Retro. Modern. Cutting Edge. Timeless. Jack White is one of the most interesting musicians alive. I'm also excited to hear what he has done and what he is doing now.
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Aha, that's the secret.
Bob Marley & The Wailers | Natty Dread (1974)
Music from 1971: The Doors | L.A. Woman and Can | Tago Mago
The Doors | "L.A. Woman"
Awesome writing, top notch musicianship... of course the fact that this is a great album is news to no one. Still, it's fun to be reminded to give it a relisten now and then.
Can | "Tago Mago"
Some albums get better each time you listen to them. Some don't. And SOME even get worse. I was intrigued the first few times I listened to "Tago Mago" but the discordance and free form soloing eventually drove me up the wall. Some experiments should not be conducted.
Death In Vegas | The Contino Sessions (1999)
Umm... No.
The xx | "XX" (2009)
As Robert Dimery reviews in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die this albums exhibits a "quiet, tiptoeing quality" with "minimal musical fuss". It's the perfect soundtrack to relaxing with your eyes closed, just letting pleasant musical waves caress you. Excellent.
Parliament | "Mothership Connection" (1976)
I highly recommend that you improve your interplanetary funksmanship and listen to this album.
Drive-ByTruckers | "Southern Rock Opera" (2001)
Thinking man's country. Give it a listen.
Captain Beefheart | "Safe As Milk" (1967)
It ranges from great ("Sure 'Nuff 'n' Yes, I Do" and others) to forgettable ("I'm Glad" to just plain weird ("Abba Zaba").