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  • Review
    Imagine

    Lennon's most popular album captures his complex brilliance.
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    By John Lennon
    (Music, 2010)
  • Review
    Are You Experienced?

    Hendrix's fiery debut still a stunner.
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    12
     
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    By The Jimi Hendrix Experience
    (Music, 2010)
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    Garden State: Music from the Motion Picture

    Popular alt-folk score speaks to angst-ridden teens.
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2004)
  • Review
    Legend

    Wonderful posthumous collection favors hits over politics.
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    10
     
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    By Bob Marley
    (Music, 2002)
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    The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 25 Years of Absolute Pleasure

    Racy cult film music still delights free thinkers.
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    15
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2000)
  • Review
    Odelay

    Inventive alternative album breaks down musical boundaries.
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    13
     
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    By Beck
    (Music, 1996)
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    Nevermind

    Grunge breakthrough delivers massive guitars and angst.
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    13
     
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    By Nirvana
    (Music, 1991)
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    Ropin' the Wind

    Garth's crossover blockbuster still strong decades later.
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    14
     
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    By Garth Brooks
    (Music, 1991)
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    Ten

    Smash debut fuses classic rock with aggressive grunge.
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    By Pearl Jam
    (Music, 1991)
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    Licensed to Ill

    Rappers' hit debut packed with girls, booze, and attitude.
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    13
     
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    By Beastie Boys
    (Music, 1986)
  • Review
    Pretty in Pink: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

    Memorable but dated '80s rock.
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 1986)
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    Master of Puppets

    Harsh, loud, complex; probably best metal album of all time.
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    By Metallica
    (Music, 1986)
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    Little Creatures

    Art-punk pioneers score with catchy pop album.
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    11
     
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    By Talking Heads
    (Music, 1985)
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    Footloose Soundtrack

    Catchy hits fill soundtrack to 1984 teen dance movie.
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    12
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 1984)
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    Bad Reputation

    Joan Jett claims rock 'n' roll for women in fierce debut.
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    13
     
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    By Joan Jett
    (Music, 1981)
  • Review
    London Calling

    Punk rebels fuse aggressive rock with Jamaican roots music.
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    By The Clash
    (Music, 1979)
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    The B-52's

    Campy debut from retro-mod punk pioneers.
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    12
     
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    By B-52's
    (Music, 1979)
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    This Year's Model

    Eloquent songwriting, punk attitude from influential artist.
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    By Elvis Costello
    (Music, 1978)
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    Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols

    Profane early punk still offends -- and inspires.
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    By The Sex Pistols
    (Music, 1977)
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    Ramones

    Punk pioneers fuse early rock 'n' roll with garage grit.
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    By Ramones
    (Music, 1976)
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    Horses

    Complex punk poetry from influential artist.
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    By Patti Smith
    (Music, 1975)
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    Born to Run

    Poetic teen anthems of desperation still resonate.
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    By Bruce Springsteen
    (Music, 1975)
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    The Harder They Come Soundtrack

    Collection of classic tracks still best intro to reggae.
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    8
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 1972)
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    The Graduate Soundtrack

    Clever mix of Simon & Garfunkel songs, '60s cocktail music.
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    By Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, David Grusin
    (Music, 1968)