Albums released on 15 April
1974 · 53 YEARS
Second Helping
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd recorded this sophomore effort in just weeks, securing their place as a voice of Southern rock. It includes The Ballad of Curtis Loew, a piece that highlights their strength in narrative songwriting.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Eric Burdon Declares "War"
Eric Burdon & War
Spill The Wine emerged from an unscripted studio session, becoming an accidental hit. It marks a transition for Eric Burdon as he moved from blues-rock into funk experimentation.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Si on avait besoin d'une cinquième saison
Harmonium
Harmonium tracks the changing moods of the Canadian landscape through a conceptual look at the seasons. It stands as a landmark of the progressive folk movement in Quebec.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Love Not Money
Everything But The Girl
Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt moved away from their bossa nova roots to adopt a sharper, politically charged approach. This record marks the duo's growth toward original songwriting.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Rock For Light
Bad Brains
Bad Brains move between hardcore speed and reggae grooves on this collection. It is a technical document of the early eighties D.C. scene that set a high standard for others.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Lost Themes II
John Carpenter
John Carpenter focuses on his identity as a composer with this second collection of non-film music. These tracks operate as soundtracks for movies existing only in the listener's mind.
2016 · 11 YEARS
The Hope Six Demolition Project
PJ Harvey
Polly Jean Harvey traveled to Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Washington, D.C. to document urban decay for this project. The sessions took place inside a glass box open to the public.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Underground
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk posed for the cover in a staged French Resistance scene that matches the eccentric piano work inside. These late-career sessions find his quartet at their peak.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Green Is Blues
Al Green
Al Green began to find his velvet-smooth sound on this early record. It is a portrait of a soul singer testing his range before reaching his full commercial peak.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Sevendust
Sevendust
Lajon Witherspoon provides gospel-tinged vocals that contrast with aggressive guitar work. This debut established a template for the late nineties heavy music scene.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Excavation
The Haxan Cloak
The Haxan Cloak uses silence and heavy bass to create a sense of dread. It is a study in tension that feels like descending into an abyss.
1977 · 50 YEARS
A Period Of Transition
Van Morrison
Dr. John plays a central role here, co-producing and providing piano work for this record. It marked a return to the studio for Van Morrison after a three-year break.
1979 · 48 YEARS
String Of Hits
The Shadows
The Shadows reimagined late-seventies pop hits using their clean-toned instrumental style. This record serves as a time capsule of a diverse pop landscape.
1966 · 61 YEARS
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Every track here was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, marking a departure from blues covers. This record signaled the band's transition into a rock powerhouse.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Clumsy
Our Lady Peace
Raine Maida’s strained vocal delivery became a sound of late-nineties alternative radio. This record balances distorted riffs with tender ballads like 4am.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Free The Universe
Major Lazer
Diplo and his crew created this high-octane collection of dancehall and electronic fusion. It captures the peak of the EDM explosion where genre boundaries were ignored.
1991 · 36 YEARS
The Orb's Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld
The Orb
The Orb blended lush sounds with NASA samples and nature documentaries. This record transformed the chill-out room into a destination for deep listening.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Say You Will
Fleetwood Mac
This record marked the return of Christine McVie to the songwriting process. Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks explore darker, more introspective themes than in the past.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Glee
Bran Van 3000
This Montreal collective debut launched the hit Drinking in L.A. The record functions like a chaotic late-night party where hip-hop and electronica collide.
2016 · 11 YEARS
A Sailor's Guide To Earth
Sturgill Simpson
Sturgill Simpson wrote this as a letter to his son to explain life on the road. The use of a horn section and orchestral arrangements gives the country foundation a cinematic quality.