Albums released on 15 February
1972 · 55 YEARS
Something / Anything?
Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren captures his broad creative range on this 1972 double album. It moves between piano-led ballads and rock tracks, showcasing his skills as a self-produced multi-instrumentalist.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Burn
Deep Purple
Deep Purple added new members and a fresh rhythmic approach with this 1974 release. It leans into a muscular, high-energy style that features technical skill from Ritchie Blackmore and Jon Lord.
2010 · 17 YEARS
The Family Jewels
Marina & The Diamonds
This 2010 debut from Marina & The Diamonds mixes theatrical pop with an indie-rock edge. It uses piano and synthesizers to explore themes of identity and fame through a cynical lens.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Reflections
Jerry Garcia
Jerry Garcia balances solo work and group collaborations on this 1976 release. Recorded in the Bay Area, it carries an organic, laid-back feel that draws from gospel and country roots.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Road Apples
The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip embraced a raw, live-off-the-floor energy for this 1991 release. Recorded in a New Orleans farmhouse, the album features gritty storytelling and punchy guitar riffs.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Fly By Night
Rush
Neil Peart joined Rush for this 1975 release, bringing intricate percussion and fantasy-themed writing. It marks the band's shift from hard rock toward complex, progressive arrangements.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...
2Pac
2Pac moved from a newcomer to a powerful social voice on this 1993 sophomore effort. It pairs aggressive street narratives with calls for community support over classic West Coast production.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Gravity Kills
Gravity Kills
Gravity Kills helped push industrial rock into the mainstream in 1996 with this release. It blends distorted synthesizers and mechanical beats into a dark, aggressive sound.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Two Tons O' Fun
Two Tons O' Fun
Martha Wash and Izora Armstead stepped away from backing vocal duties for this 1980 debut. It delivers high-energy disco characterized by driving basslines and polished, orchestral arrangements.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Kid Koala
Kid Koala turns turntablism into a narrative art form on this 2000 release. Featuring a comic book, the record treats the DJ deck like a musical instrument to build a high-fidelity, basement-style adventure.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Outline
Gino Soccio
Gino Soccio played nearly every instrument himself on this 1979 release. It marks a shift from orchestral disco to synthetic, machine-led sounds, standing as a key piece of the Montreal dance scene.
1979 · 48 YEARS
M3000
Mandré
Mandré explores space-age funk on this 1979 album. Heavily reliant on synthesizers and inspired by P-Funk, it serves as a imaginative soundtrack for a science fiction aesthetic.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Variations On A Theme
OM
OM focuses on repetition and ritual on this 2005 release. The minimalist stoner-doom tracks feel like meditative chants, recorded with an earthy warmth that mimics the acoustics of a cathedral.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Boogie To The Top
Idris Muhammad
Idris Muhammad shifts toward dance-floor grooves on this 1978 release. It displays his drumming versatility and benefits from the polished production style associated with Kudu Records.
1980 · 47 YEARS
The Blue Album
Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes
The Blue Notes move toward a sleeker, disco-influenced sound on this 1980 release. It captures a shift in vocal dynamics and production styles as soul music adapted for the club.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Get Happy!!
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions pivot to a fast, soul-inspired sound on this 1980 record. Recorded in the Netherlands, it packs twenty songs into a breathless, staccato collection.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Crack In The System
Dead Moon
Dead Moon delivers raw, basement-style intensity on this 1994 release. The record captures a no-frills punk spirit and haunting melodies that reflect a DIY ethos from the Pacific Northwest.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Wheatus
Wheatus
Wheatus combines suburban angst with infectious power pop hooks. This 1999 debut captures the restless energy of youth through catchy, radio-ready songwriting.
1973 · 54 YEARS
ELO 2
Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra experiments with a mix of classical strings and rock grit on this 1973 release. It features a reimagining of Chuck Berry that helped define their symphonic rock style.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Bittersweet
Lamont Dozier
Bittersweet marks a pivot for Lamont Dozier as he moved from his songwriting duties into a solo career. Released in 1979, the album highlights his adept shift toward the polished funk and soul rhythms of the late seventies.