Reddit user Odinsfloppyhat sparked a lively discussion on the worst recorded albums that still shine. From sabotaged gems to audio equipment woes, users shared their picks for albums that sound like they were recorded in a tool shed. Here’s a glimpse at the top contenders in the thread:
Summary
- Zwan – Mary Star of the Sea – Brilliant album sabotaged to sound like a ghettoblaster
- Nonagon Infinity – Despite poor sound, remains an amazing album
- George Michael – Listen Without Prejudice – Equipment quality affects sound
- <PIG> – Genuine American Monster – Sounds like cheap earbuds
Zwan – Mary Star of the Sea
Thedogsnameisdog highlighted Zwan’s album, describing it as brilliant but deliberately sabotaged to sound like it’s playing out of a ghettoblaster. Billy Corgan’s touch perhaps?
Nonagon Infinity
rkw2 loves Nonagon Infinity despite its poor audio quality, showing that great music can overshadow recording flaws.
George Michael – Listen Without Prejudice
tommyuchicago noted the terrible sound quality of George Michael’s album, attributing it to the equipment used during recording.
<PIG> – Genuine American Monster
ShaneC80 shared their disappointment with <PIG>’s album, emphasizing the overly shrill and plastic-like sound that ruins the experience.
Things take a humorous turn when users share their disdain for certain Japanese music production and albums like Broken Bells’ ‘Borden Bells’ which are hilariously panned. Despite these varied opinions, the consensus remains clear: even brilliant albums can suffer from poor recording quality, leaving audiophiles shaking their heads in disbelief.