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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.

Le Mystery Dea Voix Bulgares - The Bulgarian State Radio and Television Female Vocal Choir

Le Mystery Dea Voix Bulgares - The Bulgarian State Radio and Television Female Vocal Choir

Album #207 - June 1975

 Have you ever felt so frustrated with contemporary culture that you wish you could live in another time, another place, or even another planet?  You hit a wall where nothing makes s

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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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                Bobby Bland: Two Steps From The Blues

                Bobby Bland: Two Steps From The Blues

                Album #36 - January 1961

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                  Etta James - at last!

                  Etta James: At Last

                  Album #35 - November 1960

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                    : Blues and Roots - Charles Mingus

                    Charles Mingus: Blues and Roots

                    Album #34 - March 1960

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                      John Coltrane: Giant Steps

                      John Coltrane: Giant Steps

                      Album #33 - February 1960

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                        Ornette Coleman: The Shape of Jazz to Come

                        Ornette Coleman: The Shape of Jazz to Come

                        Album #32 - November 1959

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                          Mingus Ah Um/Charles Mingus: Better Git It in Your Soul,  Goodbye Pork Pie Hat,  Boogie Stop Shuffle,  Self-Portrait in Three Colors,  Open Letter to Duke,  Bird Calls,  Fables of Faubus,  Pussy Cat Dues,  Jelly Roll

                          Charles Mingus: Mingus Ah Um

                          Album #31 - October 1959

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