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Pop album that has stood the test of time

I found a used CD copy of Sinead O’Conner’s “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” in Easy Street Records and snatched it up.  I remember liking it in the 90s when it came out and may have a lousy cassette copy somewhere, but I had not seriously listened to it with the better systems I have now.  Listening now, I am impressed by the material, the performance, and the recording quality, and it occurs to me that as an overall concept, it could have come out in 2024 and still sound poignant.  There are a few rock hangovers from the 80s, but even those are well delivered.

I am wondering what pop albums you have that you think have aged well in terms of material, performance and production.

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slaw
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The Hooters "Nervous Night"

 

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slaw
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Eddie Money "Life for the Taking"

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rettrussell
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+1 slaw  Bruce Cockburn - Stealing Fire

Saw the album tour in London, Ontario where the bass /lead used a Chapman “Stick” to amazing effect….the simultaneous, repetitious runs were done with it and made for a mesmerizing show.

Of course, Bruce is a virtuoso guitarist/songwriter who should be experienced in concert.

Juluka - Scatterings of Africa with Johnny Clegg and Sipho Mchunu is another great 80’s release that shouldn’t be forgotten.

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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars...Bowie.

emergingsoul
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Jazz pop would be Chuck Mangione and the Great album titled main squeeze.

Also outstanding jazz trumpet player Don Ellis, Live at Fillmore East was a remarkable Orchestra performance. He did the soundtrack for French connection the music is a little bit unconventional.

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