Hey, readers, we're six albums in on my 10 most influential albums. Let's take a look at the ones who came close but didn't make the cut into the top 10.
Crosby Stills & Nash: One of the first supergroups, CSN included former members of The Byrds and Buffalo Springfield. "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is a tremendous opening track.
Led Zeppelin IV: IV may be a better album, front-to-back, then Led Zeppelin II but II was the album that helped form my taste in rock music. "When the Levee Breaks" is the underrated song on this LP.
White Album: The Beatles ninth studio album is sadly remembered for "Helter Skelter," the song that cult leader Charles Manson used as a message predicting interracial war in the U.S.
Tommy: The Who's rock opera. And, one of the great movie scenes ever is when William (in Almost Famous) looks under his bed and finds albums left for him by his sister, Anita. He opens Tommy and sees a note, which reads "Listen to 'Tommy' with a candle burning and you'll see your entire future." He puts it on the turntable and "Sparks" comes to life. A great moment...
Let It Bleed: Second best Stones' album ever. Underrated cut: "Monkey Man."
Desperado: This is the one that'll be a head scratcher for many. But, I love this Eagles album, which features the title cut plus "Tequila Sunrise." Henry Diltz's album photography is great too.
Born To Run: Springsteen didn't crack the top 10 but this album came close. "Thunder Road," "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out," "Jungleland" and the title cut. Man...great music from The Boss.
Damn the Torpedoes: RIP Tom Petty. His and the Heartbreakers' masterpiece.
Sports: The best in '80s pop has to be this classic from Huey Lewis & the News. Listening to this album just makes me smile.
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