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Classic Listening {226-250}
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Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt CowboyCaptain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John
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Wonderful attempt at self mythology by Elton and Bernie.
Little EarthquakesLittle Earthquakes by Tori Amos
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Stunning and brutally honest. But she still reminds me of Kate Bush.
Red Headed StrangerRed Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
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Willie stopped shaving, grew his hair, canned the suits and hippies loved him.
Permanent WavesPermanent Waves by Rush
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Richly crafted hard-rock release.
This Year's Model (With Bonus Disc)This Year's Model (With Bonus Disc) by Elvis Costello
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Costello is still shouting and spitting his irritable melodies.
True BlueTrue Blue by Madonna
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Madonna is a cultural icon and reference point for the 80’s.
Black SabbathBlack Sabbath by Black Sabbath
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The opening is the gothic grandaddy of all-time!
The SmithsThe Smiths by The Smiths
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One of the best musical moments of the 80’s.
SlowhandSlowhand by Eric Clapton
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Clapton’s songwriting is on display.
Pink MoonPink Moon by Nick Drake
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Overcome by depression, Nick Drake’s acoustic masterpiece is a window in to alienation and darkness.
There Goes Rhymin' SimonThere Goes Rhymin' Simon by Paul Simon
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Simon is finally able to write songs without having to consider two-part harmonies.
The B-52'sThe B-52's by The B-52's
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It is just lots of fun!
In the Court of the Crimson KingIn the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson
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The single most influential album of progressive rock ever released.
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You/Including RespectI Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You/Including Respect by Aretha Franklin
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Franklin draws material from a number of artists and gives it a new perspective.
ParklifeParklife by Blur
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Cheeky and chirpie album that grows on you with each listen.
Child Is Father to the ManChild Is Father to the Man by Sweat & Tears Blood
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Before Chicago fused jazz and rock there was Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Remain in LightRemain in Light by Talking Heads
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Produced and co-written by Brian Eno.......enough said.
Deep Purple in RockDeep Purple in Rock by Deep Purple
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A definitive rock album full of hard-edged rifts.
Slanted & Enchanted: Luxe & ReduxeSlanted & Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe by Pavement
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The Village Green Preservation SocietyThe Village Green Preservation Society by The Kinks
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Britain’s golden-age rockers!
Call MeCall Me by Al Green
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A masterpiece from the last great soul singer.
TimTim by The Replacements
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western MusicModern Sounds in Country and Western Music by Ray Charles
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The genius of soul shows he was just a country boy at heart.
Younger Than YesterdayYounger Than Yesterday by The Byrds
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The Byrds were simply amazing...............
The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street ShuffleThe Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle by Bruce Springsteen
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On this release saxophonist Clarence Clemons demonstrated what an asset he was to Springsteen’s sound.