| Given the rise of the Internet, it may seem odd to | | | | 5. Ropin' The Wind - Garth Brooks |
| actually talk about music albums. Most people either | | | | This album from Garth Brooks went platinum 18 times, |
| borrow music from friends or hang out on free music | | | | and stayed at number one for a combined total of 18 |
| sites like the section offered on However, there's | | | | weeks over the course of a year. Brooks focused on |
| nothing like owning a copy of the music you love. For | | | | keeping his country roots and telling plenty of stories |
| starters, it supports the artists and encourages them to | | | | along the way. |
| produce more music for you to enjoy. | | | | 6. Star Time - James Brown |
| But where do you begin? There's so many music | | | | Star time isn't just an album -- it's a testament to the |
| albums out there that it can be hard to figure out what | | | | Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown himself. There |
| you actually want to get. If you need help, here are the | | | | are over 71 songs to be had on this 4-CD box set, and |
| top 10 music albums that are actually worth buying. | | | | if you're a fan of the funk and soul of Brown's era, this |
| 1. Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen | | | | is truly a must have for your collection. |
| After you listen to Born to Run, you will definitely see | | | | 7. Nevermind - Nirvana |
| why Bruce Springsteen is referred to as The Boss. | | | | When this album came out at the end of 1991, it was |
| Springsteen's signature style and impressive singing | | | | not expected to become the smash hit that it ended |
| voice sound out loud and clear on this album. It's from | | | | up becoming at all. Indeed, the album went on to be |
| the 70s, so if you miss that era, you definitely want to | | | | certified ten times platinum and has sold 26 million |
| pick up Born to Run. | | | | copies to date. With its grunge sound and alternative |
| 2. Like a Prayer - Madonna | | | | rock roots, this is definitely a rock'n'roll classic. |
| Madonna is one of the greatest female pop singers of | | | | 8. OK Computer - Radiohead |
| all time, with a career that spans across three | | | | Radiohead's OK Computer is considered to be one of |
| decades. Like a Prayer is an album that captures | | | | their best albums. It marks the time where Radiohead |
| Madonna's classic sound and clear relentless voice. | | | | really came into their own style, instead of sounding like |
| 3. Purple Rain - Prince | | | | Pink Floyd or other bands. "Creep", "Exit Music for a |
| Prince is as well known for his wacky lifestyle and | | | | Film", and "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" are all great tracks |
| antics as much as he is for his music. Yet Purple Rain | | | | that are found on this album. |
| captures Prince at his best - deep soulful tunes, wild | | | | 9. The College Dropout - Kanye West |
| guitar styling, and enough funk and groove to keep | | | | The College Dropout is considered one of Kanye |
| your toes tapping for a long time. | | | | West's best albums, which is very impressive since it's |
| 4. Back in Black - AC/DC | | | | West's debut album. It broke the current gangster |
| Back in Black by AC/DC seems to be made for | | | | persona in hip hop and presented a more thoughtful, |
| karaoke -- after all, who hasn't sung "You Shook Me | | | | intelligent round of discourse on the problems in the |
| All Night Long" at the top of their lungs? The album is | | | | world. |
| filled with a lot of great songs and hits to keep you | | | | 10. |
| busy for a while. | | | | |