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1. Prince - Sign "O" the Times

Prince - Sign
March 31, 1987
Pop Rock
Critic Score
100
6 reviews
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2. The Beatles - Revolver

The Beatles - Revolver
August 5, 1966
Pop Rock
Critic Score
100
6 reviews
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3. Paul Simon - Graceland

Paul Simon - Graceland
August 12, 1986
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
100
5 reviews
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4. Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark

Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark
January 1, 1974
Folk
Critic Score
100
5 reviews
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5. Miles Davis - Kind of Blue

Miles Davis - Kind of Blue
August 17, 1959
Jazz
Critic Score
100
5 reviews
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6. Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks

Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks
January 20, 1975
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
100
5 reviews
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7. Pixies - Doolittle

Pixies - Doolittle
April 18, 1989
Alternative Rock
Critic Score
100
5 reviews
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8. Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon
March 1, 1973
Progressive Rock
Critic Score
100
5 reviews
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9. The Beatles - Abbey Road

The Beatles - Abbey Road
September 26, 1969
Pop Rock
Critic Score
100
5 reviews
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10. David Bowie - Hunky Dory

David Bowie - Hunky Dory
December 17, 1971
Glam Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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11. Steve Reich - Music for 18 Musicians

Steve Reich - Music for 18 Musicians
January 1, 1978
Classical
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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12. Joni Mitchell - Blue

Joni Mitchell - Blue
June 22, 1971
Folk Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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13. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
October 25, 1968
Psychedelic Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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14. Grateful Dead - Workingman's Dead

Grateful Dead - Workingman's Dead
June 14, 1970
Folk Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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15. The Band - The Band

The Band - The Band
September 22, 1969
Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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16. The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers

The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
April 23, 1971
Blues Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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17. The Clash - London Calling

The Clash - London Calling
December 14, 1979
Punk
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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18. The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
May 16, 1966
Psychedelic Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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19. Slint - Spiderland

Slint - Spiderland
March 27, 1991
Post-Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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20. The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
March 13, 1989
Alternative Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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21. The Replacements - Let It Be

The Replacements - Let It Be
October 2, 1984
Alternative Rock
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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22. The Smiths - The Queen is Dead

The Smiths - The Queen is Dead
June 16, 1986
Jangle Pop
Critic Score
100
4 reviews
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23. Elvis Presley - From Elvis In Memphis

Elvis Presley - From Elvis In Memphis
June 1, 1969
Soul
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
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24. Pretenders - Pretenders

Pretenders - Pretenders
January 11, 1980
New Wave
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
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25. Derek and The Dominos - Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs

Derek and The Dominos - Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
November 1, 1970
Blues Rock
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
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