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Yet More of Rafael's Favorite Albums
By an Amazon.com customer
AcousticAcoustic by Gilberto Gil
Buy new: $8.96 / Used from: $2.05
The best unplugged I know of from one of Brazil's magicians.
Trans-Europe ExpressTrans-Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Buy used from: $5.37
From the band that started it all in electronica.
Night After NightNight After Night by U.K.
Buy used from: $9.50
An incredible concert. Bozzio is absolutely killer here and Wetton sings better than ever.
Stars [CD on Demand]Stars [CD on Demand] by SIMPLY RED
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $0.01
If Mick Hucknall could write good lyrics, this album would be perfect.
Drawn From LifeDrawn From Life by Brian Eno
Buy new: $28.98 / Used from: $2.49
Yet another Eno collaboration that bears the tastiest fruit.
OpheliaOphelia by Natalie Merchant
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Her best solo work, I think. Contains the beautiful "King of May".
Amplified HeartAmplified Heart by Everything But the Girl
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $0.01
I have no words...
DangerousDangerous by Michael Jackson
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.45
His best album (screw "Thriller"). Folks pretend they don't like him cuz he's into little boys but this album is still great.
Vs. [Jewel Case & EcoPak]Vs. [Jewel Case & EcoPak] by Pearl Jam
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"Dissident" is worth it alone. I highly recommend buying the LP.
The Turn of a Friendly CardThe Turn of a Friendly Card by Alan Parsons Project
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Herein lies their finest. Gotta get it.
Shut Up 'N Play Yer GuitarShut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar by Frank Zappa
Buy used from: $23.95
For those who still think Eric Clapton is God. The interplay between Zappa and drummer Colaiuta is astounding.
Time Out of MindTime Out of Mind by Bob Dylan
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $1.07
No comments necessary (although it'd be nice if he could sing).
FragileFragile by Yes
Buy used from: $2.98
Another Yes classic. Another must-have
Ziggy Stardust: 30th Anniv (Bonus CD)Ziggy Stardust: 30th Anniv (Bonus CD) by David Bowie
Buy used from: $14.36
Undisputedly his best. Good from start to finish, especially the title track, one of the greatest rock tunes ever.
TarkusTarkus by Emerson Lake & Palmer
Buy used from: $9.96
Out of this world. The title track is a mind-f*&k.
Night WatchNight Watch by King Crimson
Buy new: $19.98 / Used from: $11.35
Yet another document of the King's best era and how they rocked like no else. The music and playing is superb.
Seconds OutSeconds Out by Genesis
Buy new: $22.99 / Used from: $9.24
The last document of when this was still was one the best bands on the planet. When Collins and Thompson play drums together, it's simply mesmerizing.
EgoEgo by The Tony Williams Lifetime
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By no means their best but still a great record.
Selected Ambient Works 85-92Selected Ambient Works 85-92 by Aphex Twin
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Not even Eno could conceive this. This guy is truly the only genius in electronica.
Stay on These RoadsStay on These Roads by a-ha
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $3.99
Their best album from their synthpop era. Great stuff, especially "Out of Blue Comes Green".
TransformerTransformer by Lou Reed
Buy new: $8.98 / Used from: $5.48
What can I say about this that hasn't been already stated? Gotta have it too.
Vintage ViolenceVintage Violence by John Cale
Buy used from: $3.44
Only listening to this album can give one a complete picture. Must buy it NOW.
Secret World LiveSecret World Live by Peter Gabriel
Buy used from: $6.67
A masterpiece of a live album.
ExposureExposure by Robert Fripp
Buy used from: $6.24
His best, a jewel at every corner, from savage to sublime.
Birds of FireBirds of Fire by Mahavishnu Orchestra With John McLaughlin
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $3.79
Fusion's answer to Coltrane's spiritual awakening in "A Love Supreme".