Sonic Youth: ESJ - Yes, I'm serious. After Dirty, which I wasn't too fond of, it actually got me into Sonic Youth. Which then led to nearly every indie/experimental/jazz band I listen to now. It's still my favorite SY album, nearly tied with DDN.
John Mayer: Any Given Thursday - Got me out of my snobby "pop music sucks" attitutude, which, it seems, many poor souls are still absorbed in. Also, it got me into blues guitar, which is the majority of what I play now.
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