#17 Kanye West, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' (2010)

The result is widely regarded as West’s career-best work. Throughout the 13 tracks, West covers themes of celebrity, excess, escapism, sex, romance, decadence and self-doubt. The albums opens with Nicki Minaj narrating ‘Cinderella,’ a poem by Roald Dahl, in an English accent, before the opulent production kicks in, followed by the beats and introduction of West’s voice. This is the perfect snapshot into the record.