The WILDEST!
Louis Prima
Jazz / Blues
This is clearly a studio session that broke out into a party.
In the Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Jazz / Blues
A quintessential break-up album oozing with heartbreak and loneliness.
The Complete Atomic Basie
Count Basie
Jazz / Blues
Excellent, energetic focus music.
The "Chirping" Crickets
Buddy Holly and The Crickets
Rock / Pop
Quick, wholesome, pop-rock.
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
Rock / Pop
Pure, unadulterated rock and roll energy from an icon.
Self-titled
Elvis Presley
Rock / Pop
Overall not for me, but Blue Moon is gorgeous.
A Short Album about Love
The Divine Comedy
Rock / Pop
Lush, orchestral pop record with super-weird lyrics in some parts.
This is Fats
Fats Domino
Rock / Pop
Charming upbeat tunes, awesome voice.
Cosmo's Factory
Credence Clearwater Revival
Rock / Pop
Swampy, gritty, blues-infused dad-rock.
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Rock / Pop
Era-defining. Why are break-up albums so damn good?
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Hip-Hop
A fun and playful hip-hop album that brightened my day.
Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963
Sam Cooke
Soul / R&B
A raw, passionate performance and a masterclass in crowd work.
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Soul / R&B
Legend. I'm usually not one for religious songs, but 'People Get Ready' is truly moving.
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Country
Lyrical country-pop with emotional depth. 'Happy & Sad' is a favorite.
Parallel Lines
Blondie
Rock / Pop
Was this the first pop-punk album ever? Also, could I adore Debbie Harry more? Her attitude makes this album.
Nick of Time
Bonnie Raitt
Rock / Pop
My parents loved this album, so I heard it often. Raitt's soulful bluesy delivery and introspective lyrics make it timeless.
The Joshua Tree
U2
Rock / Pop
An unbelievable album. Arena rock with cinematic flair and intense atmosphere.
Tapestry
Carole King
Rock / Pop
Every track feels like a warm hug-even break-up song, 'It's Too Late'.