Who had the greatest consecutive string of 5 albums or more overall?

[Prismatic Sphere]

Who had the all-time best run? The key here isn't to pick the best apex or jewel in the crown, but who's run was the least disappointing overall? Who always could deliver the goods and never let you down?

I can proudly say: Symphony X

*(Btw, I know "Tribute" isn't a studio album, but it's a very worthy TRIBUTE- so shut up).

 

[The Navigator]

good poll.

I'm not a huge Empire fan, otherwise I'd pick QR. And I'm not a big NOTB fan, either. So I'll go with Sym X.

 

[Prismatic Sphere]

good poll.

I'm not a huge Empire fan, otherwise I'd pick QR. And I'm not a big NOTB fan, either. So I'll go with Sym X.

Agreed. And I'd also add 2112 to the list of weak links in the belt; otherwise Rush would've definitely been my choice. Never been a big NOTB fan.

 

[Tangerine Dreamer]

Maiden it is, but Genesis and Ryche comes close. I'm more of a 80s Rush fan, so Permanent Waves-Power Windows would work better for me.

 

[CrankYanker]

Tough poll. Hard for me to choose between Metallica, Led Zeppelin and Van Halen's strings of albums, but Master of Puppets was the height of my metal youth, so Metallica gets the vote.
Iron Maiden: Iron Maiden - Powerslave would be tough to beat.
What about
Motley Crue: Too Fast for Love - Dr. Feelgood
Judas Priest: Stained Class - Screaming for Vengeance

 

[Nuclear Vampire]

I would say

Judas Priest: Rocka Rolla - Defenders Of The Faith (POE was a slight glitch in there but still good)

Maiden put out excellent albums up until No Prayer For The Dying

Slayer: Show No Mercy - Diabolous In Musica (I don't care what anyone says all those albums are top notch. GHUA is a bit of a let down)

Accept: Breaker - Russian Roulette

Black Sabbath: S/T - Never Say Die (I love the entire Ozzy period)

Rush: Fly By Night - Power Windows

I can also think of several bands that have NEVER put out a stinker:

Voivod
Opeth
Death
Emperor
Cradle Of Filth


But it's all about opinion anyways, right?

 

[Sign of Eth]

Zep gets my vote, but the group with the current longest string of great albums is Opeth.

 

[FrostGiant]

In this poll I go with maiden. But a few others too mention.

Megadeth
Nevermore
Blind Guardian
Iced Earth

 

[John Silver]

Either Sab or Zep.



I'd also add Beatles (Revolver - Abbey Road) and Floyd (Meddle - Animals)

 

[SoundMaster]

Either Sab or Zep.



I'd also add Beatles (Revolver - Abbey Road) and Floyd (Meddle - Animals)

Zeps first 6 records remain untouchable!
They revolutionized rock, IMO.

Sab's first 6 are great, as well, but simply not up to Zep's level.

Deep Purple, from 1970s "In Rock" through 1973s "Burn", released 5 incredible albums in a row, but one was a live record - the best live record ever (Made in Japan).

 

[SoundMaster]

the group with the current longest string of great albums is Opeth.

No question!

Also, Porcupine Tree (Signify - In Absentia, 4 Cds) and Katatonia (BMD - Viva, 5 cds).

 

[SoundMaster]

Another great consecutive run was from the Stones:
1968 Beggars Banquet
1969 Let it Bleed
1971 Sticky Fingers
1972 Exile on Main Street
1973 Goats Head Soup

 

[The Real Moonchild]

I voted for Metallica altho Maiden's great as well but these deserved to be in the list:
Dire Straits(self titled) - Brothers in Arms
Queen I - News of The World
Peace Sells - Criptic Writings
And of course all Bon Scott era albuns till Back in Black

 

[Demonspell]

No question!

Also, Porcupine Tree (Signify - In Absentia, 4 Cds) and Katatonia (BMD - Viva, 5 cds).

Agreed completely...from the list, I'd go woth Rush, Maiden, or Genesis.

 

[Lotus_Eater_RVD]

hard vote, but OTHER is the one for me...because my vote heads to the mighty Opeth.

 

[Zivilyn]

Opeth
Morningrise- My Arms, Your Hearse- Still Life- Blackwater Park- Deliverance

 

[Prismatic Sphere]

Megadeth

Nah, So Far...So Good is sub-standard and sandwiched between two far mightier albums; Peace Sells and RIP.

I also considered putting the first 5 flawless albums by Camel; but most people haven't heard those.

 

[Reckless]

hard vote, but OTHER is the one for me...because my vote heads to the mighty Opeth.

you my brother are gay it's the might maiden.

 

[Nightwing]

I've gone with Maiden.......those albums are just too good. Those three from Powerslave to Seventh Son in particular.
Good idea for a thread, BTW.

 

[Lightbearer]

Blaze's last six releases are better than anything on your list.

Massive Noise Injection, X Factor, Virtual XI, Silicon Messiah, Tenth Dimension, and As Live As It Gets