Blue
In 1971, Joni Mitchell released 'Blue'. A bare, bracing masterpiece of emotional clarity.
Folk
Townes Van Zandt
1969 saw the release of Townes Van Zandt. A sparse, devastating collection of folk songs from one of the greatest songwriters you’ve never heard of.
Folksinger
In 1962, Dave Van Ronk released 'Folksinger.' A stark, unvarnished record of traditional songs. Just his voice and a guitar, captured live to tape.
Songs of Leonard Cohen
In 1967, Leonard Cohen released 'Songs of Leonard Cohen'. A hushed, poetic debut that felt both timeless and entirely out of time. Full of whispered intimacies, spiritual longing and romance.
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.
Pink Moon
In 1972, Nick Drake released an album with no band, no press, no explanation. Just one voice, one guitar and a sadness so quiet it was almost holy.
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