RUSH - Power Windows (1985)

MMMMM

About as close to perfection as it's possible to get. Everything is spot on, the production, the songwriting, the performances, all utterly flawless. I have nothing bad to say about this album whatsoever, it is truly a magnificent piece of work and would doubtless be top 5, if not number one in my all time best album list!

RUSH - Moving Pictures (1981)

MMMMM

Quality through and through, with an astounding production for the time. This is very nearly the perfect progressive rock album, combining challenging arrangements with enormously accessible tunes, not to mention one of the best instrumentals of all time. 

JUDAS PRIEST - Sad Wings of Destiny (1976)

MMMMM

After the er, lacklustre 'Rocka Rolla' album, this is truly where Priest found their feet. Just look at the tracklist and hail the Priest, 'The Ripper', 'Victim of Changes' are just two of the songs that make this the second best Priest album of all time.

KISS - Alive II (1977)

MMMMM

For my money this is far superior to the rather overrated original 'Alive' album. Three sides of Kiss live at their absolute peak and a five song blast of new material including Ace Frehley's classic 'Rocket Ride'. Full of win.