Janis Joplin - Pearl (1970/2012) [HDtracks]

Pearl is Janis Joplin’s captivating masterpiece. It is a bluesy affair and one of the singer’s most cohesive efforts. The album showcases her unmatched vocals and reached #1 on the Billboard 200. It held that spot for nine weeks. Pearl includes the monster hits “Cry Baby,” “Me And Bobby McGee” and “Mercedes Benz.” It ranked #7 on Rolling Stone’s “Women In rock: The 50 Essential Albums.”