Rock (1960s)

Ace of Cups [1967– ]

• Ace of Cups [2018, High Moon], B

Arthur Alexander (1942–93)

• Rainbow Road: The Warner Bros. Recordings [1972, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Lonely Just Like Me [1993, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+(**)

The Allman Brothers Band [1969–1982]

• The Allman Brothers Band [1969, Polydor], B+
• Idlewild South [1970, Polydor], A–
• Beginnings [1969–70, Polydor], B+
• Live at the Atlanta International Pop Festival: July 3 & 5, 1970 [1970, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• Live at Fillmore East [1971, Polydor], B
• The Final Note: Painters Mill Music Fair, Owings Mills, MD 10–17–71 [1971, Allman Brothers], B–
• Eat a Peach [1972, Polydor], B
• Brothers and Sisters [1974, Polydor], B+
• The Road Goes On Forever: A Collection of Their Greatest Recordings [1969–73, Capricorn], B+(***)
• The Best of the Allman Brothers [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1969–79, Polydor], B+(***)
• The Essential Allman Brothers Band: The Epic Years [1990–2000, Epic/Legacy], B+
• One Way Out: Live at the Beacon Theatre [2003, Sanctuary/Peach, 2CD], B+(***)

Amon Düül [1968–1981]

• Phallus Dei [1969, Inside Out/Revisited], B+(***)

The Animals [1964–1968]

• The Complete Animals [1964–65, EMI, 2 CD], A
• The Best of the Animals [1964–65, Abkco], A
• Retrospective [1964–70, Abkco], A–

The Association [1966– ]

• And Then . . . Along Comes the Association [1966, Valiant], B–

Autosalvage [1968– ]

• Autosalvage [1968, RCA Victor], B+(***)

Kevin Ayers (1945–2013)

• Joy of a Toy [1969, Harvest], B+
• Shooting at the Moon [1970, Harvest], B+
• Whatevershebringswesing [1971, Harvest], A
• Banamour [1973, Sire], A–
• Odd Ditties [1969–73, Harvest], A–
• w/John Cale, Brian Eno, Nico: June 1, 1974 [1974, Island], B+
• Confessions of Dr. Dream [1974, Island], B
• Sweet Deceiver [1975, Island], B
• Yes, We Have No Mananas [1976, ABC], A–
• Rainbow Takeaway [1978, Harvest], B
• That's What You Get Babe [1980, Harvest], B
• Diamond Jack and the Queen of Pain [1983, Charly], B–
• The Kevin Ayers Collection [(1990), See For Miles], A–
• The Unfairground [2007, Gigantic], B+(*)

David Axelrod (1936– )

• Songs of Experience [1969, Capitol], B
• The Edge: David Axelrod at Capitol Records [1966–70, Capitol Jazz], B–

Badfinger [1969–1981]

• Magic Christian Music [1969, Capitol], B+(*)
• No Dice [1970, Capitol], B
• Straight Up [1971, Capitol], B–
• Ass [1972–73, Capitol], C+

The Band [1967–1976]

• Music from Big Pink [1968, Capitol], A
• The Band [1969, Capitol], A
• Stage Fright [1970, Capitol], A–
• Moondog Matinee [1973, Capitol], A–
• Northern Lights Southern Cross [1975, Capitol], B
• The Last Waltz [1976, Warner Brothers, 2CD], B+

The Beach Boys [1961– ]

• Surfin' Safari [1962, Capitol], B+(**)
• Surfin' U.S.A. [1963, Capitol], B–
• Surfin' Safari / Surfin' U.S.A. [1962–63, Capitol], B
• Surfer Girl [1963, Capitol], B+(***)
• Little Deuce Coupe [1962–63, Capitol], B+(**)
• Shut Down Volume 2 [1964, Capitol], B+(*)
• All Summer Long [1964, Capitol], B+(***)
• The Beach Boys Today! [1965, Capitol], B+(***)
• Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) [1965, Capitol], A–
• Today / Summer Days and Summer Nights [1965, Capitol], A–
• Beach Boys' Party! [1965, Capitol], A–
• Endless Summer [1962–65, Capitol], A
• Spirit of America [1962–65, Capitol], B+
• Pet Sounds [1966, Capitol], A+
• Smiley Smile [1967, Capitol], B+
• Wild Honey [1967, Capitol], A
• Friends [1968, Capitol], B–
• 20 / 20 [1969, Capitol], B+
• Beach Boys '69: Live in London [1969, Caribou], B
• Sunflower [1970, Caribou], A–
• Surf's Up [1971, Caribou], B
• Holland [1972, Caribou], B
• Carl and the Passions: So Tough [1972, Columbia], B
• 15 Big Ones [1976, Caribou], B
• The Beach Boys Love You [1977, Caribou], B+
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 3: Best of the Brother Years 1970–86 [1970–86, Capitol], B–
• Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of the Beach Boys [1962–88, Capitol], B+
• That's Why God Made the Radio [2012, Capitol], B+(**)

The Beatles [1960–1970]

• Please Please Me [1963, Capitol], A
• With the Beatles [1963, Capitol], A
• A Hard Day's Night [1964, Capitol], A–
• Beatles for Sale [1964, Capitol], A
• Help! [1965, Capitol], A+
• Live at the Hollywood Bowl [1964–65, Universal/Apple], A–
• Rubber Soul [1965, Capitol], A
• Revolver [1966, Capitol], A
• 1962–1966 [1962–66, Capitol, 2 CD], A
• Magical Mystery Tour [1967, Capitol], A–
• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [1967, Capitol], A
• The Beatles [1968, Capitol, 2 CD], B+
• Yellow Submarine [1966–69, Capitol], B–
• Abbey Road [1969, Capitol], B
• Let It Be [1970, Capitol], B
• Let It Be . . . Naked [1970, Apple/Capitol], B+
• 1967–1970 [1967–70, Apple, 2 CD], A
• The Beatles 1 [1962–70, Capitol], A–
• Love [1963–70, Capitol], B+(***)
• Past Masters, Vol. 1 [1962–65, Capitol], A–
• Past Masters, Vol. 2 [1965–69, Capitol], B+
• Anthology 1 [1958–94, Apple/Capitol, 2 CD], B+(**)
• Anthology 2 [1965–95, Apple/Capitol, 2CD], B+(**)
• Anthology [1968–70, Apple/Capitol, 2CD], B

The Beau Brummels [1964–1968]

• Introducing the Beau Brummels [1965, Autumn], B+(**)
• The Best of the Beau Brummels [1964–68, Rhino], B

Jeff Beck (1944– )

• Truth [1968, Epic/Legacy], B
• Beck-Ola [1969, Epic/Legacy], C+

Bee Gees [1963– ]

• Bee Gees' 1st [1967, Atco], B
• Horizontal [1968, Atco], C
• Idea [1968, Atco], C+
• Odessa [1969, Polydor], C
• Trafalgar [1971, Atco], C–
• Main Course [1975, Polydor], A–

William Bell (1939– )

• Never Like This Before: The Complete 'Blue' Stax Singles 1961–1968 [1961–68, Kent Soul], B+(**)
• The Man in the Street: The Complete 'Yellow' Stax Solo Singles 1968–1974 [1968–74, Kent Soul], B+(**)
• This Is Where I Live [2016, Stax], B
• One Day Closer to Home [2023, Wilbe], B+(**)

Big Brother and the Holding Company [1965–1972]

• Big Brother and the Holding Company [1967, Columbia], B+
• Cheap Thrills [1968, Columbia], A
• Be a Brother [1970, Columbia], B+(*)

Blind Faith [1969– ]

• Blind Faith [1969, RSO], B+

Blood, Sweat and Tears [1968– ]

• Blood, Sweat and Tears [1969, Columbia], B+

Blue Cheer [1968–1972]

• Vincebus Eruptum [1968, Philips], B+(*)

The Blues Magoos

• Basic Blues Magoos [1968, Mercury], B

Gary U.S. Bonds (1939– )

• The Best of Gary U.S. Bonds [1960–66, Rhino], B+

The Bonzo Dog Band

• Gorilla [1967, Liberty], B+(*)

The Box Tops [1967–1970]

• The Ultimate Box Tops [1967–69, Warner Special Products], B+

David Bowie (1947–2015)

• Space Oddity [1969, Virgin], B+
• The Man Who Sold the World [1970, Virgin], B+
• Hunky Dory [1971, Virgin], A
• The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars [1972, Virgin], A–
• Live Santa Monica '72 [1972, Virgin/EMI], A–
• Bowie at the Beeb: The Best of the BBC Radio Sessions 68–72 [1968–72, Virgin, 2CD], B+(**)
• Pin-Ups [1973, Virgin], B
• Aladdin Sane [1973, Virgin], B+
• Aladdin Sane: 30th Anniversary Edition [1973, Capitol, 2 CD], B+
• Diamond Dogs [1974, Virgin], B
• David Live [1974, EMI Virgin, 2CD], B
• Young Americans [1975, Virgin], B
• Station to Station [1976, Virgin], A
• Changesonebowie [1969–76, RCA], A
• Low [1977, Virgin], A–
• Heroes [1977, Virgin], A–
• Stage [1978, Virgin EMI, 2CD], B+(**)
• Lodger [1979, Virgin], B+
• Scary Monsters [1980, Virgin], B+
• Let's Dance [1983, Virgin], B
• Tonight [1984, EMI America], B–
• Never Let Me Down [1987, EMI America], B–
• Changesbowie [1969–90, Rykodisc], A
• Black Tie White Noise [1993, Virgin], B
• The Buddha of Suburbia [1993, Virgin], B
• Outside [1995, Virgin], B–
• ChangesNowBowie [1996, Parlophone], B
• Earthling [1997, Virgin], B
• Hours . . . [1999, Virgin], B–
• Heathen [2002, ISO/Columbia], B
• The Next Day [2013, Columbia], B+(*)
• Nothing Has Changed [1995–2014, Columbia/Legacy], B+(*)
• Blackstar [2016, Columbia], B+(***)

Arthur Brown (1944– )

• Voice of Love [2007, Zoho Roots], B

Lattimore Brown

• Little Box of Tricks [1965–70, AIM], B+(**)

Brute Force (1940– )

• I, Brute Force: Confections of Love [1966–69, Bar/None], D+

Don Bryant (1942– )

• Don't Give Up on Love [2017, Fat Possum], B+(*)

Tim Buckley (1947–75)

• Goodbye and Hello [1967, Asylum], B+(*)

Buffalo Springfield [1966–1968]

• Buffalo Springfield [1966, Atco], A–
• Buffalo Springfield Again [1967, Atco], B+
• Last Time Around [1968, Atco], B
• Retrospective: The Best of Buffalo Springfield [1966–68, Atco], A

Solomon Burke (1936– )

• The Best of Solomon Burke [1961–65, Atlantic], A
• The Very Best of Solomon Burke [1961–68, Rhino], A–
• Live at the House of Blues [1994, Black Top], A–

Jerry Butler (1939– )

• The Best of the Vee-Jay Years [1958–65, Shout! Factory], A–
• The Best of Jerry Butler (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1968–71, Polygram], A–
• Iceman: The Mercury Years [1966–73, Mercury, 2 CD], A–

Joseph Byrd

• Joe Byrd and the Field Hippies: The American Metaphysical Circus [1969, Columbia], B+
• Yankee Transcendoodle [1976, Takoma], B

The Byrds [1964–1973]

• Mr. Tambourine Man [1965, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Turn! Turn! Turn! [1966, Columbia], B
• Fifth Dimension [1966, Columbia], B+
• Younger Than Yesterday [1966–67, Columbia], C+
• Original Singles, Vol. 1 [1965–67, Columbia], A–
• Greatest Hits [1965–67, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Notorious Byrd Brothers [1968, Columbia], A–
• Sweetheart of the Rodeo [1968, Columbia], A
• Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde [1969, Columbia], B
• Ballad of Easy Rider [1969, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• The Essential Byrds [1965–71, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
• 20 Essential Tracks from the Boxed Set [1965–90, Columbia], A–
• There Is a Season [1964–90, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], B+(*)

John Cale (1942– )

• Sun Blindness Music [1965, Table of the Elements], B
• w/Tony Conrad, Angus MacLise, La Monte Young, Marian Zazeela: Day of Niagara: Inside the Dream Syndicate Volume I [1965, Table of the Elements], C–
• Dream Interpretation: Inside the Dream Syndicate Volume II [1965–69, Table of the Elements], B
• Stainless Gamelan: Inside the Dream Syndicate Volume III [1965–68, Table of the Elements], B+
• Vintage Violence [1970, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• w/Terry Riley: Church of Anthrax [1971, Columbia], B
• The Academy in Peril [1972, Reprise], A–
• Paris 1919 [1973, Reprise], A
• Fear [1974, Island], A–
• Slow Dazzle [1975, Island], A
• Helen of Troy [1975, Island], A–
• Guts [1974–77, Island], A
• The Island Years [1974–77, Island/Chronicles, 2 CD], A–
• Honi Soit [1981, A&M], B
• Music for a New Society [1982, Ze/Island], B–
• Artificial Intelligence [1985, Beggars Banquet], B+
• Seducing Down the Door: A Collection [1970–90, Rhino, 2 CD], B+
• Fragments of a Rainy Season [1992, Hannibal], B
• Eat/Kiss: Music for the Films of Andy Warhol [1995, Hannibal], B+
• Hobo Sapiens [2003, EMI], B+(***)
• Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood [2012, Domino], B+(**)
• Mercy [2023, Domino], B+(*)
• POPtical Illusion [2024, Domino], B+(***)

Can [1968– ]

• Monster Movie [1969, Mute], A–
• Tago Mago [1971, United Artists], B+(***)
• Ege Bamyasi [1972, Mute/Spoon], B+
• Future Days [1973, Mute/Spoon], B+
• Soon Over Babaluma [1974, United Artists], B
• Landed [1975, Virgin], B+(**)
• Live in Stuttgart 1975 [1975, Mute, 2CD], B+(***)
• The Lost Tapes [1968–77, Mute, 3CD], A–

Canned Heat [1966– ]

• Future Blues [1970, BGO], B+
• The Very Best of Canned Heat [1967–73, Capitol], B+

Freddy Cannon (1939– )

• Boom Boom Rock 'n' Roll: The Best of Freddy Cannon [1959–81, Shout! Factory], B+(**)

Captain Beefheart (1941–2010)

