Toots and the Maytals brought fourth Jamaican traditions in both sound and style. The album featured the song “Do the Reggay” which led to the term Reggae. The band also" made reggae versions of “Louie Louie” and John Denver’s Country Roads".

Headed by a commercially successful single, Feist’s third solo album is already being deemed as an instant classic. It was recorded in France with her longtime collaborator, Gonzales.

British rock legends The Who made their third album as an homage to Radio London. To give the album more of a “corporate” feel, they added in commercials here and there, with the album cover showing the band plugging product like Heinz Baked Beans.

Lynn had been performing for more than 40 years before releasing “Van Lear Rose”. The album was produced by White Stripes guitarist Jack White, who was also the band leader in the recordings

Mostly recorded in a hacienda in New Mexico, “Under the Pink” is Tori Amos second solo album. Even more piano-focused than her first, it features the singles “God” and “Cornflake Girl”.

For this release Graham Parker combined his singer-songwriter pub rock with more conventional pop elements to make a rather unconventional album. Considered to be one of the great records of the post-punk era, and one of Parker’s most successful... setting him up for mainstream success that never happened.

After the breakup of the Sugarcubes, Bjork released this album not only to tell the world that she had gone solo, but that she was taking things to a new level. From fun, upbeat dance numbers to sparse accapella songs, this album set the stage for Bjork's varied career.

Strummer's last album, which was finished by his band after his death, included introspective lyrics and a heavy reggae influence. The album is considered one of Strummer's finest since the Clash. It is partially produced by Rick Rubin, and features a cover of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song".

Unlike most other pop groups in the 70’s, Big Star made songs with sensible harmonies as well as catchy hooks. Band mates Chris Bell and Alex Chilton shared guitar and vocals for most of the record. While Big star never received critical acclaim, they unofficially started the genre "power pop"

Songs for Drella reunited former Velvet Underground members Lou Reed and John Cale for the first time since 1968. The two got together shortly after the death of Andy Warhol and decided to pay tribute to his life. The songs feature vocals from both Cale and Reed, focusing on story rather than lavish musical arrangements.