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.

Our favorite albums for today are bookended by two classic albums recorded for a pittance – £9,000 in 1979 and $6,400 in 1976.

An album dedicated to Groucho Marx, the final Velvet Underground album with Lou Reed, and the last studio recording of Nirvana are on today’s 10 Favorite Albums.