1973: ‘The World Is a Ghetto’ by War

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The fifth album from War—and the band’s third without Eric Burdon of The Animals— rocketed to success on the back of its lead song, “The Cisco Kid.” Incorporating a variety of influences, the album explores jazz, funk, rock, soul, and blues to brilliant effect. That’s joined by top-notch production and socially relevant themes still poignant today.