On occasion, an album wows us with not only its greatness, but also with the new sounds it’s using. On today’s show we’re talking all about albums that introduced new instruments, created their own genres and inspired musicians for generations to come.

Babatunde Olatunji – Drums of Passion (1960)

Kraftwerk – Autobahn (1974)

Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are you Experienced? (1967)

Other Diggins

Ebo Taylor – Ebo Taylor JID022 (2025)

Dream Theater – Parasomnia (2025)

Chappell Roan – The Giver (2025)

Matt Berninger – Get Sunk (May 30, 2025)

Black Foxxes -The Haar (2025)

John Fogerty – Centerfield (1985)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite album that featured a new sound? Let us know on our website,  ...