I'll speak on what I know: HIP-HOP.
Eric B. & Rakim- "Paid in Full"(1987)
One of the most lyrically sound rap albums ever, with songs that influenced a generation of upcoming emcees.
A Tribe Called Quest-"The Low End Theory"(1991)
Laidback jazz rap that showed hip hop how to chill the f*ck out.
Public Enemy-"Fear of a Black Planet" (1990)
While many would go with "nation of millions," I say this album is superior. It contains more classic songs and is altogether more fresh sounding.
Dr. Dre- "The Chronic"(1993)
West coast G-Funk at it's finest.
Wu-Tang Clan- "Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers"(1994)
Nine emcees come together to produce some of the grittiest, rawest hip hop ever.
De La Soul- "3 Feet High and Rising"(1989)
Surreal backpack rap with hippie overtones of peace, love, and harmony. Just a joy to listen to.
N.W.A.- "Straight Outta Compton"(1989)
The album that invented the Parental Advisory symbol.
Run DMC- "Raising Hell"(1986)
The first blending of rock and rap into an awesomely fresh package.
Beatie Boys- "License to Ill"(1986)
Super hype white-boy rap for all to enjoy.
NaS- "Illmatic"(1994)
In a time when rap was succumbing to the evil influences of the media, the Nasty one brought it back where it needed to be: to the streets.
The Notorious B.I.G.-"Ready To Die"(1994)
Without question some of the illest rhymes ever kicked, all off the top of the dome.
2Pac- "All Eyez On Me"
The thug poet's double LP masterpiece.
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