Albums released on 17 April
1978 · 49 YEARS
Stardust
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson strips back classic American standards on this 1978 release. It is a soulful collection that bridges jazz, pop, and blues through intimate vocal-centric arrangements.
1990 · 37 YEARS
People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths Of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
A 1990 debut that defined the Native Tongues aesthetic by mixing eclectic jazz samples with a playful, bohemian outlook. It traded typical aggressive posturing for relatable storytelling.
1970 · 57 YEARS
McCartney
Paul McCartney
Recorded at home during the final days of The Beatles, this 1970 project features Paul McCartney playing every instrument. It is a raw, intimate collection of spontaneous songs.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Sounds Of The Universe
Depeche Mode
Dave Gahan contributes to the songwriting on this 2009 release, adding a rock-infused energy. The album utilizes vintage analog synthesizers to create a warm, tactile sound.
1961 · 66 YEARS
Genius + Soul = Jazz
Ray Charles
Ray Charles pivots to a big-band jazz sound on this 1961 record arranged with Quincy Jones and Ralph Burns. It captures the raw intersection of soul and blues.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Desperado
Eagles
A 1973 concept record themed around Old West outlaws that mirrors the rise of the band. It moved the group past simple country tropes into a refined, cinematic experience.
1990 · 37 YEARS
The Good Son
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Nick Cave moves toward piano-driven, melodic songwriting on this 1990 release. It incorporates blues and new wave elements to create a moody atmosphere.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Alice In Hell
Annihilator
Jeff Waters wrote and performed this 1989 debut at age eighteen, setting a high standard for technical thrash metal. It features precise riffs and high-speed energy.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Doğu Çiçekleri
Sven Wunder
Anatolian folk melodies blend with jazz-funk rhythms on this 2020 record. Each track is named after a flower, creating a botanical study with a nostalgic glow.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Go For It
Stiff Little Fingers
High-octane energy and anthemic choruses define this 1981 punk record. It perfectly captures the frustration and urgency of the early eighties.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Orchestra Of Bubbles
Ellen Allien
Ellen Allien and Apparat collaborate on this 2006 record, mixing glitchy textures with pop-oriented melodies. It captures the forward-thinking Berlin electronic scene.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Sawayama
Rina Sawayama
Rina Sawayama blends nu-metal guitars with high-concept pop on this 2020 release. It explores cultural identity and modern success through a bold, genre-collapsing approach.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Wish
The Cure
The Cure navigates gothic roots and pop accessibility on this 1992 release. It stands as a document of the band at their commercial peak.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Original Soundtrack)
Evan Call
Evan Call uses orchestral and folk-inspired instrumentation to evoke nostalgic longing in this 2024 score. It grounds a high-fantasy setting in the reality of passing time.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Days Of Open Hand
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega shifts from folk minimalism to a layered, atmospheric sound on this 1990 release. It includes a collaboration with Philip Glass on the track Astral Plane.
2017 · 10 YEARS
The Distance
Gaussian Curve
Gaussian Curve combines analog synthesizers and gentle rhythms on this 2017 record. It is a smooth, cinematic experience rooted in ambient and downtempo traditions.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Omara Portuondo
Omara Portuondo
Omara Portuondo delivers emotional depth on this 2000 release. The record highlights the interplay between her voice and lush, acoustic arrangements.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Mestarin Kynsi
Oranssi Pazuzu
Oranssi Pazuzu blends black metal and psychedelic experimentation on this 2020 record. It is a challenging, avant-garde experience featuring swirling textures.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple uses household objects as instruments on this 2020 record. It captures a sense of unfiltered honesty and DIY production born from lockdown isolation.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Sound & Color
Alabama Shakes
Alabama Shakes move from garage-blues to a cinematic, experimental sound on this 2015 release. It is a shifting record that moves from tension to soulful catharsis.