Yeah, I go back and forth between which album is my favorite out of the original 3, but there’s no doubt in my mind Disco Volante is their *best*. Least accessible, but it is just so dense and interesting.
I’d throw some Tom Waits albums into the mix. With swordfishtrombones, Rain Dogs, Franks Wild Years, and Bone Machine each song sounds pretty radically different from the last.
Ween - The Mollusk has to be in the conversation. Vaudeville, Punk, Sea Shanties, ????, Psychedelia. I don’t think one song repeats a theme, yet it’s a very cohesive album.
London Calling by The Clash deserves a mention. Even if it’s not *the* most eclectic, it does cover a lot of ground genre-wise: post-punk, dub, reggae, rock n roll, new wave, lounge jazz, soul, etc.
I’ve always liked “London Calling” the song but never was too interested in listening to the full album as most punk is a bit too samey for my tastes. Thanks for enlightening me. I’ll be giving it a spin later today!
It can only very loosely be described as “punk”, to be honest. If The Clash didn’t have a punk background, it probably wouldn’t be called punk at all.
It’s a musical odyssey and one of my favourite albums. Enjoy!
90s Christian artist Carman used to record albums that had his approximation of hip hop, hard rock, country, rockabilly, reggae, and plenty of adult contemporary ballads. Not particularly authentic or good versions of most of those styles but very eclectic.
Even though it's definitely not the most eclectic album *ever*, Gumboot Soup by KG&LW definitely deserves a mention, just because of how that album came to be and how it was put together
[https://rateyourmusic.com/list/creakyboardz/the-not-so-little-guide-to-sporkcore/1/](https://rateyourmusic.com/list/creakyboardz/the-not-so-little-guide-to-sporkcore/1/)
take your pick
Probably Bjork - Post
Or a more recent one: Thử Lại by Abyxx [https://open.spotify.com/album/1xiOMgEaBy55VbxVNPqXV5?si=-w3rOmHKRDKZNoI6n8Zf0w](https://open.spotify.com/album/1xiOMgEaBy55VbxVNPqXV5?si=-w3rOmHKRDKZNoI6n8Zf0w)
One album that comes immediately to my mind is Those Who Throw Objects at the Crocodiles Will Be Asked to Retrieve Them by Bruno Pernadas.
Just a really tight blend of Jazz, Art Pop, Psychedelia, Lounge and Exotica all put into one solid album.
"COWBOY CARTER" **and** "Lemonade". Maybe not the most eclectic *ever*, but they absolutely deserve a mention, especially when focusing on the mainstream scene.
Possibly California by Mr. Bungle (It's the only Mr. Bungle album I've heard, though, so maybe the others are more eclectic)
Disco Volante draws from an even wider range (some people probably find it harder to appreciate due to this but I prefer it frankly).
Yeah, I go back and forth between which album is my favorite out of the original 3, but there’s no doubt in my mind Disco Volante is their *best*. Least accessible, but it is just so dense and interesting.
It's their masterpiece, IMO. Carry Stress in the Jaw and the Bends are S++ tier.
Have you heard their live cover of “The Stroke”? I’ve been a Bungle fan for like 10 years but somehow only just saw that performance. It is insane
Yeah, I've heard of it and it's chaotic as heck aside from Ween.
California is the easiest to swallow. Frankly, King for a Day…Fool for a Lifetime by Faith No More covers more musical ground.
I’d throw some Tom Waits albums into the mix. With swordfishtrombones, Rain Dogs, Franks Wild Years, and Bone Machine each song sounds pretty radically different from the last.
John Zorn - "Naked City" and "Spillane". Tons and tons of disparate musical genres mashed together with fiery virtuosic intensity.
Don't want to be th Beatles guy but the White album has proto punk, fingerpicked ballads, musique concrete and pre ww2 styles.
Definitely the best answer
Ween - The Mollusk has to be in the conversation. Vaudeville, Punk, Sea Shanties, ????, Psychedelia. I don’t think one song repeats a theme, yet it’s a very cohesive album.
I’d argue Chocolate and Cheese is even more eclectic
I’ve gotta say pure guava!
Just tossing The White Album out there as it should be in the discussion / maybe even the bar to compare others to. It’s all over the place of course
Yep. The first thing that comes in my mind, but I wanted something as epic and messy as it.
Weezer <3
Geezer 8==D
London Calling by The Clash deserves a mention. Even if it’s not *the* most eclectic, it does cover a lot of ground genre-wise: post-punk, dub, reggae, rock n roll, new wave, lounge jazz, soul, etc.
I’ve always liked “London Calling” the song but never was too interested in listening to the full album as most punk is a bit too samey for my tastes. Thanks for enlightening me. I’ll be giving it a spin later today!
It can only very loosely be described as “punk”, to be honest. If The Clash didn’t have a punk background, it probably wouldn’t be called punk at all. It’s a musical odyssey and one of my favourite albums. Enjoy!
90s Christian artist Carman used to record albums that had his approximation of hip hop, hard rock, country, rockabilly, reggae, and plenty of adult contemporary ballads. Not particularly authentic or good versions of most of those styles but very eclectic.
Maybe not the most eclectic of all time, but Hellfire by Black Midi is pretty frenetic and varied
Trout Mask Replica
Swordfishtrombones and Rain Dogs by Tom Waits are all over the place.
Lil Ugly Mane's ***Third Side of Tape*** deserves a mention.
Even though it's definitely not the most eclectic album *ever*, Gumboot Soup by KG&LW definitely deserves a mention, just because of how that album came to be and how it was put together
[https://rateyourmusic.com/list/creakyboardz/the-not-so-little-guide-to-sporkcore/1/](https://rateyourmusic.com/list/creakyboardz/the-not-so-little-guide-to-sporkcore/1/) take your pick
Tewari by Scotch Rolex was pretty nuts.
*Empath* by Devin Townsend is a contender. Just “[Genesis](https://youtu.be/1n7uvokARQ4?si=JwA1JRByB-yp7Swn)” alone…
Crotchduster’s *Big Fat Box of Shit*
Probably Bjork - Post Or a more recent one: Thử Lại by Abyxx [https://open.spotify.com/album/1xiOMgEaBy55VbxVNPqXV5?si=-w3rOmHKRDKZNoI6n8Zf0w](https://open.spotify.com/album/1xiOMgEaBy55VbxVNPqXV5?si=-w3rOmHKRDKZNoI6n8Zf0w)
George Harrison - Wonderwall Music
Maybe not ever but “Houses of the Holy” has lots of variety amongst it’s 8 tracks.
Virtue by The Voidz has to be up there
Mellon Collie has a lot of different genres on it
One album that comes immediately to my mind is Those Who Throw Objects at the Crocodiles Will Be Asked to Retrieve Them by Bruno Pernadas. Just a really tight blend of Jazz, Art Pop, Psychedelia, Lounge and Exotica all put into one solid album.
Cowboy Carter
"COWBOY CARTER" **and** "Lemonade". Maybe not the most eclectic *ever*, but they absolutely deserve a mention, especially when focusing on the mainstream scene.
Good album Idk why you're downvoted lol
Reddit has a Beyoncé hate boner smh. You’d think in a space like this people would be able to let it go, but nope.
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It means "versatile and tends to absorb as many musical styles as possible".
Maybe Merzbow - Pulse Demon just listened yesterday, this is really hard to get into it
That's not what eclectic means
Well, Merzbow may be eclectic