For no real reason, let me list the albums in Rolling Stone's list that I haven't listened to, in the top 40 (I could do the top 100, but that would take too long, because I haven't heard as many "great" albums as I think, apparently):

#2. Pet Sounds - Wow, a glaring omission from any collection, huh? I guess the reason I haven't got this yet is because I've listened to quite a few of the songs off a greatest hits collection, and so in some ways it seems a bit wasteful to buy the whole album. Of course, it also has to do with the fact that I haven't been able to find it!

#6. What's Going On - Like most people, I have heard What's Going On the song, but I've never really been pushed in the direction of Marvin Gaye's music. R&B isn't really my thing anyway. But let's see.

#11. Elvis Presley - The Sun Sessions - Ahh I don't know, I appreciate the impact that the king has had on rock and roll, but I don't see myself listening to his music. I suppose that makes me ignorant and snobby, but there you go.

#12. Kind Of Blue - Probably too intellectual for me, because I just don't get jazz. Maybe when I'm older!

#15. Are You Experienced? - A surprising exclusion, no? No real reason for not listening to this, but I think I will listen to it soon. After all, it is Hendrix we're talking about. Even if he may be a tad overrated, I think it's probably everyone's duty to hear him at some point in time.

#17. Nevermind - From what I've read, the most overrated album of the '90s. I'm skeptical of it being among the 20 greatest albums ever, but who knows? Teen Spirit isn't too bad, but it's not exactly a masterpiece (of course, I'm sure there's more to the album that one song) I might give this a listen sometime, if I'm feeling particularly bored.

#18. Born To Run - Supposedly Springsteen's best according to some, but according to others it's quite pitiful. The tricky thing is, most reviewers from the US will probably praise it to the high heavens as the best representation of American music or something, so it's important to try and get an objective review on the album. I'll try to get into Bruce's catalogue a bit more before I consider buying this album.

#21. The Great Twenty Eight - See #11

#23. Innervisions - Same sort of deal as #6.

#24. Live At The Apollo, October 24, 1962 - Soul just ain't my thing, ya know?

#27. King Of The Delta Blues Singers - Same sort of deal as #24.

#30. Blue - Mmm I really ought to listen to Joni Mitchell soon, although from what I've read, this isn't really her best album, it's just the most famous of her catalogue, her Plastic Ono Band as it were. One more on the "to listen to" list I guess.

#33. The Ramones - High expectations for this one, but I only hope I don't get disappointed like I did with London Calling.

#34. Music From Big Pink - I've heard Stage Fright, and I'd give it maybe 3-3.5 stars, so while I'm not really looking out for this, I guess I ought to listen to it just for the importance it hadd.

#36. Tapestry - See #23.

#38. Muddy Waters The Anthology: 1947 - 1972 - Guess?

#40. Forever Changes - Probably gruesomely overrated, but I'm going to give it a shot soon anyway.

Wow, 17 out of 40, that's almost 50%! I've got some serious listening to do before I'm considered a true rock afficionado, eh? (only half-serious)