Our Favorite Albums (11 – 15)
11. John Coltrane – A Love Supreme [1964]
Nominated by DJ AmorOso of WTF: What the Funk & Storytime, Richard Kamins of River Valley Rhythms, Big Bent of Dub Revolution (and many more!), Andy Chatfield of Center for the Arts Radio Hour, and DJ Jagged Little Thrill of What the Funk & Word on the Street.
Richard Kamins says: A statement of faith, freedom, and devotion, this music truly stands the test of time.
12. The Velvet Underground & Nico – The Velvet Underground & Nico [1967]
Nominated by DJ Jagged Little Thrill of What the Funk & Word on the Street, Francesco Fiumara of Caffè Italia, and Rob of Chocolate Cake.
Francesco Fiumara says: When you discover something big and you are just 15.
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: A beautiful display of talent, always to be played loud and sang along to.
14. Van Morrison – Moondance [1970]
Nominated by DJ Deni of Lovin’ the 70’s, Sir Jon of Pint O’ Comics, and DJ MTSPEN of Storytime/Motivation Nation
Sir Jon says: A top ten-favourite, “Cousin” Van is hard to pin down with albums. Moondance typically tops them all for having a personal fav, “Caravan”, in the track list.
DJ MTSPEN says: Such an original voice and sound. Beautiful love songs.
15. George Harrison – All Things Must Pass [1970]
Nominated by DJ TJ of Punkadelic, DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland, DJ McKenzie of Splitting Hairs & The Beatles: A Week in the Life, and DJ Deni of Lovin’ the 70’s.
DJ Cheshire Cat says: The best revenge may be a life well-lived, but the best revenge for having your bandmates reject your brilliance is to release the greatest album by a solo Beatle after the band’s breakup. Backed by an all-star cast of musicians, “All Things Must Pass” showed the world that “The Quiet Beatle” had plenty to say.
DJ McKenzie says: George Harrison’s debut album is the pinnacle of the Beatles solo catalogue. A massive triple album (or rather, a spectacular double album with another disc of weirdly placed jams), there isn’t a song in the first two discs that goes awry. It’s a testament to the amazing songwriting ability of George Harrison that was hidden away by the other Beatles.