• Mirror Man [1965, One Way], B+
• Safe as Milk [1967, Buddah], A–
• Strictly Personal [1968, EMI], B
• Trout Mask Replica [1969, Reprise], A–
• Lick My Decals Off, Baby [1970, Bizarre/Straight], A–
• Clear Spot [1972, Reprise], B
• The Spotlight Kid [1972, Reprise], B+
• Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) [1978, Bizarre/Straight], A
• Doc at the Radar Station [1980, Blue Plate], B+
• Ice Cream for Crow [1982, Blue Plate], B+
• The Dust Blows Forward: An Anthology [1966–82, Rhino, 2 CD], A

Caravan [1968– ]

• In the Land of Grey and Pink [1971, London], B

The Carpenters [1969–1983]

• Carpenters [1971, A&M], C
• Carpenters (20th Century Masters; The Millennium Collection) [1970–78, A&M], C+

Clarence Carter (1936– )

• The Dynamic Clarence Carter [1969, Atlantic], B+
• Snatchin' It Back: The Best of Clarence Carter [1965–70, Rhino], A–

Mel Carter (1943– )

• The Heart and Soul of Mel Carter [2008, CSP], B+(**)
• The Other Standards [2011, CSP], B+(*)

The Chairmen of the Board [1969–1976]

• Greatest Hits [(1990), HDH], A–

The Chambers Brothers [1965– ]

• Time Has Come: The Best of the Chambers Brothers [1966–71, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)

Gene Chandler (1937– )

• The Duke of Earl [1962, Vee-Jay], B+(**)
• The Girl Don't Care [1967, Brunswick], B+(*)

Cher (1946– )

• The Best of Cher (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1971–79, MCA], B+(*)
• The Best of Cher Volume 2 (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1987–98, Hip-O], B–
• The Very Best of Cher [1965–2002, MCA], B+

Chicago [1969– ]

• Chicago Transit Authority [1969, Chicago], B
• XXX [2006, Rhino], C–

The Chi-Lites [1969–1983]

• Give More Power to the People [1970, Brunswick], A–
• Greatest Hits [1969–74, Rhino], A–

Lou Christie (1943– )

• Enlightin'ment [1962–69, Rhino], B

The Dave Clark Five [1964–1970]

• The History of the Dave Clark Five [1964–70, Hollywood, 2 CD], B+

Gene Clark (1944–91)

• Gene Clark With the Gosdin Brothers [1967, Columbia], B+(*)
• Gene Clark Sings for You [1967, Omnivore], B

The Cleanliness and Godliness Skiffle Band

• Greatest Hits [1968, Vanguard], B+(***)

Joe Cocker (1944– )

• With a Little Help From My Friends [1969, A&M], B
• Joe Cocker! [1969, A&M], B+(***)
• Mad Dogs and Englishmen [1970, A&M], A
• Mad Dogs and Englishmen (Deluxe Edition) [1970, A&M, 2 CD], A–
• Joe Cocker's Greatest Hits [1969–76, A&M], B+(***)
• Hard Knocks [2010, 429 Records], B–

Dennis Coffey (1940– )

• Dennis Coffey [2011, Strut], B+(*)

Leonard Cohen (1934–2016)

• Songs of Leonard Cohen [1967, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Songs From a Room [1968–69, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
• Songs of Love and Hate [1970, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 [1970, Columbia/Legacy, CD/DVD], B+(***)
• New Skin for the Old Ceremony [1974, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Best of Leonard Cohen [1968–75, Columbia], B+
• I'm Your Man [1988, Columbia], A
• The Future [1992, Columbia], A
• Ten New Songs [2001, Columbia], A–
• The Essential Leonard Cohen [1967–2001, Columbia, 2 CD], A
• Live in London [2008, Columbia, 2 CD], A+
• Songs From the Road [2008–2009, Columbia/Legacy, CD+DVD], B+(**)
• Old Ideas [2012, Columbia], A–
• Live in Dublin [2013, Columbia, 3CD+DVD], A–
• Can't Forget: A Souvenir of the Grand Tour [2012–2013, Columbia], A–
• Popular Problems [2014, Columbia], A–
• You Want It Darker [2016, Columbia], A–
• Thanks for the Dance [2016, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Alice Cooper (1948– )

• Killer [1971, Warner Brothers], B
• Greatest Hits [1971–73, Warner Brothers], A

Country Joe and the Fish [1965– ]

• Electric Music for the Mind and Body [1967, Vanguard], B+(*)
• I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die [1967, Vanguard], B+(*)
• The Life and Times of Country Joe and the Fish [1965–69, Vanguard], B–

Don Covay (1938– )

• Checkin' In With Don Covay [1973–74, Mercury], B

Cream [1966–1968]

• Fresh Cream [1966, Polydor], B+(**)
• Disraeli Gears [1967, Polydor], A–
• Wheels of Fire [1967–68, Polydor, 2CD], B+(*)
• Goodbye [1968, Polydor], B+(*)
• Gold [1966–68, Polydor/Chronicles, 2 CD], B+(***)

Creedence Clearwater Revival [1967–1972]

• Creedence Clearwater Revival [1968, Fantasy], A
• Bayou Country [1969, Fantasy], A
• Green River [1969, Fantasy], A–
• Willy and the Poor Boys [1969, Fantasy], A
• Live at Woodstock [1969, Craft], B+(***)
• Cosmo's Factory [1970, Fantasy], A
• Pendulum [1970, Fantasy], B+(***)
• Creedence Gold [1968–70, Fantasy], A
• Chronicle [1968–70, Fantasy], A+
• Chronicle, Volume Two [1968–70, Fantasy], B+

Jim Croce (1943–73)

• Home Recordings: Americana [1967, Shout Factory], C+
• Facets [1966–69, Shout Factory, 2 CD], B

Crosby, Stills, and Nash [1968– ]

• Crosby, Stills and Nash [1969, Atlantic], B–
• w/Neil Young: Deja Vu [1970, Atlantic], B–
• w/Neil Young: So Far [(1974), Atlantic], C

The Crystals [1961–1966]

• Da Doo Ron Ron: The Very Best of the Crystals [1961–63, Phil Spector/Legacy], B+(**)

Dick Dale (1937–2019)

• King of the Surf Guitar: The Best of Dick Dale and His Del-Tones [(1989), Rhino], B+

Tyrone Davis (1938–2005)

• Give It Up (Turn It Loose): The Very Best of the Columbia Years [1976–81, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Delaney and Bonnie [1966–1972]

• Home [1968–69, Stax], B+(**)
• The Original Delaney & Bonnie: Accept No Substitutes [1969, Elektra], A
• w/Eric Clapton: Delaney and Bonnie and Friends on Tour with Eric Clapton [1970, Atco], A–
• To Bonnie from Delaney [1970, Atco], B+
• Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Motel Shot [1971, Atco], A–
• Delaney & Bonnie and Friends: D&B Together [1971, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Best of Delaney and Bonnie [1969–72, Rhino], A

John Denver (1943–97)

• Rhymes and Reasons [1969, RCA/Legacy], C
• John Denver's Greatest Hits [1969–73, RCA/Legacy], C+
• Back Home Again [1974, RCA/Legacy], B–
• Love Songs [1969–95, RCA/Legacy], C–

Neil Diamond (1941– )

• The Bang Years 1966–1968 [1966–68, Legacy], B+(*)
• Sweet Caroline [1969, MCA], B

Donovan (1946– )

• Sunshine Superman [1966, Epic], B+(**)
• Mellow Yellow [1967, Epic], B+(**)
• Donovan's Greatest Hits [1965–70, Epic], B+
• Try for the Sun: The Journey of Donovan [1964–2004, Epic/Legacy, 3CD+DVD], B

The Doors [1965–1973]

• The Doors [1967, Elektra], A–
• Strange Days [1967, Elektra], B+
• Waiting for the Sun [1968, Elektra], B
• The Soft Parade [1969, Elektra], B–
• Morrison Hotel [1970, Elektra], B
• 13 [1967–70, Elektra], B+(***)
• L.A. Woman [1971, Elektra], B+(***)
• L.A. Woman: 40th Anniversary [1971, Elektra, 2CD], B+(**)
• The Very Best of the Doors [1967–71, Rhino], A
• The Best of the Doors [(1985), Elektra, 2CD], B+

Lee Dorsey (1924–86)

• Wheelin' and Dealin': The Definitive Collection [1961–69, Arista], A
• Yes We Can [1970, Polydor], A–
• Yes We Can . . . and Then Some [1970, Polydor], A–
• Holy Cow! The Best of Lee Dorsey [1961–70, Arista], A
• Night People [1978, ABC], A–
• Yes We Can / Night People [1970–78, Raven], A–
• Working in a Coal Mine: The Very Best of Lee Dorsey [1961–78, Music Club], A

The Dovells [1961– ]

• The Best of the Dovells: 1961–1965 [Cameo Parkway] [1961–65, ABKCO], B+(**)

Dr. John (1940–2019)

• Gris-Gris [1968, Collectors' Choice], B
• Dr. John's Gumbo [1972, Atco], A
• In the Right Place [1973, Atco], B
• The Ultimate Dr. John [1968–74, Warner Brothers], A–
• City Lights [1978, Verve], B+(**)
• Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack [1981, Clean Cuts], B+
• All By Hisself: Live at the Lonestar [1986, Skinji Brim/Hyena, CD+DVD], A–
• In a Sentimental Mood [1989, Warner Brothers], B
• Right Place, Right Time [1989, Skinji Brim/Hyena], B
• Goin' Back to New Orleans [1992, Warner Brothers], B
• The Very Best of Dr. John [1968–92, Rhino], A–
• Hoodoo: The Collection [(2000), Music Club], B+
• The Best of the Parlophone Years [1998–2004, Blue Note], B+
• Sippiana Hericane [2005, Blue Note], B
• Mercenary [2006, Blue Note], B+(*)
• Tribal [2010, 429 Records], B+(**)
• Locked Down [2012, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch [2013, Concord], C
• Things Happen That Way [2017, Rounder], B+(*)

Bob Dylan (1941– )

• Bob Dylan [1962, Columbia], B+
• In Concert: Brandeis University 1963 [1963, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
• The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan [1963, Columbia], A–
• The Times They Are A-Changin' [1964, Columbia], B+
• Another Side of Bob Dylan [1964, Columbia], A–
• The Bootleg Series, Vol. 9: The Witmark Demos: 1962–1964 [1962–64, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Live 1964: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 6 [1964, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• Bringing It All Back Home [1965, Columbia], A
• Highway 61 Revisited [1965, Columbia], A
• The Bootleg Series, Vol. 4: Live 1966: The "Royal Albert Hall" Concert [1966, Columbia, 2 CD], B+
• The Real Royal Albert Hall 1966 Concert! [1966, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], B
• Blonde on Blonde [1966, Columbia], A–
• Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits [1963–66, Columbia], A
• The Bootleg Series Vol. 7: No Direction Home: The Soundtrack [1959–66, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• w/The Band: The Basement Tapes [1967, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• John Wesley Harding [1968, Columbia], A
• Nashville Skyline [1969, Columbia], A–
• Self Portrait [1970, Columbia], C
• New Morning [1970, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971) [1969–71, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits, Vol. II [1962–71, Columbia], A–
• Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid [1973, Columbia], B–
• Dylan [1973, Columbia/Legacy], C–
• Planet Waves [1974, Columbia], B+
• w/The Band: Before the Flood [1974, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• Blood on the Tracks [1975, Columbia], B
• Desire [1975, Columbia], B
• The Bootleg Series, Vol. 5: Live 1975: The Rolling Thunder Review [1975, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• Hard Rain [1976, Columbia], C+
• Street Legal [1978, Columbia], B–
• Slow Train Coming [1979, Columbia], B+
• Bob Dylan at Budokan [1978, Columbia], C
• Saved [1980, Columbia], B–
• Shot of Love [1981, Columbia], B
• Infidels [1983, Columbia], B–
• Real Live [1984, Columbia], B–
• Knocked Out Loaded [1986, Columbia], B
• Down in the Groove [1983–87, Columbia], B–
• w/Grateful Dead: Dylan and the Dead [1987, Columbia], B–
• Oh Mercy [1989, Columbia], B+
• Playlist: The Very Best of Bob Dylan '80s [1980–89, Columbia/Legacy], B+(*)
• Under the Red Sky [1990, Columbia], B+
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 [1973–90, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Bootleg Series, Vols. 1–3: Rare and Unreleased [1961–91, Columbia, 3 CD], B
• Good as I Been to You [1992, Columbia], B+
• World Gone Wrong [1993, Columbia], A–
• MTV Unplugged [1995, Columbia], B+(*)
• Time Out of Mind [1997, Columbia], A–
• Love and Theft [2001, Columbia], A
• Modern Times [2006, Columbia], A–
• Dylan [1962–2006, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A–
• Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8: Rare and Unreleased 1989–2006 [1989–2006, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Together Through Life [2009, Columbia], A–
• Tempest [2012, Columbia], B+(**)
• Shadows in the Night [2015, Columbia], C
• Fallen Angels [2016, Columbia], C+
• Triplicate [2017, Columbia, 3CD], C+
• Rough and Rowdy Ways [2020, Columbia], A–
• Shadow Kingdom [2021, Legacy], B+(***)

The Electric Prunes [1967–1969]

• I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night) [1967, Reprise], B+(**)
• Release of an Oath [1968, Reprise], B

The Faces [1969–1975]

• A Nod Is as Good as a Wink . . . to a Blind Horse [1971, Warner Brothers], B+
• Five Guys Walk Into a Bar . . . [1969–75, Rhino, 4 CD], A–

Fairport Convention [1967– ]

• Fairport Convention [1968, Polydor], B+(***)
• Unhalfbricking [1969, Hannibal], B+
• Liege and Lief [1969, A&M], B+
• Fairport Chronicles [1968–72, A&M], B+(**)

Marianne Faithfull (1946– )

• Marianne Faithfull's Greatest Hits [1964–69, Abkco], B
• Come and Stay With Me: The UK 45s 1964–1969 [1964–69, Ace], B
• Broken English [1979, Island], A
• Dangerous Acquaintances [1981, Island], A–
• A Child's Adventure [1983, Island], B+
• Strange Weather [1987, Island], A–
• Blazing Away [1990, Island], B
• Faithfull: A Collection of Her Best Recordings [1964–94, Island], A–
• The Best of Marianne Faithfull (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1979–95, Island], B+
• Twentieth Century Blues [1997, RCA], A–
• The Seven Deadly Sins [1998, RCA], B
• Vagabond Ways [1999, IT/Virgin], B+(**)
• Kissin Time [2002, Virgin], B+
• Before the Poison [2005, Anti-], B
• Easy Come Easy Go [2008, Decca], A–
• The Montreux Years [1995–2009, BMG], B+(***)
• Give My Love to London [2014, Easy Sound], B+(*)
• Negative Capability [2018, BMG], B+(***)
• w/Warren Ellis: She Walks in Beauty [2021, BMG], B+(**)

