245) Bryter Layter

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Compared to the British Folkie's other records, Nick Drake's second album could almost be called upbeat. Almost. With John Cale, Richard Thompson and other members of Fairport Convention assisting him, Drake jazzes up the arrangements on songs such as "Poor Boy" but leaves his voice stark and fragile.

Total album sales: Under 500,000

Peak chart position: N/A

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