Miserable b45t4rd Kinda know what you mean though Brett.
As for top 3's could never really do one as there's so much out there really it would change constantly & I'd get bored of it all if it didn't.
Noticed Webby had King Tutt as his number 1 & have to say that if I was cornered & had to pick my favourite record that would be it.
Was a groundbreaking record for me as the first time I heard it I just knew I had to have it & it was probably the single record that moved me in the direction I followed musically.
Still sounds as fresh today as it did 30 years ago but Modern? Then yes but now - Hmmm.
If you want to know what new releases I'm loving at the moment they are the new Will Downing album - Classique. Just so so smooth & Soulful vocally you just fall into it. Have a preview here. https://www.amazon.com/Classique-Will-Downing/dp/B0026IZR48
Also loving the new Down To The Bone album - Future Boogie. A few clips on this link. https://www.myspace.com/downtotheb
Soulful House wise IMO the best current release is Promised Land - The Collective feat Peyton, same again, follow the link https://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=32968