This one should take you back a while, if you remember anything of course. These are some of the quintessential Rock Classics that your parents and your siblings could all belt out at any given moment. Break out the classic Beatles' albums and turn on the black light for Jimi Hendrix , 'cause it's time to get groovy.
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ALBUM: Synchronicity »
ARTIST: The Police
WHY?: Sting was the front man of this wildly popular band.
BEST SONG: "Every Breath You Take"
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ALBUM: Pet Sounds »
ARTIST: Beach Boys
WHY?: Any band that makes a career out of singing about beaches, surfing and ladies gets to make this list.
BEST SONG: "Wouldn't It Be Nice?", "God Only Knows"
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ALBUM: Bitches Brew »
ARTIST: Miles Davis
WHY?: The pinnacle of fusion jazz.
BEST SONG: All of them.
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ALBUM: Purple Rain »
ARTIST: Prince
WHY?: While Prince has been at the crossroads between the two genders, we think that the man can perform, under any name or lack thereof.
BEST SONG: "When Doves Cry", "Baby I'm A Star", "Purple Rain", "The Beautiful Ones"
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ALBUM: Bookends »
ARTIST: Simon & Garfunkel
WHY?: It's hard to choose the best Simon and Garfunkel album, this is just our favorite.
BEST SONG: "Hazy Shade of Winter" ,"Old Friend"
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ALBUM: Sleeps With Angels »
ARTIST: Neil Young
WHY?: Grunge's Grandpa kicks the Grand kids' butts.
BEST SONG: "Piece of Crap", "Sleeps With Angels"
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ALBUM: Deja Vu »
ARTIST: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
WHY?: Possibly the finest collaboration of musicians on one record and harmonies that are unmatched.
BEST SONG: "Teach Your Children"
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ALBUM: Hotel California »
ARTIST: The Eagles
WHY?: Don Henley and Glenn Frey team up on this classic.
BEST SONG: "Hotel California", "Wasted Time"
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ALBUM: Time Out Of Mind »
ARTIST: Bob Dylan
WHY?: It sounds like the loneliest person in the world can actually lift the spirits.
BEST SONG: "Not Dark Yet"
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ALBUM: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road »
ARTIST: Elton John
WHY?: Before the ego exploded cheese over the world there was a little naïve voice.
BEST SONG: "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
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