Classic Albums
We at Marbecks thoroughly recommend the following six "Classic Album" titles. It is an ever-increasing sample of what we feel are some of the finest recordings by the greatest artists in music history.
To view the rest of these all-time favourites, head to our complete list of Previous Classic Albums.
Coldplay :-
A Rush of Blood to the Head
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[ EMI Music / CD ] Release Date: Monday, 26 August, 2002 Coldplay's introspective, intelligent, sincerely emotional Brit-pop music sets them apart from the pack. Somewhere in between the confident, vulnerable guitar playing of Jonny Buckland, the melodic bass line of Guy Berryman, thoughtful drumming of Will Champion, and lead Chris Martin's stark, tenor vocals are answers for the soul. |
Van Morrison :-
Moondance
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[ Warner Bros. Records / CD ] Release Date: Monday, 1 July, 1985 "Originally released in February 1970, 'Moondance' is a true classic -- Van the Man at his absolute best! |
Jean Michel Jarre :-
Zoolook
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[ Dreyfus Records / CD ] Release Date: Tuesday, 1 February, 1994 "After holding off for over 20 years, I finally fell to the other day and for the very first time listened to Jean Michel Jarre's 1984 release, 'Zoolook', and in particular this re-mastered edition... I'd heard it was really good, but just never gotten around to checking it out. To say I was blown away is an understatement. |
Rainbow :-
Rising
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[ Polydor Records / CD ] Release Date: Monday, 28 June, 1999 "This digitally re-mastered, European imported disc is the fantastic second album from Rainbow. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his ever-changing line-up of musicians released this sophomore effort in 1976. 'Rising' is a tour-de-force that ranks in the echelon of the greatest of heavy rock classics. |
The White Stripes :-
Elephant
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[ XL Recordings / CD ] Release Date: Monday, 31 March, 2003 "The White Stripes comprise of Jack White (songwriter, guitarist, vocalist) and Meg White (drums). Formed in 1997, this duo from Detroit has taken the idea of minimalist rock 'n' roll into the future. |
Cassandra Wilson :-
Blue Light 'til Dawn
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[ Blue Note Records / CD ] Release Date: Friday, 10 December, 1993 "Evading categorisation, Cassandra Wilson performs superb renditions of everything from blues, jazz and pop on this excellent recording -- which is easily one of her best! |









