The Power of Music: Reflecting on Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums and Timeless Classics

Over the past several weeks I have been listening through the Apple Music 100 Best Albums list. I have done minimal research on this list and most of the albums have been new to me. I have been doing quick reviews of these over on my youtube channel. I have them all saved in this playlist

Why am I doing this?

I found myself in a bit of a musical rut. I know what kind of music I like to listen to. But I have been listening to the same stuff over and over. I will always love Smashing Pumpkins, U2, the Beatles, etc. I have no shame in cranking the stereo when these bands come up in my shuffle. But when I stay focused on what I already like I know I will miss out on some great music.

So far, I have posted reviews for Numbers 100-40. There have been some that I really didn’t like. I’m having a hard time with the Rap/Hip-Hop artists. I didn’t understand Kraftwerk’s album. There are placements on the list that I disagree with. U2’s The Joshua Tree should be a top 20! And there are some albums that I wish were on the list.

But here’s the thing that keeps coming back to me: Music is Time Travel. There are albums that have transported me back to the first time I heard them. It’s amazing how music can sneak it’s way into your heart and bring all the emotions right back to the surface. Here are some questions for you:

What album teleports you to when you first heard it?

Why is it so powerful for you?

What albums do you think deserve a spot on this list but were left out?

Leave a comment and thanks for reading.