What are the 10 best classic soul albums of all time?
The classic soul era of the 1960s and 70s has produced some of the finest music ever recorded. This is music that has passed the test of time and remains as critically acclaimed and popular as ever. Although perhaps mostly associated with singles, especially in its early years, soul music matured to produce some of the finest examples of the album form. Many of these have a social message or made a clear statement on their times. Others are simply great music – with tunes to kickstart any party. Some of these albums are well known today, others have been overlooked and are now lost masterpieces waiting to be rediscovered and appreciated. These are albums by some of the most creative and influential singers and songwriters; digging a bit deeper reveals the same famous studios and hosue bands laying down the grooves with often sublime playing. The aim of this lens is to act as (literally) a ‘starter for ten’ by highlighting the ten finest examples of classic soul albums. I have highlight
