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Chopin: Preludes & NocturnesChopin: Preludes & Nocturnes
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The most beautiful piano music ever made.
Charles Ives: Symphony No. 2 / The Gong on the Hook & Ladder, or Firemen's Parade on Main Street / Tone Roads No. 1 / Hymn: Largo Cantabile, for String Orchestra / Hallowe'en / Central Park in the Dark / The Unanswered Question - Leonard Bernstein / New York PhilharmonicCharles Ives: Symphony No. 2 / The Gong on the Hook & Ladder, or Firemen's Parade on Main Street / Tone Roads No. 1 / Hymn: Largo Cantabile, for String Orchestra / Hallowe'en / Central Park in the Dark / The Unanswered Question - Leonard Bernstein / New York Philharmonic by Charles Ives
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Great American Classical. Central Park...is one of the best.
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue/Cuban Overture/Porgy and Bess Suite/An American in ParisGershwin: Rhapsody in Blue/Cuban Overture/Porgy and Bess Suite/An American in Paris
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Never a dull moment when you listen to Gershwin.
Kind of BlueKind of Blue by Miles Davis
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A must have for anyone.
Patsy Cline - The Definitive CollectionPatsy Cline - The Definitive Collection by Patsy Cline
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I love her voice.
The Legend of Johnny CashThe Legend of Johnny Cash by Johnny Cash
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THE MAN.
Elv1s 30 #1 HitsElv1s 30 #1 Hits by Elvis Presley
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For 10 bones you can have pretty much all his great stuff.
The Beatles 1The Beatles 1 by The Beatles
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Not the biggest Beatles fan but I had to have this one
Let It BleedLet It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
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Best stones record IMO.
The DoorsThe Doors by The Doors
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Still sounds out there to this day.
Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO)Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO) by Led Zeppelin
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Finest of Zepps output.
Dark Side Of The MoonDark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
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If you don't already have it...then there is something wrong.
Way to Blue: An Introduction to Nick DrakeWay to Blue: An Introduction to Nick Drake by Nick Drake
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Lesser known, however no lack of musical talent.
BostonBoston by Boston
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Every song a classical rock radio staple.
A Farewell to KingsA Farewell to Kings by Rush
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Great rush record. Very middle ages sounding.
Cars - Complete Greatest HitsCars - Complete Greatest Hits by The Cars
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The Nirvana of the classic rock era. Pioneered the new wave sound.
Bad BrainsBad Brains by Bad Brains
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Pure energy. Nothing comes close in 25+ years.
ScarecrowScarecrow by John Mellencamp
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I enjoy this one better than American Fool. Has a better flow.
The Queen Is DeadThe Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
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One of my favs of all time.
Seasons in the AbyssSeasons in the Abyss by Slayer
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I know 99.9% of Slayer fans would put Reign in Blood here but I like this one better. Gives you a chance to catch your breath.
Appetite for DestructionAppetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses
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Record I simply cannot live without.
Master of PuppetsMaster of Puppets by Metallica
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Metal masterpiece.
Mechanical ResonanceMechanical Resonance by Tesla
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Full of great songs.
EmpireEmpire by Queensrÿche
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You'll never "hear" a better record. Great production.
NevermindNevermind by Nirvana
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Yup.
CoreCore by Stone Temple Pilots
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I love STP. Any record is great but I would start here with there first.
OK ComputerOK Computer by Radiohead
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On pretty much anybodies list. Unfortunately this is where I stop folowing them.
PostPost by Björk
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Very interesting.
Do or DieDo or Die by Dropkick Murphys
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Great American Oi/Street punk.
The Better LifeThe Better Life by 3 Doors Down
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Might be a little surprising but I think this is one hell of a great rock album.
300 Percent Density300 Percent Density by Candiria
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Other than Drake you might not know this one, but you should. Jazz, Metal, Hip-Hop, Post-Rock all together, and it works!
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About SilenceEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence by Glassjaw
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Amazing album.