Paul Mccartney & Wings - Silly Love Songs

Paul McCartney. Jet. Live In America,1976.

#30 Paul McCartney and the Wings - Wings Over America

This was my introduction to the Wings. I was already a Beatles fan at 16yrs old in 1986. Then i heard the Wings and said these guys are bad ass. This a live album from 1976, Pauls first major tour since the Beatles stopped touring. It is also the last tour he did until i saw him in 1989.

DragonForce - Operation Ground And Pound

Dragonforce - Through The Fire And Flames (Video)

#31 Dragonforce - Inhuman Rampage

This band is the sign that metal is back. Great fast music with a great singer.

Journey- Next/ Nickle and Dime

#32 Journey - Next

Classic journey before Steve Perry. There was actually three albums before S.P. which i think think has some of their best stuff. It is different then their newer stuff, more rock, like a rock jazz fusion jam band. Their first singer was the keyboardest, Greg Rolie. If you didn't know he was the original keys for Santana who sang all the great early Santana songs like Black Magic Woman.

Next in Life

Now entering, JIM LOPER GENERAL CONTRACTOR. That is crazy, but true. I set out to do this six years ago, but just started to get serious about being my own boss. Starting our own company, doing our own thing. Ok lets get serious, this is scary stuff. Setting out on our own, being responsible about everything, no more paychecks from someone else's payroll department. Thankfully Kristi is behind it and my parents are partners in this venture. Look out world I'm building stuff.

Queensryche with Ronnie James Dio - The Chase Performed With Ronnie James Dio (2007 Live At The Moore Theater in Seattle) (Vide

Dio is formally of Elf, Rainbow, Sabbath and Dio Band

Operation Mindcrime 2

This album is not on my list but it finishes the story 18 years later.

The story picks up 18 years after the events of Operation: Mindcrime, on the day that Nicky is released from prison. During his incarceration, Nicky has been unable to let go of his hatred for Dr. X; who has since become rich and powerful, and is preoccupied with thoughts of revenge. He still harbors resentment against what he views as a totally corrupt government. The training (or brainwashing) he received from Dr. X still has a strong hold over Nicky, but he is still conflicted. While he still feels the need to carry out his revolutionary mission, his thoughts drift to Mary.

Nicky wastes no time in landing in trouble with the law once again, and at his trial his pleas for mercy and leniency are lost on a judge and jury still remembering his past crimes. This only deepens his disdain for the government, the legal system and Dr. X, whom he blames for all of his problems. After Nicky escapes and finds himself yet again on the run from the law, his own need for revenge coupled by a vision of the ghost of Mary turns his thoughts toward killing Dr. X.

As the final confrontation with Dr. X gets closer, Nicky starts to have doubts. He questions himself and wonders if it isn’t really his own fault that his life is as bad as it is. Nicky does finally track down Dr. X, crashing his motorcycle into X's limo and dragging a disoriented Dr. X to the church where Mary died, where Nicky finally shoots and kills him. (This section in particular is vague on the album, as it is suggested, but not explicitly stated in the lyrics or played out in the songs that Nicky kills Dr. X. The live performance of Operation: Mindcrime II; however, removes any ambiguity over what happened between them). He gets no satisfaction from killing Dr. X, but rather feels just as empty as ever. The ghost of Mary appears, and appears to take pity on Nicky over the fact that revenge has not brought him any peace.

The ghost of Mary appears again and angrily exhorts Nicky to kill himself. It is unclear, however, if it is actually her or just Nicky imagining her. He starts to think that he is insane and contemplates suicide. Rustling through his belongings, he first picks up a gun, then a noose before finding the very thing that drove him to Dr. X in the first place: heroin. Nicky prepares and injects a lethal dose and dies. As the album ends, Nicky's spirit is reunited with Mary's, and together they reflect that the only times they were happy was in the moments that they were together.

(Note: The story of Operation: Mindcrime II is expanded on with video and actors during Queensrÿche's live performance of the album, which helps to clarify some sections of the plot).

Bon Jovi Dry County

Great solo at the end!

Bon Jovi - In These Arms

BON JOVI Keep the Faith

#33 Bon Jovi - Keep the Faith

I liked this album a lot better than their early stuff(Slippery When Wet etc.). I liked the old stuff just liked this better. It is more mature, bigger sound, and cooler(as a guy fan).

