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Rock's Critical Mass
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Revolver [UK]Revolver [UK] by The Beatles
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $3.42
blazing trails at the height of their power. life enhancing. (But wait for the remastered version coming out in September.)
The Velvet UndergroundThe Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
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modern rock: 101. eno was right. no other album influenced so many bands that followed.
Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach BoysGood Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys by The Beach Boys
Buy new: $39.47 / Used from: $17.68
this has the most pieces of the legendarily lost "smile" album of 66-67, officially released. all of the pieces seem to fit together with all the others. brian couldn't decide. (His recent SMILE is a triumph, but not near as requisite as the original pieces.)
The Freewheelin' Bob DylanThe Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan
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This was the album the beatles listened to as they were conquering america. the astonishing musings of a brilliant poet
Axis: Bold as LoveAxis: Bold as Love by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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jimi slowed down just a little to show off his virtuoso moves. rock's most incendiary comet.
In a Silent WayIn a Silent Way by Miles Davis
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you've crossed over into another dimension. a most pleasant ken burns repellant.
When Angels Speak of LoveWhen Angels Speak of Love by Sun Ra & His Myth Science Arkestra
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a good introduction to astronomy. his first psychedelic classic may be his best.
Lick My Decals Off, BabyLick My Decals Off, Baby by Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band
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maybe less dada than trout-mask, but easily his most assured. this is surely the best cd not readily available.
Uncle MeatUncle Meat by Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention
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classic summation of his grand mothers. a very artful collage.
Another Green WorldAnother Green World by Eno
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saturates the tape with dense and elegant calls and responses. unsurpassed in his sonic mastery.
The Clash (U.S. Version)The Clash (U.S. Version) by The Clash
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typical of joe strummer to up and die just before the grand hall of fame re-union show. current release(s) could be better programmed to provide all the great early stuff on one disc.
Third/Sister LoversThird/Sister Lovers by Big Star
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proof that as long as you get is down on tape, no matter the general lack of interest, someday people may catch up with it.
Zen ArcadeZen Arcade by Hüsker Dü
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bob is spinning discs in dc these days. the visions of his youth probably still spin in his head.
Elvis at SunElvis at Sun by Elvis Presley
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man, what bubbled out of that kid at sam phillip's studio! who'da thunk it?
SubstanceSubstance by Joy Division
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dark and compelling. ian shattered like crystal. (if you got the bread, go for the box set!)
Astral WeeksAstral Weeks by Van Morrison
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home of caledonia soul. maybe the most beautiful album ever.
CloudsClouds by Joni Mitchell
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a radiant artist's intimate confessions.