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Best/Favorite Rock/Pop Albums
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RevolverRevolver by The Beatles
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Beatles' Magnum Opus/ lyrically and musically diverse and magnificent! Energy and art combine.
Blonde on BlondeBlonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan
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Dylan earns "Bard of Hibbing" / Wild, surreal, and brilliant!
The Joshua TreeThe Joshua Tree by U2
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Shimmering and throbbing, 'The Joshua Tree' is U2's (rock's passion prodigies) eloquently varied masterpiece.
Bridge Over Troubled WaterBridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
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Exquisite, yet ecclectic. Lyrically and musically delivered with finesse. Beautiful!
DocumentDocument by R.E.M.
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Propelling Substantial and athletic musically. Lyrically holds well to reform concept.
Chronicle, Vol. 1: The 20 Greatest HitsChronicle, Vol. 1: The 20 Greatest Hits by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Country rock at its finest. The poor boys sure can play and sing!
SirenSiren by Roxy Music
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Great Fusion. Passionate lyrically and musically, melding New Wave, jazz, rock, and disco masterfully.
More Hot Rocks: Big Hits & Fazed CookiesMore Hot Rocks: Big Hits & Fazed Cookies by The Rolling Stones
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Allegedly, their minor works. Great R & B, et al! The original sides one and four should not be missed!
Who's NextWho's Next by The Who
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Powerful. Lyrically substantial. Raises hair on the next thirty years and counting.
Something Else by the KinksSomething Else by the Kinks by The Kinks
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Ingenious stories and lyrics. Musically engaging: pub melodies, rock, and Victorian accents
PretendersPretenders by Pretenders
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Ear candy. Power pop perfection and intricate tenderness with Chrissie Hynde at the helm.
Sounds Of Summer - The Very Best Of The Beach BoysSounds Of Summer - The Very Best Of The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys
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Fun, Fun, Fun Irresistible. One of their best collections without any sins of omission.
London CallingLondon Calling by The Clash
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Punks' prodigy album.
Rubber Soul (1990)Rubber Soul (1990) by The Beatles
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Beautifully harmonized. Spare, substantial lyrics and lush, exotic sounds.
Hotter Than JulyHotter Than July by Stevie Wonder
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Not his most celebrated work, but he lives up to his title.
The Velvet Underground & NicoThe Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
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Harrowing! Scary and hypnotic punk. Debunked flower power.
Forever ChangesForever Changes by Love
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Beautiful. You can trip without the use of dangerous drugs.
Dark Side Of The MoonDark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
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Eloquent voyage.
ELVIS 2ND TO NONEELVIS 2ND TO NONE by Elvis Presley
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Subjective/Perhaps arbitrary, but the lesser hits are often funner/ often more primitive with "Blue Suede Shoes," etc. 'Sun Sessions' also recommended.
All-Time Original HitsAll-Time Original Hits by The Everly Brothers
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Great voices matched by great songs. Need more be said?
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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Raging, propulsive. Sometimes scary, sometimes entertaining. Sometimes wretched.
Leave HomeLeave Home by The Ramones
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Fun, fast forward. Not to be taken seriously. Don't try any of this at home...
Darkness on the Edge of TownDarkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
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Bruce's best. Not as magnificent as 'Born to Run' or 'Born in the U.S.A., but still his best.
Remain in LightRemain in Light by Talking Heads
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Mesmerizing Masterpiece. Techno/Afro/Magnifico!
The Definitive CollectionThe Definitive Collection by Chuck Berry
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Innovative guitar and basic yet essential lyrics put Chuck Berry in the scope of classic Rock N' Roll. 'Motorvatin'