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.

Miles Davis refuses to settle for “some prearranged shit”, Jaco Pastorius lends his talents to Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd builds The Wall, Fleetwood Mac self-destructs spectacularly, and Funkadelic takes us to the dark side of the soul.

Bowie becomes an alien savior, Seattle musicians overcome grief and seize greatness, The Allman Brothers dominate a stage, Simon and Garfunkel say goodbye, and Phoebe Bridgers cements her critical reputation.