Chris Farlowe (1940– )

• The R&B Years [Charly R&B Masters Vol. 5] [1962–67, Charly], B+(*)

Roberta Flack (1939– )

• Softly with These Songs: The Best of Roberta Flack [(1993), Atlantic], A–

The Flamin' Groovies [1965–1979]

• Supersnazz [1969, Epic], A+
• Flamingo [1970, Buddah], B+
• Teenage Head [1971, Buddah], A–
• Shake Some Action [1976, Sire], B
• The Flamin' Groovies Now! [1978, Sire], B–
• Groovies' Greatest Grooves [(1989), Sire], B–

Fleetwood Mac [1968– ]

• Then Play On [1969, Reprise], B+
• Kiln House [1970, Reprise], A–
• Future Games [1971, Reprise], B+
• Fleetwood Mac [1975, Reprise], A–
• Rumours [1977, Reprise], A
• Tusk [1979, Reprise], B+
• Tusk [1979–80, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], B
• Greatest Hits [(1988), Reprise], B+

Eddie Floyd (1935– )

• Stax Profiles [1966–74, Stax], B+(*)

The Flying Burrito Brothers [1969– ]

• The Gilded Palace of Sin [1969, A&M], A+
• Burrito Deluxe [1970, AUM], B+
• Farther Along: The Best of the Flying Burrito Brothers [1969–70, A&M], A
• Authorized Bootleg: Fillmore East, New York, N.Y.: Late Show, November 7, 1970 [1970, Hip-O Select], B

Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders [1964–1967]

• The Game of Love [1965, Fontana], B–
• The Best of Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1965–68, Mercury], B–

Four Tops [1956– ]

• On Top [1966, Motown], B
• Greatest Hits [1964–67, Motown], A–
• The Ultimate Collection [1964–72, Motown], B+
• The Best of Four Tops (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1964–73, Motown], A–
• The Best of Four Tops Volume 2 (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1972–83, Hip-O], B+(*)

Kim Fowley (1942– )

• Outrageous [1968, Imperial], C–

Aretha Franklin (1942–2018)

• You Grow Closer (Peacock Gospel Classics) [1956, MCA], B
• Aretha: With the Ray Bryant Combo [1960–61, Columbia], A–
• The Electrifying Aretha Franklin [1962, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Tender, the Moving, the Swinging Aretha Franklin [1962, Columbia], B–
• Laughing on the Outside [1963, Columbia], B
• Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington [1964, Columbia], B–
• Runnin' Out of Fools [1964, Columbia], B+(**)
• Yeah!!! [1965, Columbia], B+(*)
• I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) [1967, Rhino], A
• Aretha Arrives [1967, Atlantic], B+(***)
• Lady Soul [1968, Atlantic], A
• Aretha Now [1968, Atlantic], A
• Aretha in Paris [1968, Atlantic], B+(**)
• Aretha's Gold [1967–68, Atlantic], A+
• Soul '69 [1969, Rhino], A–
• Jazz Moods: 'Round Midnight [1961–69, Columbia/Legacy], B
• This Girl's in Love With You [1970, Atlantic], B+(***)
• Spirit in the Dark [1970, Rhino], A–
• The Very Best of Aretha Franklin: The '60s [1967–70, Rhino], A
• Aretha Live at the Fillmore West [1971, Atlantic], B+(*)
• Young, Gifted and Black [1972, Rhino], A–
• Oh Me Oh My: Aretha Live in Philly, 1972 [1972, Rhino Handmade], B+(***)
• Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky) [1973, Atlantic], B–
• 30 Greatest Hits [1967–73, Atlantic, 2 CD], A
• Let Me in Your Life [1974, Atlantic], B
• Sparkle [1976, Atlantic], B+(*)
• The Very Best of Aretha Franklin: The '70s [1970–76, Rhino], A–
• Aretha [1980, Arista], B
• Love All the Hurt Away [1981, Arista], B+(**)
• Jump to It [1982, Arista], B+(**)
• Get It Right [1983, Arista], A–
• Who's Zoomin' Who? [1985, Arista], A
• Aretha [1986, Arista], B
• One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism [1987, Arista, 2CD], B+(*)
• What You See Is What You Sweat [1991, Arista], B
• Greatest Hits [1980–94, Arista], A–
• A Rose Is Still a Rose [1998, Arista], A–
• Knew You Were Waiting: The Best of Aretha Franklin 1980–1998 [1980–98, Arista/Legacy], A–
• So Damn Happy [2003, Arista], B+(**)
• Sings the Great Diva Classics [2014, RCA], B+(***)

John Fred (1941– )

• Absolutely the Best of John Fred and His Playboy Band [1964–69, Fuel 2000], B+

The Fugs [1964–1970]

• The Fugs' First Album [1965, Fantasy], A–
• The Fugs' Second Album [1966, Fantasy], B+(**)
• Virgin Fugs [1966, ESP-Disk], A–
• It Crawled Into My Hand, Honest [1968, Reprise], B+
• The Belle of Avenue A [1968, Reprise], B
• Electromagnetic Steamboat: The Reprise Recordings [1967–68, Rhino Handmade, 3 CD], B+
• Live From the '60s [1967–69, Big Beat], B
• Songs from a Portable Forest [(1990), Gazell], B
• Greatest Hits 1984–2004 [1984–2004, Fugs], B+(***)
• Dancing in the Universe [2023, Fuga], B+(**)

The Funk Brothers

• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Funk Brothers [1964–72, Motown], B

Marvin Gaye (1939–84)

• The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye [1961, Tamla], C
• That Stubborn Kinda Fellow [1962, Tamla], B+(***)
• Hello Broadway [1964, Tamla], C–
• How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You [1965, Tamla], B+(***)
• A Tribute to the Great Nat King Cole [1965, Tamla], C+
• Moods of Marvin Gaye [1966, Tamla], B+(**)
• w/Kim Weston: Take Two [1964–66, Tamla], B+(***)
• w/Tammi Terrell: United [1967, Tamla], B+(*)
• In the Groove [1968, Tamla], B+(***)
• M.P.G. [1969, Tamla], B+(***)
• The Best of Marvin Gaye Volume 1: The '60s (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1962–69, Motown], A
• The Best of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1967–69, Motown], B+(***)
• Love Starved Heart: Rare and Unreleased [1963–71, Motown], B+
• What's Going On [1971, Tamla], A–
• You're the Man [1972, Motown], B+(**)
• Trouble Man [1972, Tamla], B
• Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye: Never Before Released Masters [1963–72, Motown], B+
• Let's Get It On [1973, Tamla], B+(***)
• What's Going On / Let's Get It On [1971–73, Motown], B+
• Live! [1974, Tamla], B
• Compact Command Performances [1964–74, Motown], A–
• I Want You [1976, Tamla], B–
• Live at the London Paladium [1977, Motown], B
• Anthology [1961–77, Motown, 2 CD], A+
• The Best of Marvin Gaye Volume 2: The '70s (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1971–77, Motown], A–
• Here, My Dear [1978, Motown], A–
• In Our Lifetime [1981, Tamla], B+(***)
• Midnight Love [1982, Columbia], A
• The Very Best of Marvin Gaye [1962–82, Motown, 2 CD], A
• Gold [1962–82, Motown, 2CD], A
• The Master [1961–84, Motown, 4 CD], A–

Gerry and the Pacemakers [1963– ]

• Ferry Across the Mersey [1965–67, Repertoire], B

The Godz [1966–1974]

• Contact High With the Godz [1966, ESP-Disk], B+(***)

Lesley Gore (1946–2015)

• The Best of Lesley Gore (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1963–67, Mercury], B+(**)
• It's My Party: The Mercury Anthology [(1996), Mercury, 2 CD], B

Grand Funk Railroad [1968–1983]

• We're an American Band [1973, Capitol], B
• Hits [1977, Capitol], B+

Grateful Dead [1965–1995]

• Grateful Dead [1967, Warner Brothers], A–
• Anthem of the Sun [1968, Warner Brothers], B
• Two from the Vault [1968, Grateful Dead, 2CD], B+
• Aoxomoxoa [1969, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Live / Dead [1969, Warner Brothers], A–
• Workingman's Dead [1970, Warner Brothers], A–
• American Beauty [1970, Warner Brothers], B+
• Grateful Dead [1971, Warner Brothers], B+
• Skeletons From the Closet: The Best of the Grateful Dead [1967–72, Warner Brothers], B+
• Wake of the Flood [1973, Arista], B–
• The Very Best of the Grateful Dead [1967–87, Warner Brothers/Rhino], B
• Crimson White and Indigo [1989, Grateful Dead/Rhino, 3CD], B
• Dozin' at the Knick [1990, Arista, 3CD], B+(**)

Al Green (1946– )

• Back Up Train [1967–68, RCA/Legacy], B
• Green Is Blues [1969, Right Stuff/Hi], B+
• Gets Next to You [1970–71, Right Stuff/Hi], A
• Let's Stay Together [1972, Right Stuff/Hi], A
• I'm Still in Love With You [1972, Right Stuff/Hi], A+
• Let's Stay Together / I'm Still in Love With You [1972, Motown], A
• Call Me [1973, The Right Stuff/Hi], A+
• Living for You [1974, Motown], A–
• Call Me / Livin' For You [1973–74, Motown], A
• Al Green Explores Your Mind [1974, The Right Stuff/Hi], A–
• Al Green Is Love [1975, Hi], A–
• Compact Command Performances: 14 Greatest Hits [1972–75, Motown], A
• Greatest Hits [1972–75, Right Stuff], A+
• Full of Fire [1976, Motown], A–
• Have a Good Time [1976, Hi], B+
• Love Ritual (Rare and Previously Unreleased 1968–76) [1968–76, MCA], B+(**)
• The Belle Album [1977, Motown], A
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1977), Motown], A–
• Truth N' Time [1978, Hi], B+(**)
• Tokyo . . . Live [1978, Motown], B+(***)
• The Lord Will Make a Way [1980, Myrrh], B+
• Higher Plane [1981, Hi], A–
• Precious Lord [1982, Myrrh], B+(***)
• I'll Rise Again [1983, Myrrh], B+(**)
• Anthology [1967–84, Capitol, 4 CD], B+
• Trust in God [1984, Myrrh], B
• He Is the Light [1985, A&M], B+(**)
• Soul Survivor [1987, A&M], B+
• One in a Million [(1991), Word/Epic], A–
• The Love Song Collection [1967–2002, Right Stuff/Hi], B+
• I Can't Stop [2003, Blue Note], A–
• Everything's OK [2005, Blue Note], B
• Lay It Down [2008, Blue Note], A–

Norman Greenbaum (1942– )

• Spirit in the Sky [1967–72, Varese Sarabande], B+

Ellie Greenwich (1940– )

• Let It Be Written, Let It Be Sung [1973, Verve], A–

Grin [1969–1973]

• Grin [1971, Spindizzy], B+(**)
• Nils Lofgren/Grin: 1 + 1 [1971, Spindizzy], B+(***)
• The Best of Grin Featuring Nils Lofgren [1971–73, Epic], A–
• The Very Best of Grin Featuring Nils Lofgren [1969–73, Spindizzy/Epic Associated/Legacy], A–

Guess Who [1963–1976]

• American Woman [1970, RCA Victor], B
• The Best of the Guess Who (The Hits) [1968–71, RCA/Legacy], B+(**)
• The Greatest of the Guess Who [1969–75, RCA], B+(**)

Roy Harper (1941– )

• When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease [1975, Chrysalis], B
• One of Those Days in England (Bullinamingvase) [1977, Harvest], B

Betty Harris (1939– )

• The Lost Queen of New Orleans Soul [1964–69, Soul Jazz], B+(**)

George Harrison (1943–2001)

• All Things Must Pass [1970, Capitol, 2 CD], B

Isaac Hayes (1942– )

• Hot Buttered Soul [1969, Stax], B
• Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It? [1968–77, Stax, 2CD+DVD], B

Bobby Hebb (1938– )

• That's All I Wanna Know [2005, Tuition], B

Jimi Hendrix (1942–70)

• Are You Experienced? [1967, Reprise], A–
• The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey [1967, Experience Hendrix/Geffen/UMe], A–
• Radio One [1967, Rykodisc], B+(***)
• BBC Sessions [1967, MCA, 2CD], B+
• Hollywood Bowl, August 18, 1967 [1967, Experience Hendrix/Legacy], B+(**)
• Axis: Bold as Love [1968, Reprise], A–
• Electric Ladyland [1968, Reprise], A
• Live at Winterland [1968, Rykodisc], B
• Band of Gypsys [1969, Capitol], A–
• Live at the Fillmore East [1969, MCA, 2 CD], A–
• Woodstock [1969, MCA], A–
• Live at Woodstock [1969, Experience Hendrix/MCA, 2CD], B+
• Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live at the Isle of Wight [1970, Experience Hendrix/MCA, 2CD], B+(**)
• Live at Berkeley [1970, Experience Hendrix], A–
• The Cry of Love [1968–70, Reprise], B+
• Rainbow Bridge [1968–70, Reprise], A–
• First Rays of the New Rising Sun [1968–70, MCA], A–
• Valleys of Neptune [1969–70, Experience Hendrix/Legacy], B+(**)
• Both Sides of the Sky [1968–70, Legacy], B+(**)
• Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live in Maui [1970, Experience Hendrix/Legacy, 2CD], B+(***)
• Blues [1966–70, MCA], A–
• Hendrix in the West [1968–70, Experience Hendrix/Legacy], B+(***)
• The Ultimate Experience [(1993), MCA], B+
• Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection [1967–70, Experience Hendrix/Universal, 2CD], A

Herman's Hermits [1964–1970]

• Retrospective [1964–69, Abkco], A–

Dan Hicks (1941– )

• Last Train to Hicksville [1973, MCA], C+

The Hollies [1962– ]

