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Classic Listening {126-150}
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Darkness on the Edge of TownDarkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
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This album caused the famous Jon Landau statement, “I saw rock & roll’s future, and its name is Bruce Springsteen”.
DocumentDocument by R.E.M.
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Albums like this built R.E.M.’s fan-base.
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings SoulOtis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul by Otis Redding
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Backed by Booker T. & the MG’s, eleven Otis Redding classics are found on this 60’s soul album.
HeroesHeroes by David Bowie
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Another Berlin masterpiece by Bowie. The instrumentals superb and the title track a killer.
Definitely MaybeDefinitely Maybe by Oasis
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An infectious mix of Brit pop!
Everybody Knows This Is NowhereEverybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
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Neil Young revisits folk along with embracing country and rock.
Machine HeadMachine Head by Deep Purple
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Home of “Smoke On The Water”!
Sign 'O' the TimesSign 'O' the Times by Prince
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The artist formally known as Prince had his finest moment with this release.
Synchronicity [Digipak]Synchronicity [Digipak] by The Police
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The most commercially successful album from Police. A great listen except for the stupid “Mother” song!
Elvis PresleyElvis Presley by Elvis Presley
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This was released in 1956 and was Elvis’ first album. Many say it was the first true album of rock n’ roll!
Hot RatsHot Rats by Frank Zappa
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Zappa’s mostly instrumental masterpiece!
Toys in the AtticToys in the Attic by Aerosmith
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The record that pushed Aerosmith over the top.
HejiraHejira by Joni Mitchell
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Mitchell is so incredibly talented. You will be convinced after listening.
19841984 by Van Halen
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The highlight of Van Halen’s career. A record full of catchy tunes and synthesizers.
Jackson Browne (Saturate Before Using)Jackson Browne (Saturate Before Using) by Jackson Browne
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One of the best singer-songwriters ever!
FragileFragile by Yes
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Yes’ breakthrough album dominated by science fiction and fantasy.
Madman Across the WaterMadman Across the Water by Elton John
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This album proves that at their peak, Elton John and Bernie Taupin were a marvelous combination.
The Who Sell OutThe Who Sell Out by The Who
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A very humorous and entertaining album which tries to sound like a Radio London broadcast.
Nilsson SchmilssonNilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
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“Put the lime in the coconut”:) Silly lyrics but a memorable tune.
BadBad by Michael Jackson
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The eccentric one’s last pop epic before his desire for physical perfection took its toll.
TrafficTraffic by Traffic
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Folk, jazz, soul and country all brilliantly fused together by Steve Windwood and David Mason.
Sweet Baby JamesSweet Baby James by James Taylor
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Great folk-rock................
Stand!Stand! by Sly & the Family Stone
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Sly and the Family Stone set the standard for funk-rock-groove music!
Can't Buy a ThrillCan't Buy a Thrill by Steely Dan
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Becker and Fagen’s debut set the stage for one of the most productive groups of the 70’s.
In StepIn Step by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
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In Step was another watershed recording a year before Stevie’s tragic death.