Albums released on 11 February
2022 · 5 YEARS
Earthling
Eddie Vedder
Eddie Vedder moves toward a bright classic rock energy on Earthling. Collaborating with Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer, the record favors optimism over introspection.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Meat Is Murder sees The Smiths shift toward a harder, more aggressive stance. It is a pivotal mid-eighties record that hits on themes ranging from school life to industrial practices.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Baduizm
Erykah Badu
Baduizm introduced a grounded spirituality to the nineties underground. The record established a path for neo-soul by favoring organic, laid-back grooves over mainstream pop trends.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Dry
PJ Harvey
Dry arrived in 1992, stripping rock back to its skeletal components. It is a debut marked by raw intensity and a focus on visceral, jagged guitar work.
1967 · 60 YEARS
Between The Buttons
The Rolling Stones
Between The Buttons captures a band in transition toward a whimsical style. Brian Jones utilizes varied instrumentation like the dulcimer to push beyond traditional blues.
2022 · 5 YEARS
The Dream
Alt-J
The Dream contrasts true crime narratives with personal tragedy. It is a collection of cinematic stories that allow room for acoustic instrumentation alongside glitchy layers.
1980 · 47 YEARS
...But The Little Girls Understand
The Knack
Following a massive debut, The Knack returned with a frantic, high-energy effort. This 1980 release reflects the pressures of sudden fame and the ambition of a band in late seventies Los Angeles.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé revitalized traditional standards for a new generation in 2003. Produced by David Foster, the record leans on a smooth, classic vocal style.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Black Eyed Man
Cowboy Junkies
Black Eyed Man explores the dark, dusty corners of Americana. Margo Timmins uses a whisper-quiet delivery to create a noir-like atmosphere that is both desolate and comforting.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Up On The Sun
Meat Puppets
Up On The Sun marks a shift for the Meat Puppets away from hardcore punk. The record features airy, wandering guitar work that suggests a sun-baked hallucination.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Lucifer On The Sofa
Spoon
Spoon returned to Austin to craft a record that serves as a love letter to rock radio. It captures a lived-in energy that feels both urgent and nostalgic.
2014 · 13 YEARS
You're Gonna Miss It All
Modern Baseball
You're Gonna Miss It All navigates the messy shift from adolescence to adulthood. It stands as a staple of the emo revival, balancing self-deprecation with genuine heart.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell
Social Distortion
Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell serves as a landmark for nineties roots-rock. Mike Ness blends rockabilly grit with punk intensity to create an honest, lived-in sound.
2014 · 13 YEARS
†††
†††
Chino Moreno and Shaun Lopez created ††† as a dark, synth-heavy escape. The project pulses with a cinematic energy that evokes a drive through a neon city at night.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Duran Duran
Duran Duran
Duran Duran pivoted in 1993, trading synth-pop for organic rock. The result is a mature project featuring acoustic arrangements and introspective songwriting.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Frances The Mute
The Mars Volta
Frances The Mute is a sprawling odyssey built from journals found in a friend's car. It is a dense, labyrinthine narrative that functions like a fever dream.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Still Jealous
Tegan and Sara
Still Jealous offers a reimagined take on classic compositions. By stripping back the arrangements, the duo highlights the raw emotional core of their songwriting.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Memoria
Trentemøller
Memoria is a dark, sprawling exploration of loss and memory. Trentemøller blends shoegaze emotion with electronic textures to create a cinematic wall of sound.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber remains a raw time capsule of the late nineties Los Angeles scene. It is defined by dissonant guitar work and a jagged, chaotic energy.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
Big Thief
Big Thief recorded at four locations to capture distinct, organic textures. The resulting double album shifts from playful folk to experimental rock with ease.