what was the last truly classic album?

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I can see that perspective @Orc aside from TPAB being preachy. I thought it was the opposite of preachy; it held up a mirror to the complex psychology of black identity in America. It didn't come across as message driven at all to me. But, I agree that GKMC has a broader sense of appeal and it doesn't compromise its depth or quality. Imo both are classics but I can't feel comfortable about it as long as @uh-oh disagrees.