One of my favorite bands since the 1990s was Ben Folds Five. A very unique band, they came up with a fresh sound last decade and took the music world by storm, producing some of the best music of the decade.
Despite the fact that Ben Folds is an incredible musician who has had a great career going solo this past decade, I still think that his best work was with the backing support of his other two band mates, Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge.
Without Robert Sledge and Darren Jessee, Ben Folds wasn't the same. Each of the three members had an integral role in this band's classic sound. What a great sound it was though.
The band came out with three albums during their existence. A few others that consisted of unreleased material, EPs, and B-tracks, but these don't really count for the sake of this conversation.
Was their best album their self titled debut? Packed with some amazing songs like Philosophy, Jackson Cannery, Underground, Boxing, and so many other memorable hits, it could very well be this. The raw energy of the band was awesome here.
Their follow up, Forever and Ever Amen, could have been even better. Ben Folds Five became well known after their self titled debut, and this one brought them into the studio with a little more financial backing. The songs sound a bit richer as a result.
The band's third and final album came in 1999. The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner was highly anticipated, but fell short of critics' expectations. However, this album has picked up steam over time, as many people believe it's gotten better with age.
My vote goes to the band's second album, Forever and Ever Amen. I think the band was at its peak here, both creatively and energetically. This is one of my favorite albums of all-time and I know of many others who share the belief.
Despite the fact that Ben Folds is an incredible musician who has had a great career going solo this past decade, I still think that his best work was with the backing support of his other two band mates, Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge.
Without Robert Sledge and Darren Jessee, Ben Folds wasn't the same. Each of the three members had an integral role in this band's classic sound. What a great sound it was though.
The band came out with three albums during their existence. A few others that consisted of unreleased material, EPs, and B-tracks, but these don't really count for the sake of this conversation.
Was their best album their self titled debut? Packed with some amazing songs like Philosophy, Jackson Cannery, Underground, Boxing, and so many other memorable hits, it could very well be this. The raw energy of the band was awesome here.
Their follow up, Forever and Ever Amen, could have been even better. Ben Folds Five became well known after their self titled debut, and this one brought them into the studio with a little more financial backing. The songs sound a bit richer as a result.
The band's third and final album came in 1999. The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner was highly anticipated, but fell short of critics' expectations. However, this album has picked up steam over time, as many people believe it's gotten better with age.
My vote goes to the band's second album, Forever and Ever Amen. I think the band was at its peak here, both creatively and energetically. This is one of my favorite albums of all-time and I know of many others who share the belief.
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