The six hundred and ninth album: #609 U2 - The Joshua Tree
While far from predictable, there's something familiar about what you get from a U2 album. It's a strong rock album, with a lot of anthem-like tracks, with incredibly strong, socially conscious lyrics that speak to the world at large. At the same time, the performance is emotional, it's driven, and it often manages to focuses on the smaller, human aspects of the subject rather than its grander story. It's skillful, it's impactful, and it works. With the Joshua Tree being one of their earlier works, there's a rawness and honesty that feels more fair, but there's always a strong undertone supporting it.