Some factors that make an Album Iconic and Memorable…
Some things in life are purely subjective…yet, other things…well, there's just no denying it.
First, an iconic album would be incredibly well crafted.
Stellar songwriting. Equally Stellar backing band. Something different…special. Very special.
Excellent production, mixing and mastering. My mind immediately goes to to ‘Pet Sounds’ by The Beach Boys. Though not even close to my favorite band at all, that album will be listened to, studied and discussed until the end of time. ‘Pet Sounds’ is a perfect example of an iconic album. ( Paul McCartney once said that the song ‘God only knows’ was the finest song ever written.”)
Something else that makes an album iconic…it is easily memorable, with a universally relatable sentiment and a sense of authenticity…. ‘ from the heart’ you might say.
Iconic means touching a cultural nerve, standing the test of time and instantly recognizable by many people - that holds true even if it’s not widely considered great in an objective sense.
Something that reaches and inspires just about every single human being. From all walks of life. From all races, religions and cultures. All ages. Male or female. At the end of the day, none of that matters…it grabs a hold of you and you are so glad that it did and you hope that it never lets you go…and chances are, if it is infact a truly brilliant and Iconic album…it never will.