Operation Mindcrime: The Story Overview

The album begins with the protagonist, Nicky, lying in a hospital bed. He lies in a nearly catatonic state, unable to remember anything but snippets from his past. Suddenly, Nicky has a violent flashback in which his memories come flooding back in a torrent (I Remember Now, Anarchy X). He remembers how, as a heroin addict and would-be political radical frustrated with contemporary society, he was manipulated into joining a supposed secret organization dedicated to revolution (Revolution Calling). At the head of this organization is a political and religious demagogue known only as Dr. X, who, manipulating Nicky through a combination of his heroin addiction and brainwashing techniques (à la The Manchurian Candidate), uses Nicky as an assassin. Whenever Dr. X uses the word "mindcrime" Nicky becomes his docile puppet, a state which Dr. X uses to command Nicky to undertake any murder that the Doctor wishes (Operation Mindcrime, Speak). Through one of Dr. X's probable associates, a corrupt priest named Father William, Nicky is offered the services of a hooker-turned-nun named Sister Mary. Details are vague whether these services are sexual or simply emotional (Spreading the Disease), though the lyrics for "Suite Sister Mary" seem to indicate that is the first time they engage in sex ("Your precious cross is gone. It made me wait so long for what you gave to everyone"). However, through his friendship and growing affection toward Sister Mary, Nicky begins to question the nature of what he is doing (The Mission). Dr. X notices this and, seeing a potential threat in Mary, orders Nicky to kill both her and the priest. Nicky goes to Mary's church and kills the priest, but after confronting Mary fails to comply with the command to murder her (Suite Sister Mary). He and Mary decided to leave the organization together, and Nicky goes to Dr. X to tell him that they are out. Dr. X, however, reminds Nicky that he is an addict, and that he is the only one who can provide his daily fix (The Needle Lies). Nicky leaves conflicted and returns to Mary, only to find her dead (Electric Requiem). He cannot cope with the loss, as well as the possibility that he himself may have killed her and not known it, and begins to succumb to insanity (Breaking the Silence, I Don't Believe in Love). The police, arriving on the scene, arrest him for Mary's murder and the murders he committed for Dr. X (Waiting for 22). Because he is in a near-catatonic state, he is put into a hospital, where he starts to remember… (My Empty Room, Eyes of a Stranger).

Nightwish - Nemo

NightWish - Wish I had An Angel

#34 Nightwish - Once

This is one of my favorite bands of this last year. They are a Goth/Metal band from Europe somewhere. They have been together for 11 years but just now gaining steam in the USA. This is their last album with their first singer, so they are starting a new chapter in their career. This album was a great end to the first part of their story.

Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime

Queensryches

Queensryche-Eyes Of A Stranger

#35 Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime 1988

One of the great est concept albums of time, if not the greatest. It has it all the villains, the not so innocent nun, street kid gone bad, death, sex, more death, psych ward, guns and riots. What more could you want. .

Scorpions - Still Loving You

Scorpions - Rock You Like a Hurricane

#36 Scorpions - Love at First Sting

ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE, enough said!

Ratt - You're In Love

Ratt - Lay It Down

#37 Ratt - Invasion of Your Privacy 1985

Can you say "Ratt n Roll" anyone? I never liked the name Ratt and i thought the lead singer was stupid, but they could put out some good tunes. Check it out.

Ozzy Osbourne - Miracle Man

#38 Ozzy Osbourne - No Rest For the Wicked

Ozzys'fifth solo album. He made two guitar heroes on the first four( Randy Rhoads, Jake E.Lee). Now he has this kid, Zakk Wyde who looks like he is 16 years old. What can he do? Only be on every Ozzy album since then(20 years worth)Can you say- No More Tears?

Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus

Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence

Depeche Mode- Policy of Truth

#39 Depeche Mode - Violator

I know you what you are gonna say "that ain't a rock album"! It could have been one it rocks. Can you say that and not be on American Idol. Anyways great music and Kristi and I saw them on this tour together. I think it was our first concert together.

An Encore of Journey - Any Way You Want It

Journey - Too Late - Live 1980

Journey- Wheel in the Sky Live 1980

#40 Journey - Captured

From the build up of the song Majestic to the the last live song of Any Way You Want It, it is emotionally charged. All the "old" Journey classics: Wheel in the Sky, Lovin',Touchin',Squeezin' , Where Were You, Lights, Stay Awhile, Just the the Same Way, Too Late, Line of Fire, and Any Way You Want It. Classic Steve Perry when he had a voice and no ego (yet). Check out Neal Schon's Afro, Classic.

Alter Bridge - Broken Wings

Alter Bridge-Open Your Eyes

#41 Alter Bridge - One Day Remains

I love this album! The band of Creed with a new singer and they are awsome song writers. AND i think i like their new album "Black Bird" even better, maybe in the list later.

I Think I'm Back

For the last two months i have been unable to get on to my blog and i im still having problems. But i might have figured out a work around. Wish me luck.