OK, here are Some of my favorite albums in my collection. Don't pay attention to the clutter. I'm in the process of moving.
I spared you all the pictures of classic rock and folk. And also omitted my favorite Motown shit because I don't think many people would care to see it anyway.
The Del album I just bought because I like the cover. I'm going to frame it.
For what it's worth out of these. The must get albums if you are a fan of the genre are...
Funk = Roger Troutman: The many facets of Roger. He was also like myself from Dayton Ohio. But was murdered. If you like Tupac All Eyez on Me. Let it be known Roger Troutman made that shit what it was.
Folk = Beck: One Foot in the Grave - I know you might be thinking Beck is electronic/funk. But his early shit is all acoustic. This very well may be my favorite album of all time. And this release has many more songs.
Grunge = Until I get Alice n' Chains Unplugged, Nirvana Unplugged is the best. But Temple of the Dog and Mad Season are great albums.
Indie = It's a tossup between Vampire Weekend (their first album), and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Actually I take that back. The Strokes: This Is It = the best of the indie bunch.
Punk = NOFX: I heard they suck live. Maybe the greatest punk album of all time.
Rap: Too hard to choose. Liquid Swords and Q-Tips: The Renaissance are up there. If you haven't heard those do yourself a favor.
Reggae = Obviously Bob Marley. But if you like DUB that King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown is excellent.