The 1960s
From the British Invasion and psychedelic experimentation to soul, folk and the birth of heavy rock — explore our album reviews from a decade that transformed popular music.
1960s Reviews
Album Review: The Stooges’ Debut
Before punk had a name, The Stooges gave it a voice. With snarling vocals, savage riffs, and unapologetic…
Album Review: Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left didn’t shout to be heard—but over time, its whispered truths and elegant arrangements…
Album Review: David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’
David Bowie's Space Oddity is more than just an iconic title track—it’s a bold leap into new musical…
Album Review: David Bowie’s Debut
Before he became Ziggy Stardust or the Thin White Duke, David Bowie was a wide-eyed storyteller with a…
Album Review: Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow
Bold, surreal, and era-defining—Surrealistic Pillow isn’t just an album, it’s a sonic time capsule.
Album Review: Leonard Cohen’s Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen’s 1967 debut wasn’t loud, but it spoke volumes.
Album Review: The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society
Far from the psychedelic chaos of 1968, the Kinks crafted a gentle, wistful world in Village Green.
Album Review: Nina Simone’s Wild is the Wind
Few albums echo through time quite like Wild Is the Wind.
Album Review: Bob Dylan’s Bringing It All Back Home
With Bringing It All Back Home, Bob Dylan didn't just go electric—he rewired the cultural current.
Album Review: Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks
Released in 1968, Astral Weeks defied convention and expectation.
Album Review: The Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet is more than a return to form — it’s a defiant reinvention. With…
Album Review: The Doors’ Strange Days
From ghostly synths to poetic prophecy, Strange Days isn’t just an album — it’s a fever dream on…
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