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.
Jamie Hutchinson
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The Undisputed Truth
In 1971, Motown took a left turn. The Undisputed Truth wasn’t smooth, radio-friendly soul. It was fuzz guitars, layered harmonies and searing social commentary.
Rock Bottom
In 1974, Robert Wyatt released Rock Bottom - a surreal, intimate, otherworldly record made in the aftermath an accident that left him paralysed from the waist down.
Secrets of a Beehive
In 1987, David Sylvian released Secrets of the Beehive - a hushed, haunting record steeped in melancholy and elegance.
The Glow Pt.2
In 2001, The Microphones released The Glow Pt. 2 - a raw, surreal breakup album that remains one of the most original lo-fi records ever made.
Lost
In 2009, Ela Orleans released Lost - a lo-fi dreamscape of ghost vocals, vintage samples and fractured beauty.
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