Recently, I wrote an appreciation of what I consider to be the top 10 essential albums for any classic rock collection. The only real rule was that only one lp per band could be included, lest the entire Top 10 be Led Zeppelin albums. I herewith submit number 10; I will post more of these from time to time. If you like classic rock, take my advice and get these 10.
10) The Eagles, Hotel California – In a time when some of the greatest and best selling albums ever were being released – Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors, Peter Frampton’s Comes Alive, Jefferson Starship’s Red Octopus – the Eagles produced this gem. After the departure of longtime guitarist Bernie Leadon, the great Joe Walsh was brought in to help produce the guitars and to share the lead guitar duties with Don Felder, who (along with Lindsey Buckingham) is one of the most underrated guitarists out there. Although the guitar playing on this album is nothing short of brilliant, it is the songwriting that puts it over the top. Don Henley does the heavy lifting with killers like Wasted Time and The Last Resort, but Walsh, Randy Meisner, and cofounder Glen Frey all contribute strong efforts, and this album shines from the first chiming notes to the last fade-out.
10) The Eagles, Hotel California – In a time when some of the greatest and best selling albums ever were being released – Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors, Peter Frampton’s Comes Alive, Jefferson Starship’s Red Octopus – the Eagles produced this gem. After the departure of longtime guitarist Bernie Leadon, the great Joe Walsh was brought in to help produce the guitars and to share the lead guitar duties with Don Felder, who (along with Lindsey Buckingham) is one of the most underrated guitarists out there. Although the guitar playing on this album is nothing short of brilliant, it is the songwriting that puts it over the top. Don Henley does the heavy lifting with killers like Wasted Time and The Last Resort, but Walsh, Randy Meisner, and cofounder Glen Frey all contribute strong efforts, and this album shines from the first chiming notes to the last fade-out.
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