Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963)

• Grade: B+
• Comments: "I set a full day aside for his discography, so I would fully appreciate his later stuff if I understood what he first sounded like."

The Beatles - Beatles for Sale (1964)

• Grade: B
• Comments: "This feels like a more focused A Hard Day's Night, but both are just as good. I've went into more detail on each Beatles Album in another post."

Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Home (1965)

• Grade: A-
• Comments: "The storytelling from song to song is captivating, especially with the transition to electric guitar."

The Beatles - Help! (1965)

• Grade: B+
• Comments: "They're doing it all here, wonderfully. It's variety is what gives it a slight edge over their 'touring era' albums."

Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited (1965)

• Grade: A++
• Comments: "The album where 'the 60s officially started', going full electric didn't change the fact that he's a great lyricist."

The Beatles - Rubber Soul (1965)

• Grade: A++
• Comments: "A huge step up in musical ability and creativity from the Beatles, showcasing incredible quality from front to back."

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966)

• Grade: A+
• Comments: "Probably the most consistent album I've heard, with not a single bad song here."

Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde (1966)

• Grade: Masterpiece
• Comments: "A true masterpiece combining great lyrics and musicality."

The Beatles - Revolver (1966)

• Grade: Masterpiece
• Comments: "After repeated listens, it's a perfect mix of sounds and styles with great songwriting throughout."

The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)

• Grade: MASTERPIECE
• Comments: "It's cohesive style and time make it stand out above the rest."

The Velvet Underground & Nico - Self-Titled (1967)

• Grade: A+
• Comments: "A great album transporting you to a small nightclub in the 60s with moody tones and unique guitar work."

The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour (1967)

• Grade: B+
• Comments: "An actual B sides project with no flow from track to track, but still amazing song quality."

Cream - Disraeli Gears (1967)

• Grade: A+
• Comments: "The psychedelic rock album with great consistency and a transportive late 60s tone."

The Doors - The Doors (1967)

• Grade: A-
• Comments: "Nice, laid-back 60s rock with a consistent theme but lacking standout moments."

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