Albums released on 14 February
1985 · 42 YEARS
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston delivered a technically flawless debut in 1985 that showcased her vocal control. It remains a powerful introduction that bridged gospel traditions with the pop sensibilities of the decade.
2020 · 7 YEARS
The Slow Rush
Tame Impala
Kevin Parker explores the passage of time on this 2020 record, blending personal reflection with a forward-looking perspective. It creates a modern sound that merges psychedelic roots with dance-pop elements.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Harvest
Neil Young
Physical limitations during the 1972 recording sessions pushed Neil Young toward a stripped-back, acoustic sound. This shift created an intimate folk and country rock record that captures the spirit of the Laurel Canyon era.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will.
Mogwai
Mogwai relies on dynamic shifts between quiet melodies and intense walls of noise on this 2011 release. It serves as an example of how instrumental rock can build sweeping narratives.
2016 · 11 YEARS
The Life Of Pablo
Kanye West
Kanye West treats this 2016 record as an evolving document that moves between gospel euphoria and chaotic electronic textures. It reflects a mind that refuses to adhere to a single style.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Changes
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber shifts toward themes of domestic stability and personal growth on this 2020 project. The album favors a laid-back, mid-tempo groove that feels like an intimate conversation.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
PJ Harvey explores national identity and the impact of war on this 2011 release. By moving away from traditional rock structures, she utilizes autoharp textures and poetic lyrics to reflect on history.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Voyeur
David Sanborn
David Sanborn and Marcus Miller collaborated in 1981 to blend R&B grooves with a sharp alto saxophone sound. The result influenced the direction of smooth jazz for the decade.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
Pavement
Pavement transitioned toward a structured sound in 1994 while retaining their characteristic loose-limbed charm. This record stands as an example of indie rock production from the era.
2019 · 8 YEARS
The Last Of Us (Original Score - Volume II)
Gustavo Santaolalla
Gustavo Santaolalla uses sparse instrumentation and haunting melodies to convey deep emotion on this 2019 score. It emphasizes fragility through raw acoustic textures.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Porn Again
Smut Peddlers
Beetlejuice provides a strange, unfiltered narrative thread through this 2001 hip-hop record. It acts as a cult artifact that blurs lines between underground rap and variety radio.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Golden Years
Tocotronic
Tocotronic reflects on the passage of time on this 2025 release, moving beyond past angst toward a philosophical songwriting approach. The record feels both nostalgic and vital.
1955 · 72 YEARS
Brubeck Time
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Recorded in 1955, this project features the classic interplay between Paul Desmond and Dave Brubeck. It defines the sophisticated West Coast jazz sound of the mid-fifties.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Tomorrow The Green Grass
The Jayhawks
Victoria Williams and Gary Louris anchor this 1995 record with vocal harmonies that helped define the alt-country movement. It bridges traditional country twang with melodic power pop.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Mister Heartbreak
Laurie Anderson
Laurie Anderson moved from performance art into a cinematic, electronic sound on this 1984 release. It combines spoken-word poetry with high-tech pop in a surreal atmosphere.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Just Family
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Stanley Clarke produced this 1978 record, pushing the sound toward a jazz-funk hybrid. It marks a transition for the vocalist into crossover pop aesthetics.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Nevermore
Nevermore
This 1995 debut arrived with a technical precision that provided a contrast to the prevailing grunge trends of the time. It serves as a link between thrash roots and progressive metal.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Phonetics On And On
Horsegirl
Horsegirl refines their blend of interlocking guitar lines and deadpan vocals on this 2025 release. The record shows a matured song structure while keeping the jagged edges of their debut.
2020 · 7 YEARS
The God-Shaped Void
Psychotic Waltz
After a long hiatus, the original lineup reunited in 2020 to deliver this progressive metal record. It balances dark atmosphere with intricate, cerebral guitar work.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Splid
Kvelertak
Kvelertak blends black metal grit with arena-ready hooks on this 2020 release. The record captures a frantic, high-octane energy that remains accessible.