Here Are 22 Albums For All You 22-Year-Olds

Television – Marquee Moon

You Need It Because: It’s the coolest guitar record you’ll ever own, and it’ll justify any leather jackets you purchase in your 20’s.

 

Townes Van Zandt – Live at the Old Quarter

You Need It Because: Every now and then, you’ll need this “Thinking Man’s Bob Dylan” to remind you that your life could be a lot worse.

 

Willie Nelson – Red Headed Stranger

You Need It Because: You’ll eventually need to grow out of your “I like everything except country” phase and learn that country, like any genre, is full of excellent artists and albums.