James Blake
In 2011, James Blake released his self-titled debut - a sparse, fractured blend of soul, silence and sub-bass.
Jamie Hutchinson
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Pills 'N' Thrills and Bellyaches
In 1990, Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches cemented Happy Mondays as the wild-eyed mascots of the Madchester scene.
Charm
In 2024, Clairo released Charm - a soft-focus album of muted guitars, laid-back grooves and melodies that unfold like lazy afternoons.
Nice Guys
In 1979, Art Ensemble of Chicago released Nice Guys - a wild, theatrical and completely unpredictable reintroduction to American audiences after years in Paris.
What Color Is Love
In 1972, Terry Callier released What Color Is Love - a tender, expansive, genre-defying masterpiece that somehow went overlooked for decades.
In My Own Time
In 1971, Karen Dalton released In My Own Time - a collection of other people’s songs, made completely her own. The world ignored it. But over time, it became a cult classic.
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