Music brings rhythm and healing to the soul. It brings about longed for serenity to an anxious or depressed mind and relaxing comfort to a tired body. Listening to the songs that you love most causes the endorphins to magically rise and passionately brings out the natural high in us.  

Here are five top-rated pop albums worth listening to and must be added to your music collection from the Amazon store. To top it all, these are for your keeps with just below $6.99 from your pockets. Grab your copies now.

"Jar Of Flies" by Alice in Chains

“Jar Of Flies” by Alice in Chains
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The 7-track "Jar of Flies" is the band's Alice in Chains' third studio EP released on January 25, 1994. "No Excuses" is the lead single that became a radio and MTV hit. Another single, "I Stay Away" earned a 1995 Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance. The EP is well-loved by the Amazon customers that gave a five-star rating for the "brilliant music" to a "great record." One commented that it contains "powerful songs, magnificent vocals." Avail in MP3 and stream it unlimited in Amazon music.

"Aja" by Steely Dan

“Aja” by Steely Dan
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Jazz-rock band Steely Dan released their sixth studio album "Aja" on September 23, 1977. The 7-track album received high praise and ratings from the reviewers. One buyer sincerely appreciated the band's transition to the "fully jazz-rock route" and added, "an example of sonic perfection." A customer said it has "mind-boggling quality sound." The album, on the U.S. charts, peaked at number three. "Aja" is available in Amazon Music and MP3.

"The Definitive Collection" by Steely Dan

“The Definitive Collection” by Steely Dan
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Another Steely Dan classic that should have space in your loved music collection - this time in a compilation copy. The group, released in 2006, contains 16 most-loved pieces from all their released albums and covers the band's entire career. The compilation is a sure-hit with Steely Dan's fans; one commented that it is "outrageous avant-garde music." Another wrote it is a "great compilation of some of our favorites."

 "Native" by OneRepublic

“Native” by OneRepublic
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The third studio album "Native" by the American rock band OneRepublic was launched in March 2013. The 15-track album is considered to possess "best-in-class songwriting." Popular hits came from the LP, such as "Counting Stars," the lead single, "Feel Again," "If I Lose Myself." The album includes the collaborative version of the latter track with Alesso. Customers in Amazon are all praises for "Native;" one said that the songs "are all worth a listen" and added it is "highly recommended for one's listening to pleasure." Another customer said, "it's quite simply amazing." Grab your collection in MP3.

"Building The Perfect Beast" by Don Henley

“Building The Perfect Beast” by Don Henley
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Don Henley released this second solo studio album on November 19, 1984. The album with 11 tracks on the playlist marked his solo artist status in the music world who branched out from the band, Eagles. Featured singles in the LP are "The Boys of Summer," "Not Enough Love in the World," and "All She Wants to Do Is Dance." Listen to Henley's classic hits in Amazon music and MP3.

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