Picaresque
In 2005, The Decemberists released Picaresque. A record that proved indie rock could be literary, theatrical and ambitious without losing its bite.
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Phasor
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Z
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The World of Harry Partch
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At Folsom Prison
In 1968, Johnny Cash released At Folsom Prison. A live record that restored his career and redefined what country music could confront.
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