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Anyone who loves music holds deep dark musical secrets in the recesses of their heart. We music lovers have that cheesy band who we love but don’t want anyone to know. Maybe we went through a bad phase where bad music was the norm. Maybe we don’t listen to the songs anymore but miss them a little bit. Here is my list of music I’m embarrassed to admit I listened to. Please share your own in comments or a new article.

Lizzy Borden: It doesn’t get any cheesier than Lizzy Borden
Lizzy Borden Terror Rising was a tape that I played over and over well into my 20s.
Give Em The Axe (How appropriate)
Lizzy Borden with Betsy - Don’t Touch Me There

Dangerous Toys:Smack dab in the middle of hair band mania was little known Dangerous Toys. Slightly more talented than the rest (which isn’t saying much) they created guitar hooks I still love when I heard it today.

Queen Of The Nile

The Shocker soundtrack: If you like 80’s B grade horror movies you probably saw Shocker. The story of a criminal who morphed from a person to an electronic stream that can move through your television. This soundtrack is almost as bad as the movie.

Timeless Love - Saraya I kind of like this song
ShockerThis guy liked the theme song so much he learned how to play it
Bonfire: Sword and Stone

Kid Rock:Wow I’m embarrassed even if Kid Rock comes on the radio. I mean who listens to this stuff?

Bawitaba

Bang Tango My poor parents used to have to listen to me blasting my radio and singing this stuff. I better remember to call them and tell them how much I love them for not smashing my “boom box” to bits.

Breaking Up A Heart Of Stone

Melissa Ethridge I may be the only straight male that has ever owned several Melissa Ethridge albums. To be honest I still love her first album which is one of my all time favorites.

Bring Me Some Water

Well, I guess I have humiliated myself enough for now. Add your own guilty favorites in a new article or in the comments.

Here is a list of my 11 all time favorite albums. I’d love to see a top 10 or top 5 from everyone who comments. All links point to lastfm.com pages for the album. Most of them have songs you can listen to.

Queensryche - Operation MIndcrimeThis is my all time favorite. When I was 15 I listened to this over and over. I love the mood, singing, and guitars (simple yet powerful). Operation Mind Crime is a concept album with a cool story. It asks “Who killed Mary?”. Well, I’m convinced that Mary killed herself. (probably not a good album for the kids)

Relient K - Self TitledRelient K came around just when there was starting to be some good Christian rock. They’ve been described as a high school glee club with electric guitars and that is accurate. What a fun band. They’ve grown up a bit and their latest album is very good as well.

POD - Snuff The Punk I’m not a big van of the whole rap rock thing but POD rocks. Draw The Line is one of my all time favorite songs.

mewithoutyou - Catch For Us The Foxes This album hit me at a time when I just didn’t like anything new. These guys are passionate and heartfelt. This is definitely my favorite punk album (Rat Music for Rat People is a close second)

Michael Martin Murphy - Best Of Michael Martin Murphy I just love his voice. This album is full of one great song after another.

Melissa Etheridge - Melissa EtheridgeI listened to this on tape so much that I wore through three tapes and eventually bought it on CD as well. I absolutely love every single song on this album. She is a terrific singer/songwriter.

Queen - Greatest Hits I This is one of those feel good albums I can listen to any time. It’s fun and shows great musical talent. Brian May is my favorite guitarist and one of the few who’s style nobody can copy.

Newsboys - Shine The HitsThe Newsboys have always been to Christian music what Queen was to secular music. They are fun and weird. This album has a few duds but has some of my favorite songs. This is a great sing along album.

Billy Joel - Nylon CurtainWhat a powerful album. With songs like Good Night Saigon and Scandinavian Skies setting the mood and throwing in Pressure and Allentown, this a a classic.

Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of HellBat Out Of Hell is my ultimate driving album (haven’t listened to it in years though). Great singing and a whole lot of cheese mixed with a whole lot of fun. I’m not sure the content is suitable for a younger audience though.

The Crow Soundtrack I love this movie and the soundtrack. Great moody songs. My favorite is Slip Slide Melting by For Love Not Lisa.