Appetite for Destruction By:
Guns N' Roses
APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION was a shot in the arm for the sorry state of hard rock in the 80's. All the other big bands of the era were more into looks than music, while the musically sound bands didnt get their due. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE kicks off the
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Ride The Lightning By:
Metallica
Don't let that classical-guitar-ish opening to "Fight Fire with Fire" fool you--Ride the Lightning packs a heavy-metal wallop. While not as ambitious as the subsequent Master of Puppets, this early Metallica album is indubitably one of their best. Th
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Led Zeppelin IV [Original Recording Remastered] By:
Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page was a top London studio guitarist before he got rich and famous as the musical leader of Led Zeppelin. The group's fourth--and arguably their finest--album is as much a tribute to his technique as a monument to his versatility. Page produc
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Back In Black By:
AC/DC
After the untimely death of lead singer Bon Scott, AC/DC was in complete disarray. No one expected much of the new album or from the new lead singer, Brian Johnson. Now "Back in Black" is one of the best selling albums of all time. It is full of ener
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Who's Next By:
The Who
To put it in the simplest terms possible, this is the ultimate Who album. Although not my personal favorite (Tommy will always hold that record in my book), this is, in my opinion, the band's best all-around release. Although not a concept album befo
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Best of L.A.G.Q. By:
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ)
Recently I learned about LAGQ and bought this album. I have been impressed by the arrangements and interpretation, the texture, innovative touches and originality. It is a treat!
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The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust [ENHANCED] By:
David Bowie
Though one of rock's most influential figures, David Bowie's accomplishments are pocked by some distinct ironies. His willful efforts at being a musical and visual chameleon spurred triumphs in genres as diverse as folk, glam, new wave, and electroni
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Greatest Hits By:
Billy Idol
Billy Idol's secret is one that he shares with, of all people, Trent Reznor--the ability to take a pop base and disguise it with layers of other genres, most notably hard rock. His adaptability is on display throughout this 16-song career retrospecti
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LAGQ's Guitar Heroes By:
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ)
These guys are amazing. This CD is for everyone, regardless of "favorite" musical tastes. Classical, pop, new-age, country, whatever: the LAGQ's virtuosity is stunning, and the sounds they make are engaging, clear and clean (and aided by recording en
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