I’m too mercurial and indecisive to ever have a definitive favourite anything. So here’s three that do well on different metrics:

PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
It’s one of the strongest first halves of an album ever in my opinion.

Funkadelic - Maggot Brain
Fond memories, and if you’ve nothing to do for an hour headphones, the two of you and a comfy chair are still a great way to pass it.

Talking Heads - Fear of Music Probably the album I’ve listened to most. Lot of big tunes here.