It is particularly exciting when a band completely surprises you by releasing an album which comes from nowhere visible, taking a new road you never anticipated - such was the impact of The Comsat Angels.
The music world has seriously underrated the talents of Susan and Terry Jacks: 'A Good Thing Lost' is the best collection available of their work.
Sparkle Moore was on the music scene so briefly she may have been an hallucination. One thing is certain: anyone who saw her or heard her perform never forgot her.
Here are 10 phenomenal recordings, to be treasured for their inherent musical performances just as much as for their sound quality.
Darlene Love, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys and Dean Martin kick off this memorable collection of Christmas classics.
Our goal is to discuss remarkable records from all time periods that we deem essential to a diverse record library.
You won't find them on CD. You may find them at one of the few record stores still extant, the ones that sell both new and used vinyl. This stuff is worth the search.