1001 Album Club

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099 Merle Haggard - I'm a Lonesome Fugitive Jan 14, 2019

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Merle Haggard’s “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive” brought Haggard country stardom immediately and when it was released it became his first number one country hit. Although we don’t dispute Haggard’s legacy and important, some of us just aren’t feeling this album.

098 Donovan - Sunshine Superman Jan 10, 2019

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Sunshine Superman is the third album from British singer-songwriter Donovan that took him from folk troubadour to pop sensation. The difference between the poetic somber folk songs and catchy pop can be jarring not to mention it angers Rob.

097 The Kinks - Something Else by the Kinks Jan 07, 2019

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The Kinks are back and we can’t get enough of their very British satire that blends great song writing with catchy pop melodies. This is the start of something great.

096 Jefferson Airplane, Surrealistic Pillow Jan 03, 2019

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The second album by Jefferson Airplane, Surrealistic Pillow was a groundbreaking piece of folk-rock-based psychedelia, that inspired a myriad of other acts. After drowning in West coast psychedelic acts we get to one of the originators.

095 The Young Rascals - Groovin Dec 31, 2018

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Groovin’, the Young Rascals’ third album, raised their profile even higher with their melodic songcraft, crisp arrangements and positive vibes. It’s a feel good time for the group but we are divided on if it’s a “good album”.

094 The Byrds - Younger Than Yesterday Dec 27, 2018

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Younger Than Yesterday was somewhat overlooked at the time of its release during an intensely competitive era that found the Byrds on a commercial downslide. This is the moment we start questioning why this book has so many Byrds albums. Why book why?

093 The Doors - The Doors Dec 24, 2018

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The Doors were unique, controversial and one of the most influential rock acts of the 1960s their debut self-titled album is impressive. Despite the negative preconceptions from the group about The Doors (or rather Jim Morrison), having the historical context seems to have changed some minds about the group.

092 Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim Dec 20, 2018

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By 1967, bossa nova had become quite popular within jazz and traditional pop audiences, yet Frank Sinatra hadn’t attempted any Brazil-influenced material. Guess what happens next…

091 The Velvet Underground & Nico - The Velvet Underground & Nico Dec 17, 2018

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Perhaps the album with the single biggest gap between initial commercial success and ultimate historical relevance, The Velvet Underground & Nico has become a legendary fountainhead of influence and inspiration.

090 The Who - The Who Sell Out Dec 13, 2018

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The Who Sell Out is a concept album of sorts that would simultaneously mock and pay tribute to pirate radio stations, complete with fake jingles and commercials linking the tracks. And The Who keep getting better with every album.

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