My top 20 albums of all time

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

Love this. A good change of pace from your normal videos. It’s always interesting to hear personal bits about people whose work you respect.

[@matthewg4505]

dad

[@jamesmartin7778]

Made your tuna melt this morning, was not expecting to see you here!

[@antonio_sousa28]

now there's a crossover i wasn't expecting :)

[@000dr0g]

Ha! I had to do a double take when I saw your comment. I completely agree with you, it's a great video. BTW, after a so so first attempt, I'm now pretty good at making your Dumplings with Crispy Wings recipe - such an easy way to elevate a basic freezer ingredient to something more exciting.

[@tommy2capa]

Would love a top 20 albums from you Kenji!

[@User-jk8wq]

“This album came out around when I was 16...” *album came out in 2007* How the hell is this man nearly 30?!

[@lakrids-pibe]

Drink responsibly!

[@tronlady1]

Nooooooooo! He looks about 19 😱

[@juliuschas]

He's younger than my son!

[@rleary1]

I started listening to Sgt. Peppers at around age 9 and he said he was 13 or so when he started listening to it. That would make him around 67 years old.

[@colourflu]

@@rleary1 *it came out when* not *it got into my ear when*

[@nedsolly9035]

This list is actually really useful for discovering some really good musicians. Thanks!

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Great! I hoped it would be 🙂🙂🙂

[@annaclarafenyo8185]

I was quite surprised to finish the list without finding Fish Karma's "Sunnyslope".

[@namelessfire]

David: This was a very close competition, but my favorite Radiohead album and my favorite album of all time . . . Me: In Rainbows? David: . . . is In Rainbows. Me: My guy.

[@qqw743]

Friends, friends: You've mistyped "Kid A."

[@OniNoSweeney]

@@qqw743 I was actually surprised it wasn't Kid A.

[@freakcree6218]

you guys misspelled a moon shaped pool

[@andrewlowden322]

@@qqw743 KId A is Def Mine..i went back to my Radiohead playlist I created and cant believe In Rainbows had the 2nd most tracks behind Kid A

[@danielplacido8746]

Ok computer?

[@PianoVampire]

How did I miss this? What a great list - thanks so much for sharing, I feel like everyone should do this.

[@Steve_K2]

"I feel like everyone should do this." Agreed, and I just did (in a separate post).

[@theoffkeydiva]

Gets to number three, hasn’t mentioned Bowie, the Beatles or Radiohead: It’s about to get good

[@misterd.2250]

20. Carrie & Lowell - Sufjan Stevens 19. Reflection - Brian Eno 18. Oracular Spectacular - MGMT 17. Giants Steps - John Coltrane 16. Either/Or - Elliott Smith 15. The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan 14. 3+3 - The Isley Brothers 13. So - Peter Gabriel 12. Begin to Hope - Regina Spektor 11. Sometimes I Just Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit - Courtney Barnett 10. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes 9. How Dare You - 10cc 8. Currents - Tame Impala 7. GroundUp - Snarky Puppy 6. The Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd 5. Pure Comedy - Father John Misty 4. Time Out - The Dave Brubeck Quartet 3. Hunky Dory - David Bowie 2. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles 1. In Rainbows - Radiohead

[@johnny0000000000000]

you truly are the king of kings

[@napalm_lipbalm86]

Damn he didnt mention Kendrick lamar lol

[@bachnguyen9212]

@@napalm_lipbalm86 Maybe he isn’t into hiphop... I mean there aren’t any hiphop album in the list, aren’t there?

[@justisjustis]

There's an interesting pattern, not sure if anyone else has caught it

[@ProximaCentauri88]

Is he a hispter? Just genuinely curious

[@minusblindfold6564]

Everytime someone mentions Pink Floyd there's something like: "My dad..."

[@jamesdean9183]

All Roger Waters could think about when writing half of his Floyd songs was "My dad"🤣

[@nicholasgardiner9601]

@@jamesdean9183 It depends predominantly on how old you were and how old your father was when he died. All my grandparents were dead when I was around 1 year old. My father's cancer killed him quick when he was young only 39 years old. I was 3 maybe just turned 4 years old. Consequently just didn't write that many songs about him. Anytime I hear a year mentioned it's always like a date stamp to me. Was this (particular historic event) before my mother died or after? Death of a parent, death of a child, death of a spouse these things tend to leave a mark.

[@jamesdean9183]

@@nicholasgardiner9601 I can relate to that, my father passed away from brain cancer when I was 12. Losing a parent really is difficult, so I definitely sympathize with Roger Waters' themes in his music.

[@jonbarnhart1947]

More like my Grandpa, they are still great and timeless, I find it bizarre people base culture on 30-50 year time spans considering how cultural influenced spanned over centuries in the past

[@nurpeachmusic]

hahaha well my dad was the one who played me dark side of the moon for the first time!

[@asheebee89]

I literally said, out loud “HOLY SHIT; ME TOO!” to having In Rainbows as my #1 most favorite album. There is an unparalleled level of hollow, hopeful sadness in that record that I’ve yet to find anywhere else.