• Here I Go Again [1963–64, Imperial], B
• In the Hollies Style [1964, Parlophone], B+(*)
• Hear! Here! [1965, Imperial], B+(*)
• Bus Stop [1966, Imperial], B+(*)
• Evolution [1967, Epic], A–
• Best of the 60's: The Hollies [1963–69, Disky], A–
• The Hollies' Greatest Hits [1965–72, Epic], B+(***)

Mary Hopkin (1950– )

• Post Card [1969, Capitol], B
• Earth Song / Ocean Song [1971, Capitol], B+(*)

Hot Tuna [1969– ]

• Keep On Truckin': The Very Best of Hot Tuna [1969–78, RCA/Legacy], B

The Impressions [1961–1968]

• The Very Best of the Impressions [1963–81, Rhino], A

The Insect Trust [1968–1970]

• Hoboken Saturday Night [1970, Collectors' Choice], A–

Iron Butterfly [1968–1976]

• Metamorphosis [1970, Rhino], C+

The J Ann C Trio [1966– ]

• At Tan-Tar-A [1966, Modern Harmonic], B+(***)

The Jackson Five [1966– ]

• Greatest Hits [1969–71, Motown], B+
• The Best of the Jackson 5 (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1969–73, Motown], A–

Tommy James (1947– )

• The Very Best of Tommy James and the Shondells [1964–71, Rhino], B+(**)

Jefferson Airplane [1965–1973]

• Takes Off [1966, RCA], A–
• Surrealistic Pillow [1967, RCA], B+
• After Bathing at Baxter's [1967, RCA], B+(**)
• Crown of Creation [1968, RCA], B+(*)
• Volunteers [1969, RCA], B+
• Bless Its Pointed Little Head [1968, RCA], B+(**)
• Sweeping Up the Spotlight: Live at the Fillmore East 1969 [1969, RCA/Legacy], B+(**)
• The Worst of Jefferson Airplane [1965–69, RCA/Legacy], B+(**)
• Bark [1971, RCA], B–
• Long John Silver [1972, RCA], B–
• The Essential Jefferson Airplane [1966–72, RCA/Legacy, 2 CD], B+

Jethro Tull [1967– ]

• Thick as a Brick [1972, Capitol], B
• Live: Bursting Out [1978, Chrysalis, 2CD], B–
• Stormwatch [1979, Chrysalis], C+
• A [1980, Chrysalis], C+
• A + Slipstream [1980, Chrysalis, CD+DVD], B–

The Jive Five [1961– ]

• Their Greatest Hits [1961–63, Collectables], B+(**)
• Here We Are! [1982, Ambient Sound], B+(**)

Elton John (1947– )

• Elton John [1970, Uni], B–
• Tumbleweed Connection [1970, MCA], B
• Madman Across the Water [1971, Uni], B–
• Honky Chateau [1972, MCA], B+
• Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player [1973, MCA], B
• Goodbye Yellow Brick Road [1973, MCA], B
• Caribou [1974, MCA], B
• Greatest Hits [1970–74, Polydor], A–
• Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy [1975, MCA], B
• Rock of the Westies [1975, MCA], A–
• Blue Moves [1976, MCA], C–
• Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II [1971–76, MCA], B+(**)
• Elton John's Greatest Hits, Volume III 1979–1987 [1979–87, MCA], B
• Rocket Man: Number Ones [1970–94, Mercury, CD+DVD], B–
• w/Leon Russell: The Union [2010, Decca], B

Bob Johnston (1932–2015)

• Colonel Jubliation B. Johnston and His Mystic Knights Band and Street Singers: Moldy Goldies: Colonel Jubilation B. Johnston and His Mystic Knights Band and Street Singers Attack the Hits [1966, Columbia], A–

Tom Jones (1940– )

• The Best of Tom Jones (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1965–71, Polydor], B+(**)
• Reloaded: Greatest Hits [1965–2003, Decca/UTV], A–
• Praise and Blame [2010, Lost Highway], B
• Surrounded by Time [2021, S-Curve], B+(*)

Janis Joplin (1943–70)

• I've Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! [1969, Columbia], B+
• Pearl [1970, Columbia], A–
• Pearl (Legacy Edition) [1970, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• The Pearl Sessions [1970, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits [1969–70, Columbia], A–
• Janis [1962–70, Columbia, 3 CD], A

Kaleidoscope [1967–1970]

• Side Trips [1967, Epic], B+(***)

Stephen Kalinich

• Yo Ma Ma: w/Jon Tiven: Shortcuts to Infinity / Symptomology [2012, Ms Music, 2CD], A–

Kashmere Stage Band [1968–1978]

• Texas Thunder Soul 1968–1974 [1968–74, Now-Again, 2CD], B+(***)

Ernie K-Doe (1936–2001)

• Burn, K-Doe, Burn! [1959–63, Charly], A–

King Crimson [1969– ]

• Lizard [1970, EG], B
• Red [1974, EG], B+
• The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson, Volume One: 1969–1974 [1969–74, DGM, 4 CD], B+(**)
• The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson, Volume Two: 1981–2003 [1981–2003, Discipline, 4 CD], B

The Kinks [1963– ]

• Kinks [1964, Pye], A–
• Kinda Kinks [1965, Pye], B+(**)
• Kinks-Size [1965, Reprise], A–
• The Kink Kontroversy [1965, Pye], B+(**)
• Well Respected Kinks [1964–65, BMG Special Products], B+
• Face to Face [1966, Sanctuary], B+(**)
• Greatest Hits [1964–66, Rhino], A–
• Something Else by the Kinks [1967, Sanctuary], B+(**)
• The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society [1968, Sanctuary], B+(***)
• Lola vs. the Powerman and the Money-Go-Round [1970, Sanctuary], B
• Kink Kronikles [1966–70, Reprise, 2 CD], A–
• Muswell Hillbillies [1971, Konk/Velvel], B+
• Everybody's in Showbiz [1972, Konk/Velvel], B
• Low Budget [1979, Arista], B+

Gladys Knight (1944– )

• Gladys Knight and the Pips: Greatest Hits [1967–70, Soul], B+(**)
• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips [1967–73, Motown], A–
• Gladys Knight & the Pips: The Definitive Collection [1967–73, Motown], B+(***)
• Gladys Knight & the Pips: Claudine [1974, Capitol], B+(***)
• Beautiful Ballads [1971–83, Buddha/RCA/Legacy], B
• The Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips [1980–85, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• Love Finds Its Own Way: The Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips [1961–83, Buddah/Legacy], A–
• Essential Collection [1961–87, Hip-O], B+

Kool and the Gang [1969– ]

• Everything's Kool and the Gang: Greatest Hits and More [(1988), Mercury], B

Tuli Kupferberg (1923–2010)

• No Deposit No Return [1967, ESP-Disk], B
• Tuli and Friends [1989, Shimmy Disc], B+

Patti LaBelle (1944– )

• Beautiful Ballads [1976–86, Epic/Legacy], C+
• The Best of Patti LaBelle (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1984–97, Geffen], B

The L.A. Carnival [1969–1971]

• Pose a Question [1969–71, Now-Again], B+

Bettye Lavette (1946– )

• Child of the Seventies [1962–73, Rhino Handmade], B+(*)
• Tell Me a Lie [1982, Motown], B+(**)
• A Woman Like Me [2003, Blues Express], A–
• I've Got My Own Hell to Raise [2005, Anti-], B+(**)
• The Scene of the Crime [2007, Anti-], B+(***)
• Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook [2010, Anti-], B
• Worthy [2015, Cherry Red], B+(**)
• Things Have Changed [2018, Verve], A
• Blackbirds [2020, Verve], B+(***)
• LaVette! [2023, Jay-Vee], A–

The Leaves [1966–1967]

• Hey Joe [1966, One Way], B+(*)

Led Zeppelin [1968–1980]

• Led Zeppelin [1969, Atlantic], A–
• Led Zeppelin II [1969, Atlantic], B+
• Led Zeppelin III [1970, Atlantic], A
• Led Zeppelin IV [1971, Atlantic], A
• Houses of the Holy [1973, Swan Song], A–
• Physical Graffiti [1975, Swan Song], B+
• In Through the Out Door [1979, Swan Song], B+

The Left Banke [1966–1969]

• Walk Away Renee / Pretty Ballerina [1967, Sundazed], B+(***)
• The Left Banke Too [1968, Smash], B+(*)

John Lennon (1940–80)

• Live Peace in Toronto [1969, Capitol], B–
• John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band [1970, Capitol], A–
• Imagine [1971, Capitol], A+
• w/Yoko Ono: Some Time in New York City [1972, Capitol, 2 CD], B–
• Mind Games [1973, Capitol], C+
• Walls and Bridges [1974, Capitol], C
• Rock 'n Roll [1975, Capitol], B
• w/Yoko Ono: Double Fantasy [1980, Capitol], B+
• Double Fantasy: Stripped Down [1980, Capitol, 2 CD], B+(*)
• The U.S. Vs. John Lennon (Music From the Motion Picture) [1969–80, Capitol], A
• Power to the People: The Hits [1970–80, Capitol], B
• Wonsaponatime [1970–80, Capitol], B+
• w/Yoko Ono: Milk and Honey [1980–83, Polydor], A–
• Gimme Some Truth: The Ultimate Mixes [1969–80, Universal, 2CD], B+(***)

Gary Lewis (1946– )

• The Legendary Masters Series [1965–68, EMI], B+

Bob Lind (1944– )

• You Might Have Heard My Footsteps: The Best of Bob Lind [1966–67, EMI], B

Jackie Lomax (1944– )

• Is This What You Want? [1969, Capitol], C

Love [1965–1974]

• Love [1966, Elektra], A–
• Da Capo [1967, Elektra], B+(***)
• Forever Changes [1967, Elektra/Rhino], A–
• Four Sail [1969, Elektra], B+(**)
• Out Here [1969, Blue Thumb], B–
• False Start [1970, MCA], B+(**)

The Lovin' Spoonful [1965–1968]

• Do You Believe in Magic [1965, Buddha], A–
• Daydream [1966, Kama Sutra], B+(**)
• Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful [1966, Buddha], B+(**)
• Anthology [1965–68, Rhino], A–
• Greatest Hits [1965–70, Buddha], A–

The Mamas and the Papas [1964–1972]

• If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears [1966, Dunhill], B+(*)
• The Best of the Mamas and the Papas (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1966–69, MCA], B
• Greatest Hits [1964–72, MCA], B+

Manfred Mann (1940– )

• The Five Faces of Manfred Mann [1964, HMV], B+(*)
• Mann Made [1965, HMV], C+
• Mann Made Hits [1964–66, HMV], B
• As Is [1966, Fontana], B
• The Best of Manfred Mann: The Definitive Collection [1964–66, Capitol], B
• Chapter Two: The Best of the Fontana Years [1966–69, Fontana/Chronicles], B–
• Hit Mann! The Essential Singles 1963–1969 [1963–69, Raven], B+(**)
• Manfred Mann's Earth Band [1972, Polydor], A
• Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Glorified Magnified [1972, Polydor], B+(*)
• Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Get Your Rocks Off [1973, Polydor], B+(**)
• Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Messin' [1973, Cohesion], B+(**)
• Nightingales and Bombers [1975, Warner Brothers], A–

Martha and the Vandellas [1963–1972]

• The Best of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1963–67, Motown], A–
• Milestones: The Best of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas [1963–71, Motown], B+
• The Definitive Collection [1963–71, Motown], A–

The Marvelettes [1960–1971]

• The Best of the Marvelettes (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–67, Motown], A
• Deliver: The Singles [1961–71, Motown, 2 CD], A

The Masked Marauders [1969– ]

• The Masked Marauders [1969, Deity], B+

John Mayall (1933–2024)

• w/Eric Clapton: Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton [1966, London], B+
• Live From Austin TX [1993, New West], B+(*)

Curtis Mayfield (1942–99)

• Curtis [1970, Curtom], A–
• Curtis / Live! [1971, Curtom], B+(***)
• Roots [1971, Curtom], A–
• Super Fly [1972, Curtom], A–
• The Best of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–72, Geffen/MCA], A
• w/The Impressions: The Anthology [1961–77, MCA, 2 CD], A+

MC5 [1966–1971]

• Kick Out the Jams [1968, Elektra], B+
• Back in the U.S.A. [1970, Atlantic], B+
• High Time [1971, Atlantic], B+(***)
• Babes in Arms [1966–71, ROIR], A–
• Heavy Lifting [2024, EarMusic], B+(**)

Wayne McGhie (1947– )

• Wayne McGhie and the Sounds of Joy [1969, Light in the Attic], B+

Bill Medley (1940– )

• Damn Near Righteous [2007, Westlake], B–

The Meters [1966–1977]

• The Meters [1969, Josie], B+(**)
• Cissy Strut [1974, Island], B+
• Fire on the Bayou [1975, Reprise], B+
• Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology [1969–77, Rhino, 2 CD], A–

Lee Michaels (1945– )

• Hello: The Very Best of Lee Michaels [1968–72, Shout Factory], B+
• Tailface [1974, Columbia], A–

Steve Miller (1943– )

• The Joker [1973, Capitol], B
• Greatest Hits 1974–78 [1974–78, Capitol], B+(**)

Garnet Mimms (1938– )

• Cry Baby: The Best of Garnet Mimms [1963–66, EMI], B+(**)

The Miracles [1961– ]

• Cookin' With the Miracles [1961, Tamla], B+(***)
• Smokey Robinson and the Miracles: Going to a Go-Go [1965, Motown], A–
• Smokey Robinson and the Miracles: Whatever Makes You Happy: More of the Best [1961–71, Motown/Rhino], A–
• Smokey Robinson and the Miracles: Anthology [1958–75, Motown, 2 CD], A–
• The Best of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1960–87, Motown], A–
• w/The Miracles: Gold [1959–2005, Motown/Chronicles, 2 CD], B+(***)

Joni Mitchell (1943– )

• Song to a Seagull [1968, Reprise], A–
• Clouds [1969, Reprise], B+(**)
• Ladies of the Canyon [1970, Reprise], A–
• Blue [1971, Reprise], A–
• For the Roses [1972, Asylum], A–
• Court and Spark [1974, Asylum], A
• The Hissing of Summer Lawns [1975, Asylum], B–
• Hejira [1975, Asylum], B
• Don Juan's Reckless Daughter [1977, Asylum], C+
• Mingus [1979, Asylum], C+
• Wild Things Run Fast [1982, Geffen], B
• Dog Eat Dog [1985, Geffen], A–
• Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm [1988, Geffen], B
• Hits [1967–91, Reprise], A–
• Turbulent Indigo [1994, Reprise], B
• Taming the Tiger [1998, Reprise], B–
• Both Sides Now [2000, Reprise], B+
• Shine [2007, Hear Music], B+(*)
• Joni Mitchell at Newport [2022, Rhino], B

