26. White Stripes - Icky Thump 83
Although Icky Thump is heartbeats away from being the Stripes’ best work, its exciting, its loud, its eccentric, and most of the time its insane, all the while being positively compelling, which is why the White Stripes are one of the best bands of our time.
25. Alicia Keys - As I Am 83
Alicia Keys is no superwoman nor R&B’s savior, but when that timeless qualities of As I Am clicks, the understanding of a true classic is mezmerizing.
24. Bright Eyes - Cassadaga 84
Cassadaga is Oberst’s most compelling and ambitious collection of songs yet, a true indie folk classic.
23. Suzanne Vega - Beauty & Crime 84
The first 5 songs of Beauty & Crime are just gorgeous, pure perfection. B&C wastes no time to blow you away. This album is without a doubt a truly definitive moment for Vega’ career.
The White Stripes - You Don’t Know What Love Is (You Just Do As You’re Told) [YSI]
Alicia Keys - Like You’ll Never See Me Again (YSI)
Bright Eyes - A Line Allows Progress… (YSI)
Suzanne Vega - Ludlow Street (YSI)
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Anonymous 12.13.07 at 3:18 pm
Great picks so far. I am giddy to look at the top half of your list.
Tom 12.13.07 at 3:19 pm
Very diverse list, something you don’t really see in music blogs these days
Anonymous 12.13.07 at 3:21 pm
Two “classics” in the lower end of the list? Hmm…
Anonymous 12.13.07 at 3:22 pm
Icky Thump is definitely my pick for #1. Great album. The hype it was getting wad well deserved.
Anonymous 12.13.07 at 3:24 pm
Knowing this blog, bet I can predict the top 10 albums…
Luis 12.13.07 at 3:24 pm
You might be surprised. haha
Brett 12.13.07 at 3:49 pm
Suzanne Vega @ #23.. that’s mighty low.
Anonymous 12.13.07 at 3:50 pm
I think this is the first list I see Alicia Keys in, lol.
Good minireview though.
Andrew 12.13.07 at 3:51 pm
You should mix these up like with your Best Songs list
Luis 12.13.07 at 3:52 pm
I was thinking about doing that, actually.
Anonymous 12.13.07 at 3:53 pm
You should, its more interesting that way
Anonymous 12.13.07 at 5:13 pm
Good albums so far, may not agree with the order, but its good nonetheless