autumnrose

I'm going to go out tomorrow and buy 3 CD's. What should I get? I want them to be music that is essential for any decent human being, and I want a bit of variety. I like alternative, but rarely punk, I like folk, but generally not country, I like anything goth, metal, or rock. I also like classic rock. I hate rap.

Please leave me suggestions on what the three should be, along with a brief description. Greatly appreciated!