, and I didn't expect Lindsey to still be as creative as ever. As soon as I heard Don't Look Down I realised how wrong I was! To think that all that time I spent deciding whether or not I should buy it ('twas slightly expensive) I could've been listening to it! The shame!

[louielouie2000]

It's really hard to chose, because for me, they all offer something totally different:

Go Insane is fabulous for it's far out in left field zaniness . I can put this album on if I'm really frustrated, and by the time it rolls around to DW Suite I'm thoroughly grinning and happy to be alive again . I just love this one for it's sonic experimentation, and lighthearted nature.

Out Of The Cradle is the soul searching masterpiece album that I put on when I really need to "feel" something, if that makes sense. It's a wonderful album to put on when I'm on solitary road trips, definitely cleanses me. The instrumental intros and sort of operatic nature of this one are just fantastic. Definitely Lindsey's deepest and most powerful effort to date.

To me, Gift Of Screws is about the perfect quintessential rock album. It is paced perfectly, remains chugging in nature despite ubiquitous slower songs, and it just about the ideal length overall for what it is. There's nothing on there that shouldn't be, and nothing has really been left off. I think it's the perfect culmination of a 35 year pop rock career.

If I had to chose one at this moment, I'd probably say Gift Of Screws. But that's subject to change at any time .

[Dodfather]

I have 4 of his solo records, still haven't bought Go Insane. I keep meanong to but then something else comes up that I have to spend money on. I love the title track from that album in whatever form he plays it so when I finally get the album I'll be really excited to hear the whole thing!

At the moment I'm listening to Out of the Cradle and Gift of Screws a lot. Love them both and can't choose. Under The Skin is great, really chilled and relaxing. Law and Order is ok but not brilliant but hey, it's a first solo album.

As for a favourite, at the moment I think I'd have to go for Gift of Screws.

[Peestie]

I still haven't voted on this because when the thread was first made I could have voted for now any album except L&O as my favourite. At the time I didn't think there was anything wrong with L&O but it just wasn't as good for me as the other four.

A month ago I went back to L&O and now instead of being unable to pick between four of the albums I can't pick between five of them!

I lean slightly more toward GI or GOS at the minute but not enough to even commit myself to making a choice on something as important as an internet poll.

[michelej1]

I would say GOS is definitely my favorite right now, but it's not really fair to the other albums, since I haven't lived with it as long. When it's as old as OOTC will I still love it as much? That will be the test.

Also, I implore UTS not to feel too sad or downhearted about it's poor showing in this poll. Yes, I've moved on, but the memories remain strong. I loved it deeply just 3 years ago and I still say Show You How is one of Lindsey's top 5 songs of all time.

Michele

[golddustdrummer]

I would have to GOS is my favorite.
I can't think of one bad song on this album.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I would say GOS is definitely my favorite right now, but it's not really fair to the other albums, since I haven't lived with it as long. When it's as old as OOTC will I still love it as much? That will be the test.
Michele

Yeah, that's kinda the crux for me too. Right now I like GOS because it seems to be the perfect combination of all his albums: rock, experimentation, pop, and acoustic, all tied into one tidy, concise little package. Then again, I felt Stevie's Trouble In Shangri La was her best effort when it came out, but after 8 years of wear, I'm not as thrilled with it. I guess time will tell!

[mylittledemon]

I'm surprised Under the Skin got LESS votes than Go Insane... I find UTS vastly superior.

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

I'm surprised Under the Skin got LESS votes than Go Insane... I find UTS vastly superior.

I think most fans like UTS more than Go Insane- but, for the purposes of this poll, those same people like another album even more.

[starshine]

I picked 'Out of The Cradle' its my favorite of the Lindsey solo LP's.....its awesome!!