[@Magbuus]

In Rainbows is a masterpiece. In my opinion, "Nude" is the most beautiful piece of music Radiohead have ever written.

[@joshforest304]

It just flows amazingly hey. It's my favourite Radiohead album easily. I'm stoked to see so many people agree. I hope you have seen the live video of it performed on KZbin.

[@stevebennett6593]

Seen the 'From the Basement' recording of it?

[@LxE9799]

I just did the same thing 😂 amazing

[@raczzgabor]

The same for me. I went to Japan for a whole year and it was released then. Listening on the long train trips, it just matched to my sometimes lost feeling. I am missing those feelings and thoughts :-) It was not easy and it is why it was so good.

[@OkYasser]

I can’t describe how happy I was when you chose In Rainbows as your number 1 album, I really can only describe In Rainbows with one sentence: It melts my heart. The beauty and the atmosphere of this album is just so magical. Loved the video and I’m excited to check out some of the artists you mentioned.

[@kenreeve32]

Loved the list, David. Would love to see your top 10 lists of albums for different genres (jazz, folk, prog, etc.).

[@dave_dennis]

Good suggestion.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Interesting idea!

[@philroberts7238]

@@DavidBennettPiano And for different genres of (in quotes, perhaps) "classical" music as well. And, while you're at it, "world" music. (I realise these may be taking you further and further away from your own personal preferences, but I would certainly be interested to hear an analysis of these different musical traditions from someone as open minded and as musically literate as yourself.

[@rodwise4233]

Don't encourage him for Gods sake.

[@anas_voice_over]

man such a calming voice and videos...am so in love with this

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks! 😃

[@anas_voice_over]

@@DavidBennettPiano OMG DAVID I LOVE U SO MUCH HOLY SHEESH U ACTUALLY REPLIED... I SWEAR LIKE I BINGE WATCHED EVERY BEATLES RELATED VIDEO OR EVEN HAD IT IN THE THUMBNAIL AAAAA AM FANGIRLNG RN. ILLYYYYYYY 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@alexn.mendes2400]

@@anas_voice_over I wouldn't know you were a Beatles fan, I don't see anything in your profile image that could point to that fact ahhahahahahahha(don't tell anyone but Lennon was like the best of them(for me of course))

[@SatounoKumo]

My top albums list could be called "Am I slowly becoming my father?"

[@juliuschas]

I'm a Sixties Kid, my kids are in their 30s, but even I like some of the music coming out these days!

[@inconnu4961]

@@juliuschas Would you care to name a few, please? Im almost 50 and the last 'new' band i was a fan of was Muse!

[@heathkish6901]

@@inconnu4961 My favorite artist of the last few years is a fellow named Nick Shoulders. He's like Slim Whitman reincarnated, yodels and everything. Probably not for everyone though. Billy Strings is another fantastic musician, and a huge deal in the bluegrass scene.

[@philliplund37]

In my case, no way!

[@johngerygooz3251]

My list- Am I older than my parents?

[@Thejamescaseyshow]

Man, you are so cool. So kind, generous and true in your manner. Its really a joy to hear you speak about things. Thanks so much for your hard work.

[@lvacqua]

Thank you for including Elliott. He’s left off of a lot of lists that both his songwriting and guitar playing should have him on

[@JayBigDadyCy]

I think he's been a bit lost to time at this point unfortunately. He was one of the original Indie artists and a huge influence to the late 90s and 2000s Indie movement, but for some reason he got lost in the shuffle.

[@Alpha_7227]

His version of Long long long by George Harrison, fabulous.

[@singerofsongss]

I love to see Brian Eno on this list! I listen to him for all the same reasons that you do, study, sleep, nice background music for things that require a bit more concentration, etc.

[@joermnyc]

Giant Steps, aka, “what key is this in?” “Yes.”

[@minemoul2136]

Its in C

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@minemoul2136 Ha!

[@jorgek92]

@@minemoul2136 well, that is true, according to an Italian TV channel

[@neutatamayo8365]

@@minemoul2136 **sometimes.

[@arlofleenor1838]

Haven't even watched the video yet but I know its gonna be good. This guys quality is unbelievably consistent

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you! 😃

[@rodwise4233]

You'd better withhold your judgement until you actually see what he comes up with. It's a weird mix of the mundane and the bizarrely obscure.

[@arlofleenor1838]

@@rodwise4233 lmao i actually really enjoyed the list and i also enjoy most of the albums here. sorry if your music taste is superglued to the mainstream

[@briannewell6064]

And I thought I was the only one who loved 10cc. They don't get nearly enough love these days. Monumental work.

[@philliplund37]

"I'm not in love"

[@Alpha_7227]

Gosh, I'm not in love. Is just revered for the production values, arrangement and musicianship. When you hear it, it seems like it was just released yesterday. So good.

[@RichKatRanch]

What a surprise! I had your top 2 switched. I'm interested to check out many of the "new" artists you introduced me to in this video. Thank you for sharing it!

