By "important" I mean that it didn't just become hugely popular, but it also changed a music genre or launched an entirely new one, or otherwise made a huge impact on music in general.

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[–] [S] 33 points 8 months ago* (3 children)

My suggestions:

  • Boston (self titled) pretty much transformed how music was produced, using the studio as an instrument.
  • Jimi Hendrix - "Are you Experienced". Because a guitar had never been played like that before.
  • Nirvana - "Nevermind". Arguably not the first grunge album, but it pretty much put the final nail in the coffin of 80's music.

Honorable mention: Pantera - "Cowboys from Hell" finally moved metal beyond fluffy hair and leather pants that had saturated the genre for too long, and effectively ended the glam era.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago

    Great suggestions, although personally I would have picked Electric Ladyland for Jimi, as that feels more as a well-rounded concept album showcasing his musical skills better. If only he hadn't died so soon, Band of Gypsys gave him the freedom to really do what he wanted.

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