6 Albums From The 2000s That Are Worth A Second, Third Go

Song: Ohia—Magnolia Electronic Co. (2003) First Impressions: Pre-pandemic days, I used to drive home listening to Waxahatchee and Kevin Morby‘s version of Farewell Transmission. There’s no better place to listen to this song than in your car driving eastbound into the twilight as the harsh day fades out behind you. Jason Molina‘s words hit the

5 ‘You Only Live Once’ Albums of the 2000s

Eminem—The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) First Impressions: This album is easily one of the most interesting works of art to come out of the 2000s. It’s raw and angry and violent, and yet surprisingly coherent. I’m not the authority to speak on how much the album has shaped and changed hip-hop since. But as a

Johnny Cash—At Folsom Prison (1968)

FUN FACTS At Folsom Prison (1968) is an album by American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. He’d done many concerts in prison before. But this was the one at Folsom at 1958 was the first one recorded for an album release. It was released through Columbia Records in May 1968. As a project, the Folsom prison concert

Neil Young—Everybody Knows This is Nowhere (1969)

FUN FACTS Everybody Knows This is Nowhere (1969) is the second album by Canadian rockstar Neil Young. The album was released in May 1969 by Reprise Records. This album is the moment between his solo debut and his debut with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. He recorded it with his backing band, Crazy Horse, whose

Neil Diamond—Just For You (1967)

FUN FACTS Just For You (1967) is the second album by U.S. singer-songwriter, actor and performer Neil Diamond. It was the last album he released for Bang Records. When he was young, Neil Diamond was at a summer camp for Jewish children when he watched Pete Seeger perform for the kids. He was inspired by

Jefferson Airplane—Surrealistic Pillow (1967)

FUN FACTS Surrealistic Pillow (1967) is the second album by rock band Jefferson Airplane. The album was released through RCA Victor on February 1, 1967. Jefferson Airplane was originally formed in San Francisco by Martin Balin and Paul Kantner. Balin wanted to start a folk rock band. So, like any enterprising musician, he started…a music

The Byrds—The Sweetheart of the Rodeo (1968)

FUN FACTS Sweetheart of the Rodeo (1968) is the sixth album from U.S. rock band The Byrds. It was released on August 30, 1968 by Columbia Records. It was the first album that featured country rock pioneer Gram Parsons in the band’s line-up. Parsons‘ inclusion shifted the direction of the band’s music, from their psychedelic

Nico—Chelsea Girl (1967)

FUN FACTS Chelsea Girl (1967) is the debut album of German folk rock singer Nico, released in October of 1967 through Verve Records. The album, much like Nico‘s career, was tailored by famous people around her. The list includes artist Andy Warhol, to whom Nico was a muse, and musicians like Lou Reed, who was

Jazz in Threes: Monk, Hill and Adderley

FUN FACTS Point of Departure (1964) is the fifth album by jazz pianist and bandleader Andrew Hill for jazz recording label, Blue Note. Hill worked with some of the most renowned players of the time, including saxophonists Eric Dolphy and Joe Henderson, and bassist Richard Davis. Many of the musicians in this recording had worked

Loretta Lynn—Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind) (1967)

FUN FACTS Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind) (1967) is the ninth album by country singer Loretta Lynn. The album was released through Decca Records on February 1, 1967. Raised in farming and mining family, Loretta Webb got married at 15 years old. Her husband (who was 21 years old at the