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The Lizard King: the Most Essential Albums of the Doors
published Apr 13 2013
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It might be easy to say with nonchalance that songwriting essential is poetry, but in calling all songwriters poets, you would be doing Jim Morrison a grave disservice. With a depth and clarity that implies the ability to conjure ...
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These Pages Covered In Sand: Top 5 Sublime Albums
published Apr 02 2013
10
With all of the musicians and singers and songwriters in the world, there is a problem in using such phrases as “This guy’s the real deal” in that it would seem to reject or dismiss the abilities of the countless others. Yet from ...
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Humanity Has Not Known Funk Like This: Best Del the Funky Homosapien Albums
published Apr 02 2013
4
Hip-hop for everyone, for the freak in you, for your funky side, Del is one of the smoothest rappers ever, and what’s more, he’s intensely unique and just a touch on the bizarre side. Now, you might recognize that this dude is as ...
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It’s With the Utmost Certainty that We Declare These to be the Best David Bowie Albums
published Apr 02 2013
13
Strange fascinations fascinating you? I can relate: I’ve dug everything the rock’n’roll chameleon has released since “Space Oddity.” (And, yes, I do the handclaps on the refrain, even if I’m driving) So I’ve got to be the first pe...
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Jay-Z Is Big Pimpin’ Because of These 5 Albums
published Apr 02 2013
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Jay-Z claims to be the best rapper alive. Honestly, I don’t see anyone contending. If you haven’t experienced the proof, you must be sleeping. This dude is it, the upper echelon, the Frank Sinatra of rap. Surpassing stereotypes an...
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These Are The Seminal Albums of Eminem
published Apr 02 2013
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All right little ones; it’s time for bed. Your virgin minds aren’t ready for the corruption that is Eminem. Defiant, belligerent, deranged, and critically more astute than your parents would expect from a rapper. This man essentia...
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These Best Smiths Albums Had Better Be In Your Music Collection
published Apr 02 2013
10
There are two distinct images that come to mind whenever someone mentions The Smiths. The first is, of course, Morrisey & co. – in all their gloomy and intellectual glory. The second is Joseph Gordon Levitt and Zooey Deschanel...
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These Are The Most Influential Albums of the Beatles
published Apr 02 2013
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We all know that the Beatles changed the face of popular music. And they did it all with thousands of teenage girls screaming in their ears. But they’re not just celebrities of bubblegum pop. Beloved by multiple generations and ev...
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The Best Albums of 2009 Were A Perfect Close To The Decade
published Apr 02 2013
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Nothing of great importance happened in 2009. Well that’s not entirely true – on a global scale, many things of significance occurred, but in terms of what our pop-culture memory is capable of holding onto, nothing really happened...
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One of Our Favorite Albums of 2010 Even Won A Grammy for “Album of the Year,” Though it Doesn’t Top Our List
published Apr 02 2013
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In the past ten years, 2010 was the worst 365 days music has ever scene – in my humble opinion. That isn’t to say good music wasn't made – it was, and the fact that this list exists is proof enough. These five albums constitute th...
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Our Best Albums of 2011 Is Chock-Full of Bands That Dominated Previous Decades
published Apr 02 2013
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The past year has been one of many ups and downs – more downs than ups, perhaps, but who’s really counting. Despite the bizarre socio-political climate, pop culture steams on ahead like a bull in a china shop. The music that came ...
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The Best Albums of 2008 Include A Few You’ve Yet To Discover
published Apr 02 2013
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Two thousand and eight was a surprisingly good year for music, and trying to pick the five albums that constitute the best was oddly difficult. These five albums are the best of their categories, whether it be genre or lyrical sty...
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The Best Albums of 2007: You’d Be Crazy To Argue That These Are Anything But
published Apr 02 2013
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Every graduating class of 2007 had some sort of James Bond theme going on, and my high school was no exception. In a year that was so strange, because let’s face it, 2007 was just a weird collection of 365 mildly uneventful days (...
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Hey Deadheads! These Are The Best Grateful Dead Albums
published Apr 02 2013
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Perhaps one of the most iconic bands in American history, the Grateful Dead is a difficult one to surmise in a discussion of albums. This is true for a few reasons, but most importantly due to the fact that their abilities have al...
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Funky Monkeys: The Most Defining Albums of the Beastie Boys’ Career
published Apr 02 2013
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There is so much I feel I’m obligated to say. Together with Rick Rubin, and along side great names like Run-DMC and Public Enemy, the Beastie boys played an extremely significant role in popularizing hip-hop music and culture. An ...
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The Fountain of Youth: The Absolute Best Albums of Sonic Youth
published Apr 02 2013
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You’re just not ready for this. You’re too stuck on labels. “Is it punk? Is it grunge? What’s going on? I’m scared, and confused, and I want my mommy.” It’s okay little one, stick to your boy bands; let the big kids enjoy this. Read more
The Kings of White Boy Funk: The Absolute Best Red Hot Chili Peppers Albums
published Apr 02 2013
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Funk rock is habit forming, addicting, and making geeks of otherwise honest, productive individuals. It’s difficult to accurately pinpoint the specifics; maybe it’s the soulful grooves, maybe the break-neck chops, the metalesque g...
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They’re Still Alive: Breaking Down The Best Albums of Pearl Jam
published Apr 02 2013
6
So few 90s grunge bands have maintained relevance in the ever demanding face of mainstream culture. Most fell by the wayside, swept into obscurity, forgotten relics of adolescent angst and the throws of pubescent passion. Some do ...
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These Are the Most Indispensable Albums of Led Zeppelin
published Mar 29 2013
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No band was ever quite as monolithic as Led Zeppelin. It kind of comes with the territory when your guitar player insists on wearing platform boots and a dragon-covered jumpsuit. As anyone with an old record player and a couple of...
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You Can Thank Purple Drank for Lil Wayne’s Best Albums
published Mar 29 2013
2
This dude is a beast. With one of the most extensive track lists of any artist ever, it’s near impossible to fathom how this man could be responsible for so much output. Take in to consideration his involvement since prepube...
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