Willie Mitchell (1928–2010)

• Soul Serenade: The Best of Willie Mitchell [1964–74, Capitol], B

Moby Grape [1967–1969]

• Moby Grape [1967, Columbia], B+(*)
• Wow [1968, Columbia], B–
• Moby Grape '69 [1969, Columbia], B–
• Vintage: The Very Best of Moby Grape [1967–69, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], B
• Listen My Friends: The Best of Moby Grape [1967–69, Columbia/Legacy], B

The Monkees [1966–1969]

• Head [1968, Colgems], B+(**)
• Good Times! [2016, Rhino], B–

The Monks [1966– ]

• Black Monk Time [1965–67, Light in the Attic], B+(*)

The Moody Blues [1964– ]

• Days of Future Passed [1967, Deram], C–

R. Stevie Moore (1952– )

• Lo Hi Fives . . . A Kind of Best Of [(2012), O Genesis], B

Scotty Moore (1931– )

• w/DJ Fontana: All the King's Men [1997, Sweetfish], B+

Van Morrison (1945– )

• Blowin' Your Mind [1967, Bang], A
• T.B. Sheets [1967, Columbia], A–
• Bang Masters [1967, Epic], A–
• Astral Weeks [1968, Warner Brothers], A
• Moondance [1970, Warner Brothers], A+
• His Band and Street Choir [1970, Warner Brothers], A
• Tupelo Honey [1971, Warner Brothers], A–
• St. Dominic's Preview [1972, Warner Brothers], A–
• Hard Nose the Highway [1973, Warner Brothers], B
• It's Too Late to Stop Now [1973, Polygram, 2 CD], A
• It's Too Late to Stop Now: Volumes II, III, IV & DVD [1973, Legacy, 3CD], A–
• Veedon Fleece [1974, Warner Brothers], B+
• A Period of Transition [1977, Warner Brothers], B+
• Wavelength [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
• Into the Music [1979, Warner Brothers], A+
• Common One [1980, Warner Brothers], B+
• Beautiful Vision [1982, Warner Brothers], A
• Inarticulate Speech of the Heart [1983, Warner Brothers], B
• Live at the Grand Opera House Belfast [1983, Polydor], B+(**)
• A Sense of Wonder [1985, Mercury], B–
• No Guru, No Method, No Teacher [1986, Mercury], B+(**)
• Poetic Champions Compose [1987, Mercury], B+(*)
• w/The Chieftains: Irish Heartbeat [1988, Mercury], B–
• The Philosopher's Stone [1969–88, Polydor, 2 CD], B+
• Avalon Sunset [1989, Polydor], A–
• The Best of Van Morrison [1965–89, Polydor], A
• Enlightenment [1990, Mercury], B+(***)
• Hymns to the Silence [1991, Mercury, 2 CD], B+(***)
• The Best of Van Morrison, Vol. 2 [1984–91, Polydor], B
• Too Long in Exile [1993, Polydor], A–
• A Night in San Francisco [1993, Polydor, 2CD], A–
• Days Like This [1995, Polydor], B+
• At the Movies: Soundtrack Hits [1964–95, Exile], B
• Georgie Fame: How Long Has This Been Going On [1996, Verve], B+(**)
• w/Georgie Fame, Mose Allison, Ben Sidran: Tell Me Something: The Songs of Mose Allison [1996, Verve], B+(*)
• The Healing Game [1997, Polydor], B+
• w/Lonnie Donegan, Chris Barber: The Skiffle Sessions: Live in Belfast [1998, Point Blank], A–
• Back on Top [1999, Point Blank], B+(***)
• Down the Road [2002, Universal], A
• What's Wrong With This Picture? [2003, Blue Note], B
• Magic Time [2005, Geffen], B+(**)
• The Best of Van Morrison: Volume 3 [1992–2005, Exile/Manhattan, 2 CD], A
• Still on Top: The Greatest Hits [1964–2005, Hip-0, 2CD], A+
• Pay the Devil [2006, Lost Highway], B+(***)
• Keep It Simple [2008, Lost Highway], B+(***)
• Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl [2008, Listen to the Lion], A–
• Born to Sing: No Plan B [2012, Blue Note], A
• Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue [2015, RCA], B+(*)
• Keep Me Singing [2016, Caroline], A–
• Roll With the Punches [2017, Caroline], B
• Versatile [2017, Legacy], B+(*)
• w/Joey DeFrancesco: You're Driving Me Crazy [2018, Legacy], B+(**)
• The Prophet Speaks [2018, Exile], B+(**)
• Three Chords and the Truth [2019, Exile/Caroline], B+(***)
• Latest Record Project: Volume 1 [2021, BMG/Exile, 2CD], B
• What's It Gonna Take? [2022, Exile], B+(**)
• Moving on Skiffle [2023, Exile/Virgin, 2CD], B
• Accentuate the Positive [2023, Exile/Virgin], B+(**)

Lee Moses (1941–98)

• Time and Place [1971, Maple], B+(***)
• How Much Longer Must I Wait? Singles and Rarities 1965–1972 [1965–72, Light in the Attic], B+(**)

Mother Earth [1969–1973]

• Living With the Animals [1968, Mercury], B+(*)
• Make a Joyful Noise [1969, Mercury], A–
• Satisfied [1970, Mercury], B+(***)
• Bring Me Home [1971, Reprise], B+(*)

Mott the Hoople [1969–1976]

• Brain Capers [1971, Atlantic], B+
• Rock and Roll Queen [1969–72, Atlantic], B+
• All the Young Dudes [1972, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Mott [1973, Columbia/Legacy], A
• The Hoople [1974, Columbia], A–
• Mott the Hoople Live [1974, Columbia], B
• Greatest Hits [1972–75, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Ballad of Mott: A Retrospective [1972–75, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A

The Move [1966–1972]

• The Best of the Move [1967–69, A&M], B
• Message from the Country [1971, One Way], B+
• Split Ends [1971–72, United Artists], B+

Nazz [1967–1970]

• Nazz [1968, Rhino], B+

Aaron Neville (1941– )

• Make Me Strong [1968–75, Charly], B+(***)
• Tell It Like It Is: The Sansu Years [1968–75, HHO], B+(***)
• The Classic Aaron Neville: My Greatest Gift [1966–75, Rounder], B+(***)
• Hercules [1961–75, Charly], A–
• Orchid in the Storm [1985, Passport, EP], B+(***)
• Ultimate Collection [1961–97, Hip-O], B
• Nature Boy: The Standards Album [2003, Verve], B+(*)
• Bring It on Home . . . The Soul Classics [2006, Burgundy], B+(**)
• I Know I've Been Changed [2010, Tell It], A–
• My True Story [2013, Blue Note], B+(***)
• Apache [2016, Tell It], B+(**)

Randy Newman (1943– )

• Randy Newman [1968, Reprise], B+
• 12 Songs [1970, Reprise], A+
• Live [1971, Reprise], B
• Sail Away [1972, Reprise], A–
• Good Old Boys [1974, Reprise], A
• Little Criminals [1977, Reprise], B+
• Born Again [1979, Reprise], B
• Trouble in Paradise [1983, Reprise], A–
• Land of Dreams [1988, Reprise], B
• Faust [1995, Warner Brothers], B+
• The Best of Randy Newman [1968–99, Warner Archives/Rhino], B+(***)
• Bad Love [1999, DreamWorks], A–
• The Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 1 [2003, Nonesuch], B+(*)
• Harps and Angels [2008, Nonesuch], A
• The Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 2 [2011, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• The Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 3 [2016, Nonesuch], B+(***)
• The Randy Newman Songbook [2003–2016, Nonesuch, 3CD], B+(**)
• Dark Matter [2017, Nonesuch], A–

Nico (1938–88)

• Chelsea Girl [1967, Polydor], B+
• The Marble Index [1969, Elektra], B+(**)
• The End [1974, Island], B

Harry Nilsson (1941–94)

• Nilsson Sings Newman [1970, Buddha], B–
• Nilsson Schmilsson [1971, RCA], B+(**)
• Son of Schmilsson [1972–73, RCA/Legacy], B+(*)
• A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night [1973, RCA/Legacy], C
• Pussy Cats [1974, RCA], B
• Everybody's Talkin': The Very Best of Harry Nilsson [1967–77, RCA/Legacy], A–
• Personal Best: The Harry Nilsson Anthology [1967–77, RCA, 2 CD], B

NRBQ [1967– ]

• NRBQ [1969, Columbia], B+(**)
• NRBQ at Yankee Stadium [1978, Mercury], B+(*)
• Kick Me Hard [1979, Rounder/Red Rooster], B+(*)
• Tapdancin' Bats [1983, Rounder], B+

Laura Nyro (1947–97)

• Eli and the 13th Confession [1968, Columbia], B
• New York Tendaberry [1969, Columbia], C+

Ohio Players [1968– ]

• Honey [1975, Mercury], B+
• Gold [(1976), Mercury], A–
• The Best of Ohio Players (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1974–77, Polygram], A

The O'Jays [1965– ]

• Ship Ahoy [1973, Epic/Legacy], B
• Love Train: The Best of the O'Jays [1972–76, Epic/Legacy], B+
• The Essential O'Jays [1972–78, Epic/Legacy], A–
• From the Beginning [(1984), MCA], B
• Beautiful Ballads [1969–93, Epic/Legacy], C+

The Orlons [1961– ]

• The Best of the Orlons: 1961–1966 [Cameo Parkway] [1961–66, ABKCO], A–

Van Dyke Parks (1941– )

• Song Cycle [1968, Warner Brothers], C+
• Songs Cycled [2013, Bella Union], B–

Gram Parsons (1946–73)

• G.P. [1972, Reprise], A–
• Grievous Angel [1973, Reprise], A
• G.P. / Grievous Angel [1972–73, Reprise], A
• Sacred Hearts and Fallen Angels: The Gram Parsons Anthology [1967–73, Rhino, 2 CD], A–
• w/Flying Burrito Brothers: Sleepless Nights [(1976), A&M], C+

Pearls Before Swine [1967–1971]

• One Nation Underground [1967, ESP-Disk], B
• The Complete ESP-Disk' Recordings [1967–68, ESP-Disk], B+

Ann Peebles (1947– )

• This Is Ann Peebles [1969, Hi], B+(***)
• Part Time Love [1970, Hi/The Right Stuff], A–
• Straight From the Heart [1972, Hi/The Right Stuff], A–
• Ann Peebles' Greatest Hits [1969–77, MCA], A
• Greatest Hits [1969–78, Hi/Fat Possum], A–
• Ann Peebles & the Hi Rhythm Section: Live in Memphis [1982, Memphis International], B+(**)

John Phillips (1935–2001)

• John Phillips (John, the Wolf King of L.A.) [1969, Varèse Sarabande], B+(**)
• Jack of Diamonds [1970–73, Varèse Sarabande], B

Wilson Pickett (1941–2006)

• In the Midnight Hour [1965, Atlantic], A–
• The Exciting Wilson Pickett [1966, Atlantic], A
• The Wicked Pickett [1966, Atlantic], B+(**)
• The Sound of Wilson Pickett [1967, Atlantic], B+(***)
• I'm in Love [1968, Atlantic], B+(***)
• The Midnight Mover [1968, Atlantic], A–
• Hey Jude [1969, Atlantic], A–
• A Man and a Half: The Best of Wilson Pickett [1961–71, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• The Definitive Collection [1961–71, Atlantic/Rhino, 2 CD], A

Pink Floyd [1967– ]

• London '66-'67 [1966–67, See for Miles], B+
• The Piper at the Gates of Dawn [1967, Capitol], A
• A Saucerful of Secrets [1968, Capitol], A–
• Ummagumma [1969, Capitol], B
• Music From the Film More [1969, Capitol], B–
• Relics [1967–69, 1995), Capitol], A–
• Atom Heart Mother [1970, Capitol], C–
• Meddle [1971, Capitol], B+
• Obscured by Clouds [1972, Capitol], B–
• The Dark Side of the Moon [1973, Capitol], A+
• Works [1967–73, Capitol], B+
• Wish You Were Here [1975, Capitol], A
• Animals [1977, Capitol], A–
• The Wall [1979, Capitol, 2 CD], B
• The Wall Live 1980–81: Is There Anybody Out There? [1980–81, Columbia, 2 CD], B
• A Collection of Great Dance Songs [1971–81, Capitol], B+
• The Final Cut [1983, Columbia], C+
• A Momentary Lapse of Reason [1987, Columbia], C+
• Live: The Delicate Sound of Thunder [1988, Columbia, 2 CD], B–
• Live at Knebworth 1990 [1990, Pink Floyd], B+(***)
• The Division Bell [1994, Columbia], B–
• Echoes [1967–94, Capitol, 2CD], A
• The Endless River [2014, Rhino], B+(*)

Gene Pitney (1941– )

• Anthology [1961–68, Rhino], B+

Poco [1969–1989]

• The Essential Poco [1969–89, Epic/Legacy], B–

Bobby Powell (1941– )

• Louisiana Soul [1979, AIM], B

Andy Pratt (1947– )

• Resolution [1976, Nemperor], C+
• Masters of War [2008, It's About Music], B+(*)

Billy Preston (1946–2006)

• That's the Way God Planned It [1969, Capitol], B+(*)
• Encouraging Words [1970, Capitol], B

The Pretty Things [1963–1976]

• Get a Buzz: The Best of the Fontana Years [1964–67, Fontana], B+
• S.F. Sorrow [1968, Edsel], B
• Silk Torpedo [1974, Swan Song], B–
• Come See Me: The Very Best of the Pretty Things [1964–74, Shout Factory], B
• Balboa Island [2007, Zoho Roots], B+(*)

Alan Price (1941– )

• Between Today and Yesterday [1974, Sanctuary/Castle], B

Procol Harum [1967– ]

• A Salty Dog [1969, A&M], B+(**)
• The Best of Procul Harum [1967–72, A&M], B

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap

• Young Girl: The Best of Gary Puckett & the Union Gap [1968–71, Columbia/Legacy], C+

? and the Mysterians [1966–1967]

• The Best of ? and the Mysterians: 1966–1967 [Cameo Parkway] [1966–67, ABKCO], B+(***)

Quicksilver Messenger Service

• Happy Trails [1969, Capitol], B+

Rare Earth [1968– ]

