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Context with music is an interesting thing. I will often be turned on to a band that is new to me, but has been making music for a long time. I'll ask a friend that likes them to recommend a starting point on which album to listen to first. There are several different answers: 1. Start at the beginning, this gives you context to appreciate the artists journey and full body of work. 2. Start at with an album that shows them maturing, a turning point album. -Many would pick Rubber Soul for the Beatles. 3. Or... pick the best album they've made in your opinion. Which do you recommend? How important is context to the appreciation of the band in question? Interesting stuff and the answer varies based on the band and the friend asking.