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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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    Waylon Jennings: Honky Tonk Heroes

    Waylon Jennings: Honky Tonk Heroes

    Album #177 - July 1973

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      The New York Dolls

      The New York Dolls: The New York Dolls

      Album #176 - July 1973

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        O, V. Wright - Memphis Unlimited

        O. V. Wright: Memphis Unlimited

        Album #175 - June 1973

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          Free Jazz – Ornette Coleman Quartet

          The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz: Part 10

          Album #174 - June 1973

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            Blue 7 – Sonny Rollins

            The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz: Part 9

            Album #174 - June 1973

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              Django – Modern Jazz Quartet

              The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz: Part 8

              Album #174 - June 1973

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                Misterioso – Thelonious Monk Quartet

                The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz: Part 7

                Album #174 - June 1973

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                  Night in Tunisia – Bud Powell Trio

                  The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz: Part 6

                  Album #174 - June 1973

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                    Concerto for Cootie – Duke Ellington and his Orchestra

                    The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz: Part 5

                    Album #174 - June 1973

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                      Rockin’ Chair – Gene Krupa and his Orchestra

                      The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz: Part 4

                      Album #174 - June 1973

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                        The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz

                        The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz: Part 3

                        Album #174 - June 1973

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                          West End Blues – Louis Armstrong & Earl Hines

                          The Smithsonian Collection of Classical Jazz: Part 2

                          Album #174 - June 1973

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