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Nick Drake
The essential Nick Drake records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Five Leaves LeftNick DrakeStart here
Five Leaves Left
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.
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2Bryter LayterNick DrakeClassic
Bryter Layter
A lusher, jazz-touched record of bittersweet beauty. Warm and understated. A quiet classic.
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3Pink MoonNick DrakeDeep cut
Pink Moon
Recorded in two nights with just voice and guitar, it is spare, intimate and quietly devastating. Overlooked in his lifetime and now treasured. Hushed perfection.
Essential Nick Drake tracks
- Pink Moon from Pink Moon · on Best Folk Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Folk & Singer-Songwriter Songs
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