60's, I think The White Album. It took the psychedelic and blues influences of the 60's and implemented it into 90 minutes of the most "60's" music I can think of. I admit Sgt. Pepper is by far the better album, I think The White Album is more "essential" in that sense.
As far as the 90's goes, I have to day Nevermind. I think it's extremely overrated, but it was a massive influence on 90's punk, alternative, grunge, and indie rock.
As far as 00's, indie rock seems to be one of the more dominant genres. Alternative and indie still reigned on and off radio, especially considering how the post-punk revival takes after a major influence on early and modern alternative. Turn On ther Birhgt Lights. I suppose that would be my choice, even though I'm not into Interpol.
EDIT: LZ4 and Houses are more than decent.
I think the essential 70's album would have to incorporate elements of funk and disco as well as pop and rock.
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