The Israelites
In 1969, Desmond Dekker released Israelites. The first reggae record to top the UK chart and the first Jamaican sound to crack the American top ten.
1960s
Sentimentally Yours
In 1962, Patsy Cline released Sentimentally Yours. The last album she would release. It became a touchstone every female country singer who came after.
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
In 1966, the 13th Floor Elevators released The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators. The first album to put the word psychedelic on its cover and one of the few that actually earned it.
Silver Apples
In 1968, Silver Apples released their debut. Two people, a drum kit, and a homemade machine that accidentally invented the future.
Oar
In 1969, Alexander 'Skip' Spence released Oar. Columbia Records' worst-selling album that slowly became one of folk's most appreciated masterpieces.
Out to Lunch!
In 1964, Eric Dolphy released Out to Lunch! A precise fracture in the language of modern jazz.
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