The twelfth album: #12 Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool
Another jazz album - they're quite common at this point. While I've complained about how some of these got quite boring at some point - more background music - that isn't as much the case here. Some of the tunes are catchy, and while none are loud, they are pleasant in a way that feels good and is quite relaxing.
Hearing vocals suddenly come in with Darn That Dream is quite surprising - it stands out, but it feels like it kills the rhythm a bit. The best parts of the album come from the great instrumentals, and while the vocals are fine, I don't feel they quite live up to that.
It's not as experimental as I believe his later works are, but it grabs me more than most other jazz has done.