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As we approach the end of the world as we know it, there may be a need to rely on the bare essentials for survival. One such essential could be a mini SD card in a Faraday bag containing your top 10 favorite albums. Which albums would make it to your list? I have compiled mine below and am curious how your list would compare.

 10. Liverpool – Frankie goes to hollywood

FGTH’s second album Liverpool came after Welcome to the Pleasure Dome, and is the soundtrack to this reality; but sadly, it marked the end of the band. Despite this, the album was well-produced, with Holly Johnson delivering exceptional vocals. Surprising to some, the other members of the synth-pop band were also skilled musicians, delivering impressive bass and guitar riffs, as well as polished drum fills that could make your living room furniture envious.

 09. Nothing Shocking – Janes Addiction

 “Nothing Shocking” is one of the most underrated albums ever. In my opinion, it was the first alternative record, but for some reason, Nirvana received all the recognition for that title. However, I must add that when I first heard this record, I thought it was reminiscent of Andrew Wood and Mother Love Bones’s “Apple” Nevertheless, “Nothing Shocking” remains one of the most significant alternative records ever produced, with Perry Ferril’s distinctive vocals and Dave Nervarro’s impressive guitar work contributing to the album’s greatness.

 08. the Score – Fugees

On my list of best hip-hop records of all time is “The Score,” and for good reason. Wyclef Jean’s approach to creating a hip-hop concept album was truly ingenious and unmatched by any other artist to this day. And we can’t forget Lauren Hill’s rendition of Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly” was equally as impressive, as she paid homage to the original while putting her own unique spin on it.

 07. Boston – Boston

Boston’s debut album is an extraordinary masterpiece that boasts an equally impressive album cover. The cover art showcases a guitar that is ingeniously disguised as a UFO spaceship. Upon closer examination, one can see that the top of the spacecraft portrays a dome with a city ablaze. Some may interpret this as a representation of the flat earth under a dome. Regardless, this album has made it onto my list because Brad Delp’s voice is simply unparalleled. In my opinion, this is undoubtedly one of the greatest albums of all time.

 06. Mothership – led Zeppelin

Some may think this is cheating, as it is considered a 2 CD “BoxSet.” However, this is my list, and I’m sticking to it as this gem has every great Zeppelin tune ever recorded. as the album is packed full of classic gems like Kashmir, Fool in the Rain, Dazed and  Confused, Nobody’s Fault But Mine, and more!

 05. Gold – Rush

Yet another cheat on my list is another double CD by RUSH, as Gold is jammed packed with every classic RUSH song known to man.

 04.  A long lost silence – There’s a light

Removing myself from the norm and jumping into the realm of Post Rock with some dudes from Germany that have the ability to make my consciousness go into another dimension and forget about all the bullshit that happens in this reality.

 03. letter from home – pat metheny group

Letter from Home is (in my opinion) one of the best Pat Metheny records to date; the help of the late great Lyle Mayes, the return of Pedro Aznar, and of course, Pat Metheny as the production and guitar god he is.

 02. Robby Robertson – Robby Robertson

Many are unaware of gem, but I can’t get enough of it. Every time I listen to the album, I discover new nuances that make it even more impressive. The production quality is impeccable, and Robby’s husky spoken word vocals are simply priceless. In addition, this album features collaborations with renowned artists like U2, Sting, and Peter Gabriel, making it an even more exceptional work of art.

 01. joshua tree – u2

The Joshua Tree by U2 is undoubtedly one of the greatest albums of all time. Its exceptional sound quality, profound lyrics, and flawless production make it stand out among the rest. However, in my opinion, U2’s success seemed to have declined after this album. I was certain that they would surpass Led Zeppelin in popularity, but needless to say, that never materialized.
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