If you’re a music fan, you undoubtedly have favorite albums, the ones you’ve listened to over and over through the years and never tire of hearing.
In that mix there are probably a few “masterpieces,” albums seen as landmarks, like The Beatles’ “Abbey Road,” Carole King’s “Tapestry,” AC/DC’s “Back in Black” or Joni Mitchell’s “Blue.”
It’s also likely, though, that you also have albums that you personally consider to be masterpieces, even if they’re not particularly well-known. They may not necessarily be hits; in fact, they probably aren’t. But they’ve found a place in your musical heart.
For me, that list includes:
* “Late for the Sky” by Jackson Browne. I picked up the album for the tunefully rocking “Walking Slow,” which I’d heard on the radio. The first time I listened to all of “Late for the Sky,” I was stunned – the emotions, the depth of the lyrics, the melodies. It’s the album I put on when I just want some quiet contemplation.