Leonard Cohen | Live In London: Of course, this is a compilation/live album but I believe that this is Leonard Cohen at his prime. His voice is gravelly -perfect, the artists in his band are top-notch and the songs here sound usually better than his original albums. And of course, each song is a story within a larger story about Cohen's views on life, relationships and the universe. I can listen to this album over and over again without getting bored.

Cat Stevens | Tea For The Tillerman: This is such a classic and I have heard this album soooo many times. From the opening track of "Where Do The Children Play?" which become more relevant by the day, through "Hard-Headed Woman" and "Sad Lisa" which both sound and feel so real every time I hear it, to "Father And Son" which strikes a chord whether you are a parent or a kid or both…simply worth playing on repeat for a while.

Bob Dylan | Blood On The Tracks: There are so many Dylan albums to choose from but here, he was just killing it! Nearly all of the songs turned out to be classics. My favorite remains "Shelter From The Storm" which is a masterpiece of Dylan's ability to write lyrics which sound simple but are really intricate at the same time. This is how I heard Dylan the first time and I remember that as I understood the lyrics more, the songs changed in their vibe and meaning.

Fleetwood Mac | Rumours: Although Fleetwood Mac are not really cast in the singer-songwriter genre, listening to this album allows us to glimpse into the chaotic lives of the band-members in such a beautiful way. Songs like "Dreams" and "Go Your Own Way" sound so perfect the first time and as you understand the lyrics and the context, they become even better as they go deeper. It is one of those albums that are born in pain and bring joy and it's amazing how well it ages.

Bruce Springsteen | Nebraska: To be honest, I do not like all of the songs on this album equally but it is definitely an album that I can listen to on repeat when I am in a melancholic mood. The lyrics are razor-sharp, the tunes pulse with melancholy and Springsteen's deliveries are a masterpiece of "less is more". I can just see him and hear him creating these songs while strumming on his guitar.

Pink Floyd | Dark Side Of The Moon: I know that I was asked only for top 5 and that Pink Floyd may not be singer-songwriters in the clearest sense but beyond the melodies and the insanely well played instruments, the lyrics shine out in this epic example of story-telling and I could not refrain from mentioning this album after all the times that I listened to it. This is definitely a life-changing type of album.