MickyD wrote: Maybe The End or Chelsea Girl by Nico - achingly beautiful melodies and soundscapes coupled with Nico's achingly beautiful delivery.
An acquired taste, perhaps, but worth the effort.
Listen to the full albums here and there.
Edit - oh, they're supposed to be in that 1001 book, aren't they? No idea if either is, but both should be!
Just heard this for the first time. Definitely acquired.
Her voice and singing delivery reminds me of Anika. Would suggest checking her out given your Nico tendencies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nohvkBvkKRs&list=LLZDGOZQ9XhZBISou7J4ad6g&index=19