9.
David Bowie -
Low (1977)
What can I say? Probably my favorite album ever. To me, this is the epitome of pop perfection - a record whose music is both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Even some Bowie fans "hate" Low, but that says to me that they're just not used to any experimentation
at all. This isn't the most challenging listen out there by any means, but to me it's the most rewarding.
10.
Glenn Branca -
The Ascension (1981)
Extremely influential, The Ascension is Glenn Branca's masterpiece. Surprisingly accessible, too.
11.
Peter Brötzmann -
Machine Gun (1968)
You've just got to hear this album. It's not likely to be your favorite jazz album after your first listen, but there's no denying it's interesting even then. But I won't lie, it's not for the faint of heart.
12.
Can -
Tago Mago (1971)
The mother of all krautrock, Tago Mago is Can at their most experimental and their most incredible. This will likely lose some fans once Halleluhwah ends and Aumgn starts up, but give it a chance. This is in my top 5 albums ever.