Our Favorite Albums (141 – 150)
141. Alberta Hunter – Amtrak Blues [1980]
Nominated by Michael Benson of 75% Folk who says: Amazing woman and performer. Seeing her live was one of the best nights of my life, at The Cookery in NYC.
142. Into Another – Into Another [1991]
Nominated by Big Bent of Dub Revolution (and many more!) who says: This soulful doom laced NY Hardcore band fit the bill for this straight-edge teenager – I still go back to their debut album all the time! great live shows too!
143. Paul Winter – Canyon Lullaby [1997]
Nominated by Bill Revill of Acoustic Blender who says: Quiet, meditative, Paul Winter and his soprano sax in the Grand Canyon. Did I mention he came in to the station to be on my show?
144. Kate Bush – Hounds of Love [1985]
Nominated by Rob of Chocolate Cake who says: An all-out assault on the senses, 80’s style.
145. Fabrizio de André – Storia di un impiegato [1973]
Nominated by Francesco Fiumara of Caffè Italia who says: When your older brother influence your taste.
146. The Big Fat Combo – Chicks Dig It [2010]
Nominated by Robbie of Homegrown.
147. Mavis Staples – We’ll Never Turn Back [2007]
Nominated by Karen Stein of Imagine who says: Mavis, with her father and family- the Staples Singers- were on the front lines in the fight against Jim Crow. They marched with MLK. They sang of uplift and hope in a world gone mad with entrenched, centuries-long racism. This album pays homage to that, and reminds us that that racism is still is alive and well. The album was produced by Ry Cooder, released in 2007.
148. Bob Dylan – The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan [1963]
Nominated by DJ Jagged Little Thrill of What the Funk & Word on the Street and DJ McKenzie of Splitting Hairs & The Beatles: A Week in the Life.
The recording of Freewheelin’ took place from April 1962 to April 1963, and the album was assembled from eight recording sessions in the Columbia Records Studio A, 799 Seventh Avenue, in New York City. (wikipedia.org)
149. David Bowie – Hunky Dory [1971]
Nominated by DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland who says: An amazing collection of music, Hunky Dory is the first album to feature the Spiders for Mars as Bowie’s backing band, and they were supplemented by the legendary Rick Wakeman. Bowie interspersed transgressive songs about sexuality and mysticism with some of his catchiest pop-hits. My favorite album from one of my favorite artists.
150. Talking Heads – Little Creatures [1985]
Nominated by DJ TJ of Punkadelic.
The album examines themes of Americana and incorporates elements of country music, with many songs featuring steel guitar. The cover art was created by outsider artist Howard Finster, and was selected as album cover of the year by Rolling Stone. (wikipedia.org)
