Hank Mobley - Soul Station (1960)

5.5/10

Best Track: "This I Dig of You"

This album shows some great sax playing, but the compositions are stale.

Muddy Waters - At Newport 1960 (1960)

6/10

Best Track: "Soon Forgotten"

I imagine there used to be some saying, like "Nothin' funny 'bout some live Muddy!" or something.

Max Roach - We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite (1960)

6/10

Best Track: "Triptych: Prayer/Protest/Peace"

A very strange album. It's creativity and avant-garde nature is very refreshing.

Wes Montgomery - The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery (1960)

5/10

Best Track: "In Your Own Sweet Way"

While Wes Montgomery shows virtuosic guitar skills, there is little that distinguishes these compositions from other Jazz recordings of its time.

Elvis Presley - Elvis is Back! (1960)

4.5/10

Best Track: "Make Me Know It"

The soundtrack to getting impregnated in a Chevy Camaro on prom night.

Joan Baez - Joan Baez (1960)

7/10

Best Track: "Fare Thee Well"

Best Album of 1960

A genuine and heartfelt celebration of American folk music.

Charles Mingus - Blues & Roots (1960)

4/10

Best Track: "Moanin'"

Too many fucking bass solos.

Etta James - At Last (1960)

6/10

Best Track: "At Last" (Best Track of 1960)

A superb album that has aged incredibly well, despite a few up-tempo pop throwaways that disrupt the album's melancholy tone.

John Coltrane - Giant Steps (1960)

5.5/10

Best Track: "Naima"

While not a very musically diverse album, Giant Steps exhibits great energy and excellent musicianship.

Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain (1960)

5/10

Best Track: "Solea"

Sketches of boring!