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Albums released on 4 April

  1. The Prodigy: Music For The Jilted Generation

    1994 · 33 YEARS

    Music For The Jilted Generation

    The Prodigy

    The Prodigy redirected rave culture toward street-level rebellion with this heavy 1994 release. It combines breakbeats and industrial textures to capture the frantic spirit of the UK scene.

  2. Djo: The Crux

    2025 · 2 YEARS

    The Crux

    Djo

    Joe Keery explores psychedelic pop and indie rock on this 2025 release. The record uses synth-heavy arrangements and a lo-fi production style to create an unpredictable, catchy feel.

  3. Black Country, New Road: Forever Howlong

    2025 · 2 YEARS

    Forever Howlong

    Black Country, New Road

    Black Country, New Road shift toward intricate arrangements and sprawling narratives on this 2025 record. It highlights the group's evolution through sudden shifts in intensity.

  4. Gary Moore: Still Got The Blues

    1990 · 37 YEARS

    Still Got The Blues

    Gary Moore

    Gary Moore pivots from hard rock to blues on this 1990 release. He collaborates with Albert King and Albert Collins to craft a sharp, guitar-focused record.

  5. Malo: Malo

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Malo

    Malo

    Malo delivers a fusion of Latin percussion and rock guitar on this 1972 debut. It remains a key document of the San Francisco scene, featuring the popular track Suavecito.

  6. Exile: Mixed Emotions

    1978 · 49 YEARS

    Mixed Emotions

    Exile

    Exile bridges the gap between country roots and polished late-seventies soft rock on this 1978 release. It relies on light disco textures and crisp melodies.

  7. ZZ Top: Rio Grande Mud

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Rio Grande Mud

    ZZ Top

    ZZ Top delivers swampy, gritty blues-rock on this 1972 release. It captures the band in a raw state before they reached stadium-level fame.

  8. Brothers Johnson: Light Up The Night

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    Light Up The Night

    Brothers Johnson

    Produced by Quincy Jones, Light Up The Night by Brothers Johnson marks a pivot toward polished funk. This 1980 release balances complex, tight arrangements with a radio-friendly groove.

  9. Joe Hisaishi: 千と千尋の神隠し (イメージアルバム)

    2001 · 26 YEARS

    千と千尋の神隠し (イメージアルバム)

    Joe Hisaishi

    Joe Hisaishi provides an experimental, intimate look at the spirit world on this 2001 collection. It acts as a series of initial emotional sketches for a film score.

  10. The Kills: Blood Pressures

    2011 · 16 YEARS

    Blood Pressures

    The Kills

    The Kills trade distortion for rhythmic precision on this 2011 release. The album blends lo-fi garage roots with a haunting, cinematic sense of space.

  11. LTJ Bukem: Journey Inwards

    2000 · 27 YEARS

    Journey Inwards

    LTJ Bukem

    LTJ Bukem explores future jazz and liquid drum and bass on this 2000 release. The album favors lush, melodic arrangements over aggressive percussion.

  12. Brandi Carlile: Who Believes In Angels?

    2025 · 2 YEARS

    Who Believes In Angels?

    Brandi Carlile

    Brandi Carlile explores faith and legacy on this 2025 release. The album combines radio-ready pop-rock production with the grit of a live performance.

  13. Charles Mingus: Blues & Roots

    1960 · 67 YEARS

    Blues & Roots

    Charles Mingus

    Charles Mingus showcases a gospel-infused jazz ensemble on this 1960 record. It captures the energy of the church and the blues club through spontaneous, organized arrangements.

  14. Running Wild: Blazon Stone

    1991 · 36 YEARS

    Blazon Stone

    Running Wild

    Running Wild leans into pirate themes and swashbuckling narratives on this 1991 release. It features galloping riffs and complex songwriting typical of the German power metal scene.

  15. Katy B: On A Mission

    2011 · 16 YEARS

    On A Mission

    Katy B

    Katy B blends underground club energy with pop sensibilities on this 2011 release. The album serves as a bridge between UK garage grit and mainstream dance music.

  16. Vitalic: OK Cowboy

    2005 · 22 YEARS

    OK Cowboy

    Vitalic

    Vitalic brings high-voltage French electro-techno to the forefront on this 2005 release. It blends industrial-leaning power with a distinct, irreverent sense of humor.

  17. Nicola Conte: Jet Sounds

    2000 · 27 YEARS

    Jet Sounds

    Nicola Conte

    Nicola Conte redefines the lounge aesthetic on this 2000 release. By blending bossa nova with spy film soundtracks, he creates a masterclass in cinematic atmosphere.

  18. Mariah Carey: E=MC²

    2008 · 19 YEARS

    E=MC²

    Mariah Carey

    Mariah Carey blends R&B with the hip-hop landscape of the late 2000s on this 2008 release. The production features collaborations with heavy hitters like T-Pain.

  19. Derby Motoreta's Burrito Kachimba: Bolsa Amarilla Y Piedra Potente

    2024 · 3 YEARS

    Bolsa Amarilla Y Piedra Potente

    Derby Motoreta's Burrito Kachimba

    Derby Motoreta's Burrito Kachimba explore Andalusian rock on this 2024 release. The album uses fuzzy guitars and rhythmic experimentation to create a sun-drenched, psychedelic haze.

  20. Scowl: Are We All Angels

    2025 · 2 YEARS

    Are We All Angels

    Scowl

    Scowl shifts toward melodic, atmospheric rock on this 2025 release. The band evolves beyond hardcore roots to offer a sharper, more introspective sound.