Albums released on 9 April
1981 · 46 YEARS
The Clarke / Duke Project
Stanley Clarke/George Duke
Stanley Clarke and George Duke deliver a jazz fusion collaboration that balances technical prowess with pop sensibilities. It represents a key moment for the duo, melding funk grooves with sleek production.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Boys & Girls
Alabama Shakes
Soulful grit defines this breakout record by Alabama Shakes. It revitalizes southern rock through a lens of funk and soul, grounding the project in raw emotion.
1982 · 45 YEARS
A Flock Of Seagulls
A Flock Of Seagulls
A Flock Of Seagulls deliver a distinct sci-fi aesthetic that helped define the early eighties music video era. Shimmering, delay-heavy guitar lines anchor this New Wave staple.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Bad Moon Rising
Sonic Youth
Bad Moon Rising finds Sonic Youth exploring American darkness through gothic dread and noise. It remains a document of the New York underground, using feedback and tunings to build tension.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Garvey's Ghost
Burning Spear
Garvey's Ghost sees Winston Rodney and producer Jack Ruby reimagine roots reggae through heavy dub experimentation. It creates an atmospheric experience by emphasizing space and echo.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Reckoning
R.E.M.
R.E.M. capture a raw, live-in-the-studio energy on this sixteen-day sophomore effort. It showcases the group's early songwriting and signature guitar work.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Meiso
DJ Krush
DJ Krush delivers an atmospheric, meditative record that helped shape the mid-nineties hip-hop scene. It blends abstract textures with a gritty, underground sensibility.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Planetary Invasion
Midnight Star
Planetary Invasion is a high-energy electro-funk collection defined by robotic bass and futuristic synths. It represents the shift toward the synth-heavy sounds of the mid-eighties.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Powerhouse
Chester Thompson
Chester Thompson explores the intersection of jazz-fusion and progressive soul on this record. It highlights rhythmic precision and sophisticated grooves.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Natalie
Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole steps out on this record with a sophisticated, disco-inflected soul sound. It highlights her vocal versatility across dance tracks and late-night ballads.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Just Enough Education To Perform
Stereophonics
This 2001 release from Stereophonics features a transition toward acoustic-driven songs. It balances melancholic melodies with observational lyrics about daily life.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Wakin On A Pretty Daze
Kurt Vile
Wakin On A Pretty Daze captures a sense of Philadelphia cool through sprawling, meditative guitar jams. It is a home-recorded, sun-drenched collection.
2002 · 25 YEARS
The Blackened Air
Nina Nastasia
The Blackened Air relies on sparse arrangements and haunting vocals to create a sense of raw intimacy. It favors emotional weight over the frantic trends of the era.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Nashville Skyline
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan surprised his audience with Nashville Skyline, adopting a smooth country tenor. He traded cryptic lyrics for songs about love and domesticity.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Hammered
Motörhead
Motörhead released Hammered in 2002 during a period of cynicism. It is a direct, heavy rock record that stays true to the trio's aggressive, high-volume history.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Snakes & Arrows
Rush
Snakes & Arrows marks a creative resurgence for Rush, focusing on politics, faith, and the human condition. It blends acoustic textures with complex rock arrangements.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Fearless (Taylor's Version)
Taylor Swift
Fearless (Taylor's Version) breathes new life into this collection through mature vocal performances. It bridges early acoustic sensibilities with modern musical evolution.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Great Divide
Semisonic
Great Divide showcases a raw, power-pop energy that feels surprisingly intimate. It serves as a nostalgic look at Semisonic before they became household names.
2021 · 6 YEARS
They're Calling Me Home
Rhiannon Giddens
They're Calling Me Home blends traditional Appalachian sounds with Mediterranean influences. It is an evocative collection exploring themes of home and longing.
1991 · 36 YEARS
School Of Fish
School Of Fish
School Of Fish is defined by sharp guitar hooks and melodic angst. It captures the pivotal shift toward alternative rock dominance in the early nineties.