Top 12-16 Albums of All Time (or my lifetime, at least)

I was inspired by a friend to write this. Before Friday I used to be sort of against the idea of an album. I just don't truly believe its possible to enjoy every single song on an album by one artist. There's usually one or two (or in most cases, many many more) songs that are garbage. I'm a much bigger fan of creating my own mixes, and not meaning to brag, but I'm quite the DJ. Aside from that, there are a handful (well, almost four handfuls) of artists whom have created albums I have been able, and been excited, to listen to the entire thing, more than once. They are the following, not really in any particular order.

Your Favorite Weapon/Deja Entendu - Brand New (I love both of these equally, I know every single word to every song on both CDs)
Transatlanticism - Death Cab for Cutie (truly a catchy, mellow, beautiful album)
Discovery - Daft Punk (this probably has the most plays in my iTunes)
Give Up - Postal Service (in LOVE with this album, and am begging them to make another)
808's & Heartbreak - Kanye West (pretty recent, but quite an earful, amazingly innovative)
Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - Lauryn Hill (classic)
Call Me Irresponsible - Michael Bublé (this is the perfect mood-setting album)
Me Against the World - 2pac (his best, and arguably the best rap album of the 90s)
Marshall Mathers/The Eminem Show - Eminem (both very good, obviously, Grammy-winning/nominated albums)
Continuum - John Mayer (I actually dislike his earlier stuff, but really appreciate this one)
The Bake Sale - Cool Kids (amazing, amazing album, please support this group, they're the future)
Eye to the Telescope - KT Tunstall (another great atmosphere-setting album)
Songs for Polar Bears/Final Straw/Eyes Open - Snow Patrol (again, I like all of these, and they mingle together for me) + "Olive Grove Facing the Sea" and "Firelight" from When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up

Anyways, I think that's all. I guess that's a top 12 or so. My absolute favourites are at the top. I just think it's incredible for one artist to put together an amazing, listen-through-to-the-end quality album. These artists deserve to be paid the top dollar (some aren't). If anyone argues that there are no good albums anymore, point these ones out. Til' next time,


-- the golden girl

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