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Five Leaves LeftNick Drake
Folk & Singer-Songwriter · 1960s
Five Leaves Left
Released 1969Folk & Singer-Songwriter
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A gorgeous, string-laced debut of melancholy English folk, understated and beautifully arranged. A grower that becomes essential. One of the genre's most affecting records. Released in 1969, it's an early landmark for Nick Drake.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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