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Alice Coltrane was often eclipsed by her husband John Coltrane but she was an amazing musician in her own right and her 1970 album is a wonderful introduction. Listen to the story and music.

LCD Soundsystem made music for the moment, when the only things that mattered were the who, what, where and when of the situation at hand. Listen to the story and music.

When The Wailers recorded this album they had their eyes on a far greater prize of international attention - far from simple and not without its sacrifices. Listen to the story and music.

Steely Dan ‘Aja’ was released in 1977 and found itself strangely out of time and place with punk and disco yet still managed to become their greatest commercial effort. Listen to the story and music.

'The Chronic' is one of the most important albums in hip-hop and although the lyrics are more than controversial, it's incredible production had an enduring impact. Listen to the story and music.

Nigerian icon Fela Kuti pioneered Afrobeat and was a political and social renegade. He also led a life and had an impact that was uniquely singular. Listen to the story and music.

'Off The Wall' was an opportunity to start from scratch and put Michael's Motown years behind to become arguably the greatest performer in history. Listen to the story and music.

Former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill debuted at number one on the Billboard Charts and sold nearly half a million copies in the first week with this double album. Listen to the story and music.

John Coltrane channeled ‘A Love Supreme’ and this is often regarded as one of the highpoint of his career. The album fuses Coltrane's spiritual vision with jazz. Listen to the story and music.