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The Beatles, “Rubber Soul”

Rolling Stone ranking: #5 Our score: 97 1/3 Read the Rolling Stone review here. Tom Heerman: Interestingly, Rubber Soul was kind of rush-recorded by the Beatles in about a month so as to get some product out before Christmas in 1965. As you listen to it, think about this: "We Can Work It Out" and "Day Tripper" were... Read more →
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Radiohead, “Kid A”

Rolling Stone ranking: #67 Our score: 88 Read the Rolling Stone review here. Chris McJaggerly: Back in the day, I spent a lot of time trying to like Radiohead albums. A lot of my friends insisted that Radiohead was the best band in the world. I’m a disciple of Keith Richards guitar riffs, so naturally I didn’t get it.... Read more →
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Fleetwood Mac, “Rumours”

Rolling Stone ranking: #26 Our score: 91 1/3 Read the Rolling Stone review here. Tom Heerman: Rumours has been about the most documented record ever, so you should be able to read up on the emotional maelstrom that was swirling around the recording sessions. And you can find some interesting technical information about... Read more →
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Robert Johnson, “The Complete Recordings”

Rolling Stone ranking: #22 Our score: 75 Review from Rolling Stone: "You want to know how good the blues can get?" Keith Richards asked. "Well, this is it." Tom Heerman: This record is amazing! This record is archival! The blues songs that are attributed to Robert Johnson are integral to the development of rock and... Read more →
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U2, “The Joshua Tree”

Rolling Stone ranking: #27 Our score: 88 1/3 Read the Rolling Stone review here. Tom Heerman: I have to admit, I have always overlooked U2. I acknowledge their skills at writing songs. I love a few of their more love oriented songs. But the serious stuff doesn't appeal to me. I think its the way Bono comes off as intensely... Read more →