Karma
In 1969, Pharoah Sanders released 'Karma'. A spiritual jazz epic that screams, weeps and ascends. It’s less an album than a cosmic awakening.
Jamie Hutchinson
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Deep Listening
In 1989, Pauline Oliveros, Stuart Dempster and Panaiotis descended into an underground cistern to record 'Deep Listening.' A landmark ambient album where space becomes an instrument.
Starsailor
In 1970, Tim Buckley released 'Starsailor'. A fearless, avant-garde odyssey of free jazz, vocal acrobatics and emotional extremes.
In a Poem Unlimited
In 2018, U.S. Girls unleashed 'In a Poem Unlimited'. A shapeshifting protest record that disguises fury as pop.
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
In 1969, The Kinks released 'Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)'. A bittersweet concept album about post-war Britain, fading dreams and the quiet collapse of national pride.
Grace
In 1994, Jeff Buckley released 'Grace'. A fearless debut that remains one of the most hauntingly beautiful albums ever made.
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