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you! 😃😃

[@mystdeisanto9647]

I don't mind if your entire list are The Beatles and Radiohead. That's why I subscribed at your channel at the first place, because you talk and analyzed those two band so much! ;)

[@pattiaufzack]

I really appreciated this video especially hearing your opinions but also some more personal infos of you. It wasn’t just Music Theory etc which you normally do, but also little stories for each album and why you like it so much.

[@luizadias8180]

I loved this! I had to stop the video a couple times to jump into Spotify and save some of your favourites albuns. Thank you! Such an inspiring video :)

[@Lisse1]

Some of my fav’s: -Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life -Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On? -Joni Mitchell’s Blue -Bob Marley’s Rastaman Vibration

[@mikepotter5718]

Electric Warrior. T.REx

[@tjwash2]

Stevie Wonder can make a song about growing up poor and all I hear is how much he loved his childhood. He’s brilliant.

[@musamusashi]

Elise, 3 out of those 4 are also on my top 10.

[@Alpha_7227]

@@mikepotter5718 Damn fine choice, this is what I mean you have to have a criteria of albums which changed music. Electric Warrior is one, Innervisions by Stevie Wonder.

[@shanjayaweera3036]

Nailed it

[@thelastpepsi9369]

In Rainbows is so good man. When you were playing the snippets I found myself just listening to the entire song in my head once you moved on to the next one. Probably my favorite all time album as well

[@petergambell2110]

Cool to see Courteney Barnett getting some love! Was surprised and delighted when I heard you list her debut album title, didn't think she had much reach outside Australia.

[@chriswhinery925]

She definitely doesn't have even close to the popularity she deserves. I discovered her when she played at Coachella some years ago and I still listen to her fairly regularly.

[@AnthonyDavid59]

The imagery of "Depreston" tears me up every time.

[@petergambell2110]

@@AnthonyDavid59 Depreston is my favourite track on the album, such great storytelling.

[@rodwise4233]

She doesn't have much reach inside Australia for that matter.

[@petergambell2110]

@@rodwise4233 True, not as much as she deserves

[@gretawaller8385]

When it starts with Sufjan, you know it’s gonna be good.

[@zedxxx9]

That was an album I have never heard and am planning to check out probably this weekend!

[@victora.3565]

I agree. Sufjan is great!

[@daveenrando1820]

@@zedxxx9 enjoy! It is superb

[@zedxxx9]

@@daveenrando1820 -- Thanks for reminding me!! Okay I have it cued up and I will listen to it later tonight. I may even light a candle to really set the mood and have a great listening experience. I'm excited!

[@graysonmcguire3510]

@@zedxxx9 if you like it check out his album Illinois, it's totally different but just as incredible.

[@GianniBosio]

It's really nice to see how you relate to all of these albums, the way you list them not just by "overall musical qualities" but also because they influenced a particular moment of your life. Thanks for expressing yourself so much and for not fearing to be emotional about your favorite music.

[@sammo2560]

cool to see Fleet Foxes in here, I feel they have been unfairly forgotten by most people. Way more talented group than most of the indie pap that came out in the late 2000’s.

[@simonpusateri3527]

There last album Shore seemed to get some pretty widespread praise last fall

[@jackthesmoltangerine]

I very strongly remember their song White Winter Hymnal

[@alicerooney7696]

I always love seeing Regina Spektor mentioned on these kinds of lists. Her music always feels like a dream to me whether it's wierd, tragic, or uplifting

[@BoodaZak]

Ugh its impossible for me to say that but you are actually my favourite youtube channel of all time and I mean it. Very high quality, huge effort stuff and just enjoyable to watch. Thank you!

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Wow, thank you! 😃

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Helen Pauls thanks Helen! Be careful! 😂😃

[@rome8180]

If you like Pure Comedy and Elliott Smith, I think you'd like the Weyes Blood album Titanic Rising. Super sophisticated harmony and melody in a deceptively simple indie folk package. Also, I just want to say that you have the best musical tastes of any music KZbinr.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Nice, I’ll check it out! And thanks!

[@amramin2134]

Its such a good album. I really enjoy the subtle and efficient use of slide guitar to build up an emotional moment in a song or set the mood.

[@Symphonicrockfran]

I love Weyes Blood!!!

[@joaoassumpcao3347]

Came here to recommend this. Beautiful through and through

[@peterszilagyi5920]

Thank you so much for this recommendation. I fell in love instantly

[@wwn1970]

You're bloody marvellous, David

[@robsmotovlog561]

Really nice job with this video!! And I especially like the fact that the Isley Bros made your list! Well Done!

[@benmiller5071]

Revolver is my favorite Beatles album, I feel like it has been underrated next to an album like sgt pepper. The sound of the group is just so tight and there is not a single track on that album that feels out of place other than yellow submarine. I also really like the B-side medley on Abbey Road.

[@moonagedaydream1111]

take the L , Yellow Submarine

[@lilymiddleman7627]

my favorite Beatles album too! and album cover

[@eameece]

Tomorrow Never Knows and Here, There and Everywhere are towering masterpieces, the best Beatles songs.

[@reigenlucilfer6154]

revolver is my favorite beatles album too, followed by white album.

