This is a debate/discussion I’ve had with people from time to time – what are five albums, regardless of genre or original release date, that everyone should own. Or at the very least listen to once. Sometimes we’ll agree, but more often there are disagreements, but always an interesting conversation. You can really learn a lot about people during a discussion like this and also find out some unexpected musical likes or dislikes that people you know have.
What I’m looking for in a CD to make the list is one that just hits some sort of musical zen for me – a collection songs that are timeless or an album that flows from beginning to end perfectly. My list changes from time to time, but here is the current version:
1. Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits
2. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” – Lauryn Hill
3. “Number Ones” – Michael Jackson
4. “MTV Unplugged in New York” – Nirvana
Agree? Disagree? What are your five essential albums?
Share away, my friends.
You stole my idea! Kidding. But I was going to do “What are your top 3 fave records” tweet. I own none of these records so I need to check them out. My top five are:- Asleep in the Back – Elbow- Music for Airports – Brian Eno- American Doll Posse – Tori Amos (although it was hard to pick just one of hers!)- Bachelor No. 2 – Aimee Mann- So – Peter GabrielAt least, that’s my top 5 right now. And there are so many more….
Well I had a whole response typed out then Chrome was stupid and lost it….I agree with you on Simon and Garfunkel and Nirvana. I’m split on MJ. And I’m not familiar with the Coldplay and Lauryn Hill albums. (Off the latter, all I know is ” Doo Wop (That Thing)” and I’m more familiar with her work with the Fugees than her solo work.)With that said… Here are the top 5 for me:1. “Dark Side of the Moon” – Pink Floyd2. “Tapestry” – Carole King3. “Scarlet’s Walk” – Tori Amos4. “Jagged Little Pill” – Alanis Morissette5. “In Rainbows” – RadioheadComing up with just 5 is hard. Especially when I look at my album list (MP3, CD and Vinyl!) and realize I also have good things like “Rumors” by Fleetwood Mac, “Born This Way” by Lady GaGa, “Ten” by Pearl Jam, “Hello” by Poe and “American Idot” by Green Day which all also deserve to be on a top 5 list. (See I was just able to do a second 5 there!)