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25 Essential Albums
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Howlin' Wolf: His Best (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection)Howlin' Wolf: His Best (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection) by Howlin' Wolf
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It all starts with the Blues and the Wolf was the baddest....there will never be anyone like him.
Bitches BrewBitches Brew by Miles Davis
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Incredible jazz fusion album from Miles, incredible band...everyone should own a Miles album.
The BandThe Band by The Band
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It doesn't get any better than the Band for Rock and Soul music...incredible album...One of the best bands ever.
Highway 61 RevisitedHighway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
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Bob Dylan was the first great punk artist..he broke all the barriers, he rebelled through lyrics, music and it rocked.
Lady SoulLady Soul by Aretha Franklin
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The Queen of Soul....amazing voice and some of the best backing musicians ever at Muscle Shoals.
Layla and Other Assorted Love SongsLayla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos
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Clapton in his prime, with Duane Allman and a bunch of incredible songs...One of my favorite albums ever.
At Folsom PrisonAt Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
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Historic concert from a Country Legend.
The Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore JamesThe Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore James by Elmore James
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He took what Robert Johnson did and Electrified it better than anyone....King of the slide guitar, Duane Allman's idol.
Abbey Road (1990)Abbey Road (1990) by The Beatles
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My favorite Beatles album....flows from start to finish, great songs.
Some GirlsSome Girls by The Rolling Stones
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Great Stones album....usually overlooked...Some great "Country Stones" songs.
The Name of This Band Is Talking HeadsThe Name of This Band Is Talking Heads by Talking Heads
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Post Punk Legends, David Bryne is one of the funkiest musicians ever.
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings SoulOtis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul by Otis Redding
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Nobody did Soul Better than Otis, Stax Records with Booker T & the MG's as his backing band, some of the best music ever made.
25 All-Time Greatest Sun Recordings25 All-Time Greatest Sun Recordings by Jerry Lee Lewis
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The Killer, Sun Records Legend along with Elvis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash...they don't make rock and roll like this anymore.
AnthologyAnthology by Chuck Berry
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He took the Blues and turned it upside down.
Everybody Knows This Is NowhereEverybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
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Crazy Horse was raw Rock n' Roll power playing great written songs, great lyrics...one of the best albums ever.
Surfer RosaSurfer Rosa by Pixies
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This was the band the Kurt Cobain idolized...alternative rock at its best.
You're Living All Over MeYou're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.
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This is what It would sound like if Neil Young started a Alternative Punk Rock Band...J Macias is one of the best guitar players alive.
Rastaman VibrationRastaman Vibration by Bob Marley & The Wailers
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Bob Marley was a revolution, and his music was the soundtrack.
Black Sabbath, Vol.4Black Sabbath, Vol.4 by Black Sabbath
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Heavy Metal Bliss...Dark, Heavy and Melodic.
De StijlDe Stijl by The White Stripes
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Best of new music has to offer, Raw Punk Blues..Jack White is a Talent. He's the reason kids are listening to Blind Willie McTell and Son House these days.
A Love SupremeA Love Supreme by John Coltrane
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Nobody played like Coltrane, people copied him..he was amazing.
Workingman's DeadWorkingman's Dead by Grateful Dead
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Great American Music, great songs. Jerry was king.
London CallingLondon Calling by The Clash
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Punk Music with melodies and soul and a little reggae mixed in. RIP Joe Strummer.
Are You ExperiencedAre You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Jimi was from another planet.
Disraeli GearsDisraeli Gears by Cream
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This is what a Power Trio is supposed to sound like. Mindblowing Blues Rock.