The Smiths - Strangeways (a genius and bittersweet final album of an iconic band)
Bad Religion - No Control ( I still remember every single fucking word, beginning to end)
Depeche Mode - 101 (The 80's were coming to a close and it was a summer of pure magic)
Air - Moon Safari (The 90's were coming to a close and we hadn't a care in the world.)
Brian Eno - Music For Airports (hands down, my first and best choice for peaceful, meditative early morning hikes)