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Rob says: Brian Eno said this band only had 200 fans, but each one started a rock ‘n’ roll band. Alternative rock starts here. 13. Carole King – Tapestry [1971] Nominated by DJ Livor Mortis of Word on the Street, DJ Jagged Little Thrill of What the Funk & Word on the Street. DJ Deni of Lovin’ the 70’s. and DJ MTSPEN of Storytime/Motivation Nation DJ MTSPEN says: 14. Van Morrison – Moondance [1970] Nominated by DJ MTSPEN of Storytime/Motivation Nation Sir Jon says: A top ten-fa...

Nominated by Rick Reaction. DJ MTSPEN says: For me, this album changed how I listened to music and how I developed deeper connections with artists. All nine members stand out on the album, and its such a unique mix of sounds and display of raw creativity they show. 42. King Crimson – In the Court of the Crimson King [1969] Nominated by Sir Jon of Pint O’ Comics. Sir Jon says: DJ Cheshire Cat says: By 1969, The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Gong, and others had hinted at the progressive rock...

Nominated by Sir Jon of Pint O’ Comics. Sir Jon says: 52. The Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour [1967] Nominated by DJ McKenzie of Splitting Hairs & The Beatles: A Week in the Life. In their new songs, the Beatles continued the studio experimentation that had typified Sgt. Pepper and the psychedelic sound they had introduced in 1966 with Revolver. Author Mark Hertsgaard highlights “I Am the Walrus” as the fulfilment of the band’s “guiding principle” during the sessions – namely ...

Rob says: 73. John Lennon – John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band [1970] Nominated by DJ Deni of Lovin’ the 70’s. DJ McKenzie says: John Lennon’s first post-Beatles album is a classic; the lofi recording style is a direct contrast from his next album “Imagine,” which lets his songwriting shine. 74. Shel Silverstein – Freakin’ at the Freakers Ball [1972] Nominated by DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland. Big Bent says: As a pre teen, I wore this highly inappropriate tape out in my portable ...

Nominated by DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland who says: When I first heard “Seven Nation Army” on the air in 2003, I pulled my car over, turned the engine off, and sat in awe. I picked up the album the next day and was delighted that the lead single barely hinted at the diverse range of music the duo Whites had put together on this release. I fell in love with the Dave Gilmor-esque slide guitar of “I Want to Be the Boy to Warm Your Mother’s Heart”, the wall-of-sound vocal layering of ...

103. Faith No More – Angel Dust [1992] Nominated by Left turn from their breakthrough album. So different and unexpected. 104. The Strokes – Is This It [2001] Nominated by DJ McKenzie of Splitting Hairs & The Beatles: A Week in the Life who says: A near-perfect debut album that encapsulates everything about being young in New York City. I listened to it at a very important transitional time in my life, and it’s stuck with me. 105. Fishbone – Truth and Soul [1988] Nominated by Semina...