The Byrds - The Notorious Byrd Brothers Album

The Notorious Byrd Brothers album captures the Byrds moving away from the folk rock of the 60s that made them so famous and the country rock that would emerge later. Out of all the confusion and animosity between the band members during the recording of this album, the end result is just pure magic. Was it accidental? Or was it very deliberate? Either way, it was America's answer to "Sgt. Peppers", and it more than met the challenge, albeit after several years. (At the time of its original release, the record was a commercial failure and was overlooked and underappreciated.) This album has stood the test of time and those teenagers who love rock and roll should listen to it to learn about the roots of the genre.