Tim Smith (ex-Jellyfish, current member of Sheryl Crow’s band)
1. The Beatles, Rubber Soul
My favorite period for the band, as they were firing on all cylinders. Pre-self-indulgent, post-early-sugar-pop.
2. XTC, Black Sea
Their last record as a true “band.” Full of experiments, sonically and musically. They are one of my all-time faves. “Respectable Street” has one of the most amazing guitar riffs.
