00:00oh this thing so it's you you wrote these songs long time ago welcome to ms mojo and today we're
00:07counting down our picks for the most memorable enduring and or influential albums we want to
00:13hear all over again number 10 title fiona apple in her impressive debut this songwriter emerged
00:27as a generational talent fiona apple was more than ready to throw the pop world for a loop
00:33title showed her as both confrontational and heartfelt with songs to sell her visionary outlook
00:45she's able to craft stunning productions that feel fresh and urgent criminal is just one highlight
00:52of a stellar record it's maybe the most popular hit but one that's just scratching the surface
00:57of her abilities
01:06apple would only grow from there as she embarked on a critically revered decade all these years later
01:11this grammy winner remains a singular voice in music her piano playing singing and writing skills can't
01:17be overstated either
01:25number nine the fame lady gaga like a pop-powered rocket lady gaga launched into stardom with her debut
01:33the artist arrived as a fully formed star
01:40just dance was just one in a series of hit singles that established her with poker face her knack for
01:46dance electronic and pop music really revealed itself
01:57the vocalist didn't quit in a series of electric numbers making you want to move the album perfectly
02:04encompasses the end of the 2000s it also gave people an early glimpse at the next decade of
02:10stratospheric work without this trailblazing artist where would we be as a culture
02:21number eight jagged little pill alanis morissette while it wasn't her first album jagged little pill
02:27helped to bring alanis morissette to a global audience the record finds her on a streak of biting
02:33emotional and powerful statements it's like
02:41it's the kind of effort that feels as energetic and vital as the first day it was released from
02:47ironic to you ought to know morissette finds every angle to examine her outlook on life
02:53you don't have to be just like her to sing along but it's hard not to relate to this staggering
03:05catalogue collaborating with glenn ballard the artist made a decade-defining work that inspired fans
03:12musicians and a broadway show
03:14number seven the miseducation of lauren hill lauren hill with only one solo album thus far lauren hill
03:26remains an r b legend her work with fugees introduced her to the world and this effort earned her further
03:33acclaim the miseducation of lauren hill is a grammy winner that everyone can enjoy she manages to
03:47combine genres while also delivering on a reliable formula of musical excellence doo-wop that thing
03:54is just one standout from a masterpiece through this all-encompassing record the artist set the bar
04:07high for everyone else to follow in her footsteps even if she never makes another piece of music
04:12the vocalist would be among the more celebrated acts of her generation
04:17number six post bjork from pop to trip-hop this musician takes you on a journey for her follow-up
04:30to debut it's an extraordinary mix of old and new sounds
04:34bjork's second record builds upon her first with even more introspective and impactful lyrics
04:48a song like hyper ballad gives incredible insight into relationships without being cliche
04:53on the other end of the spectrum army of me chose the artist in one of her most aggressive and
05:06engaging moments saluting classic pop and pushing towards the future post goes places that few
05:13vocalists are willing to go it has an experimental feel that likely inspires many others to diversify
05:19their work number five hounds of love kate bush in the middle of the 1980s kate bush was already a
05:33celebrated pop star her vanguard style separated her from typical acts of the era hounds of love
05:39finds her at one of her most successful and satisfying moments
05:51a song like running up that hill still works to this day with tv shows like stranger things
05:56using it as a needle drop there's also the heart-wrenching title track with brilliant and unforgettable lyrics
06:09it's an altogether stellar album full of wonderful compositions the track cloud busting feels years
06:17ahead of its time with a baroque style that commands your attention bush pushes her voice and songwriting
06:23skills setting the stage for generations of vocalists to think outside of the box
06:28your sun is coming out your sun is coming out your sun is coming out number four fearless taylor swift
06:46at the end of the 2000s taylor swift was already reaching unprecedented levels of fame
06:51her album fearless helped the artist cross from country star to pop icon
07:04in hit after hit the songwriter reveals a talent that few possess at a young age you have a track
07:11like love story drawing people in with its catchy chorus and shakespeare references there's also the
07:16entertaining storytelling on a single like you belong with me older fans might still count this as a
07:22favorite but even younger listeners can appreciate the pact of this massive record
07:35number three back to black amy winehouse after her debut amy winehouse defied the sophomore slump with
07:42this album her second and final record back to black is an astounding work of art
07:56the title track is just one amazing effort with rehab finding her in personal territory she's able to
08:02take low moments and make them sound triumphant
08:11collaborating with mark ronson the album reaches soaring heights thanks to some vintage production
08:17sounds it could have been released in any decade of the last half century and been a hit that's a
08:22high compliment for a singer of her abilities with the timeless tunes still packing a punch it's a shame
08:28that she left us too soon with more music left to share number two tapestry carol king before she
08:41became a solo artist carol king was a hit maker behind the scenes she then stepped out in front of
08:47the spotlight and created albums like tapestry will you still love me tomorrow
08:58it's a quintessential record that's inspired everyone from her contemporaries to taylor swift
09:04king knows how to craft a ballad but she can also brighten up the room with i feel the earth move
09:09i feel the sky dumbling down a dumbling down i just lose control her warm voice lures you down a
09:18rabbit hole of poetic observations when she isn't making you cry she's writing a song that later
09:23became a beloved theme for gilmore girls this album makes you connect with a bygone era while
09:30keeping your attention in worthy ways to me that's what your word where you lead before we continue be
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09:48go into your settings and switch on notifications number one rumors fleetwood mac there's a reason
10:03that this album still shows up on the radio even after all these decades rumors remains vibrant and
10:09relatable it also traces the personal journeys of musicians at the top of their game
10:22stevie nix christine mcvee and lindsey buckingham write emotional lyrics with incredible hooks while it might
10:29be from the 1970s this collection aged much better than other soft rock or disco hits it's full of
10:36legendary pop rock that influences artists and memes to this day chock full of quality work this project
10:43includes classics such as go your own way and the chain
10:47did we forget another album that's worth another listen let us know in the comments below
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