#118 The Eagles, 'Hotel California' (1976)

Exit Bernie Leadon, enter Joe Walsh. If Bernie Leadon was the member that brought the Country sound to The Eagles, Joe Walsh was the member that brought the big, dirty riffs. Walsh had enjoyed a successful career with James Gang, as well as a solo career after leaving that band. His presence within the band was immediately felt, giving a new lease on life to The Eagles on this, their fifth record. Co-band leader, Glenn Frey took a backseat vocally, on this album, singing lead vocals on just one of the nine tracks, although he did co-write seven of them. His vocal harmonies are all over the record too. But this record belongs to Don Henley.