[@natalka7087]

Sgt. Peppers isn't underrated lmao it's very well known

[@Finn-fh7hf]

« In Rainbows », the album that makes me fall in love with music. So happy that you choose this one :)

[@beatler]

I know it's gonna be a cool list. And as a Beatle fan myself, I'll enjoy the albums I already know, and surely I'll listen to the ones I don't know! Great material, as always. Greetings from Argentina

[@rizkunisnator]

Checking out Sufjan Stevens for the first time. I thought he would be an oldies artist based on the cover but my jaw dropped when I saw he did an album in 2021. Now I'm on course to binge his entire discography from 2015's Epic Fail. This guy's music is amazing so far

[@GregorBarclay]

How'd that binge work out? Pretty great, right? (I'm assuming you also looked at his pre-15 catalogue!)

[@christianwetzel1862]

Hounds of Love by Kate Bush blew my mind when I listened to it the first time and it still does after decades. Her voice, the harmonies, the sounds, the storytelling - everything is masterfully done and there is nothing like it.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I'm not a musician due to being born with two left ears. But I've always appreciated your channel and though most of your discussions go over my head, was interested in hearing what you listen to. Especially since I'm an old Fart and you're just a young Whippersnapper. Thanks for your list, there were many new artists that I don't know, but I will search them out and listen. Thanks.

[@2m7b5]

You should try learning music anyway! It's a blast even if you aren't very good.

[@reubenyuri]

I find it interesting how there are often songs that we skip over until much later in life where we find an appreciation for it. It's like we aren't ready for that song just yet. For me it was "third eye" by Florence and the machine.

[@NatalieValentina6]

I've also been thinking about this myself recently, as I've been finding songs on albums I love, that I've never truly "heard". It's like our ears don't recognize them until our hearts &/or minds are ready for them, until we've lived enough to really appreciate/understand them. I also find this happening when I look-up lyrics. Knowing the true lyrics, often gives me a whole new appreciation for a song. BTW, I also love "Third Eye"! When I was considering albums that would be on my list, I was vacillating between "Ceremonials" & "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful". Have you heard their song "Wish That You Were Here"? It's one of my faves, & is on the "Miss Peregrine's Home..." soundtrack.

[@matteochiesurin2365]

For me it’s been basically the whole Gorillaz’ self named album. Whenever I listened to it I’d end up listening to 5/4, Clint Eastwood and Tomorrow Comes Today. I finally discovered how interesting all the other songs are

[@dogjohnny559]

I love hearing people talk about their favorite albums. I'd love you to go in depth about which songs are your favorite and why I love time out too. my go to coltrane album is a love supreme

[@Greg07623]

Thank you for opening my ears to some contemporary artists that I missed because I was immersed in performing classical music at the time. I’ve purchased most of the albums you mention here that I did not already have. Am especially blown away by Father John Misty…such a wonderful fusion of so many elements of folk and popular music. Love his harmonic progressions.

[@lilymiddleman7627]

I love this list!! Here are some of my faves: -Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys -Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins -Summer Sun by Yo La Tengo -Band on the Run by Wings -and of course Revolver :)

[@hw343434]

Cocteau Twins 🙌🏽

[@thedarksideofthemoon9612]

Pet sounds legendary

[@Alpha_7227]

Pet Sounds, Yes, which inspired Sgt Peppers.

[@thedarksideofthemoon9612]

Just read band on the run this time round and I also love that album a ton

[@bluefish1875]

Who are wings?

[@crystalmartin3422]

The way you talk about music is so, like, organized and satisfying. I heard a lot of songs that I’m excited to vibe to now :)

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you 😊

[@Fokan44]

Discovering Regina Spektor because of you and I'm loving it, thank you David!

[@SolarasNaracott]

Shout out to Regina Spektor and her amazing music.

[@carolyamate]

Yeah, I just wished he picked 11:11. It's her best album, but kind of hard to find.

[@cococost6507]

@@carolyamate great album, for me that’s her second best after soviet kitsch.

[@drevan1138]

Just checked her out today because of this video, she’s done a lot of great stuff.

[@saxglend9439]

And her annoying voice.

[@guuskaitjily8581]

David you are one of my favourite teachers I often watch your videos several times (slow learner) it's probably my age that I missed 7 of your top 20 ,great treat though ,Thank you so much

[@saxy5292]

I bloody love you mate. You have such great content on all your videos. And now I have a lot of great new albums to listen to.

[@SamJones-nl2ws]

your taste is absolutely immaculate

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Wow, thanks! 😄

[@Marina-pe1gx]

This means that yours is too;)

[@leob4403]

Hipster list let's be honest

[@OriginalTLab3000]

Noooooo - I wanna go to sleep! Ah, well, whatever... 22 more Minutes won't hurt...

[@DavidBennettPiano]

😄😄

[@alhuemora8184]

Over my dead body!

[@PotrzebieConolly]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[@emoshrek8902]

Damn, i just noticed the video was 22 minutes long, it felt like just a few minutes

[@edstervedster]

Me when I play Outer Wilds

[@hellomynameisjoenl]

My favourite album is probably Music Has the Right to Children by Boards of Canada. I can’t recommend this album and, in fact, Boards of Canada’s entire oeuvre, enough. It’s really something you have to listen to a lot of times to really get into, but once you’ve familiarised with the tracks, it’s really something magical.

