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Music as Art
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The Complete RecordingsThe Complete Recordings by Robert Johnson
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Without a doubt the most important thing to ever happen to music.
Kind of BlueKind of Blue by Miles Davis
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My favorite Jazz album.
Highway 61 RevisitedHighway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
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Music's best lyricist.
What's Going OnWhat's Going On by Marvin Gaye
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It's Marve, what can I say?
From the Beginning: The Chieftains 1 to 4From the Beginning: The Chieftains 1 to 4 by The Chieftains
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Perhaps the most musically sound group that exist today.
Straight, No ChaserStraight, No Chaser by Thelonious Monk
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Another beautiully made jazz classic.
Sinatra Reprise: The Very Good YearsSinatra Reprise: The Very Good Years by Frank Sinatra
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Frank is just classic for anytime, any place.
London CallingLondon Calling by The Clash
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One of the most influencial albums for modern rock music, great album.
Beyond the Missouri Sky (Short Stories)Beyond the Missouri Sky (Short Stories) by Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny
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A great duet, one of the most beautifully produced albums ever.
Founder of the Delta BluesFounder of the Delta Blues by Charlie Patton
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Sound quality isn't so good, but all a truely landmark album.
Beyond Category: The Musical Genius of Duke EllingtonBeyond Category: The Musical Genius of Duke Ellington by Duke Ellington
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The greatest American composer of all time.
OK ComputerOK Computer by Radiohead
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A new classic for a new generation.
Dublin BluesDublin Blues by Guy Clark
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Same genre as Van Zandt, doesn't get enough credit. Great artist.
The Complete Studio Recordings Mississippi John HurtThe Complete Studio Recordings Mississippi John Hurt by Mississippi John Hurt
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The man has character, perhaps more than any other musician.
The Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore JamesThe Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore James by Elmore James
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"I'm Elmore. After me there won't be no more."
King of the 12-String GuitarKing of the 12-String Guitar by Leadbelly
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Great look into early American music.
Jaco PastoriusJaco Pastorius by Jaco Pastorius
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The best Bassist ever. Simply amazing.
Fogarty's CoveFogarty's Cove by Stan Rogers
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Beautiful singing voice and musical ablity. Everyone should listen to it at least once.
EssentialEssential by Leo Kottke
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The best acoustic guitar player in my opinion.
Bring On The SnakesBring On The Snakes by Crooked Fingers
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A little underground, but i think its an album music lovers can appreciate.
Small ChangeSmall Change by Tom Waits
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Quirky, intraverted, almost stuck-up. Everything music snobs love.
Marsalis Standard Time ~ Vol.1Marsalis Standard Time ~ Vol.1 by Wynton Marsalis
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Music's biggest advocate. A man who truely loves his art.
The Great Twenty-EightThe Great Twenty-Eight by Chuck Berry
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It's Chuck Berry, seriously, do I need to say anything more?
The Children of LirThe Children of Lir by Patrick Cassidy
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My personal favorite classical composer, though this one is arguable.