10. "Texas Flood" - Stevie Ray VaughanSRV had magnificent tone, that only complimented his amazing playing. Best blues guitarist ever, ever, ever. EVAR.
Key Tracks: "Pride and Joy," "Texas Flood," "Testify"
Wins the award for: BEST BLUES GUITAR
09. "Greatest Hits" - SublimeSince I'm only using one greatest hits album it isn't cheating.
Anyway, Brad Nowell was one of the best songwriters ever. Date Rape, Wrong Way... awesome. This compilation is only lacking "Seed."
Key Tracks: "Date Rape," "Wrong Way," "Santeria," "What I Got," "40 oz. to Freedom"
Wins the award for: MOST 'FEELGOOD' MUSIC
08. "Led Zeppelin IV" - Led ZeppelinPlant and Page is one of the best two man teams ever. Not to mention Jones' awesome bass riffage and Bonham's insane drumming.
Key Tracks: "Black Dog," "When The Levee Breaks," "Rock and Roll"
Wins the award for: MOST MEMORABLE
07. "Van Halen" - Van HalenEVH is simply a guitar GOD. And DLR has one of those voices you just can't forget.
Key Tracks: "Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love," "On Fire," "You Really Got Me"
Wins the award for: MOST INNOVATIVE FACEMELTING
06. "Stadium Arcadium (Disc One)" - Red Hot Chili PeppersFrusciante has some sick leads here, and the more varied tracks step out from the usual RHCP funk rock.
Key Tracks: "Slow Cheetah," "Hump De Bump," "Torture Me," "Strip My Mind"
Wins the award for: MOST FUNKALICIOUS
06. "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" - MegadethProbably the best metal album of the 80's or 90's. Awesome soloing, cool vocals, all around tight and epic instrumentals. Pure amazingness.
Key Tracks: "Peace Sells," "Wake Up Dead," "My Last Words," "Bad Omen"
Wins the award for: MOST BR00TAL
05. "The Artist In The Ambulance" - ThriceTeppei Teranishi is one of my favorite modern guitarists, and makes awesome riffs and licks. Dustin Kensrue has a great voice, and the duo make the whole album (except Paper Tigers) amazing. Riley Breckinridge is a terrific drummer as well.
Key Tracks: "Stare at the Sun," "The Artist in the Ambulance," "All That's Left"
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