We’re not sure if we’re dreaming of a White Christmas or a White Album, but “the break-up of the Beatles can be heard on” today’s entry.

Following the death of his singing partner, the failure of his marriage, and an attempted suicide, Marvin Gaye restored his own soul and gave the nation a guiding light.

An album named in reference to the neurological phenomenon grapheme–color synesthesia and the color the performer perceived during the summer he first fell in love.

#10 sees one of the greatest singer-songwriters reflect on broken relationships and her inability to hide her sorrow from the world.

John Coltrane elevates us all, The Velvet Underground & Nico debut, Carole King reclaims her own songs, Van Morrison takes control in the studio, and the quiet Beatle speaks out.