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An Artist's Pinnacle

We've had so many threads about favorite releases by an artist, best debut recordings etc., but I'm don't think that I have seen anyone ask this before. My question is this: Pick one or more solo artists, or bands or music from any genre. What release do you think marked the pinnacle of their artistry?
I could think of many, but the idea was sparked in my mind yesterday when I was thinking once again that for REM, it was Life's Rich Pageant. They were once a favorite band, but I eventually got really tired of Michael Stipe's nonsense. Anyway, that's not the point. Continuing with the rock genre, I will say Dirt was the peak for Alice in Chains, and Rocks was the top for Aerosmith. Only thinking of those examples because I was just listening to them yesterday.
I'm really interested in everyone else's thoughts, and I'll have a whole lot more as I think about it.
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Kate Bush - 'The Dreaming'

Soundgarden - 'Superunknown'

The Clash - 'London Calling'

Elvis Costello - 'This Year's Model' 

Gang of Four - 'Entertainment'

The Jam - 'Setting Sons'

Love -  'Forever Changes'

PJ Harvey - 'Let England Shake'

Siouxsie and the Banshees - 'The Scream'

Squeeze - 'Argybargy'

Plenty more where those came from! 

 

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@stuartk - where did you see that the Grateful Dead overdubbed vocals on Europe '72? Not saying they didn't, but I've got the box set of the entire Europe '72 tour - I know there weren't any overdubs on THAT! 😃 I loved that 2nd album from The Band, too - Jerry Garcia Band used to cover 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down', and very, very well, too... 

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