jeudi 22 Fév 2007, 21h36m
Before I begin, I want to say that I do not believe in ranked lists and the idea that there is somehow any "definitive" list/standard to measure music by. The whole idea of measuring music by influence is impossible–what matters to one person may not to another. I do not know enough about a lot of punk and metal, so certain groups that are very influential to some have not influenced me much as a listener (that can change, however). So if you say, "I do not understand why so-and-so is not on this list," I will say that these are only some of the albums I enjoy listening to. Also, do not assume that I find all of these albums equal in quality. I will continue editing this as I hear more music. And also, I would be very grateful for recommendations for certain genres or artists for me to get into. Thanks, Josh
40 Greatest Hits, Hank Williams
American Recordings, Johnny Cash
Are You Experienced?, The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Astral Weeks, Van Morrison
At Fillmore East, Allman Brothers Band
Automatic for the People, R.E.M.
Back to Mono (1958-1969), Phil Spector
Blue, Joni Mitchell
Chronicle, Vol. 1, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Classic Sinatra, Frank Sinatra
Complete Discography, Minor Threat
Complete Recordings of Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers, Sam Cooke
Court and Spark, Joni Mitchell
Definitive Dinah Washington, Dinah Washington
Dusty in Memphis, Dusty Springfield
Endless Summer, The Beach Boys
For Everyman, Jackson Browne
Fun House, The Stooges
Genius & Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection, Ray Charles
Grace, Jeff Buckley
Greatest Hits, Simon & Garfunkel
Grievous Angel, Gram Parsons
How Long Has This Been Going On?, Sarah Vaughan
John Prine, John Prine
Lady Soul, Aretha Franklin
Late for the Sky, Jackson Browne
Led Zeppelin IV, Led Zeppelin
Let it Be, Replacements
Liege & Lief, Fairport Convention
Live at the Old Quarter Houston, Texas, Townes Van Zandt
Loveless, My Bloody Valentine
Mack the Knife: The Complete Ella in Berlin, Ella Fitzgerald
Maiden Voyage, Herbie Hancock
MTV Unplugged in New York, Nirvana
Nebraska, Bruce Springsteen
Nevermind, Nirvana
New Day Rising, Husker Du
New York Dolls, New York Dolls
Odessey and Oracle, Zombies
Paid in Full, Eric B. & Rakim
Parklife, Blur
Ready to Die, The Notorious B.I.G.
Red Headed Stranger, Willie Nelson
Rid of Me, PJ Harvey
Rubber Soul, The Beatles
Sail Away, Randy Newman
Shoot Out the Lights, Richard and Linda Thompson
Sings The Cole Porter Songbook, Ella Fitzgerald
Sketches of Spain, Miles Davis
Somethin' Else, Cannonball Adderly
Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder
Sticky Fingers, Rolling Stones
Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea, PJ Harvey
Sunday at the Village Vanguard, Bill Evans
Talking Book, Stevie Wonder
The All-Time Greatest Hits of Roy Orbison, Roy Orbison
The Band, The Band
The Best of The Blue Note Years, Thelonious Monk
The Best of the Ronettes, The Ronettes
The Complete Verve Studio Master Takes, Billie Holiday
The Definitive Box, Otis Redding
The Downward Spiral, Nine Inch Nails
The Great Twenty-Eight, Chuck Berry
The Immaculate Collection, Madonna
The Low End Theory, A Tribe Called Quest
The Score, Fugees
The Very Best of Emmylou Harris: Heartaches and Highways, Emmylou Harris
Things Fall Apart, The Roots
Two Steps From the Blues, Bobby "Blue" Bland
Waylon Live, Waylon Jennings
I also highly recommend the whole "Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974" box set, but it is only shown on last.fm in its eight separate discs. Same for the two-disc various artists compilation "The Blue Note Years Vol. 2: The Jazz Message." (I need to hear more of the other compilations taken from the limited edition "Blue Note Years" box set.)
Also not listed on last.fm in its entirety: Bob Dylan, The Bootleg Series, Volume 4: Live 1966: The "Royal Albert Hall" Concert