Albums released on 12 April
2019 · 8 YEARS
Dogrel
Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. deliver a visceral debut with Dogrel. Their background in literature informs the sharp, rhythmic lyrics that define this portrait of a changing Dublin.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Wasting Light
Foo Fighters
Wasting Light captures the Foo Fighters in a cohesive, aggressive form. By utilizing analog tape exclusively, the band achieved a forceful rock sound without the interference of modern digital editing.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Alligator
The National
Alligator marks a transition for The National from a well-kept secret to a defining indie voice. It balances jagged guitar work with orchestral tension to create a weary, cinematic atmosphere.
1978 · 49 YEARS
After The Heat
Brian Eno
After The Heat documents a collaboration between Brian Eno, Dieter Moebius, and Hans-Joachim Roedelius. It sits at the intersection of ambient texture and krautrock precision.
1982 · 45 YEARS
American Fool
John Cougar Mellencamp
American Fool established John Cougar Mellencamp as a household name through two massive radio hits. It serves as a gritty look at the blue-collar spirit of the era.
2011 · 16 YEARS
C'mon
Low
Low lean into a massive, guitar-heavy sound on C'mon. The record explores the tension between quiet, introspective moments and loud, cathartic release.
2019 · 8 YEARS
No Geography
The Chemical Brothers
No Geography sees The Chemical Brothers return to their warehouse party roots. It blends psychedelic textures with the classic big beat sound that defined their career.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Strange Days 1967: A Work In Progress
The Doors
Strange Days 1967: A Work In Progress offers a rare look at The Doors during their transition into darker territory. It showcases early experiments with Moog synthesizers and tape manipulation.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Save Rock And Roll
Fall Out Boy
Save Rock And Roll marks a significant shift for Fall Out Boy toward a polished, arena-ready sound. It features high-profile collaborations and a move away from their pop-punk origins.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
Happy Sad showcases Tim Buckley as he merges folk intimacy with jazz improvisation. The record relies on his vocal range to create a wandering, late-night atmosphere.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Smokin'
Humble Pie
Smokin' serves as a commercial breakthrough for Humble Pie. Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton deliver a blues-rock set that captures their live energy in the studio.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Do It Your Way
Crown Heights Affair
Do It Your Way captures the mid-seventies New York club scene. The record is a cornerstone of funk, later providing source material for many early hip-hop tracks.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Mondi Lontanissimi
Franco Battiato
Mondi Lontanissimi finds Franco Battiato exploring cosmic philosophy through accessible pop. It remains a definitive release of mid-eighties Italian new wave.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Let Them Eat Bingo
Beats International
Let Them Eat Bingo documents Norman Cook's transition into a genre-bending producer. He combined dub basslines and samples to capture the spirit of late-eighties London.
2011 · 16 YEARS
The Family Sign
Atmosphere
The Family Sign finds Atmosphere exploring the realities of fatherhood and home life. It marks a transition toward more personal, organic production.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Carboot Soul
Nightmares On Wax
Carboot Soul by Nightmares On Wax is a masterclass in sampling soul and funk. It defines the late nineties trip-hop sound through warm, analog textures.
1987 · 40 YEARS
This Is The Story
The Proclaimers
This Is The Story strips rock music to its basics using only acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies. The Proclaimers deliver an earnest, folk-punk document.
2018 · 9 YEARS
The Tree Of Forgiveness
John Prine
The Tree Of Forgiveness serves as a gentle conclusion to John Prine's career. It highlights his trademark wit and warmth in a clean, acoustic-focused setting.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Don't Forget Me
Maggie Rogers
Don't Forget Me is a spontaneous snapshot of Maggie Rogers in transition. It draws from seventies soft rock to create a lived-in, guitar-driven aesthetic.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Abra Kadavar
Kadavar
Abra Kadavar features heavy, fuzzed-out guitars inspired by seventies stoner rock. It is a standout for those who prefer thick, distorted tones.