• The Best of Rare Earth (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Edition) [1969–73, Motown], B+(***)

The Rascals [1965–1972]

• The Young Rascals: The Young Rascals [1966, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• The Young Rascals: Collections [1967, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• The Young Rascals: Groovin' [1967, Warner Brothers], A–
• Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits [1966–68, Atlantic], B+
• The Very Best of the Rascals [1965–70, Rhino], B+

Lou Rawls (1935–2006)

• The Essential Lou Rawls [1963–81, Philadelphia International/Legacy, 2CD], B–
• The Very Best [1966–92, Blue Note], B–

Red Krayola [1967– ]

• The Parable of Arable Land [1967, Collectables], A–
• The Parable of Arable Land [1967, Sonic Boom, 2CD], B+(***)
• God Bless the Red Krayola and All Who Sail With It [1968, Collectables], B
• Kangaroo? [1981, Rough Trade], B

Redbone [1969– ]

• The Essential Redbone [1969–74, Epic/Legacy], B–

Otis Redding (1941–67)

• Pain in My Heart [1964, Atco], A
• The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads [1965, Atco], A
• Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [1965, Atco], A+
• The Soul Album [1966, Atco], A–
• Complete and Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul [1966, Atco], A
• Live on the Sunset Strip [1966, Stax, 2 CD], B+(***)
• w/Carla Thomas: King and Queen [1967, Atco], A–
• Live in London and Paris [1967, Stax], B+(**)
• The Dock of the Bay [1967, Atco], A–
• The Immortal Otis Redding [1967, Rhino], A–
• Love Man [1967, Rhino], A–
• Tell the Truth [1967, Atco], B+(***)
• Remember Me: 22 Previously Unissued Tracks [1962–67, Stax], B+(***)
• Dock of the Bay Sessions [1967, Rhino], B+(***)
• The Ultimate Otis Redding [1962–67, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Otis Redding Story [1962–67, Atlantic, 3 CD], A+
• Dreams to Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology [1962–67, Rhino, 2CD], A
• Stax Profiles [1966–67, Stax], A–

Terry Reid (1949– )

• River [1973, Water], B+
• The Driver [1991, WEA], B–

The Remains

• The Remains [1965–66, Epic/Legacy], B+(**)

Paul Revere and the Raiders [1960– ]

• The Essential Ride [1963–67, Columbia/Legacy], B+

The Righteous Brothers [1962–1976]

• Anthology 1962–1974 [1962–74, Rhino, 2 CD], B
• Retrospective 1963–1974 [1963–74, Abkco], B+(**)

Johnny Rivers (1942– )

• Anthology, 1964–1977 [1964–77, Rhino, 2 CD], B–

The Rolling Stones [1963– ]

• The Rolling Stones [UK] [1964, Decca], A–
• The Rolling Stones (England's Newest Hit Makers) [US] [1964, Abkco], A
• 12 X 5 [US] [1964, Abkco], A–
• The Rolling Stones No. 2 [UK] [1965, Decca], B+(***)
• The Rolling Stones Now! [US] [1965, Abkco], A–
• Out of Our Heads [US] [1965, Abkco], A
• Out of Our Heads [UK] [1965, Decca], A–
• December's Children (And Everybody's) [US] [1965, Abkco], A–
• Live 1965: Music From Charlie Is My Darling [1965, ABKCO], B+(**)
• Singles 1963–1965 [1963–65, Abkco, 12 CD], A–
• On Air [1963–65, Interscope], B+(**)
• Aftermath [UK] [1966, Decca], A–
• Aftermath [US] [1966, Abkco], A
• Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass) [1964–66, Abkco], A+
• Got Live if You Want It! [1963–66, Abkco], B+(***)
• Between the Buttons [UK] [1967, Decca], A
• Between the Buttons [US] [1967, Abkco], A
• Flowers [1965–67, Abkco], A–
• Their Satanic Majesties Request [1967, Abkco], A–
• Singles 1965–1967 [1965–67, Abkco, 11 CD], A–
• Beggars Banquet [1968, Abkco], A
• The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus [1968, Abkco], B+(**)
• Let It Bleed [1969, Abkco], A+
• Get Your Ya-Ya's Out! [1969, Abkco], A–
• Through the Past Darkly [1963–69, Abkco], A–
• Singles Collection: The London Years [1963–69, Abkco, 3 CD], A
• Metamorphosis [1964–70, Abkco], B+
• Sticky Fingers [1971, Virgin], A
• Hot Rocks [1964–71, Abkco, 2LP], A
• More Hot Rocks (Big Hits & Fazed Cookies) [1964–71, Abkco, 2 CD], A–
• Singles 1968–1971 [1968–71, Abkco], B+(***)
• Exile on Main Street [1972, Virgin], A+
• Exile on Main Street [Rarities Edition] [1972, UME], B+(**)
• Exile on Main Street [Deluxe Edition] [1972, UME, 2 CD], A–
• Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones [1972, Eagle Rock], A–
• Goats Head Soup [1973, Virgin], B
• It's Only Rock 'n' Roll [1974, Virgin], B
• Made in the Shade [1969–74, Rolling Stones], B+(**)
• Black and Blue [1976, Virgin], B+(**)
• Live at the El Mocambo [1977, Polydor, 2CD], B+(***)
• Some Girls [1978, Virgin], A
• Some Girls [Deluxe Edition] [1978, Universal Republic, 2CD], A–
• Some Girls: Live in Texas '78 [1978, Eagle Rock], B+(**)
• Sucking in the Seventies [1973–79, Rolling Stones/Virgin], B+(**)
• Emotional Rescue [1980, Virgin], A–
• Tattoo You [1981, Virgin], A–
• Still Life (American Concert 1981) [1981, Rolling Stones/Virgin], B+(***)
• Undercover [1983, Rolling Stones], B
• Rewind (1971–1984) [1971–84, Rolling Stones], A–
• Dirty Work [1986, Virgin], A–
• Steel Wheels [1989, Virgin], B–
• Flashpoint [1989–90, Rolling Stones/Virgin], B+(*)
• Voodoo Lounge [1994, Virgin], B+(*)
• Stripped [1995, Virgin], A–
• Totally Stripped: Paris [1995, Eagle Rock], B+(**)
• Bridges to Babylon [1997, Virgin], B+(**)
• Rarities 1971–2003 [1971–2003, Hear Music/Virgin], B
• Live Licks [2002–2003, Virgin, 2CD], B+(**)
• A Bigger Bang [2005, Virgin], A–
• w/Martin Scorsese: Shine a Light [2006, Polydor, 2 CD], B
• Sticky Fingers Live at the Fodna Theater 2015 [2015, Eagle Rock], B+(*)
• Blue and Lonesome [2016, Polydor], B+(***)
• Hackney Diamonds [2023, Polydor], B

The Ronettes [1959– ]

• Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica [1963–64, Philles], B+(***)
• The Best of the Ronettes: The Original Phil Spector Hits [1963–66, Abkco], B+(***)
• Be My Baby: The Very Best of the Ronettes [1963–66, Phil Spector/Legacy], B+(***)

Linda Ronstadt (1946– )

• Heart Like a Wheel [1974, Capitol], A–
• Hummin' to Myself [2004, Verve], B

Diana Ross (1944– )

• w/Marvin Gaye: Diana and Marvin [1973, Motown], B+(**)
• Diana [1980, Motown], A–
• The Best of Diana Ross (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1970–81, Motown], B+(***)

Rotary Connection [1967–1973]

• Rotary Connection [1968, Cadet Concept], B

David Ruffin (1941–91)

• The Best of David Ruffin (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1969–85, Motown], A–

Mitch Ryder (1945– )

• Rev Up: The Best of Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels [1965–71, Rhino], B

Barry Sadler (1940–89)

• Ballads of the Green Berets [1966, Collectors' Choice], D

Sam and Dave [1962– ]

• The Best of Sam and Dave [(1969), Atlantic], A–

Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs [1965–1968]

• The Best of Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1965–68, Mercury/Chronicles], B+

Ed Sanders (1939– )

• Sanders' Truck Stop [1969, Reprise], B
• Beer Cans on the Moon [1972, Reprise], B–
• Yiddish-Speaking Socialists of the Lower East Side [2006, Okraina, EP], B+(*)

Santana [1969– ]

• Santana (Legacy Edition) [1969, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• Abraxas [1970, Columbia], B
• Santana III (Legacy Edition) [1971, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Africa Speaks [2019, Concord], B

Savoy Brown [1967– ]

• Hellbound Train: Live 1969–1972 [1969–72, Sanctuary/Castle, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Blues, Balls & Boogie [(2006), AIM], B–

Boz Scaggs (1941– )

• Slow Dancer [1974, Columbia], B
• Silk Degrees [1976, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
• Hits! [1972–85, Columbia/Legacy], B
• My Time: The Anthology (1969–1997) [1969–97, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], B–
• Speak Low [2008, Decca], B
• Memphis [2013, 429], B+(**)
• A Fool to Care [2015, 429], A–
• Out of the Blues [2018, Concord], B+(*)

Moody Scott (1944– )

• Bustin' Out of the Ghetto [1968, AIM], B+(*)

Seals and Crofts [1969–1980]

• Diamond Girl [1973, Warner Brothers], B–

The Seeds [1966– ]

• The Seeds [1966, GNP/Crescendo], A–
• A Web of Sound [1966, GNP/Crescendo], B+(***)

Bob Seger (1945– )

• Night Moves [1976, Capitol], A–
• Stranger in Town [1978, Capitol], B
• Face the Promise [2006, Capitol], B+(***)

The Serpent Power

• The Serpent Power [1967, Vanguard], B

The Shaggs [1969– ]

• Philosophy of the World [1969, RCA], B–
• Shaggs' Own Thing [1975, Rounder], B–

The Shangri-Las [1963–1969]

• Leader of the Pack [1965, Red Bird], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits [1964–66, Charly], B+(**)
• The Best of the Shangri-Las (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1964–67, Mercury], B+(***)
• The Best of the Shangri-Las [1964–67, Polygram], B+(**)

Del Shannon (1934–90)

• Greatest Hits [1961–70, Rhino], B+(***)
• This Is . . . Del Shannon [1961, Music Club], B+(***)

Dee Dee Sharp (1945– )

• The Best of Dee Dee Sharp: 1962–1966 [Cameo Parkway] [1962–66, ABKCO], B+(***)

Shocking Blue [1967– ]

• The Shocking Blue [1970, Colossus], B+

Silver Apples [1968–1969]

• Silver Apples [1968–69, MCA], B+

Paul Simon (1941– )

• Paul Simon [1972, Warner Brothers], A–
• There Goes Rhymin' Simon [1973, Warner Brothers], B
• Paul Simon in Concert: Live Rhymin' [1974, Warner Brothers], C–
• Still Crazy After All These Years [1975, Warner Brothers], B–
• Greatest Hits, Etc. [1972–76, Columbia], A–
• One Trick Pony [1980, Warner Brothers], C+
• Graceland [1986, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Rhythm of the Saints [1990, Warner Brothers], B–
• So Beautiful or So What [2011, Hear Music], B+(***)
• Stranger to Stranger [2016, Concord], B+(*)
• In the Blue Light [2018, Legacy], B
• Seven Psalms [2023, Owl/Legacy], B

Simon and Garfunkel [1964–1970]

• Wednesday Morning, 3 AM [1964, Columbia], B
• Sounds of Silence [1966, Columbia], B
• Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme [1966, Columbia], B–
• Bookends [1968, Columbia], C+
• Live 1969 [1969, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• The Essential Simon & Garfunkel [1964–75, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B–

Nancy Sinatra (1940– )

• Start Walkin' 1965–1976 [1965–76, Light in the Attic], B+(**)

Sir Douglas Quintet [1966–1972]

• The Best of Sir Douglas Quintet [1965–66, Tribe], B+(**)
• The Best of Sir Douglas Quintet . . . Plus! [1965–67, Westside], B+(**)
• Sir Douglas Quintet + 2: Honkey Blues [1968, Smash], B
• Mendocino [1969, Smash], B+(**)
• Together After Five [1970, Smash], B+(**)
• 1+1+1=4 [1970, Philips], B+(*)
• The Return of Doug Saldana [1971, Phillips], A–
• The Best of the Sir Douglas Quintet [1968–71, Takoma], A–
• Live From Austin TX [1981, New West], A–
• Juke Box Music [1989, Antone's], B+(**)
• The Last Real Texas Blues Band [1988–94, Antone's], B+(*)

Slade [1969–1994]

• Slayed? [1973, Polydor], B+(**)
• Get Yer Boots On: The Best of Slade [1971–84, Shout Factory], B+

Percy Sledge (1941–2015)

• The Ultimate Collection [1966–69, Atlantic], A
• The Very Best of Percy Sledge [1966–94, Rhino], A–
• Shining Through the Rain [2004, Varèse Sarabande], B+

Sly and the Family Stone [1967–1981]

• A Whole New Thing [1967, Epic/Legacy], C+
• Dance to the Music [1968, Epic/Legacy], B
• Life [1968, Epic/Legacy], B+(*)
• Stand [1969, Epic/Legacy], A
• Greatest Hits [1967–69, Epic/Legacy], A+
• There's a Riot Goin' On [1971, Epic/Legacy], A
• Fresh [1973, Epic/Legacy], A–
• Small Talk [1974, Epic/Legacy], B–
• The Collection [1967–74, Epic/Legacy, 7 CD], B
• The Essential Sly and the Family Stone [1967–75, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Small Faces [1965–1969]

• The Small Faces [1966, Decca], B+(*)
• From the Beginning [1965–66, Decca], B
• There Are But Four Small Faces [1967, Immediate], B
• Ogden's Nut Gone Flake [1968, Immediate], B

Soft Machine [1968–1976]

• The Soft Machine [1968, One Way], B+
• Volume Two [1969, Probe], B
• Third [1970, Columbia], B+
• Facelift: France and Holland [1970, Cuneiform, 2CD], B
• Grides [1970–71, Cuneiform, CD+DVD], A–
• Four [1971, Columbia], B+
• Høvikkoden 1971 [1971, Cunneiform], B+(***)
• 5 [1972, Columbia], B+(*)
• Six [1973, Columbia], B
• Seven [1974, Columbia], B(*)
• Switzerland 1974 [1974, Cuneiform], B+(*)
• Soft Machine Legacy: Live at the New Morning [2005, Inakustik, 2CD], B+(***)
• Live at the Baked Potato [2019, Moonjune], B+(*)

