Jared Leto's 10 Records to Lose Yourself to

30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto is AOL Radio's guest blogger this week, bringing us the "Top 10 Albums to Lose Yourself to." Know that his choices are eccentric, worldly (Icelandic and French bands), and cover various music genres and generations. Leto's list shows us that his environmentally-conscious band likes pushing boundaries: and you'll see they're doing just that in their upcoming record, 'This Is War,' where they launched a Summit to include their fan base in the recording process as well as the project "Faces of Mars" which will feature individual photos of fans for their new albums covers. The third studio album from 30 Seconds to Mars (out in stores Dec. 8) could be their best yet. Check out Leto's list below.

'Passion: Music for The Last Temptation of Christ' (OST)

Peter Gabriel

A perfect complement to a classic film.

'Rumours'

Fleetwood Mac

Had to include this for the romantics out there. This album was part of the soundtrack of my brother's and my youth. Does anyone remember having to flip the album over to hear the other side?

'Animals' + 'Meddle'

Pink Floyd

One of my favorite groups of all time - Groundbreaking, experimental, imaginative, classic.

'Moon Safari'

Air

'Moon Safari' is like the soundtrack to a film you've never seen. Inventive and unique. French music... Très bien.

'Sea Change'

Beck

Beck's stripped-down, mellowest album shows a completely different side; from being one of the most irreverent artists to being one of the most sincere, this album showcases his vast range as a songwriter.

'O'

Damien Rice

My favorite Damien Rice album containing my favorite Damien Rice song. If you haven't heard 'The Blower's Daughter' you're missing out on a truly beautiful song.

'Saturdays = Youth'

M83

One of my favorite records of the last few years and proof that you can be experimental and melodic without sacrificing songwriting.

'Dummy'

Portishead

Another band that is just as amazing live as they are incredible to listen to. Hard to believe that this album is 15 years old. A timeless masterpiece.

'( )'

Sigur Rós

For an album where the lead vocalist doesn't sing in any language known to man, it's incredibly communicative. I've probably listened to this record 5,436 times. If you've never listened to Sigur Rós, start immediately. And then see them live. Unforgettable!

'Disintegration'

The Cure

If I'm going to pick one to get lost in, 'Disintegration' is the one.

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Reader Comments

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1. M83 IS AWESOME!!! Right on top of the "favourite bands" list, among others. (though nothing can beat 30stm:P). And also a lot of respect goes to Pink Floyd, rock'n'roll wouldn't have been the same without them. The Cure and Damien Rice( I particularly like the song Jared chose)are other two amazing artists. Nothing but appreciation towards Jared's tastes. I do believe that the 30stm music wouldn't have been the same and so good without these influences.

Posted at 2:58PM on Oct 7th 2009 by idontcryforpain

2. nice albums dear Jared! :D

Posted at 9:32PM on Oct 7th 2009 by Antonella Zapata

3. Incredible list. I have to agree with Jared Disintegration by the Cure will always be the top "lose yourself" album. Pictures of you is one of The Cure's bests songs ever. Rock On Jared. Love to MARS -a-

Posted at 10:28PM on Oct 7th 2009 by Amanda

4. aaw!! ii lOb Jared LetO! Decembeer 8...Im waitiinG fOr it

Posted at 10:38PM on Oct 7th 2009 by zharOn

5. Blowers Daughter by Damien Rice is an amazing song. But the fact sigur ros and the cure are here too!! I understand now why i love this band so much. :D

Posted at 10:53PM on Oct 7th 2009 by Larisa

6. I love knowing an artist's soundtrack to their life. So thank you Jared for sharing. I would never have known about Sigur Ros if not for your recommendations in the past, and I would have missed-out on some really beautiful, ethereal music. Passion has been in my playlist forever, and the music is definitely that - passionate. Glad to see some others I've never heard of . . . gives me a good excuse to search out some new music.

Posted at 11:45PM on Oct 7th 2009 by Alberta_Dawn

7. Very cool. I have always loved The Cure, and who can object to Pink Floyd? I also have every Fleetwood Mac album made and Peter Gabriel is a classic. I will definitely be checking out the others. Thanks for sharing some new ideas with us, Jared! I am always in the market for new and different music. Take care!!

Posted at 11:47PM on Oct 7th 2009 by Marisa Tils

8. i love Damien Rice he is amazing ever hear his song delicate it moves my soul Blowers Daughter is a awesome song :)

Posted at 1:17AM on Oct 8th 2009 by autumnneverdies

9. Wow! It's incredible...I have almost all of these albums...LOL I guess that means I'm an oldie...LOL

Posted at 9:37AM on Oct 8th 2009 by Sara Lopes

10. Agree with most choices, but hon, you are most definitely showing your age, even though as an Angelic Vampire you don't show it. Thanks for sharing with us Echelon. And thanks for Kings and Queens. See you in Florida! Love, Candy a/k/a Candyobandy77 and Bandy

Posted at 8:02PM on Oct 9th 2009 by Candyobandy77

11. Oops If I were in a car travel with J, we would be fighting for the control of the cd player, LOL. I agree with Pink Floyd,Sigur Ros, Portishead and Damien Rise amazing song. but... I definitely would show some of my music to him, he's missing very awesome new music. Weird I love 30 seconds to Mars music and he's the composer, haha

Posted at 10:18PM on Oct 9th 2009 by Ros

12. Nice choice Jared, I always lose myself listening to Pink Floyd. Shall check out your other choices. Thanks.

Posted at 10:14PM on Oct 10th 2009 by Mars73

13. Excellent choices! Bravissimi!! :DDDD

Posted at 2:58PM on Oct 18th 2009 by Stacy Purvis

14. Wonderful choices...Peter Gabriel and the Pink Floyd are two of my "highest of highest" short-list artists ever. Obviously Jared and the guys write and play emotionally charged/passionate songs and J's picks only goes to show those influences. Bravo Jared!

~ MARS fan

Posted at 4:39PM on Oct 15th 2009 by td

15. I had a poster of The Cure above my bed when I was a young girl in the 80's. I would lye there day dreaming listening to them. I saw 30 Seconds To Mars in concert. Jared was in the crowed I touched him. I got chills. Now Im 36 and I lye in bed day dreaming listening to Jared sing.

Posted at 12:07PM on Jan 18th 2010 by Crystal Mathews

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