This is one of my all time favorites, just a perfectly executed album in any way with Mick Taylor adding a new layer of sound to the Stones. It's one of those albums that doesn't let up, where every single song is a masterpiece in its own right. It does help that the Stones were also backed by a wonderful horn section. Sister Morphine might be one of the darkest drug-fuel nightmare songs ever written.

Really pleasantly surprised by the Black Sabbath cover. Who would have thought that Iron Man can be such a chill song? The arrangements and musicianship are astounding. Lots of neat references to the sixties baroque pop and quite a few jazzy melodies.

Growing up is realizing that Exile is the Stones' best record. There is something raw and premordial that the Stones never quite captured on any other releases. It sounds gritty, almost lo-fi at times and it's perfectly compounded by brilliant musicianship. Most importantly, every song feels grand, even the less known cuts and the band sounds like it's constantly on edge.

Just a beautiful record. I've had it for a long time but for some reason I never properly sat down and listened to it in one sitting. The first few songs are incredibly strong, you may even argue that they are some of the best pop or rock songs ever written but the whole album is a beautiful example of brilliant musicianship and songwriting. The lyrics are very evocative of all kinds of nostalgic episodes with excellent storytelling. Elton was simply at his peak with his vocals and melodies here. How does one even write something so brilliant as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road with one of the most dramatic hooks in the history of music.

A unique piece of music that goes beyond jazz. Coltrane may be the most brilliant player of all time but his composing skills are what makes him a music genius. I feel like one needs to find the right place and time to listen to this masterpiece, give it their full attention and let the music cleanse their soul.

Three songs in and I'm not sure how I feel about it. It does sound good but most of the music sampled makes me wanna go and listen to the original recordings of great African-American traditional blues music. Moby does add an interesting twist to it and I'm glad he brought some of these recordings to my attention. The second half of the record feels like a different record. It's packed with very atmospheric electronic landscapes with a lot of spoken word by Moby. I'm definitely intrigued and I might give it a few more spins.

Oh, I'm not a huge hip-hop fans but I'm somewhat familiar with Kendrick's work. To be fair before I started listening to this one, I wasn't necessarily in the mood for a hip hop album. Once I actually dug in, the record kept pulling me in with each song with its narrative, the depiction of a certain life and challenges, the voice of both protest and desperation but also filled with indomitable spirit. The last few tracks fully opened the floodgates, especially the 12 minute Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst which perfectly captures the essence of the whole album. Astonishing!

As much as this album is a sort of rebirth following the great and tragic loss of their previous lead singer Bon Scott and it is arguably their last truly great album (not that the ones that followed are bad by any measure). This album is pure fun and what astounds me the most is their classic groove that many have unsuccessfully tried to emulate. It is here in full glory alongside the unique and spicy guitar work by the Young brothers. The lyrics are a bit cringe at times but with the album like this, it may even work in its favor. Brian Johnson is young and ferocious here and while he lacks some of Bon's personality and attitude, he perfectly assumes his spot without being the exact carbon copy.

This is one of my all time favorites, just a perfectly executed album in any way with Mick Taylor adding a new layer of sound to the Stones. It's one of those albums that doesn't let up, where every single song is a masterpiece in its own right. It does help that the Stones were also backed by a wonderful horn section. Sister Morphine might be one of the darkest drug-fuel nightmare songs ever written.

It's exciting to see a person from your own country making it to this list of albums. Suba was a pioneer of electronic music in Serbia (former Yugoslavia back then) and apparently became a major producer in Brazil where he made this swan song of an album (what really could be just the beginning of a great streak). This is not the kind of music I usually listen to but I feel I will be giving it a few more spins. I like the blend of Brazilian music and electronic sounds but what struck me the most were some of the ending tracks that had more of a trippy psychedelic feel to them

I really liked this one and I may revisit it soon as I feel that I can't rank it fairly at the moment. The lyrics are witty, sarcastic and open to interpretation. They also feel deeply personal. The singing has quite a bite to it and reminds me of George Harrison. The guitars are jangly, distorted, melodic and at times a bit gritty.

Another great Beach Boys album but somewhat uneven. I feel like the B side of the album had much more cohesion with one gorgeous song after another. Definitely, a great listen. My highlights are Brian's songs near the end as well as Carl's beautiful Free Flows with the great Charles Lloyd on the flute.

A brilliant jazz album with one of the best line ups of all time. This album is ground zero of jazz fusion and is a precursor of the legendary seventies group Weather Report. Unlike the more lauded Bitches Brew that followed a year later, In a Silent Way seems more accessible and it is a very relaxing album with beautiful laid back grooves and subtle sounds blending together to create a beautiful dreamy textures. The last few minutes of the title track are sublime.

What's so special about this album is not solely the great virtuosity of the musicians but the way they build textures and melodies so seamlessly. There is a little instrumental section during the third track in the 4th minute where all the instruments come together with such force and beauty that my jaw drops every single time. There are actually many such moments throughout the album.

I love his biting tongue in cheek commentary. The way he puts down the American establishment's illusions of grandeur is both humorous and astute. There are also several very touching moments like the songs he dedicated to his father and a newborn son. Randy is a treasure.

I'll be frank, I only listened to the first disc (out of 4) but this is no brainer. Ella is one of the greatest singers of all time. The instrumentation itself is gorgeous, warm and inviting, perfect for a pleasant (dare I say romantic) evening.

I like this quite a lot even if I was sceptical at first. I love the way they channel a lot of the sixties music through more modern indie sounds of the time and dancing beats. Some songs even have a bit of a gritty Rolling Stones flavor.

An album that simultaneously sounds sunny and joyful on the surface and conceals a dark undercurrent below. Brilliant!!

This band meant a world to me back in my twenties. Neon Bible may not quite as good as their debut album Funeral, but it's a great work in its own right. There is some kind of millennial sadness or pathos to this music. It makes one feel seen and it's a thing of beauty.

Great musicians and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the songs here. However, it just doesn't move me enough. I remember seeing them on the tour promoting this album and while the show was meticulously performed it left me a bit cold. Lots of songs sound like pastiches of other artists such as U2, Radiohead, King Crimson etc. I can see why people love this band and they're worth lending an ear to.

This is one of the albums that defined the sound of the nineties. I was mostly familiar with the hits that were hugely popular in my childhood. I loved them back then even if I wasn't necessarily interested enough to pursue her albums. Now, I finally got to sit through it and despite some issues I have with some of her vocalisations, I would say it's a very strong and deeply personal album. Ironic is a major classic for a good reason.

This is a vibrant and powerful live performance. Blood, sweat and tears ooze from every note.