# one hundred fifteen

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & the Dominoes
If Eric Clapton only had "Layla" to his name, he'd still be in the Hall Of Fame. The journeyman guitarist's talent for bringing out the best in his fellow players was never more evident than on these sides.
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Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Inspired by new member Gram Parsons, the Rock Hall Of Famers turned from folk-rock to country-rock on this landmark album.
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The Harder They Come
Jimmy Cliff
The soundtrack to the cult hit introduced reggae to American ears; its broad sampling of styles (from such stars as Jimmy Cliff and Toots Hibbert) remains an ideal introduction to the form.
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Saturday Night Fever
Original Soundtrack
This top-selling soundtrack -- powered by The Bee Gees at their hitmaking best -- introduced the world to disco.
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Tim
The Replacements
After the creative breakthrough of Let It Be, the Mats upped the ante with this collection of songs that had reflective adolescents scribbling PWIG (Paul Westerberg Is God) across their notebooks.
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A Christmas Gift For You
Phil Spector
The greatest holiday album of all time, and the perfect example of the legendary producer's "Wall Of Sound."
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Gris-Gris
Dr. John A psychedelic soul-stew, N'awlins-style. If you buy one voodoo album in your lifetime, make it this one. Out of print. Rhino recommends Mos' Scocious: The Dr. John Anthology. :: details :: buy now ::
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Straight Outta Compton
Jimmy Cliff
The soundtrack to the cult hit introduced reggae to American ears; its broad sampling of styles (from such stars as Jimmy Cliff and Toots Hibbert) remains an ideal introduction to the form.
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
The Airplane's high-flying best includes the band's two most famous psychedelic anthems (courtesy of new vocalist Grace Slick) and helped spark 1967's Summer Of Love.
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