#107 - Life's Rich Pageant, R.E.M.

"Where previous records kept the rhythm section in the background, Pageant emphasizes the beat, and the band turns in its hardest rockers to date, including the anthemic "Begin the Begin" and the punky "Just a Touch." But the cleaner production also benefits the ballads and the mid-tempo janglers." (allmusic guide)


#106 - Let It Be, The Beatles

"The album is on the whole underrated, even discounting the fact that a substandard Beatles record is better than almost any other group's best work. McCartney in particular offers several gems: the gospel-ish "Let It Be," which has some of his best lyrics; "Get Back," one of his hardest rockers; and the melodic "The Long and Winding Road."" (allmusic guide)

#105 - Innervisions, Stevie Wonder

"Released just three years after Signed Sealed Delivered, Innervisions shows Wonder's maturation as a songwriter. The stellar "Living For the City" and "Higher Ground" practically leap off the vinyl, and "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" keeps the humor rolling. The work of a man profoundly grappling with the realities of racism and economic disparity." (real music guide)

#104 - Doolittle, The Pixies

"The Pixies' finest combines Black Francis' maniacal glee with pop structure and loads of deranged melodies. One of the great guitar albums of all time -- from the catharsis of "Tame" through the perfection of "Here Comes Your Man," the album never falters. Without it, rock in the '90s would have been drastically different." (real music guide)

#103 - Houses Of The Holy, Led Zeppelin

"Jimmy Page's riffs rely on ringing, folky hooks as much as they do on thundering blues-rock, giving the album a lighter, more open atmosphere. While the pseudo-reggae of "D'Yer Mak'er" and the affectionate James Brown send-up "The Crunge" suggest that the band was searching for material, they actually contribute to the musical diversity of the album. "The Rain Song" is one of Zep's finest moments, featuring a soaring string arrangement and a gentle, aching melody." (allmusic guide)