Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
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Naked by Talking Heads
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My Own Prison by Creed
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Mutations by Beck
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Music From Big Pink by The Band
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Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds
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Morrison Hotel by The Doors
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More Songs About Buildings and Food by Talking Heads
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Monster by R.E.M.
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Metallica (Black Album) by Metallica
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