Albums released on 10 April
2020 · 7 YEARS
The New Abnormal
The Strokes
The Strokes returned in 2020 with a blend of garage rock roots and new wave experimentation. Produced by Rick Rubin, the record uses heavy synth textures to create an atmospheric, neon-lit feel.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Infestissumam
Ghost B.C.
Ghost B.C. combines occult themes with 1970s arena rock melodies on this 2013 release. The result is a grand, cinematic experience that balances dark imagery with sophisticated, layered instrumentation.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
Jazzie B and his collective blended soul vocals with reggae-influenced bass to change the direction of British dance music. This 1989 release bridged the gap between underground sound systems and mainstream pop.
1964 · 63 YEARS
The Beatles' Second Album
The Beatles
This 1964 collection presents a high-energy mix of original songs and R&B covers. It captures the frantic, early sound of the British Invasion through tight harmonies and driving guitar work.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Heavy Horses
Jethro Tull
Retreating to the English countryside, Ian Anderson crafted this 1978 record to celebrate rural life. The music moves away from complex prog-rock epics toward a warmer, acoustic, and pastoral sound.
1964 · 63 YEARS
In 'N Out
Joe Henderson
This 1964 session finds Joe Henderson moving hard bop into experimental, modal territory. The interplay between the horns and rhythm section creates a dense, urgent, and conversational energy.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Edge Of The Sun
Calexico
Recorded in Mexico, this 2015 project functions as a collaborative travelogue through desert and urban spaces. The band blends traditional brass with indie-rock and folk influences.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Night Owls
Vaya Con Dios
Released in 1990, this collection highlights a blend of European chanson and American jazz-pop. The record relies on smoky vocals and polished, atmospheric arrangements to create a late-night mood.
1988 · 39 YEARS
The Innocents
Erasure
Vince Clarke and Andy Bell hit their stride in 1988 by blending danceable pop hooks with emotional vulnerability. The record uses layered synthesizers and crisp drum machines to define the synth-pop era.
1978 · 49 YEARS
I Would Like To See You Again
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash reflects on regret and life in this 1978 record, which features a collaboration with Waylon Jennings. It maintains a stripped-back, folk-centered approach during a time when country music was becoming more polished.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Mona Bone Jakon
Cat Stevens
Recovering from illness, Cat Stevens shifted his style from pop star to introspective folk musician for this 1970 record. The result is a vulnerable, acoustic-driven work that bridges his earlier hits and later success.
2012 · 15 YEARS
151a
Kishi Bashi
Kishi Bashi combines intricate violin loops with soaring vocals on this 2012 record. It is a masterclass in studio layering that blends classical training with accessible indie pop sensibilities.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Raspberries
Raspberries
The 1972 debut from Raspberries set the standard for power pop by blending British Invasion melodies with American rock production. It highlights a sophisticated approach to hooks and guitar-driven songwriting.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Released in 1990, this hip-hop record uses dense, sample-heavy production to deliver political commentary. The Bomb Squad created a wall of chaotic noise that remains urgent.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Veni Vidi Vicious
The Hives
This 2000 record captures the high-octane energy of Swedish garage rock. With frantic tempos and sharp delivery, the band became a major force in the early punk revival scene.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Full Collapse
Thursday
This 2001 release captured the anxieties of a generation by blending jagged emotion with post-hardcore melodies. It bridged the gap between basement shows and mainstream ambition.
1963 · 64 YEARS
It Happened At The World's Fair
Elvis Presley
This 1963 soundtrack captures Elvis Presley in an optimistic, Space Age film. It relies on a polished, orchestral pop sound to provide a mix of upbeat fairground tunes and ballads.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Felona E Sorona
Le Orme
Released in 1973, this Italian progressive rock record uses symphonic arrangements to tell the story of two mythical planets. It represents a creative peak, blending delicate piano with complex time signatures.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Revelling / Reckoning
Ani DiFranco
This 2001 double album documents an artist experimenting with a wide sonic palette. It ranges from delicate acoustic ballads to expansive, horn-heavy arrangements.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Eyes Wide Open
Sabrina Carpenter
This 2015 record marks a transition for Sabrina Carpenter from child star to singer-songwriter. It focuses on earnest, guitar-based pop that feels like a time capsule of the mid-2010s teen scene.