Best Albums of 1961
Listed below are the best albums of 1961 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 4 hours ago).
"In my opinion, the most energetic jazz album ever made, the sheer power of Ed Blackwell`s drum playing is awe-inspiring. This is Ornette not only at his best, but more creative as he tackles standard forms (Blues, ballads and nursery rhyme-like melodies) in a way that has not been herad before or..." [+] Reply
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"I wouldn't say I'm a fan, but I do admit when you look at the consider all things, this is an enjoyable one. His voice is so expressive and the melodies so soulfulness. If this isn't the blues, then I don't know what is. I can understand how this genre as influence other styles like jazz and rock..." [+] Reply
"I love show tunes and this album has a handful of spectacular ones. "Maria" "America" "Tonight""I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere". The last song was even the song of my graduating class!" Reply
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"Coltrane's two appearances on this album, elevate it, greatly." Reply
"Two Giants of Jazz meet. Greatness as result" Reply
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Jboy56 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Now this guy could play the guitar. He was one of the founding fathers of jazz guitar along with Eddie Lang. He is truly amazing, highly recommended!" Reply
"Roy Orbison has always been one of my favorite artists of the 60's, and this album is one of my three favorites (the other two being "Crying" and "Mystery Girl"). It's easy for anyone to see how Roy became such an icon to so many. He was so inept at his craft of singing and songwriting, that he f..." [+] Reply
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"A pretty good album. Unsquare dance is quite overrated though. I'm unsure whether I like this one of Time Out more" Reply
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JulianR | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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Best Albums of 1961 composition
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| Ray Charles | 5 | 1% | |
| Frank Sinatra | 5 | 1% | |
| John Coltrane | 5 | 1% | |
| The Ventures | 4 | 1% | |
| Grant Green | 4 | 1% | |
| Lightnin' Hopkins | 4 | 1% | |
| Leonard Bernstein / New York Philharmonic | 3 | 1% | |
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359 | 71% | |
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41 | 8% | |
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17 | 3% | |
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11 | 2% | |
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10 | 2% | |
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