Rules:
30 albums or less from each decade (1963-2023). I only maxed out in the 70s.
No more than two albums by any songwriter or band. Painful.
No more than one weak song per album. Helpful.
No more than one cover of another artist’s song per album. Also helpful.
No greatest hits albums.
No jazz, blues, or hip-hop, which each deserve their own lists.
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