Discumentary

After the demise of Whiskeytown, Ryan Adams went solo with the album Heartbreaker, to much critical praise. But it was his Gold album that broke him out into the mainstream, earning him crossover success and new legions of fans.

Produced in 2004 by Brian Siewiorek

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”.

Tidal was Apple’s debut album, it came out in 1996 when she was 19 years old. Produced by Andrew Slater, he sought to bring out Apple’s voice, piano playing, and provocative lyrics through various song arrangements. The album reached #18 on Billboard’s Top 40 and has sold 2.7 million copies since its release.

Armatrading’s second non-acoustic album turned her into a pop star in Britian. For this album she ranges from folk rock, to new wave to reggae. She’s joined by Thomas Dolby, Sly and Robbie, Steve Lillywhite and Andy Partridge from XTC.