On the Beach is often hailed as Neil Young’s most enigmatic, introspective and emotionally resonant work. Released in the wake of a tumultuous period in his life, the album emerged as a stark contrast to the polished folk-rock of Harvest and the commercially successful material that had defined much of his earlier career.

Featured songs:

Walk On
See The Sky About To Rain
Revolution Blues
For The Turnstiles
On The Beach
Ambulance Blues

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Kanye West’s Yeezus is an album that defies convention, pushing the boundaries of genre, lyricism and sound. Released in 2013, it marked a radical departure from the lush, maximalist production of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and the soul-sampling warmth of 2004’s The College Dropout. Instead, Yeezus embraces harsh, industrial beats, minimalist aesthetics,and abrasive, confrontational themes. It’s polarising, intentionally provocative and raw in a way that no other Kanye West album had been before or has been since.

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On Sight
Blood On The Leaves
Black Skinhead
I Am A God
New Slaves
Hold My Liquor

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Released in 1987, Sign O’ The Times came at a pivotal moment in Prince's career, following the dissolution of his band, The Revolution, and several ambitious, unrealised projects. Despite the turbulence, Prince created a record that effortlessly spans genres — blending funk, rock, R&B, pop, and experimental sounds — while addressing personal, political, and spiritual themes with a fearless honesty.

Featured songs:

Sign O' The Times
Starfish And Coffee
The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker
If I Was Your Girlfriend
U Got The Look
Adore

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This concept album not only solidified David Bowie’s status as a cultural icon, but also marked the zenith of glam rock, blending theatricality, innovation and profound storytelling in ways that were groundbreaking for its time. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is not merely an album; it is a cultural phenomenon that transcended music and challenged societal norms. Through the character of Ziggy Stardust, Bowie crafted a narrative that explores the complexities of identity, fame, and the human experience.

Featured songs:

Five Years
Starman
Suffragette City
Lady Stardust
Ziggy Stardust
Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

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Exile on Main St, released in 1972, is often considered The Stones’ magnum opus and one of the most defining moments in rock history. This sprawling double album captures the raw, gritty essence of the Stones at their most unrefined and authentic, blending rock, blues, country, gospel, and soul into a sound that is at once chaotic, triumphant, and deeply rooted in the American music tradition.

Featured songs:

Rocks Off
Tumbling Dice
Sweet Virginia
Rip This Joint
Happy
Shine A Light

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Veedon Fleece stands as a deeply enigmatic and poetic masterpiece, arguably Van Morrison’s most profound work. While his earlier albums like Astral Weeks and Moondance are frequently hailed as his greatest achievements, Veedon Fleece offers something more intimate and mystically resonant.

Featured songs:

Fair Play
Linden Arden Stole The Highlights
Streets of Arklow
You Don’t Pull No Punches, But You Don’t Push the River
Bulbs
Country Fair

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Released in 1966, this double album marked a turning point in Dylan’s career, blending folk, rock and blues into a thin, wild mercury sound that was uniquely his own. Blonde on Blonde is rich in lyrical complexity and surreal imagery as Dylan pushed the boundaries of songwriting and captured the chaotic spirit of the era.

Featured songs:

Visions Of Johanna
Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again
I Want You
Just Like A Woman
4th Time Around
Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands