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Albums released on 12 February

  1. Aphex Twin: Selected Ambient Works 85-92

    1992 · 35 YEARS

    Selected Ambient Works 85-92

    Aphex Twin

    Aphex Twin combined homemade electronics and broken toys to create this 1992 release. It remains a foundational text in the development of IDM.

  2. The Allman Brothers Band: Eat A Peach

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Eat A Peach

    The Allman Brothers Band

    Released in 1972, this record stands as a mournful tribute to Duane Allman. It is the definitive document of the band bridging live improvisation with blues-rock.

  3. Rush: Moving Pictures

    1981 · 46 YEARS

    Moving Pictures

    Rush

    Rush pivoted toward a polished, progressive style on this 1981 record. It marks the moment synthesizers became central to their hard rock sound.

  4. City And Colour: Bring Me Your Love

    2008 · 19 YEARS

    Bring Me Your Love

    City And Colour

    Dallas Green defined his signature style of acoustic vulnerability on this 2008 indie-folk record. It is a stark, stripped-back exploration of longing.

  5. Angel Olsen: Burn Your Fire For No Witness

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    Burn Your Fire For No Witness

    Angel Olsen

    Angel Olsen shifted from lo-fi folk to a biting, reverb-heavy sound on this 2014 release. It captures a restless energy and a sense of deep isolation.

  6. Village People: Macho Man

    1978 · 49 YEARS

    Macho Man

    Village People

    Village People captured the peak of the late seventies disco era with this 1978 release. It remains a hallmark of high-energy, flamboyant dance music.

  7. The Pretty Reckless: Death By Rock And Roll

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    Death By Rock And Roll

    The Pretty Reckless

    The Pretty Reckless channeled personal loss into this 2021 hard rock record. It is a return to an organic, stripped-back sound emphasizing unvarnished vocals.

  8. The KLF: Chill Out

    1990 · 37 YEARS

    Chill Out

    The KLF

    The KLF created a continuous ambient journey on this 1990 record. It uses field recordings to mirror a hypnotic road trip through the American South.

  9. John Frusciante: To Record Only Water For Ten Days

    2001 · 26 YEARS

    To Record Only Water For Ten Days

    John Frusciante

    John Frusciante recorded this 2001 collection on a digital four-track during a period of recovery. It prioritizes emotional honesty over studio gloss.

  10. The Rolling Stones: The Rolling Stones, Now!

    1965 · 62 YEARS

    The Rolling Stones, Now!

    The Rolling Stones

    The Rolling Stones developed their swaggering, bluesy identity on this 1965 release. It is a bridge between covers and their own evolving rock compositions.

  11. Takuya Kuroda: Rising Son

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    Rising Son

    Takuya Kuroda

    Takuya Kuroda combined jazz with hip-hop grooves on this 2014 project. It represents a modern, vibrant approach to post-bop sensibilities.

  12. Pale Saints: The Comforts Of Madness

    1990 · 37 YEARS

    The Comforts Of Madness

    Pale Saints

    Pale Saints blended distorted guitars and vocal harmonies on this 1990 release. It is a primary example of the atmospheric shoegaze style of the era.

  13. The Kinks: Sleepwalker

    1977 · 50 YEARS

    Sleepwalker

    The Kinks

    The Kinks moved toward a lean, direct rock sound with this 1977 release. It marks a shift from theatrical concepts to a sharper, stadium-ready aesthetic.

  14. The Dramatics: 10½

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    10½

    The Dramatics

    The Dramatics leaned into a funk-driven, disco-soul sound on this 1980 release. It highlights the group's transition toward a more synthetic, rhythmic era.

  15. Christian Löffler: Parallels: Shellac Reworks

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    Parallels: Shellac Reworks

    Christian Löffler

    Christian Löffler reimagined vintage shellac recordings through a modern lens on this 2021 release. It blends classical history with melodic techno.

  16. Lucio Corsi: Volevo Essere Un Duro

    2025 · 2 YEARS

    Volevo Essere Un Duro

    Lucio Corsi

    Lucio Corsi showcases a refined pop sound on this 2025 release. It is a cohesive collection that balances bright textures with introspective storytelling.

  17. The Suffers: The Suffers

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    The Suffers

    The Suffers

    The Suffers delivered a high-energy blend of Gulf Coast soul on this 2016 record. It showcases tight, horn-driven arrangements paired with personal lyrics.

  18. Veronica Falls: Waiting For Something To Happen

    2013 · 14 YEARS

    Waiting For Something To Happen

    Veronica Falls

    Veronica Falls combined jangly guitars and bittersweet harmonies on this 2013 record. It captures the longing and urgency of the indie pop revival.

  19. Saigon Kick: Saigon Kick

    1991 · 36 YEARS

    Saigon Kick

    Saigon Kick

    Saigon Kick arrived in 1991 with an eclectic debut that defied hair metal tropes. It marks a transition between glam metal and the rise of grunge.

  20. Kula Shaker: K2.0

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    K2.0

    Kula Shaker

    Kula Shaker reunited for this 2016 record, revisiting their psychedelic rock roots. It offers a bridge between their original sound and a mature perspective.