#143 The Velvet Underground, 'The Velvet Underground' (1969)

This album completely leap-frogged over The Velvet Underground’s other two entries compared to their original places in the list. Their self-titled album was their first without John Cale, and first to feature Doug Yule in his place. Following the experimental record, ‘White Light/White Heat,’ Lou Reed had decided that at the risk of becoming a one-dimensional band, their new album would be more of a straightforward Rock album.