Category: Vinyl Cave
100 remarkable albums from the history of music … Roll a stone into the Vinyl Cave and hear the sound echoing the beats & harmonies of the past. Turning round and round, on a velvet underground, the groove will flow and break on through to the other side…
The Doors – Strange Days
The Doors’ second studio album, Strange Days, was released on September 25, 1967. According to author David V. Moskowitz “Strange Days was the one the band itself most appreciated musically and creatively.” The album’s dark…
Rolling Stones – Out of our Heads
Out of Our Heads is the 3rd British and 4th American studio album by the English rock band The Rolling Stones, released in 1965. The album was recorded from November 1964 to September 1965. This…
Leonard Cohen – Songs of
Released in 1967, “Songs of Leonard Cohen” is the debut studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. The album received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Cohen’s unique songwriting style and poetic lyrics. While…
Linton Kwesi Johnson – Forces of Victory
Forces of Victory is the second album by Jamaican dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, released in 1979. This landmark album is a fusion of reggae, dub, and spoken word, showcasing Johnson’s powerful and poignant poetry….
The Clash – London Calling
London Calling is the third studio album by The Clash, released in 1979. It incorporates a wide range of musical styles, including rockabilly, reggae, and ska. London Calling has been widely praised as one of…
Rodriguez – Cold Fact
Cold Fact is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Rodriguez, released in March 1970. Despite initial poor sales in the United States, the album gained popularity in South Africa where it became a major…
F.J. McMahon – Spirit of the Golden Juice
F.J. McMahon’s debut and only album, Spirit of the Golden Juice, is a rare and enchanting blend of folk rock and psychedelic rock, released in 1969. The album is characterized by its simple, yet powerful songwriting, emotive vocals, and spiraling guitar accompaniment.
Karen Dalton – It’s So Hard to Tell Who’s Going to Love You the Best
Karen Dalton’s 1969 debut album, “It’s So Hard to Tell Who’s Going to Love You the Best”, is a folk blues masterpiece. The album showcases Dalton’s unique, emotive vocals and her ability to blend traditional…
Flying Burrito Brothers – The Gilded Palace of Sin
Released in 1969, “The Gilded Palace of Sin” is the debut album by the Flying Burrito Brothers, a country-rock band formed by Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman after leaving the Byrds. This album is considered…
Irma Thomas – Collection 1961 – 1966
This collection showcases the early work of Irma Thomas, the “Soul Queen of New Orleans,” spanning from 1961 to 1966. During this period, Thomas released several singles and albums. , solidifying her reputation as a…
Nick Drake – Five leaves left
Five Leaves Left is the debut studio album by British folk singer-songwriter Nick Drake, released on September 1, 1969. Despite its initial commercial failure, Five Leaves Left has since been recognized as a masterpiece. The…
Marvin Gaye – What’s going on
“What’s Going On” is the 11th studio album by American soul legend Marvin Gaye, released on May 21, 1971. This groundbreaking album marked a significant departure from Gaye’s previous work, showcasing his newfound artistic maturity…
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Let’s Stay Together is the fourth studio album by American soul singer Al Green, released on January 31, 1972. It is regarded as one of the essential soul albums of all time. The album is…
Talking Heads – More Songs about buildings and food
Released in 1978, More Songs About Buildings and Food is the second studio album by American rock band Talking Heads. It was produced by Brian Eno. It has been widely praised for its innovative production…
The Only Ones – Only Ones
The Only Ones’ self-titled debut album, released in 1978, is a cult classic. It has been praised for its unique blend of styles and its influence on subsequent punk and new wave bands. Peter Perrett’s…
Judee Sill – Judee Sill
Released on September 15, 1971, Judee Sill’s self-titled debut album is a critically acclaimed folk-pop masterpiece. The album has been rediscovered over the years, with many considering it a hidden gem of the 1970s folk-rock…
Neil Young – Harvest
Harvest is the fourth studio album by Canadian-American musician Neil Young, released on February 1, 1972. It is widely regarded as one of Neil Young’s best albums, and its influence can be heard in many…
Phillis Dillon Love was all I had
Phyllis Dillon was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer who recorded for Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle record label in the late 1960s and early 1970s. She recorded her first record at the age of 22…
Burning Spear – Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear’s third album, released in 1975, is a seminal work in the reggae genre. Named after the Jamaican National Hero and Rastafari movement prophet Marcus Garvey, the album is a powerful statement of roots…
Sugar Minott – Ghetto-ology
Ghetto-Ology is a classic album by Sugar Minott, released in 1979. It is considered one of his most iconic works. Ghetto-Ology has been influential in the development of Roots Reggae and has been cited as…