The Sonics [1965– ]

• Here Are the Sonics [1965, Etiquette], A–
• Boom [1966, Etiquette], B+(**)
• Introducing the Sonics [1967, Jerden], B+(**)
• This Is the Sonics [2015, Revox], B+(***)

Sonny and Cher [1964–1977]

• Look at Us [1965, Atco], A–
• The Wondrous World of Sonny and Cher [1966, Atco], B+(**)
• In Case You're in Love [1967, Atco], B+(*)
• Cher and Sonny and Cher Greatest Hits [1971–74, MCA], C–

Benny Spellman (1931– )

• Fortune Teller [(1988), Collectables], B+

Alexander "Skip" Spence (1946–99)

• Oar [1969, Sundazed], B+(*)

The Spinners [1963– ]

• Spinners [1973, Atlantic], A–
• Mighty Love [1974, Atlantic], B+(**)
• New and Improved [1974, Atlantic], B+(*)
• Pick of the Litter [1975, Atlantic], B+(***)
• Happiness Is Being With the Spinners [1976, Atlantic], B+(*)
• The Best of Spinners [1972–76, Atlantic], A–
• A One of a Kind Love Affair [(1991), Atlantic, 2 CD], B+

Spirit [1968– ]

• The Best of Spirit [1968–70, Epic/Legacy], C+

Dusty Springfield (1939–99)

• Dusty in Memphis [1969, Rhino], A–
• The Very Best of Dusty Springfield [1963–69, Mercury], B+

The Standells [1965–1968]

• The Best of the Standells [1965–68, Rhino], B+

Mavis Staples (1939– )

• We'll Never Turn Back [2007, Anti-], A
• You Are Not Alone [2010, Anti-], B+(***)
• w/Levon Holm: Carry Me Home [2011, Anti-], B+(**)
• One True Vine [2013, Anti-], B+(**)
• Your Good Fortune [2015, Anti, EP], B+(***)
• Livin' on a High Note [2016, Anti-], B+(**)
• I'll Take You There: An All-Star Concert Celebration [2014, Blackbird Production Partners, 2CD], B+(**)
• If All I Was Was Black [2017, Anti-], B+(***)
• Live in London [2018, Anti-], B+(**)
• We Get By [2019, Anti-], A–

Edwin Starr (1942–2003)

• The Best of Edwin Starr (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1965–78, Motown], B

Candi Staton (1940– )

• Candi Staton [1969–73, Honest Jons], A
• The Ultimate Gospel Collection [1955–2002, Shanachie, 2 CD], B

Status Quo [1968– ]

• Rockin' All Over the World [1977, Capitol], B

Charles Stepney (1931–76)

• Step on Step [(2022), International Anthem], B

Steppenwolf [1968–1972]

• All Time Greatest Hits [1967–73, MCA], B

Cat Stevens (1941– )

• Tea for the Tillerman [1971, A&M], B+

Rod Stewart (1945– )

• The Rod Stewart Album [1969, Mercury], B
• Gasoline Alley [1970, Mercury], A–
• Every Picture Tells a Story [1971, Mercury], A
• Never a Dull Moment [1972, Mercury], B+
• As Time Goes By . . . The Great American Songbook Volume II [2003, J], B+
• Thanks for the Memories . . . The Great American Songbook Volume IV [2005, J], B+(**)
• Fly Me to the Moon: The Great American Songbook, Volume V [2010, J], B

The Stooges [1969–1973]

• The Stooges [1969, Elektra], A–
• Fun House [1970, Elektra], B+
• Live at Goose Lake: August 8th, 1970 [1970, Third Man], B
• Iggy and the Stooges: Raw Power [1973, Columbia], A–
• Iggy and the Stooges: Metallic K.O. [1976, Skydog], B+
• The Weirdness [2007, Virgin], B+(**)
• Iggy and the Stooges: Ready to Die [2013, Fat Possum], B+(*)

Jim Sullivan (1940–75)

• U.F.O. [1969, Light in the Attic], B
• Jim Sullivan [1972, Light in the Attic], B+(**)

The Supremes

• Meet the Supremes [1962, Motown], B+(**)
• Where Did Our Love Go [1964, Motown], B+(***)
• Diana Ross and the Supremes: The Best of Diana Ross and the Supremes (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1964–69, Motown], A
• The Best of Diana Ross and the Supremes Volume 2 (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1965–71, Motown], A–
• w/The Supremes: Anthology: The Best of Diana Ross and the Supremes [1961–76, Motown, 2 CD], A–

Swamp Dogg (1942– )

• Little Jerry Williams Anthology (1954–1969) [1954–69, SDEG], B+(***)
• Total Destruction to Your Mind [1970, Canyon], A+
• Rat On! [1971, Elektra], B
• Total Destruction to Your Mind / Rat On! [1970–71, Charly], A–
• Cuffed, Collared and Tagged [1972, Fat Possum], B+(*)
• Gag a Maggot [1973, SDEG], A–
• Have You Heard This Story? [1974, Island], B+
• You Ain't Never Too Old to Boogie [1976, Essential Music Group], B+(**)
• ??? Greatest Hits ??? [1976, Stone Dogg], B+(***)
• 13 Prime Weiners, Everything on It: The Best of Swamp Dogg [1970–76, War Bride], A–
• Don't Give Up on Me: The Lost Country Album [1976, Essential Music Group], B+(*)
• Finally Caught Up With Myself [1977, Essential Music Group], B+(*)
• An Opportunity . . . Not a Bargain! [1977, Essential Music Group], B+(***)
• I'm Not Selling Out / I'm Buying In [1981, Takoma], B+(*)
• Swamp Dogg [1981, Essential Music Group], B
• I Called for a Rope and They Threw Me a Rock [1989, SDEG], B+(***)
• Surfin' in Harlem [1991, Volt], B+
• Best of 25 Years: F*** the Bomb, Stop the Drugs [1970–95, Virgin], A
• Resurrection [2007, Essential Music Group], B
• Give 'Em as Little as You Can . . . as Often as You Have to . . . or . . . a Tribute to Rock 'n' Roll [2009, S-Curve], C
• The White Man Made Me Do It [2014, SDEG], B+(*)
• Love, Loss, and Auto-Tune [2018, Joyful Noise], B
• Sorry You Couldn't Make It [2020, Joyful Noise], B+(**)
• I Need a Job . . . So I Can Buy More Auto-Tune [2022, Don Giovanni], B+(**)
• Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St [2024, Oh Boy], B+(***)

Bettye Swann (1944– )

• Bettye Swann [1968–70, Honest Jons], B+

Booker T. and the MG's [1961–1971]

• Green Onions [1962, Stax], B+(***)
• The Very Best of Booker T. and the MG's [1962–71, Rhino], B
• Stax Profiles [1963–71, Stax], B–

T. Rex [1970–1977]

• Electric Warrior [1971, Reprise], B+(**)
• The Slider [1972, Reprise], B+(*)
• Great Hits [1972–73, EMI], B+
• Light of Love [1974, Casablanca], D

Norma Tanega (1939–2019)

• I'm the Sky: Studio and Demo Recordings 1964–1971 [1964–71, Anthology], B–

Tangerine Dream [1969– ]

• Phaedra [1974, Virgin], B+(**)

Howard Tate (1938–2011)

• Get It While You Can: The Legendary Sessions [1966–67, Mercury], A–
• Howard Tate [1967, Verve], A–
• Howard Tate's Reaction [1970, Turntable], B+(**)
• Howard Tate [1972, Atlantic], B–
• Rediscovered [2003, Private Music], B+

Chip Taylor (1940– )

• w/Carrie Rodriguez: The Trouble With Humans [2003, Texas Music], B+

Gloria Ann Taylor (1945– )

• Love Is a Hurtin' Thing [1971–77, Luv N' Haight], B+(*)

James Taylor (1948– )

• James Taylor [1968, Capitol], B–
• Greatest Hits [1969–76, Warner Brothers], B
• Before This World [2015, Concord], B–

Johnnie Taylor (1934–2000)

• Johnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 [(1970), Fantasy], A–
• Stax Profiles [1956–73, Stax], B+(**)
• Chronicle: 20 Greatest Hits [1968–75, Fantasy], A–
• The Best of Johnnie Taylor: Rated X-Traordinaire [1976–80, Columbia/Legacy], B+

The Temptations [1960– ]

• Meet the Temptations [1964, Gordy], A–
• The Temptations Sing Smokey [1965, Gordy], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits [1964–66, Motown], A+
• With a Lot o' Soul [1967, Gordy], B+(***)
• I Wish It Would Rain [1968, Gordy], B+(*)
• The Best of the Temptations: Volume 1: The '60s (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1964–69, Motown], A
• Anthology [1964–86, Motown, 2 CD], A–
• The Best of the Temptations Volume 2: The '70s, '80s, '90s (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1970–98, Motown], A–
• My Girl: The Very Best of the Temptations [1962–2001, Motown/UTV, 2 CD], B+

Ten Years After [1967– ]

• A Space in Time [1971, Chrysalis], B

Joe Tex (1933–82)

• The Very Best of Joe Tex [1964–76, Rhino], A–
• Bumps and Bruises [1977, Epic], B+

Them [1963–1971]

• Them [1964–65, London], A–

Three Dog Night [1968– ]

• "One" [1968, Dunhill], B–
• Suitable for Framing [1969, Dunhill], C+
• It Ain't Easy [1970, Dunhill], B–
• Naturally [1970, Dunhill], B
• Harmony [1971, Dunhill], B
• Seven Separate Fools [1972, Dunhill], C+
• The Best of Three Dog Night (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1969–74, MCA], B+(**)

13th Floor Elevators [1966–1968]

• The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators [1966, Collectables], A–
• Easter Everywhere [1967, Collectables], A–
• Bull of the Woods [1968, Collectables], B+(**)

Carla Thomas (1942– )

• Stax Profiles [1961–71, Stax], B

Irma Thomas (1941– )

• Time Is on My Side: The Best of Irma Thomas, Vol. 1 [1961–66, EMI America], B+
• Time Is on My Side [1962–66, Kent], A–
• Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans: The Irma Thomas Collection [1961–66, Razor & Tie], A–
• Full Time Woman: The Lost Cotillion Album [1972, 2022), Real Gone Music], B
• In Between Tears [1973, Alive Naturalsound], B+(***)
• Live! New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 1976 [1976, Good Time], B+(***)

Rufus Thomas (1917– )

• Do the Funky Somethin': The Best of Rufus Thomas [1968–74, Rhino], B+
• Stax Profiles [1967–75, Stax], A–

Thunderclap Newman [1969– ]

• Hollywood Dream [1969, Polygram], B

Tiny Tim (1932–96)

• God Bless Tiny Tim [1968, Reprise], B–

Traffic [1967–1975]

• Mr. Fantasy [1967, Island], B
• Traffic [1968, Island], B+
• Last Exit [1969, Island], B
• John Barleycorn Must Die [1970, Island], B
• The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys [1971, Island], B+
• Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory [1973, Island], B–
• When the Eagle Flies [1974, Island], C–

The Trashmen (1962–68)

• Tube City! The Best of the Trashmen! [1963–65, Sundazed], B+

The Tremeloes [1963– ]

• Shiner [1974, DJM], B–

The Troggs [1966– ]

• The Best of the Troggs (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1966–68, Mercury], B
• The Troggs [1975, Pye], B
• The Trogg Tapes [1976, Private Stock], B+

Doris Troy (1937–2004)

• Just One Look: The Best of Doris Troy [1963–65, Ichiban/Soul Classics], B+(**)
• Doris Troy [1970, Capitol], B+(**)

The Turtles [1965–1970]

• It Ain't Me Babe [1965, White Whale], B+(*)
• You Baby / Let Me Be [1966, White Whale], B
• Happy Together [1967, White Whale], C–
• The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands [1968, White Whale], B–
• Turtle Soup [1969, White Whale], B
• Happy Together: The Very Best of the Turtles [1965–70, Shout Factory], B+

The Tymes [1963– ]

• The Best of the Tymes: 1963–1964 [Cameo Parkway] [1963–64, ABKCO], B+(***)

United States of America [1968– ]

• United States of America [1968, Columbia], B

Vagrants [1964–1968]

• I Can't Make a Friend 1965–1968 [1965–68, Light in the Attic], B

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (1937– )

• Greatest Hits, Volume 1 [1962–65, Rhino], A
• Greatest Hits, Volume 2 [1964–78, Rhino], A–
• The Definitive Pop Collection [1962–78, Rhino], A

The Velvet Underground [1967–1970]

• w/Nico: The Velvet Underground and Nico [1967, Verve], A+
• White Light / White Heat [1968, Verve], A
• White Light / White Heat [45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition] [1968, Verve, 2CD], A–
• White Light / White Heat [45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition] [1968, Verve, 3CD], B+(**)
• The Velvet Underground [1969, Verve], A+
• 1969 Velvet Underground Live [1969, Mercury], A–
• The Complex Matrix Tapes [1969, Polydor, 4CD], B+(***)
• Bootleg Series, Vol. 1: The Quine Tapes [1969, Polydor, 3 CD], A–
• The Best of the Velvet Underground (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1967–69, Mercury/Polydor], A
• Loaded [1970, Warner Brothers], A+
• Live at Max's Kansas City [1970, Cotillion], B
• VU [(1985), Verve], A–
• VU: Another View [(1986), Verve], B+
• Peel Slowly and See [1965–70, Polydor, 5 CD], A–
• Live MCMXCIII [1993, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], B–

Bobby Vinton (1935– )

• The Best of Bobby Vinton [1962–72, Epic/Legacy], A–

Junior Walker (1931–95)

• The Best of Jr. Walker and the All Stars (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1965–72, Motown], A–

Scott Walker (1943– )

• Scott [1967, Smash], B–
• Scott 2 [1968, Smash], C+
• Bish Bosch [2012, 4AD], C–
• w/Sunn O))): Soused [2014, 4AD], C

Dionne Warwick (1940– )

• The Dionne Warwick Collection: Her All-Time Greatest Hits [1962–70, Rhino], B+
• The Very Best of Dionne Warwick [1962–74, Rhino], A–

Jimmy Webb (1946– )

• Twilight of the Renegades [2005, Sanctuary], C–

Mary Wells (1943–92)

• Greatest Hits [1961–64, Motown], A–
• The Ultimate Collection [1961–64, Motown], A–
• The Best of Mary Wells (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–64, Motown], A

