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<blockquote data-quote="Deset Gled" data-source="post: 9111164" data-attributes="member: 7808"><p>When the question is so open ended, my mind can go in so many directions. And I have to agree that the suggestion of Dark Side of the Moon in the OP is an amazing great place to start. </p><p></p><p>Does the overall quality of the album factor in, or just the first song? If the whole album matters, then taken to the extreme this could just be asking "What is the best album with the first best track", in which case Sgt. Pepper has to be one of the strongest contenders. </p><p></p><p>On the other hand, I want to think of how well the first track introduces the album as a whole. Tracks that aren't just good quality, but effectively draw the listener into the journey that the album will take. Of course, this favors concept albums. In this mindset, the opening combo of the Central Scrutinizer / Joe's Garage, from the album of the same name by Frank Zappa, is magical in the way it sets up the rest of the story, while also just plain rockin' out. </p><p></p><p>And lastly, I could answer the question based on the best opening riff. Disregarding the album completely, what are the most powerful opening notes of all time? Going really old school, I think I have to give that to Beethoven's 5th. </p><p></p><p>Now, do you want to get really messy? Include soundtracks. Movies and musicals.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deset Gled, post: 9111164, member: 7808"] When the question is so open ended, my mind can go in so many directions. And I have to agree that the suggestion of Dark Side of the Moon in the OP is an amazing great place to start. Does the overall quality of the album factor in, or just the first song? If the whole album matters, then taken to the extreme this could just be asking "What is the best album with the first best track", in which case Sgt. Pepper has to be one of the strongest contenders. On the other hand, I want to think of how well the first track introduces the album as a whole. Tracks that aren't just good quality, but effectively draw the listener into the journey that the album will take. Of course, this favors concept albums. In this mindset, the opening combo of the Central Scrutinizer / Joe's Garage, from the album of the same name by Frank Zappa, is magical in the way it sets up the rest of the story, while also just plain rockin' out. And lastly, I could answer the question based on the best opening riff. Disregarding the album completely, what are the most powerful opening notes of all time? Going really old school, I think I have to give that to Beethoven's 5th. Now, do you want to get really messy? Include soundtracks. Movies and musicals. [/QUOTE]
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