[@mondotwistedmojo]

I understand why Boards of Canada wouldn't show up on this channel, since it's sample-based and sort of ambient. This channel is mostly about structural analysis. But I think BoC are as good as Radiohead in terms of emotional impact. I understand the heavy appreciation for the Beatles, but for me the greatest musical art of all time is Radiohead and BoC.

[@seanfitz81]

good pick

[@rodwise4233]

I think you made up the craziest names you could think of.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Well done, not just the staple albums you see, I will definitely check out these albums

[@andrewseguin9443]

Great list! Pet sounds is in an elite class when it comes to the vocal melodies/harmonies. Like the pure sheet music of the vocal parts. Songs like God Only Knows, Don’t talk. Also recommend Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective, which is my personal favourite album of all time. In rainbows is #2 for me

[@stepans2167]

Never heard of Animal Collective, thanks for the suggestion

[@LittleWing-35]

What I like about music, being introduced to new music and expanding from that ♥️. Thank you

[@stoneagedjp]

Gotta admire your fortitude at narrowing it down to just 20 albums.

[@tronlady1]

I would struggle to narrow it down to 20 artists 😆

[@inconnu4961]

LMAO I 2nd this remark! I know i would revise this list every month!

[@happyron]

Thanks for this, I'm a 56 year old singer/songwriter who's been into the Beatles since the age 10, so i enjoyed how you limited it to only 1 Beatles album as I still have to remind myself there are other artists sometimes!

[@zedxxx9]

If you had had to choose one Beatles album, which one would you have picked?

[@happyron]

@@zedxxx9 Probably Revolver. I possed a question on my facebook page "which SOLO Beatles Album" sounded most like a group Beatles Album, and I picked RINGOS 1973 self titled album. I would have snuck that into the list as well. How about you?

[@zedxxx9]

@@happyron -- I agree that quite a few Ringo albums are deliberately produced with a Beatles style production, though the songs are usually not nearly as catchy as those from some of the others. I would probably pick a McCartney album for the answer to your SOLO question. RAM (with the bonus tracks), Band on the Run or Red Rose Speedway. And as for the one Beatles album I would pick, even though I cherish them all... I would probably have to go with Rubber Soul. There is something so magical about that album lineup (14 track UK release) and the unique raw harmony style they did on that album and no other.

[@happyron]

@@zedxxx9 Yeah to me there is something magical about 1973 Ringo and in terms of being closest to The Beatles to me it does in that you can hear the influence of all of them on it. Band On The Run is perhaps an even stronger album but sounds like great Beatles songs from Paul but without the others. I'm also partial to Ringo in that it perhaps had the biggest influence on my music on any artist aside from The Beatles. PLUS it's cool that Ringo finally started writing HIT songs after The Beatles breakup! I find it as a songwriter amazing that ALL of them eventually wrote great hit songs. I'm working on an article about how the #1 thing that makes great songwriters is the level of real musical experience people have. Rubber Soul may be my 2nd favorite album as well. So hard to chose and fortunately, we don't have to! What's your 2nd favorite artist?

[@zedxxx9]

@@happyron I would love to read your songwriting article when you finish it. I dabble a bit in it, and I'm quite interested in continuing to explore what makes the magic. Very hard to pick a single 2nd favorite artist, since I like so many that I like from the era gone but, but I can say that I love me some 1960s Kinks, some 1970s Stevie Wonder, and I really love Badfinger... Emitt Rhodes... The Stones... etc.

[@jamesdevine-stoneman1504]

Any Colour You Like - yes! I can listen to the album version and live versions just on a loop and not get bored, can't help picking up the guitar and noodling along

[@mollykapping9040]

Had the pleasure of seeing Fleet Foxes in concert about two weeks ago and oh my God. They are so amazing. Their harmonies just, fill you. Brought me to tears once or twice. Truly no one else like them.

[@bmac4]

My mom always had So playing, but it wasnt until adulthood I developed appreciation for it. Tony Levin absolutely nails the bass on that album.

[@matheussemiao2592]

OH MY GOODNESS, you have such an impeccable music taste and knowledge, so it feels so good to know that your all time favorite album is the same as mine 😭🥹❤️

[@nauticski]

Wastn't aware of Regina Spektor but you've definitely turned me on to her, I'll be looking for her albums - hopefully on vinyl.

[@inigo137]

Peter Gabriel's Genesis era is spectacular imo.

[@graysonmcguire3510]

some of the best music I've ever heard imo

[@braulioacosta6816]

I'm surprised this even has to be said.

[@arnauorengoguardiola1616]

I'm really surprised he never mentions Genesis in his videos.

[@tronlady1]

Yay! Somebody said it! I was too scared to ☺️. I get the impression that David‘s taste are a bit less heavy and bombastic but let’s not forget that Genesis were incredible song writers as well as musicians. Surely, as a pianist, he would adore firth of fifth? Most of my favourite albums are prog but I tend to like the people who can write a good song (marillion, porcupine tree, IQ, spocks beard, yes)

[@rkress9349]

'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' is the best album of all time.

