Sam Cooke -- Night Beat

  This soulfully melancholic gospelesquely bluesy record is considered a concept album, not in words, but in sound.  So damn perfect for after a shit day at work or getting your heart ripped out, cause at least Sam is always there to help you relax and ease into the Night Beat.

John Cale -- Paris 1919

  Paris 1919 is an interesting mix of glammy Eno and baroque Elton John, not at all what you would expect from Cale although he rarely does what's expected.  This soft 70's AM style record is an underrated classic of the time ...