Mixing jazz-rock invention with pop-chart conquest, BS&T packed a lot of brilliance and success into their 1968–72 prime. This set covers that whole stretch, from the band's creation by Al Kooper to... more

These Canadian superstars saw major chart action in the U.S. between '69 and '72, a three-year span in which they sent 16 singles and these five LPs to the charts: "Canned Wheat," "American Woman,"... more

If you've ever wanted to check out the recordings that (along with the live shows) made Randy California and Spirit such enduring legends, look no further. Their 1968–70 LPs "Spirit," "The Family... more

Their guitar-powered jams made 'em famous in the South, but these Florida rockers were such excellent tunesmiths that the local charts couldn't hold 'em. Here are their nationally charting 1978–83... more

A big-band singer by the late '30s and a star soon after, Doris rose yet higher after the screen started calling in the late '40s. This set takes us to the early '50s with her LPs "Lullaby of... more

In the wake of a horrific car crash, Beck rebounded with "Rough and Ready" ('71) and the Steve Cropper-produced "Jeff Beck Group" ('72). On those two LPs, he fused rock with jazz and soul; he took... more

This ex-Monkee helped bring the fledgling sound of country-rock to the masses with these five LPs (all issued between '70 and '72): the charting "Magnetic South" and "Loose Salute" plus "Nevada... more

These 1971–74 LPs—"New Riders of the Purple Sage," "Powerglide," "Gyspy Cowboy," "The Adventures of Panama Red" and "Home, Home on the Road"—saw this band evolve from a Grateful Dead offshoot to a... more

The Byrds' leader put out a streak of excellent LPs after that band split up, and here are the first five: "Roger McGuinn," "Peace on You," "Roger McGuinn & Band," "Cardiff Rose" and "Thunderbyrd."... more

Following his success with the Blues Project and Blood, Sweat & Tears—and his triumphs with Mike Bloomfield—Al put out his own streak of excellent LPs on Columbia. Here are five from his... more

One of the most sublime voices in soul (and gospel…and pop…) works its magic on the 1961–63 LPs "My Kind of Blues," "Twistin' the Night Away," "Mr. Soul" and "Night Beat." You also get the 1963... more

Three LPs from the early-'80s heyday that saw the Stray Cats take red-hot rockabilly into the pop spotlight! Brian Setzer leads the charge through the hits "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut,"... more

The Rat Pack's heyday was over, but Dino kept rolling in the mid-'60s, hosting his own TV show and releasing a prolific string of LPs including these: "Dream with Dean," "Everybody Loves Somebody,"... more

Those who only know "The Final Countdown" are in for a treat, as this set comprehensively covers Europe's early prime with the 1983–91 LPs "Europe," "Wings of Tomorrow," "The Final Countdown," "Out... more

These five LPs—"Vol. IV: With Earl Hines," "Vol. V: Louis in New York," "Vol. VI: St. Louis Blues," "Vol. VII: You're Drivin' Me Crazy" and "Stardust"—bring you Satchmo's 1925–33 Okeh, Columbia and... more

Even as Bolton shifted from rock to pop he never lost the grit and soul in his voice, and that helped him soar to stardom with these 1987–93 LPs: "The Hunger," "Soul Provider," "Time, Love &... more

They'd been L.A. metal favorites since the late '70s, but Quiet Riot finally hit on the lineup and sound to catch fire in '83, and the five-times-platinum LP "Metal Health" was their reward. Here's... more

Witness the rise of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, from the comedy clubs of L.A. to cult fame to full-on stardom. These 2001–2012 albums saw Tenacious D soar from the Top 40 to the Top 10: "Tenacious D,"... more

The jazz-pop saxophonist vaulted to stardom with his 1986 LP "Duotones" and its smash "Songbird." This set starts with "Duotones" and continues on for 20 years with "Silhouette" (another Top 10 pop... more