Tim O'Brien's Top Ten Albums

When Grammy-winning Tim O'Brien—songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and engaging, charismatic performer—was here in mid-January, we asked him for his 10 favorite albums. Click through to hear samples (in most cases) of the music and stories that are inspiring O'Brien's creative genius these days.

1. Voices of Our Time: Five Decades of Studs Terkel Interviews (6 CDs - This could be #1 - #6)
2. Danny Barnes, Barn Yard Electronics
3. The Band, 1974 In DC (Bootleg)
4. Michael Hurley, Wolfways
5. Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile

6. Various Artists, Wells for Zoe: Water for Life

7. Shooby Taylor, The Human Horn
8. Various Artists, Treasury of Library of Congress Field Recordings
9. Willie Bryant And His Orchestra, Willie Bryant & His Orchestra
10. Nick Lowe, Party of One