As part of my 101 in 1001, I want to do some deep listening to 10 albums. I decided that a meaningful way to select these albums was to ask people around me which albums are especially meaningful/enjoyable to them. I asked people to go with their gut and select one album. Some people clearly have a better understanding of “one” than others, but I’m glad to get the suggestions. I’m not sure which 10 will be the official 10 for the purposes of my goal, but hopefully I’ll ultimately make my way through all of these albums (and more!). I’m also still soliciting suggestions, so feel free to comment with *your* favorite album! See the list after the jump…

[LB] Blue : Joni Mitchell

[GB] Late for the Sky : Jackson Browne

[DB] Oh, Inverted World : The Shins

[RS] Riot on an Empty Street : Kings of Convenience
The Renaissance : Q-tip

[BS] In the Aeroplane, Over the Sea : Neutral Milk Hotel

[MT] Hail to the Thief : Radiohead

[RE] Graceland : Paul Simon
Rhythm of the Saints : Paul Simon
Vespertine : Björk
Kid A : Radiohead

[JF] The Nutcracker : Tchaikovsky
Blonde on Blonde : Bob Dylan
Everything Sucks : Reel Big Fish
Pet Sounds : Beach Boys

[NM] good kid, m.A.A.d. city : Kendrick Lamar
Sylvan Esso : Sylvan Esso
Cupid Deluxe : Blood Orange

[TT] Rumors : Fleetwood Mac

[SA] Smokey and Miho : Smokey and Miho

[SP] The Lion, the Beast, and the Beat : Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Hearts of Stone : South Side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes

[FD] They Want My Soul : Spoon

[SS] En Concert : Jack Johnson