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Essentials: The Top 10 Classical Albums Every Music Fan Should Own

Whether you’re a classical connoisseur or a musical neophyte, here are ten albums that belong in every music fan’s library.

Wanda Jackson was the female version of Elvis Presley; that only worked against her in the early days of country and rock and roll.

‘Crossroads’ is a blistering bravado live performance from the power trio Cream.

A soulful classic 1968 release from a masterful performer, Feliciano! defies categorization.

September of My Years was recorded in 1965 when Frank Sinatra would soon turn 50; this is a concept album that ranks among his finest.

Joan Armatrading’s self-titled third album, released in 1976 and produced by Glyn Johns, was an album far ahead of its[…]

This classic jazz piano album belongs in every collection; here are three reasons to listen to this record for the next ten or twenty years.

No one else has ever done with pop music what Roy Orbison did; he touches the hearts of listeners and created a timeless legacy.

Bob Dylan’s ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ kicked open the doors to countless minds, including that of Bruce Springsteen.

It's not by accident that they were thinking that way in 1971. Do you remember the famous picture - Earthrise?…

This has been my favorite Kinks album since I bought it in 1971. And I have them all.

I've loved Gene Pitney's voice for 60 years. I was 12 when I started listening to him and I still…

What a great blast from the past, Brian. We had one of those rocket crystal radios as a kid. Though…

I love everything Bob Lind writes and records. The man is an artist. Thanks for your review on Something Worse…

Excellent suggestion for a post on Tangerine Dream! Thank you, David - look for it in the coming weeks.

I love the feelings and textures that come from listening to the release. I think Jarre along with Tangerine Dream,…