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Some albums to help pass the time. Albums that have helped me with easing anxiety, stress, or unhappiness. Either uplifting, relaxing, or just positive vibes... I’ll add 1 or 2 a day.

Listen to Keb’ Mo’ self titled album. One of the best modern blues musicians around. This album is awesome.

Check out Kenny Burrell’s live album “Tenderly: Solo Guitar Concert, live in Pasadena”. This is peak relaxation music. Kenny is a jazz legend. If you’re looking for something to calm your nerves, this is it.

Tracy Chapman’s self titled album. That’s it. Listen to it if you’re feeling stressed.

Tigallerro by Phonte & Eric Robertson. Smooth R&B type vibes this project is great. Esp. if you’re not in the best mood. Uplifting to say the least

Finger Painting by Earl Klugh... This album has it all, in terms of Uplifting, positive music. Relaxing Jazz Guitar, bassline grooves, choir vocals,.. A little more upbeat than other albums on this list, but in a good way.

French Kiwi Juice by FKJ
Not much to say here... Just listen if you’re feeling stressed.

Erik Satie’s Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes. Some of the most relaxing piano I’ve ever heard. Works wonders for calming nerves and anxiety.

In Between Dreams by Jack Johnson.

Easy Listening Blues by B.B. King. Self explanatory. One of my favorite B.B. albums.

Just as I Am by Bill Withers.
If you only listen to one album in this thread, this is the one. 100/10 One of my favorite albums OAT of any genre.

Back at the Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith. This album doubles as a rec for this list and an incredibly underrated Jazz album at the same time. Jazz Organ doesn’t get near enough love in general.

DEODATO 2 by Deodato. This album is way different than anything else on this list but it’s fire. A dope album to throw on while you are taking care of business, cleaning the crib, or just vibin... A lot more upbeat than other albums on this list

Le Roi de la Bossa Nova by Luiz Bonfá. This album sounds like what swinging in a hammock on a tropical island feels like. Ultimate Quarantine vibes.

Lotus Blossom by Kenny Burrell. This whole thread could be Kenny Burrell albums tbh but this album hit different.

Dreams by Gabor Szabo... Hungarian Jazz Guitar, need I say more lol this albums is from 1968 and sounds like it could’ve been released yesterday.. ahead of his time and FIRE. If you sleep on this album, your loss.

Dragonfly by Ziggy Marley. One of a few really great albums by Ziggy. Sure to calm the nerves.

Circles by Mac Miller. Super chill vibes. A definite audible de-stresser. Recommended by @MiiitchIsDEAD Follow him for unproblematic music talk he’s a real one no doubt.

South Side Soul by The John Wright Trio. Just a drummer, a bassist, and an one hell of an amazing Pianist. Not on streaming services but worth checking out on Youtube. Here's the Link

Clean Sweep by Bobby Broom. Under appreciated.

Night Lights by The Gerry Mulligan Sextet. You should be able to tell this album is amazing from the album cover...

Soul Food Taqueria by Tommy Guerrero.

Any Studio Ghibli Original Score. Literally Pick any 1. Joe Hisaishi never missed. Beautiful music. Some of my personal favs are:
Howls Moving Castle
Kikis Delivery Service
Princess Mononoke
Spirited Away

American Beauty by Grateful Dead. This album really might be the cure to all ailments and illnesses. Amazing album. 15/10

On Guitar by Masayoshi Takanaka. An interesting blend of Pop and Jazz. Good vibes.

Been All Around This World by David Grisman & Jerry Garcia. This album may not be for everybody but it’s amazing to me and def belongs here. A blend of Folk/Bluegrass/Singer Songwriter vibes. One of my favorite Grisman/Garcia albums.

Tequila by Wes Montgomery. If you aren’t familiar with Wes Montgomery, you are really missing out. A legend in the world of Jazz Guitar.

Simplicity by Joe Pass. Yup, more Jazz Guitar... Don’t sleep.

Satta Massagana by The Abyssinians. Some good ole fashioned Roots Reggae.

After Midnight by Nat King Cole. Not much to say here, just a really really great album. I highly recommend this one

The Genius of the Electric Guitar by Charlie Christian.

Party Down by Little Beaver. Awesome album by an under appreciated musician from the 70s. Combined Blues/Jazz/R&B/Soul to make great music.

Pacific Time by Phonte. Kinda sad how slept on this EP from last year is. Perfect feel good music.

Abraxas by Carlos Santana. Not much to say here, it’s Santana. Look at the cover. Run this.

All the Beauty in This Whole Life by Brother Ali. One of my favorite HH albums of the 2010s. He really poured his heart out on this album and it shows. Beautiful music.

Sunflower by Milt Jackson. 2 words- Jazz Vibraphone. Beautiful music and about as relaxing as it gets.

Blues in Orbit by Duke Ellington.

Fiyo on the Bayou by The Neville Brothers. Amazing album by an amazing band. Hits different outside on warm sunny days

Winelight by Grover Washington Jr.

Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack.
So damn good... Roberta is a legend and the title track along with the rest of the album is just amazing. Timeless music.

Touch the World by Earth, Wind & Fire.

Leave it All Be by The Foreign Exchange. Not the first and it probably won’t be the last you hear of Phonte on this list. Beautiful music.