1960s
Initially The Staccatos by The Staccatos (1965)
The singing and songwriting duo of Vern Craig and Les Emmerson shone on the band’s only full-length album.
1970s
Uptown Babies by Heaven’s Radio (1979)
An invigorating, upbeat mix of reggae, jazz, folk, and rock created while Dave Matthews was still in grade school.
1980s
Stealing Fire by Bruce Cockburn (1984)
Political outrage, a world view, and two enduring hit singles — “If I Had a Rocket Launcher” and “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” — make this album a classic.
1990s
Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette (1995)
The mega-selling album changed the landscape for female artists, making it okay to be bold, assertive, and a little bit obscene.
2000s
Failer by Kathleen Edwards (2002)
The singer-songwriter’s full-length debut proved that an indie artist can reach for the stars from the woods outside Wakefield.