Universal

As its hypnotic final track, 'Waking Light', swells into its epic climax, you can almost envisage the credits rolling as Beck, straw in mouth, hat on head, rides off into his self-imposed sunset.

Licensed to Ill reigns tall among the greatest records of its time.

All the best parts of her musical character emerge intact, and actually, are all the better for the transformation from jazz vocalist to soul siren.