it's not rock, but 'native dancer' by wayne shorter and milton nascimento has always seemed to me like a very overlooked LP. pretty easy to find in good condition, well engineered, and absolutely beautiful music - it's 'fusion', in the sense that it blends genres (Brazilian and jazz), but it's really just about two huge talents working beautifully together.
also: I'm not sure they qualify as 'sleepers' anymore, but Nick Drake's 3 LPs, especially 'Pink Moon' were beneath the radar for years. way ahead of his time, gorgeous and timeless music.
and: they were 'big in Europe' and under-appreciated at home, but the Art Ensemble of Chicago was doing their best work during that period. 'les stances a sophie', 'people in sorrow', 'jackson in your house', 'tutankhamen', 'phase one', 'fanfare for the warriors' are all amazing albums - once again: huge talents working in perfect synergy...
also: I'm not sure they qualify as 'sleepers' anymore, but Nick Drake's 3 LPs, especially 'Pink Moon' were beneath the radar for years. way ahead of his time, gorgeous and timeless music.
and: they were 'big in Europe' and under-appreciated at home, but the Art Ensemble of Chicago was doing their best work during that period. 'les stances a sophie', 'people in sorrow', 'jackson in your house', 'tutankhamen', 'phase one', 'fanfare for the warriors' are all amazing albums - once again: huge talents working in perfect synergy...