[@texasflood1295]

I was so happy to see Time Out on your list and so high on it. Take Five is one of the best compositions every written, in my opinion of course.

[@KOOL_AID_KID]

Super nice mix of artists, I respect the wide range of years here as well!

[@molefunkn6205]

Wow, no Joni Mitchell? Love both “Blue”, “The hissing of summer lawns”, “Night ride home”, “Hejira”, and of course “Shadows and light”. Some great lyrical work and such a genuine and genius artist behind these albums.

[@freddythepig9379]

...and "Court and Spark"!

[@molefunkn6205]

@@freddythepig9379 yeah. Actually all her discography haha

[@tmorelli1982]

He seems to prefer a lot of more contemporary imitators

[@jacquescousteau217]

I’m with you 1000% . Joni,Simon the two most creative ,and best composers in the USA of the 20th Century. I guarantee you he has NOT listened to Joni,or Paul Simon’s canons …

[@knotwilg3596]

Would expect her too. Hejira is my #1 of all time.

[@hania88888]

hunky dory is my absolute favourite bowie album, tho blackstar is a VERY close next

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Blackstar is metaphorically and literally haunting!

[@alexn.mendes2400]

I do love those two, but I would go for Outside, a album not much known that's awesome(it's also hard to like from the first listenings so don't give up on it right away), it's a conceptual album, I would recommend to read up on the history if you don't know it yet

[@tannakaobi1]

I don't know blackstar, I will give it a listen. Ziggy Stardust is my favorite, but Hunky Dory is so close behind.

[@aaronpescasio]

Low and Ziggy are great as well.

[@gjniederhauserable]

Station to station is criminally underrated

[@Toggitryggva]

Quite a lot I haven't heard, or heard of. Excellent. Have made a note of the whole list and will go through it, only skipping the albums I already know and love (about three of them, I think :) )

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Great! Thanks for watching 😃

[@jamesc1879]

I love the fact that you have chosen albums that affected or influenced you directly or thought of it's melodies and what the songs have to say. One of the most honest, and actually cerebral, even quite surprising choices, in my opinion, of any of the "I like this because it's great" reaction or top whatever lists. Great job. Maybe the next 20?

[@simongodfrey2224]

Your list has introduced me to some great 'new' music - good to see you have chosen some of my top albums too

[@aaronbruce5568]

For those that want a full list: A * means I have listened to and love this album before I watched the video. If there's no star it means I haven't listened to it, not that I don't love (or think I would love) the album. 20. Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens* 19. Reflection by Brian Eno 18. Oracular Spectacular by MGMT * 17. Giant Steps by John Coltrane 16. Either Or by Elliott Smith 15. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan * 14. 3+3 by The Isley Brothers 13. So by Peter Gabriel 12. Begin to Hope by Regina Spektor 11. Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit by Courtney Barnett 10. Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes 9. How Dare You! by 10CC 8. Currents by Tame Impala 7. GroundUp by Snarky Puppy 6. Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd * 5. Pure Comedy by Father John Misty 4. Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet 3. Hunky Dory by David Bowie 2. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles * 1. In Rainbows by Radiohead* Lesson for me is that I have a lot of music and artists I need to look into. Some of my favorites not on the list are: Sheer Heart Attack by Queen Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel Way to Normal by Ben Folds Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay Congratulations by MGMT Mind the Moon by Milky Chance The Queen is Dead by the Smiths Abbey Road by the Beatles and of course Kid A by Radiohead Endorsing David and these albums, LISTEN TO THEM, YOU'RE BOUND TO FIND SOMETHING YOU LOVE

[@willywonka3050]

Pure Comedy is up there with Astral Weeks and Blue in terms of folk albums. The entire list is excellent taste.

[@aaronbruce5568]

@Endless Forest See first sentence after the list. I've already tried 4 new ones from it. David has pretty good suggestions

[@evanchook]

Awesome list, lots of overlap with mine. Surprised “Songs In The Key Of Life” didn’t make the cut

[@DavidBennettPiano]

I love Stevie so much but there is no one album of his that I love enough to make the cut on this list 🙂

[@nurpeachmusic]

haha yes, an underrated transcendent masterpiece.

[@antonthylin5943]

So glad to see 10cc on here, they are one of my favorite bands they have so many great albums, my personal favorite being bloody tourists. Certainly an underrated band!

[@velmex12]

agree with his choice. 2 pair beats one of a kind songwriters that is.

[@starboards]

Love 10cc, no one likes to talk about them

[@pardisazizi7703]

Love the variety in here

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Thank you so much for existing, I have just discovered your channel. I'll Patreon you next month!!

[@nigelmartin3339]

Thanks for all your work David. Not sure if you have heard this album but it’s a pretty much unknown gem. The band Supertramp’s self titled album.

