Antony Genn

Released on 12 November 1996, Snoop Doggy Dogg's second album debuted at number one in the US, followed his acquittal on murder charges and marked a major shift at Death Row Records after Dr. Dre's departure.

Released on the day Americans voted in the 1996 presidential election, the Seattle trio's second album continued their extraordinary mid-90s success, reaching number three in Australia while bringing songs from their earliest independent recordings into the major-label era.

Released in October 1966, Tim Buckley's self-titled debut captured the 19-year-old songwriter before he began pushing beyond folk-rock. Built around songs written with high-school friend Larry Beckett, the Elektra album introduced a distinctive voice and the beginnings of an extraordinary musical evolution.

Released in October 1966, Elvis Presley's Spinout soundtrack combined nine movie songs with three recordings from Nashville sessions. The most enduring was a five-minute version of Bob Dylan's "Tomorrow Is a Long Time", a performance Dylan later singled out as the cover recording he treasured most.

Released on 30 October 2006, The Who's first studio album of new material in 24 years introduced Pete Townshend's Wire & Glass mini-opera and marked a new recording chapter for Roger Daltrey and Townshend following the death of John Entwistle.

Released on 29 October 1996, Wilco's second album gave Jeff Tweedy the freedom to move beyond his Uncle Tupelo past, pairing alternative country with psychedelic detours, fractured rock and intimate songwriting. Its unconventional pricing deal also made the double album an early statement of artistic independence.

Released in October 1966, The Kinks’ ‘Face To Face’ marked a decisive shift from the band's early guitar-driven hits towards Ray Davies' sharply observed portraits of English life. Featuring 'Sunny Afternoon', 'Dandy' and 'Session Man', the fourth studio album established a new direction that would shape the band's most celebrated creative period.