Our Favorite Albums (341 – 350)

341. Wishbone Ash – Argus [1972]

Nominated by Sir Jon from Pint O’ Comics who says: The third album from this dual-lead guitar band nailed their sound impeccably. Timeless and strangely gothic, in a more specific sense of the word.

342. Ofra Haza – Kirya [1992]

Nominated by Karen Stein of Imagine who says: Haza was an Israeli pop singer who stayed true to her classical Yemeni roots. She combined Middle Eastern sensibilities with western vibes. She had a haunting voice, and this is her most moving album, with themes of longing, loss, joy, and plight for the downtrodden. Produced by Don Was, it even features Iggy Pop in a duet with Haza, who died in 2000 at only 42 years old.

343. Lucy Dacus – Historian [2018]

Nominated by DJ TJ of Punkadelic.

Historian is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus, released on March 2, 2018, by Matador Records. Of the album, Lucy Dacus explained: “This is the album I needed to make. Everything after this is a bonus”. (wikipedia.org)

344. Peter, Paul & Mary – Album 1700 [1967]

Nominated by Bill Revill of Acoustic Blender who says: Maybe not a great album but I won it in a radio contest and this may have been what lead me down the roots road.

345. Neurosis – Times Of Grace [1999]

Nominated by Rick Reaction.

Times of Grace is the sixth studio album by Californian band Neurosis, released on May 4, 1999. It continued the band’s development of the post-metal genre and demonstrates gothic rock and progressive rock influences. This album and Grace, an ambient companion by the band’s alter-ego Tribes of Neurot, are designed to play alongside each other. Times of Grace marked the beginning of the band’s ongoing working relationship with recording engineer Steve Albini. (wikipedia.org)

346. Tierra Whack – Whack World [2018]

Nominated by DJ Livor Mortis of Word on the Street.

Whack World is the debut studio album by American rapper Tierra Whack. It was released on May 30, 2018, by Interscope Records. The album is mainly produced by Kenete Simms and Nick Verruto, and conscripts other producers including J Melodic, RicandThadeus, DJ Fly Guy, and Scott Styles. It was mixed and engineered by Kenete Simms and mastered by Chris Athens. Album artwork of an arcade claw machine is a sculpture designed by Philadelphia artist Caroline Kunka. (wikipedia.org)

347. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young – 4 Way Street [1971]

Nominated by Michael Benson of 75% Folk who says: Classic.

348. Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city [2012]

Nominated by DJ Jagged Little Thrill of What the Funk & Word on the Street.

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City was recorded mostly at several studios in California, with producers such as Dr. Dre, Just Blaze, Pharrell Williams, Hit-Boy, Scoop DeVille, Jack Splash, and T-Minus, among others, contributing to the album. Billed as a “short film by Kendrick Lamar” on the album cover, the concept album follows the story of Lamar’s teenage experiences in the drug-infested streets and gang lifestyle of his native Compton. (wikipedia.org)

349. David Bowie – Diamond Dogs [1974]

Nominated by Francesco Fiumara of Caffè Italia who says: No gatefold cover? Well at least the music is well worth it.

350. Van Halen – Van Halen [1978]

Nominated by Deni Young of Lovin’ the 70’s and Johnny Ganache of Pint O’ Comics. The latter says: The beginning of something that would amaze the world and change it.