#415 The Meters, 'Look-Ka Py Py' (1969)

Hailing from New Orleans, this album was produced by one of New Orleans’s preeminent musicians, Allen Toussaint and is a set of tight, funky instrumental songs. The Meters was led by Art Neville, of The Neville Brothers, and are significant for being one of the pioneers of funk music. This album inspired countless musicians and is the gold standard for Funk.