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8,327Coming up, we're counting down the greatest albums of music’s greatest year, 1984... fueled by a barrage of powder kegs, including a full-on brawl between two rock icons after James Hetfield kicked Dave Mustaine's pet dog. Then there was Mutt Lange, the perfectionist producer whose drive and ambition took The Cars to the top of the charts, but drove them so hard it broke them up for good. Plus, the most haunting song of the decade by The Smiths that I guarantee will give you nightmares. Plus, the genius rocker Prince, who deleted the bass track from When Doves Cry, and it made it legendary. Plus Born in the USA, a song that may be the most misunderstood hit of all time, and another one, Summer of 69, that we all thought was completely innocent as kids, but once we got to a certain age, realized it was really dirty. And finally, the stellar rock band The Replacements, whose frontman was so worried about selling out, he ruined any chance they had at greatness. These stories, and more, on our countdown of the Top 10 Albums of 1984…NEXT…on Professor of Rock!
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Hey music junkies, Professor of Rock, always here to celebrate the greatest artists and the greatest songs of all time. If you remember this commercial, you’ll dig this channel of deep musical nostalgia. Subscribe below right now. I promise that you are going to love this channel. Also, check out our Podcast on Apple and Spotify. This countdown consists of ten very distinctive & influential long plays from one of the most important years of the Rock Era. I consider it the greatest year in music history, but what do you think? Well, let’s get into it now. Remember, on our album countdowns, we give you the biggest hits from each album, as well as our pick for best song and the best hidden gem. Kicking off our countdown of the Top 10 Albums of 1984 is Metallica’s Ride the Lightning at #10. Behind every riff lies ambition, anger, and revolution — born from chaos.
Fresh off their debut Kill ’Em All, Metallica were still broke, recording in a bare-bones studio with almost no budget. Creative tensions bubbled, and personal problems piled on. But nothing shook the band more than the meltdowns with guitarist Dave Mustaine. His heavy drinking and violent outbursts pushed everyone to the edge. So Dave brought his dog everywhere and would just let him run all over. The breaking point came when James Hetfield kicked Mustaine’s dog after it scratched bassist Ron McGovney’s car — and Mustaine responded by punching James in the face. It was clear: he had to go. Firing Mustaine was brutal, but necessary. It united the band and cleared the path for Ride the Lightning — an album that proved Metallica were more than angry kids; they were a force ready to change metal forever.
The best song on the album is “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” That track was an early manifestation of Metallica’s gift for gripping song arrangements. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” masterfully balances slow, crushing riffs with moments of speed and aggression. The alliance of Lars Ulrich’s pounding drumlines and Kirk Hammett’s uncanny shifts & build-ups are unlike any other rock band, creating a sense of tension and release that’s both cathartic, melodic rock, and fiercely intense metal:
The only single from Ride the Lightning was “Creeping Death,” and it’s also my gem off the album. From the opening riffs, "Creeping Death,” a track based on the biblical story of the Plagues of Egypt, punishes with a relentless, driving rhythm. The fast-paced tempo and aggressive guitar work create a sense of life-or-death urgency. The lyrics evoke a sense of dread and justice, tapping into themes of divine wrath and human suffering. James Hetfield delivers the words with sneering conviction
Ranking at #9, I have a classic…It’s the 2nd solo album by Don Henley- Building the Perfect Beast, a title calling out the dangers of genetic engineering: Building the Perfect Beast was darn close to a perfect album. It was meticulously crafted from world-class musicianship provided by many of the most respected players in the business...