[@dmitriynikitin5364]

@David Bennett Piano, if you do not mind, then I'll leave it here :) 20. [0:25] Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell (2015) 19. [0:55] Brian Eno - Reflection (2017) 18. [1:38] MGMT - Oracular Spectacular (2007) 17. [2:13] John Coltrane - Giant Steps (1960) 16. [3:15] Elliot Smith - Either/Or (1997) 15. [3:46] Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' (1963) 14. [4:35] The Isley Brothers - 3 + 3 (1973) 13. [5:18] Peter Gabriel - So (1986) 12. [6:18] Regina Spektor - Begin to Hope (2006) 11. [7:20] Courtney Barnett - Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit (2015) 10. [8:28] Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes (2007) 9. [9:12] 10cc - How Dare You! (1976) 8. [10:02] Tame Impala - Currents (2015) 7. [10:39] Snarky Puppy - GroundUP (2012) 6. [11:33] Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) 5. [12:35] Father John Misty - Pure Comedy (2017) 4. [14:27] The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out (1959) 3. [15:28] David Bowie - Hunky Dory (1971) 2. [16:38] The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) 1. [18:08] Radiohead - In Rainbows (2007)

[@ken-cf7tf]

Actually looking for this. Im on app, so this is really helpful. Thanks

[@kukukumakun]

This is the best top 20 all time album lists I have ever heard... This guy knows his stuff!

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Wow thanks! 😃😃

[@johndavidson6165]

David, your knowledge of music theory is amazing. I’m fascinated by your videos. Thank you!

[@georgethemonkeydrummer5598]

Wow I was not expecting time out (I’m glad you did)

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Some albums from the 1960s that are well worth hearing are 'Forever Changes' by Love. 'S. F. Sorrow' by the Pretty Things, 'Odessey and Oracle' by The Zombies and 'The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society' by the Kinks. Four very different albums but all absolute masterpieces in my opinion.

[@johngerygooz3251]

Ah, yeah! The golden age of music. Edit: I'm not sure 'bout it anymore. I mean, I still love the 60s, but I really got into some newer stuff.

[@sammo2560]

definitely Days Of Future Passed by The Moody Blues too!

[@johngerygooz3251]

@@sammo2560 Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hears Club Band; Revolver; and Abbey Road by The Beatles; Green Onions by Booker T. and the MGs; Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys; Highway 61 Revised by Bob Dylan and A Love Supreme by John Coltrane are also amazing albums of that decade and really worth to listen.

[@rodwise4233]

The only 60s band he seems interested is the Beatles . And why 10CC?

[@petercena9497]

Four great albums. I would add Bee Gees 1st, if you haven't heard it you'll be surprised.

[@MCetd]

Regina Spektor is an absolutely genius. All her discography must be protected at all costs. Loved your list. Only would add The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds. ❤️

[@ProximaCentauri88]

She basically paved the way for the "indie girls" thriving today from Lana del Rey to Billie Eilish.

[@junatan25]

@@ProximaCentauri88 right?! I’m glad someone said it. I watched a video saying it was Lorde who paved the way.

[@keykrazy]

@@ProximaCentauri88 Um, Liz Phair..? I mean after reading these and other comments i'm thinking certain Liz Phair albums could've filled the Courtney Barnett slot just as well. (Not to knock CB; was happily surprised to see her on there!)

[@lilymiddleman7627]

agree about Pet Sounds! :) it's my #1 fave

[@ProximaCentauri88]

@@keykrazy Liz Phair has a different sound. I can never group her with Regina Spektor.

[@a2zme]

A little surprised that since you love folk & jazz music that Joni Mitchell wouldn't be on your list somewhere .. would be fun to revisit this list every decade or so :)

[@geofflupton1254]

OK, David! I've often checked out your videos (loved your "Top 55 Rhodes/Wurly" take"), when you reached the Top Ten here, and you dropped in 10CC!!! You got yourself a subscriber! Your description of them is exactly how I've always described them. I was blessed to get mostly in real time, as I saw a short video of maybe 4 songs on a late Friday night "Don Kirshner Rock Concert" show in early '74, and the next scrambled to find their eponymous first album, which took several record stores to locate. And in another month or so, "Sheet Music" was located, and from there I eagerly awaited the next one...well, you know.

[@stephenwilliams9550]

What a great top 20 - many of these albums are are in my top 20. Great work!

[@LoraCoggins]

"Hunky Dory" is an emotional roller coaster for me and I love it. One moment, I could be jamming along to "Kooks" with a big smile on my face. The next, I could be stuck in bed listening to "Quicksand" with this giant pit in my stomach. Aside from Blackstar, it is also my favorite album.

[@cosmojonesmusic]

'Figure 8' is my favourite of all time.

[@eatingsound373]

One of Elliott's most underrated albums, so many amazing songs and the production is just gorgeous.

[@cosmojonesmusic]

@@eatingsound373 It's a masterpiece to me. No song is worth skipping. I think the unreleased tracks are gorgeous too.

[@hitismeduh]

Excellent choice!!!

[@wesleybrehm9386]

I'm a metal head, and I still love the Regina Spektor album. It's so amazing, thank you for including it.

[@stevenelliott3584]

Great video, David. Have to say though your number two shocked me, i would have bet money that it would be your number 1.

