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The Alternative Top 40

The Alternative Top 40

500 of the best and most historically relevant to NEVER make the top 40 album charts, chosen by Tom Ryan and presented chronologically.

ZOMBIE - Fela and Afrika 70

Fela Kuti: Zombie

Album #226 - December 1976

Sorting through the discography of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is an intimidating and overwhelming task, but fun as hell, and politically challenging.

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    Solomon Burke: Rock ‘n Soul

    Album #48 - November 1964

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      Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes

      The Ronettes: Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes

      Album #47 - December 1964

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        Nina Simone - In Concert

        Nina Simone: In Concert

        Album #46 - October 1964

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          Eric Dolphy: Out to Lunch

          Eric Dolphy: Out to Lunch

          Album #45 - August 1964

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            Bob Dylan: Another Side

            Bob Dylan: Another Side

            Album #44 - August 1964

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              Jerry Lee Lewis Live at the Star Club

              Jerry Lee Lewis: Live at the Star Club

              Album #43 - April 1964

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                John Coltrane - Live at Birdland

                John Coltrane: Live at Birdland

                Album #42 - January 1964

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                  Muddy Waters: “Folk Singer”

                  Muddy Waters: Folk Singer

                  Album #41 - April 1964

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                    A Christmas Gift to You from Phil Spector - Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, The Crystals, The Ronettes

                    A Christmas Gift to You from Phillies Records: Various Artists

                    Album #40 - November 1963

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                      Charles Mingus: The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady

                      Charles Mingus: The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady

                      Album #39 - July 1963

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                        Patsy Cline - Showcase

                        Patsy Cline: Showcase

                        Album #38 - November 1961

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                          Robert Johnson - King of the Delta Blues Singers

                          Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues Singers

                          Album #37 - June 1961

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