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A Young Person's Guide to Musical Taste (in Rock)
By an Amazon.com customer
In the Court of the Crimson KingIn the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson
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First album from under appreciated kings of progressive rock.
The Piper at the Gates of DawnThe Piper at the Gates of Dawn by Pink Floyd
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One of the first, most significant and best pop/progressive rock albums of all time. A plethora of whimsical fantasy imagery and jazz influenced progressive sounds. Debuted at the same time as the Beatle's Sgt. Pepper's Heart Clubs Band.
Dark Side Of The MoonDark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
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AnimalsAnimals by Pink Floyd
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Arguably the Floyd's musical high point.
Led Zeppelin 1Led Zeppelin 1 by Led Zeppelin
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The birthday cake for classic rock coming to bloom.
Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO)Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO) by Led Zeppelin
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the Zep's #1 hits album.
Physical GraffitiPhysical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
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The most ambitious Led Zeppelin album. (also my personal favorite).
Sticky FingersSticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
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A landmark rock album. Heralds the Stones kicking down the door to the seventies.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
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One of the most important musical endeavors of all time.
The Beatles (The White Album)The Beatles (The White Album) by The Beatles
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the Beatle's 9th symphony. The album is practically an overview and representation of all 20th century musical forms in rock.
Abbey Road (1990)Abbey Road (1990) by The Beatles
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Are You Experienced?Are You Experienced? by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Hendrix's most accessible album for the new listener. A landmark electric guitar album that could pretty much serve as a greatest hits compilation.
Jimi Hendrix : Live at WoodstockJimi Hendrix : Live at Woodstock by The Gypsy Suns and Rainbows
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One of the most important live performances in rock musical history.
The Definitive CollectionThe Definitive Collection by Chuck Berry
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The papa bear of rock.
TommyTommy by The Who
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One of the first concept albums.
ParanoidParanoid by Black Sabbath
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Rock would not be what it is today without this album.
Master of RealityMaster of Reality by Black Sabbath
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono BandJohn Lennon/Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon
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Master of PuppetsMaster of Puppets by Metallica
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Pretty much the best thing to happen in the 80's.
Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex PistolsNever Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols by The Sex Pistols
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The best punk rock album. Period.
Nude & Rude: The Best of Iggy PopNude & Rude: The Best of Iggy Pop by Iggy Pop
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NevermindNevermind by Nirvana
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The album that revolutionized the musical world. One of the most important rock albums of all time.
In UteroIn Utero by Nirvana
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The most musically interesting and honest album from Nirvana. An often over looked "diamond in the rough".
SuperunknownSuperunknown by Soundgarden
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the "My First Soundgarden" CD. Metal/ grunge rockers take a dip in the pop/ progressive pool.
BadmotorfingerBadmotorfinger by Soundgarden
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Will blow you out of your skin.
TenTen by Pearl Jam
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A very important album from a very important band.
OK ComputerOK Computer by Radiohead
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Until Radiohead came along I was pretty certain that quality music had died with grunge. Probably the best (or at least most significant) post-Cobain album.
The Freewheelin' Bob DylanThe Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan
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Listen to Bob Dylan.
The Times They Are a-Changin'The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan
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Listen to Bob Dylan.
Highway 61 RevisitedHighway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
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Listen to Bob Dylan.
Blonde on BlondeBlonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan
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Listen to Bob Dylan.
Music from Big PinkMusic from Big Pink by The Band
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The Very Best of CreamThe Very Best of Cream by Cream
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The Cream of ClaptonThe Cream of Clapton by Eric Clapton
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the definitive Clapton. One of the best greatest hits ever put together.