As we close out the first 200 entries in our favorite album lists, we share a live album by a former member of Art Blakey’s classic jazz band, a record one DJ refers to as the “the most amazing divorce album”, and a chart topping alternative album recorded in Bridgeport.

Today’s Favorite Albums include the first album to be nominated by three different staff members, a live recording by a neo-soul singer that predates his studio efforts, and a Billboard charting Hartford artist.

Six releases from the 70’s appear on today’s entry, including an album by a Rock ‘n’ Roll Animal, and another featuring Animal, who rocks and rolls.

In today’s list, you’ll find the debut album of a singer-songwriter who pursued music after overcoming drug addiction in prison, the solo debut of a hip-hop legend which one DJ calls “Goodfellas on wax”, and a concept album that serves as a eulogy to the singer’s father.

Today’s favorite albums include Van Halen’s debut album and two hip-hop albums that focus on their creators’ teenage years.