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Considered by many to be the greatest lovers rock album of all time, hear how it was recorded and went on to sell a million copies.

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.

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.

Even without a single, Remain in Light was a hit, indicating that Talking Heads were connecting with an audience ready to follow their musical evolution.

'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.

As the title suggests, this album successfully blends the boundaries between human and robot to the point where it's unclear quite exactly what Kraftwerk are. Listen to the story and music.

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.

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.