Albums released on 5 April
2013 · 14 YEARS
Paramore
Paramore
Paramore marks a major creative shift for the trio following the departure of founding members. It is a vibrant, genre-fluid record that blends angst with experimental pop.
1964 · 63 YEARS
Folk Singer
Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters returns to acoustic blues on this 1964 release. The record is defined by a sparse, conversational energy that captures the legend in a quiet studio space.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Stronger Than Pride
Sade
Sade captures a relaxed, organic atmosphere on this 1988 release. The record strips away excess in favor of minimalist, emotive songwriting.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Abominog
Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep pivots to a punchy, modernized sound on this 1982 release. It serves as a late-career comeback that trades a prog-heavy past for aggressive hooks.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Secret Treaties
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult channels a dark, intellectual edge through lyrics by Richard Meltzer and Michael Moorcock. It is the peak of the band's classic lineup.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Apocalypse
Bill Callahan
Bill Callahan explores cinematic loneliness on this 2011 release. The folk-rock record is defined by sparse arrangements and a weary baritone voice.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Titanic Rising
Weyes Blood
Natalie Mering balances orchestral arrangements with personal reflection on Titanic Rising. The record channels classic seventies singer-songwriters while addressing modern existential anxiety.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman uses a stripped-back, acoustic approach to deliver powerful social commentary. The record is a masterclass in how a lone guitar and voice can hold authority.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Black Tie White Noise
David Bowie
David Bowie embraces modern soul and electronic fusion on this 1993 release. It captures a moment of reinvention as he bridges rock roots with contemporary trends.
2024 · 3 YEARS
A La Sala
Khruangbin
Khruangbin focuses on intimate chemistry and quiet introspection on A La Sala. The trio favors subtle textures and space over their usual high-energy grooves.
2005 · 22 YEARS
In The Arms Of God
Corrosion Of Conformity
Pepper Keenan takes the lead on this 2005 release, delivering blues-drenched vocal performances. The band leans into a swampy, Southern-fried sludge sound.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Overgrown
James Blake
James Blake moves toward an expansive, collaborative sound on Overgrown. The record sits at the intersection of dubstep textures and singer-songwriter vulnerability.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Fireworks & Rollerblades
Benson Boone
Benson Boone explores young love on his debut, balancing piano ballads with anthemic rock. It captures his transition from viral acoustic clips to a radio-ready sound.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Deux Frères
PNL
Brothers Ademo and N.O.S. created a cultural phenomenon with this French rap release. The duo famously avoided media, letting the atmosphere of the music speak for itself.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Eye In The Sky
The Alan Parsons Project
The Alan Parsons Project balances progressive rock ambition with melodic pop. The album is a hallmark of engineering precision from the early eighties.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Satori
Flower Travellin' Band
Flower Travellin' Band hit a peak of heavy psychedelic rock in 1971. The record is a landmark of the underground scene, blending Eastern mysticism with Western grit.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Morbid Stuff
Pup
Pup collides humor with anxiety on this high-octane punk record. The lyrics are brutally honest, tackling mental health with frantic energy.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Ohio Players
The Black Keys
The Black Keys favor a looser, experimental groove on Ohio Players. The record features contributions from Beck and Noel Gallagher, moving toward a rhythm-focused sound.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Graham Nash / David Crosby
Crosby & Nash
David Crosby and Graham Nash deliver harmony-rich folk-rock on this 1972 release. The record focuses on personal storytelling and intricate arrangements.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Shaking The Habitual
The Knife
The Knife returned in 2013 with a confrontational work that dismantled their pop sensibilities. The record functions as a radical manifesto, challenging listeners with noise and abstract structures.