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Sun Records, Home of the Weird

Sam Phillips’ entire career was built around an ear for, and appreciation of, sounds that most other people found strange.

Patty Griffin’s ‘American Kid’ is one of the leading candidates for Roots Album of the decade.

This young man’s debut album was a marvel, destined to make a great impact on both electronica and the world of music at large.

Cinematic, sexy, eerie and soulful, Reverie was a revelation to fans of Joe Henry, old and new alike.

A deep dive by musician/writer Naomi Kavka into the familiar and the unfamiliar tracks throughout the seven (yes, 7!) decades of surf rock.

Guest columnist Greg Pratt reveals his longtime love for this underrated band. His curated playlist is a splendid collection.