... For the Whole World to See by Death, 1974, Music

Little known band produced this astonishing collection of rock songs.

Michael Jackson: 1958 - 2009, King of Pop

Probably the most influential musician of the last fifty years.

Rude Awakening by Prong-1996, Music

Still really excellent industrial metal. Rediscovered it after 10 years.

Rock Hard by the Beastie Boys-1985, Music

Without doubt, the greatest Beastie Boys song you've never heard

Endtroducing... Excessive Ephemera- Music

Alternate cuts from the perfect album. Some great, some just ok.

Vincent by Don McLean- 1971, Music

A hauntingly beautiful song, makes me want to learn guitar.

Country Life Butter Commercial - 2008, TV

I can't tell if this is great, or incredibly horrifying.

Kill 'Em All - 1983, Music

Loud, fast, angry. Not Metallica I'm used to, but good.

ION LP 2 FLASH Turntable - 2008, Consumer Goods

I thought my USB turntable was great. This is better.

Traveling Wilburys Volume 1 - 1988, Music

A truly super supergroup, and a great half-hour of music.

For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver - 2008, Music

Ideal for those early mornings when sleep clouds your brain.

Great Vengeance and Furious Fire by The Heavy - 2008, Music

If Curtis Mayfield came back as the vocalist for Wolfmother.

Third by Portishead - 2008, Music

Marvelously morose and dramatically dark. A grower not a shower.

Dig!!!! Lazarus Dig!!!!, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - 2008, Album

A little Iggy, a little Pixies, all Cave. Great record!!!!

Pretty Hate Machine by Nine Inch Nails - 1989, Music

Further emphasizes my "first album is the best" working hypothesis.

LIttle Queen by Heart - 1978, Music

One of my favorite tapes, and more than just Barracuda.

Danke Schoen by Wayne Newton

Maybe he's a robot now, but the boy could sing.

Machine Gun by Portishead - 2008, Music

Listen to it thrice then decide. Darker, broodier than before.

American Hardcore - 2006, Movie

Great vintage footage. Could have been tighter with another edit.

Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show - 2004, Music

Vaguely Dylan sounding twangy goodness, and I can't get enough.