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.
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Thijs Van Leer / Arranged and Conducted by Rogier van Otterloo :- Introspection / Introspection 2 |
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[ BGO Records / 2 CD ] Release Date: Friday, 15 October, 2004
Originally released in 1972 and 1974 respectively on the CBS record label, Van Leer's two original classic albums are re-issued at last! |
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Keb' Mo' :- Just Like You |
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[ Okeh Records / Sony Music / CD ] Release Date: Monday, 24 June, 1996
Keb' Mo's' 'Just Like You' isn't just for blues lovers only. Its thirteen tracks -- twelve originals plus a striking interpretation of Robert Johnson's classic "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" -- will appeal to anyone who appreciates a heartfelt lyric, a well-crafted melody, and a flawless mix of passion and grit. |
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Red Hot Chili Peppers :- Stadium Arcadium |
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[ Warner Bros. Records / 2 CD ] Release Date: Monday, 15 May, 2006 Exuding all the passion, energy and funked-up rock that have made the Red Hot Chili Peppers one of the most popular bands in history, the 2-disc set that comprises 'Stadium Arcadium', simply put, will knock your socks off. Singer Anthony Kiedis calls it "the best thing that we've ever done... There's this weird kind of subliminal undercurrent that is suggestive,... |
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Nirvana :- Nevermind |
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[ Geffen Records / CD ] Release Date: Thursday, 8 August, 1991
“There really isn't another album in history that is as genre defining as Nirvana's 'Nevermind'. Released in 1991, it was almost single-handedly responsible for the birth of what became known as the "grunge" movement, and has gone on to sell millions of copies worldwide. |
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John Mayall :- Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton: Deluxe Edition |
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[ Polydor Records / 2 CD ] Release Date: Tuesday, 14 November, 2006
“The classic "Beano" album -- featuring Eric Clapton on guitar -- has been digitally re-mastered and expanded to receive the full “Deluxe Edition” treatment. The set features well over two hours of music and includes nine previously unreleased tracks! |
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Leftfield :- Leftism |
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[ Hard Hands / Columbia Records / 2 CD ] Release Date: Friday, 9 June, 2000 "By the mid '90s, dance, and electronic music in general, had come of age... Artists such as Tricky, Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers, Bomb the Bass, Goldie, and a whole host of others were producing outstanding albums that the public was lapping up with intense glee. However, no one could have foreseen the unmitigated brilliance that was Leftfield's landmark... |
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