Whistler, Chaucer, Detroit and Greenhill [1967–1968]

• The Unwritten Works of Geoffrey, Etc. [1967–68, Fallout], B

Ian Whitcomb (1941–2020)

• You Turn Me On! [1965, Tower], B+

Tony Joe White (1943–2018)

• Polk Salad Annie: The Best of Tony Joe White [1969–73, Warner Archives], B+(*)
• Live From Austin TX [1980, New West], B+(**)

The Who [1964–1983]

• The Who Sings My Generation [1965, MCA], B+(**)
• A Quick One (Happy Jack) [1966, Polydor], B+(***)
• The Who Sell Out [1967, Polydor], B+
• Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy [1965–68, MCA], A+
• Tommy [1969, MCA], A–
• Who's Next [1971, MCA], A+
• Quadrophenia [1973, MCA, 2 CD], B
• Odds and Sods [1974, MCA], B
• By Numbers [1975, MCA], B
• Who's Better, Who's Best [(1988), MCA], A–
• Who [2019, Polydor], B

Steve Winwood (1948– )

• Winwood [1966–70, United Artists], B+

Bobby Womack (1944–2014)

• Anthology [1967–76, Capitol/The Right Stuff, 2CD], B+
• Greatest Hits [1972–89, Capitol], B+(*)
• The Bravest Man in the Universe [2012, XL], B+(**)

Stevie Wonder (1950– )

• The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie [1962, Tamla], B
• Tribute to Uncle Ray [1962, Tamla], B
• The 12 Year Old Genius: Recorded Live [1963, Tamla], B+(**)
• With a Song in My Heart [1963, Tamla], C–
• Stevie at the Beach [1964, Tamla], B–
• Up-Tight [1966, Tamla], B
• Down to Earth [1966, Tamla], B–
• I Was Made to Love Her [1967, Tamla], B+
• Greatest Hits [1963–67, Motown], A–
• For Once in My Life [1968, Tamla], B+(**)
• My Cherie Amour [1969, Tamla], B+(***)
• Signed, Sealed and Delivered [1970, Tamla], B+(**)
• Where I'm Coming From [1971, Motown], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits Vol. 2 [1968–71, Motown], A–
• The Best of Stevie Wonder (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1963–71, Motown], A
• Music of My Mind [1972, Motown], B+
• Talking Book [1972, Motown], A
• Innervisions [1973, Motown], A
• Fulfillingness' First Finale [1974, Motown], A
• Songs in the Key of Life [1976, Motown, 2CD], A–
• Journey through the Secret Life of Plants [1979, Motown], C+
• Hotter than July [1980, Motown], B+
• Original Musiquarium I [1971–82, Motown, 2CD], B+(***)
• In Square Circle [1985, Tamla], B+(***)
• Characters [1987, Motown], A
• Jungle Fever [1991, Motown], B+(**)
• Conversation Peace [1995, Motown], A
• A Time to Love [2005, Motown], A–
• Number 1's [1963–2005, Motown], A

Betty Wright (1953–2020)

• I Love the Way You Love [1972, Alston], B+(**)
• Danger High Voltage [1974, Alston], A–
• Betty Wright Live [1978, Alston], B+(***)
• Betty Wright: The Movie [2011, S-Curve], B+(**)

Charles Wright (1942– )

• Express Yourself: The Best of Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band [1967–74, Warner Brothers], A–

O.V. Wright (1939–80)

• The Soul of O.V. Wright [1964–73, MCA], B+(**)

Robert Wyatt (1945– )

• '68 [1968, Cuneiform], B+(***)
• Rock Bottom [1974, Caroline], B+
• Ruth Is Stranger than Richard [1975, Caroline], A
• Nothing Can Stop Us [1982, Thirsty Ear], B+
• Dondestan [1991, Gramavision], B
• Shleep [1997, Thirsty Ear], B
• Solar Flares Burn for You [1972–2003, Cuneiform], B–
• Comicopera [2007, Domino], B+(**)
• w/Gilad Atzmon, Ros Stephen: For the Ghosts Within [2010, Domino], B+(*)

The Yardbirds [1963–1968]

• Five Live Yardbirds [1964, Columbia], B+(***)
• For Your Love [1964–65, Epic], B+(**)
• Eric Clapton and the Yardbirds: The Yardbird Years [1963–65, Fuel 2000], B
• Jeff Beck and the Yardbirds: The Yardbird Years [1965–66, Fuel 2000], B+
• Having a Rave-Up With the Yardbirds [1966, Epic], A
• Yardbirds / Roger the Engineer [1966, Columbia], B+(*)
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [1964–66, Rhino], B+
• Little Games [1967, Epic], B+(*)
• The Yardbirds BCC Sessions [1965–68, Warner Brothers], B

Yes [1969– ]

• The Yes Album [1971, Atlantic], B–
• Fragile [1971, Atlantic], B
• Close to the Edge [1972, Atlantic], B–
• Tales From Topographic Oceans [1974, Atlantic], C

Neil Young (1945– )

• Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House 1968 [1968, Reprise], B
• Neil Young [1968, Reprise], B+(**)
• Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere [1969, Reprise], A
• After the Gold Rush [1970, Reprise], A
• Carnegie Hall 1970 [1970, Reprise], B+(**)
• Royce Hall 1971 [1971, Reprise], B+(**)
• Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 1971 [1971, Reprise], B+(***)
• Young Shakespeare [1971, Reprise], B+(**)
• Harvest [1972, Reprise], B+
• Archives Vol. 1 (1963–1972) [1963–72, Reprise, 10CD], B+
• Neil Young + Stray Gators: Tuscaloosa [1973, Reprise], B–
• Time Fades Away [1973, Reprise], A–
• Roxy: Tonight's the Night Live [1973, Reprise], A–
• Neil Young and the Santa Monica Flyers: Somewhere Under the Rainbow: Nov. 5, 1973 [1973, Reprise, 2CD], B
• On the Beach [1974, Reprise], A
• Citizen Kane Jr. Blues [1974, Reprise], B+(**)
• Homegrown [1974–75, Reprise], B+(**)
• Tonight's the Night [1975, Reprise], A+
• Zuma [1975, Reprise], B+
• w/Stephen Stills: Long May You Run [1976, Reprise], A–
• Hitchhiker [1976, Reprise], B+(***)
• Songs for Judy [1976, Reprise], B+(**)
• Decade [1966–76, Reprise, 2 CD], A
• Chrome Dreams [1974–77, Reprise], B+(***)
• American Stars 'n Bars [1977, Reprise], A–
• Comes a Time [1978, Reprise], A
• Rust Never Sleeps [1979, Reprise], A+
• Live Rust [1979, Reprise], B+
• Hawks and Doves [1980, Reprise], A–
• Reactor [1981, Reprise], A
• Trans [1982, Geffen], A–
• Everybody's Rockin' [1983, Geffen], B–
• International Harvesters: A Treasure [1984–85, Reprise], A–
• Old Ways [1985, Geffen], B+
• Landing on Water [1986, Geffen], C
• Life [1987, Geffen], B
• Lucky Thirteen [1982–87, Geffen], B+
• Neil Young & the Bluenotes: This Note's for You [1988, Reprise], B–
• Bluenote Café [1987–88, Reprise, 2CD], B+(*)
• Eldorado [1989, Reprise, EP], B+(**)
• Freedom [1989, Reprise], A
• Ragged Glory [1990, Reprise], A–
• Way Down in the Rust Bucket [1990, Reprise, 2CD], B+(**)
• w/Crazy Horse: Arc [1991, Reprise], B
• w/Crazy Horse: Weld [1991, Reprise], A–
• Harvest Moon [1991, Reprise], A–
• Dreamin' Man Live '92 [1992, Reprise], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits [1969–91, Reprise], A
• Sleeps With Angels [1994, Reprise], A–
• Mirror Ball [1995, Reprise], B
• Broken Arrow [1996, Reprise], B+(**)
• Year of the Horse [1997, Warner Brothers, 2CD], B
• Silver and Gold [2000, Warner Brothers], A–
• Road Rock, V. 1 [2000, Reprise], B+(**)
• w/Crazy Horse: Toast [2001, Reprise], B+(**)
• Are You Passionate? [2002, Reprise], A–
• Greendale [2003, Reprise], B+
• w/Crazy Horse: Return to Greendale [2003, Warner], A–
• Prairie Wind [2005, Reprise], A–
• Living With War [2006, Reprise], B+(***)
• Chrome Dreams II [2007, Reprise], B+(**)
• Fork in the Road [2009, Reprise], A–
• Le Noise [2010, Reprise], B+(***)
• Americana [2012, Reprise], B+(*)
• Psychedelic Pill [2012, Reprise, 2CD], A–
• A Letter Home [2014, Third Man], B+(**)
• Storytone [2014, Reprise], B+(*)
• Promise of the Real: The Monsanto Years [2015, Reprise], B+(**)
• w/Promise of the Real: Earth [2015, Reprise, 2CD], B+(*)
• Peace Trail [2016, Reprise], B+(**)
• w/Promise of the Real: The Visitor [2017, Reprise], B
• w/Crazy Horse: Colorado [2019, Reprise], B+(**)
• Neil Young + Promise of the Real: Noise and Flowers [2019, Reprise], B+(**)
• w/Crazy Horse: Barn [2021, Reprise], A–
• w/Crazy Horse: World Record [2022, Reprise], B+(**)
• Before and After [2023, Reprise], B+(**)
• Fu##in' Up [2023, Reprise], B+(***)

The Youngbloods [1967–1972]

• The Youngbloods [1967, RCA Victor], B+(*)
• Earth Music [1967, RCA Victor], B+(**)

Frank Zappa (1940–93)

• Freak Out! [1966, Rykodisc], B
• We're Only in It for the Money [1968, Rykodisc], B–
• Hot Rats [1969, Rykodisc], B+
• w/Ensemble Modern: The Yellow Shark [1992, Barking Pumpkin], B–

Tucker Zimmerman (1941– )

• Dance of Love [2024, 4AD], B+(***)

The Zombies [1964–1968]

• Odessey and Oracle: 30th Anniversary Edition [1968, Big Beat], A–

Various Artists

• Beg Scream and Shout: The Big Ol' Box of '60s Soul [1961–69, Rhino, 6CD], A–
• Bring It On Home: Black America Sings Sam Cooke [1959–76, Ace], A–
• The British Invasion 1963–1967 [1961–67, Hip-O, 3 CD], B
• British Invasion: Gold [1961–67, Hip-O, 2 CD], B+(**)
• The British Invasion: The History of British Rock, Vol. 1 [1963–65, Rhino], B
• The British Invasion: The History of British Rock, Vol. 2 [1964–65, Rhino], B–
• The British Invasion: The History of British Rock, Vol. 3 [1964–66, Rhino], B+
• The British Invasion: The History of British Rock, Vol. 4 [1965–67, Rhino], B+
• Cameo Parkway 1957–1967 [1957–67, ABKCO, 4 CD], B+
• Cameo Parkway: The Greatest Hits [1957–66, ABKCO], A
• Casey Casem Presents America's Top 10 Through the Years: The 60s [1962–68, Top Sail/Warner Special Products], A–
• A Cellarful of Motown! [1962–70, Motown, 2 CD], B
• Chicago Soul [1963–69, Soul Jazz], A–
• Come and Get It: The Best of Apple Records [1968–73, Capitol], B–
• Curtis Mayfield's Chicago Soul [1963–65, Epic/Legacy], B+
• Dancing at The Nick at Nite Club [(1997), Sony/Nick at Nite], A–
• Does Anybody Know I'm Here? Vietnam Through the Eyes of Black America 1962–1972 [1962–73, Kent], B+(*)
• The Best of the Girl Groups, Volume 1 [(1990), Rhino], A
• The Best of the Girl Groups, Volume 2 [(1990), Rhino], A–
• Del-Fi Girl Groups: Gee Baby Gee [1959–64, Del-Fi], B–
• Eccentric Soul: The Deep City Label [1964–67, Numero Group], B+(*)
• Finger Poppin' and Stompin' Feet: 20 Classic Allen Toussaint Productions for Minit Records 1960–1962 [1960–62, Capitol], A
• Girl Group Greats [1960–65, Rhino], A+
• Grits and Grooves! [1966–77, Instant], B+(**)
• Highs of the Sixties [(1986), Warner Brothers], B+
• Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959–1971 [1959–71, Motown, 4CD], A–
• I'm Just Like You: Sly's Stone Flower 1969–70 [1969–70, Light in the Attic], B+(***)
• It Will Stand: Minit Records [1960–63, EMI], A
• Lenny Kaye Presents Lightning Striking [1934–2013, Ace, 2CD], B+(***)
• Make Mine Mondo! [1958–69, Ace], B
• Millennium '60s Rock Party [1959–68, Rhino], A–
• The Minit Records Story [1959–69, EMI Legends, 2 CD], A–
• More Girl Group Greats [1958–66, Rhino], A–
• Motown Dance Party, Volume 1 [(1987), Motown], A
• Motown: The Classic Years [1960–72, UTV, 2 CD], A+
• The Muscle Shoals Sound [1962–72, Rhino], A–
• New Orleans Funk: The Original Sound of Funk 1960–75 [1960–75, Soul Jazz], A
• New Orleans Funk Vol. 3: Two-Way-Pocky-Way, Gumbo Ya-Ya and the Mardi Gras Mambo [(2013), Soul Jazz], B+(***)
• New Orleans Funk Vol. 4: Voodoo Fire in New Orleans 1951–77 [1951–77, Soul Jazz], A–
• Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era [1965–68, Sire, 2 LP], A
• Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era [1965–68, Rhino, 4 CD], B+
• Rhythm Love and Soul: The Sexiest Songs of R&B [1958–81, Shout!, 3CD], A
• A Soldier's Sad Story: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Black America 1966–1973 [1966–73, Kent], A–
• Summer of Soul ( . . . Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised): A Questlove Jam [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [1969, Legacy], A–
• Texas Music, Vol. 3: Garage Bands and Psychedelia [1994, Rhino], B
• True Soul: Deep Sounds From the Left of Stax [1960, Now-Again], B+(***)
• True Soul: Deep Sounds From the Left of Stax, Volume Two [1960, Now-Again], B+(**)
• Wall of Sound: The Very Best of Phil Spector 1961–1966 [1961–66, Phil Spector/Legacy], A
• Wheedle's Groove: Seattle's Finest in Funk & Soul 1965–1975 [1965–2003, Light in the Attic], B