Personally, I don't know if " The Mountain" is where you should start although it's a worthy selection. I think he's an American treasure. I have just about all his releases,including live shows,demos,B-sides etc.So, I find some redeeming qualities in almost all his stuff.I don't know if there is a definitive place to start.But,I'd add "Copperhead Road" to your list as well as "The Revolution Starts Now".