The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: Ye Vagabond recommend a revolutionary folk record from a master of protest music
A masterpiece.
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard is Far Out Magazine’s series celebrating overlooked albums, forgotten classics and hidden musical gems that deserve a wider audience.
From cult records that slipped beneath the mainstream to influential releases that shaped generations of musicians, the series shines a light on extraordinary albums across rock, folk, jazz, punk, soul, psychedelia and beyond.
Discover in-depth features exploring the stories behind under-appreciated records, why they were overlooked and why they still matter today. Whether you’re searching for obscure masterpieces or rediscovering neglected favourites, The Best Record You’ve Never Heard offers a fresh perspective on some of music’s greatest hidden treasures.
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: Billiam dusts off a buried relic of Aussie power pop
“…makes me want to punch holes in the drywall…”
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: Maximilian dusts off a lesser known but much loved slice of rockabilly
“There’s something about his voice in this that is so humid.”
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: Middleman reach for a lost proto-punk gem
“It’s an odd mix of power-pop riffs…”
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: Madra Salach reach into the depths of contemporary throat singing
“Easily the most idiosyncratic album I’ve ever encountered, I love it.”
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: Goblin Band recommend a slice of arcane English folk
“Some of this essential magic is captured here in exceptional form…”
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: Kula Shaker recommend an unknown Peruvian masterpiece
The origin of Tame Impala?
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: Death in Vegas recommend an unknown Rawandan masterpiece
“The whole album is gorgeous“,
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: The Murder Capital recommend the other side of Phillip Glass
An immersive experience.
The Best Record You’ve Never Heard: Ratboys recommend a little-known masterpiece by The Deals
“Like any good thrill ride ought to”
More About The Best Record You’ve Never Heard
The Best Record You've Never Heard is a Far Out Magazine feature series celebrating overlooked and under-appreciated albums.
The series explores cult classics, forgotten masterpieces, influential records and hidden gems from across music history.
The Best Record You've Never Heard covers everything from rock, folk and jazz to punk, psychedelia, soul and alternative music.