Rusty's Top 25 Albums of All Time

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The Complete Recordings: All 41 Recordings
1.  The Complete Recordings: All 41 Recordings by Robert Johnson
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  "This is where rock music came from, pure and simple.  "Hellhound on my Trail" still sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it."
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SRV
2.  SRV by Stevie Ray Vaughan
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  "Stevie was the best blues guitarist who ever lived (hendrix included, listen to stevie's version or "little wing" or "voodoo chile")"
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At Fillmore East
3.  At Fillmore East by Allman Brothers Band
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  "ABB in their prime!  This is what the Grateful Dead wanted to be."
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Rain Dogs
4.  Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "Waits sounds like he's gargling broken glass soaked in bourbon, but somehow its beautiful."
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Hot Fives and Sevens
5.  Hot Fives and Sevens by Louis Armstrong
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  "Armstrong forever changed the way jazz was played."
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His Best (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection)
6.  His Best (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection) by Little Walter
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  "Most influential harmonicist in blues history."
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Texas Flood
7.  Texas Flood by Double Trouble
The list author says:
  "Best debut album ever."
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Joe's Garage Acts I-III
8.  Joe's Garage Acts I-III by Frank Zappa
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  "Perfect."
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Muddy 'mississippi' Waters Live: Remastered
9.  Muddy 'mississippi' Waters Live: Remastered by Muddy Waters
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  "The best live blues album I've ever heard."
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Small Change
10.  Small Change by Tom Waits
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  "This album is the definition of atmospheric."
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We're Only in it for the Money
11.  We're Only in it for the Money by Frank Zappa
The list author says:
  "The album that got me hooked on Zappa."
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Trout Mask Replica [VINYL]
12.  Trout Mask Replica [VINYL] by Captain Beefheart
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  "Straddles the line between madness and brilliance."
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Blue Valentine
13.  Blue Valentine by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "Its like Kerouac meets Howlin' Wolf filtered through Captain Beefheart."
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Let It Be
14.  Let It Be by The Beatles
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  "Their best album."
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Howlin' Wolf: His Best -Chess 50th Anniversary Collection
15.  Howlin' Wolf: His Best -Chess 50th Anniversary Collection by Howlin' Wolf
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  "One of the all-time great blues vocalists."
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Nighthawks At The Diner
16.  Nighthawks At The Diner by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "From the Intro ("An innebreated good evening to ya!") to the Closing ("Time to make like a bakery truck and haul buns...") its totally captivating."
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Stand Back: Here Comes Charley Musselwhite's South Side Band
17.  Stand Back: Here Comes Charley Musselwhite's South Side Band by Charlie Musselwhite
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  "This take on "Christo Redemptor" is one of the most moving instumentals you'll ever hear."
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Sonny & Brownie
18.  Sonny & Brownie by Sonny Terry
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  ""I'm Just a White Boy Lost in the Blues""
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The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James
19.  The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James by Skip James
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  "Clapton couldn't play "I'm so glad" like James did."
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The Definitive Blind Willie Mctell: 1927-1935
20.  The Definitive Blind Willie Mctell: 1927-1935 by Blind Willie McTell
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  "This album is worth buying just for "Travelin' Blues""
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Eat A Peach
21.  Eat A Peach by Allman Brothers Band
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  "We miss you, Duane."
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Live - Evil
22.  Live - Evil by Miles Davis
The list author says:
  "Miles Davis perfected jazz fusion. It hasn't been done right since."
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Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4
23.  Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4 by Vladimir Ashkenazy
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  "I'm not big on classical music, but Rachmaninov kicks ass!"
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Closing Time
24.  Closing Time by Tom Waits
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  "Listen to "Martha" at 4 in the morning driving in your car alone and try not to cry."
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In The Wee Small Hours
25.  In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
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  "The first concept album. Put it on after dinner, and you'll be making feet for children's shoes by nine."
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