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Pop album that has stood the test of time

I found a used CD copy of Sinead O’Conner’s “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” in Easy Street Records and snatched it up.  I remember liking it in the 90s when it came out and may have a lousy cassette copy somewhere, but I had not seriously listened to it with the better systems I have now.  Listening now, I am impressed by the material, the performance, and the recording quality, and it occurs to me that as an overall concept, it could have come out in 2024 and still sound poignant.  There are a few rock hangovers from the 80s, but even those are well delivered.

I am wondering what pop albums you have that you think have aged well in terms of material, performance and production.

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larsman
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@slaw + 1

skiznfliz
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+1 for YAZ  .. Upstairs at Eric’s

Make sure to check out the track “In My Room”

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slaw
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I’m inspired now...a few

Timbuk 3 "Eden Alley"

Paula Cole "This Fire"

Shawn Colvin "Steady On"

Neko Case "Middle Cyclone"

Toad the Wet Sprocket "Dulcinea"

Tanita Tikaram "Closer to the People"

Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians "Shooting Rubber bands @ the Stars"

Fountains of Wayne "Welcome Interstate Managers"

Joan Osborne "Relish"

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bassbuyer
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A lot of great albums. Lately I’ve been playing The Cure. Probably because they finally came out with a new album after 18 years. They must of been following the Guns and Roses strategy. Anyway, I think Disintegration has held up very well. Fascination Street is a great way to start my day.

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