Originally Posted by Blarobbarg

Jazz:
The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, Here Be Dragons. I listen to a lot of jazz. A LOT of jazz. But this is currently at the top of my list. This is a modern jazz group that incorporates everything from soul and blues to psychedlia and noise into their sound. This is pretty much the best experimental jazz album I have ever heard, with crazy solos, electronic sound effects, occasional walls of noise... it is perfect.

Reggae:
Easy Star All-Stars, Dubber Side Of The Moon. This is a weird choice, since it's their cover version of Dark Side Of The Moon being dubbed by other artists. Still, it's really well done, which is why it's my current favorite reggae album.

Hip-Hop:
Madvillain, Madvillainy. I know everyone and their mother raves about this album, and for good reason. It's wonderful.