[@alexismontalban515]

Man, I don't know a thing about music, but I LOVE THIS KID'S VIDEOS. Thanks!!!

[@jakeritmiller]

Seeing love for Pure Comedy is amazing. I’ve listened to it so many times it’s in my blood.

[@yearnpill]

YES! So glad to see Elliott Smith included, he is my second favourite artist of all time and he has had so much influence on my writing and guitar playing, I believe the emotional potency and intimacy of his music is just so unmatched (some come close though like Justin Vernon, Phil Elverum, Nick Drake, Mark Kozelek, etc.) Great video! :)

[@jont4638]

Emotional potency of those artists easily matched and exceeded by Basho, Fahey, Jackson C Frank.

[@nigel3inch969]

@@jont4638 isn’t emotional potency purely subjective to your taste?

[@jont4638]

@@nigel3inch969 Oh for sure, but everything everyone is saying here is subjective. The OP is already claiming "unmatched". I believe there are those that match it, and I also believe they exceed it.

[@lauriemayhew2279]

Definitely agree about In Rainbows! I was obsessed with it when it came out and still love it more than all the other Radiohead albums. I was 4 years old when Sgt. Pep. came out and began listening to it repeatedly on the record player while coloring for hours at the coffee table. As I was starting to read when I was 6, I followed along with the lyrics on the jacket and realized, "Hey I'm reading!!" I struggled with learning to read at the time but listening to the music and following along with the printed words was just the right combination to turn the switch on in my brain. Lucy in the Sky was my favorite groove and When I'm 64 was the first song that I had memorized and could sing word-for-word without the music. I was able to breeze through my Shakespeare class in college by listening and reading at the same time, too. The cover of the Sgt. P. album with all the people gave me hours of funas a kid imagining their stories, too. It's true what they say about people learning better when more of the senses are engaged.

[@Kekuahiwi]

Love your video expositions and lessons, but it's heart rending (and gut wrenching). Thanks much

[@sulladrum]

I'm 62 and always looking for new music. I know about your love for the Beatles and I'm impressed with your selection of older music, such as Take Five and Hunky Dory. So I'll have to give a listen to your 21st-century picks.

[@DJTuna64]

The Mollusk by Ween is my personal fav, I tend to get bored of albums after a couple of years but I find myself always coming back and enjoying The Mollusk

[@gaborkrausz5402]

OCEAN MAN!

[@pierinmess5415]

Great! My more obvious top 20: 20. Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygène (1976) 19. Diamanda Galas - Diamanda Galas (1984) 18. 椎名林檎 [Sheena Ringo] - 加爾基 精液 栗ノ花 (Kalk samen kuri no hana) (2003) 17. Fela Kuti - Zombie (1976) 16. Boredoms - Vision Creation Newsun (1999) 15. Astor Piazzolla and The New Tango Quintet - Tango: Zero Hour / Nuevo Tango: Hora Zero (1986) 14. Lingua Ignota - Caligula (2019) 13. The Beatles - Abbey Road (1969) 12. John Coltrane / Alice Coltrane - Cosmic Music (1969) 11. Monks of the Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery, Dharamsala - Sacred Ceremonies (1990) 10. The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966) 09. Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Siembra (1978) 08. Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) 07. Jacques Brel - Jacques Brel [Ces gens-là] (1965) 06. Le Mystère des voix bulgares - Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares (1987) 05. Miles Davis - Bitches Brew (1970) 04. Stan Getz & João Gilberto featuring Antônio Carlos Jobim - Getz / Gilberto (1964) 03. Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) 02. Björk - Vespertine (2001) 01. John Coltrane - A Love Supreme (1965)

[@ferencssalvoski3721]

Damn, that is what I call originality in music taste, I have listened to Caligula the other day, and it's so heavy really, fucking great album

[@stephanvillavicencio5679]

i like your recommendations. id like to add: khruangbin, doobie brothers, keane, tears for fears, steve winwood, smashing pumpkis

[@ferencssalvoski3721]

@@ontheturningaway you right, he almost put a lot top 100 in rym all time and top 10 by each genre, I mean it's not bad music, but it's not original, good for him. Also I don't like Caligula anymore, grown off bad in me

[@SomeoneThatIsHappy]

It's sad to see what happened to the singer of Lingua Ignota. Poor girl was treated so terrible by Alexis

[@TheJayson8899]

Pepper’s is my favourite Beatles album too and my favourite album ever. Within You Without You is also a highlight for me.

[@wratboy]

you introduced me to so much amazing music through this video. i absolutely love courtney barnett, her music is so fun to listen to

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Props to you for even being able to create this list. Tough endeavour, no doubt! Several crossovers to my list; Peter Gabriel, Regina Spektor, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Brubeck. My favorites (in no particular order. Just a few) Kate Bush - Hounds of Love (definitely my #1), k.d. Lang - Ingenue, King Crimson - Three of a Perfect Pair, Rush - Clockwork Angels, The Sundays -Reading Writing and Arithmetic. I'm a 52 year old man. A few recommendations I know you'l find interesting; Adrian Belew -Inner Revolution. Joel Plaskett - (no particular album) Royal Canoe - (no particular album)