Albums released on 16 February
1975 · 52 YEARS
Katy Lied
Steely Dan
Katy Lied marks the shift of Steely Dan from a touring outfit to a focused studio project. It remains a high-fidelity fusion effort despite the recording frustrations the band faced during its creation.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Give Us a Wink
Sweet
Give Us a Wink captures the pivot of Sweet from bubblegum pop to a heavier sound. It was the first self-produced effort from the band, leaning into a muscular aesthetic born from their touring experience.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Years Of Refusal
Morrissey
Years Of Refusal finds Morrissey trading melancholic introspection for a confrontational, rock-forward edge. Produced by Jerry Finn, the record marks a departure from his softer mid-2000s output.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Tangk
Idles
Tangk shows Idles moving toward a more textured and vulnerable sound. The record prioritizes introspection and space over their previous reputation for pure post-punk aggression.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Midnight Believer
B.B. King
B.B. King pivots toward jazz-funk and deep soul on this 1978 outing. Backed by The Crusaders, the record highlights his guitar playing through precise, groove-heavy arrangements.
2018 · 9 YEARS
In A Poem Unlimited
U.S. Girls
In A Poem Unlimited uses infectious grooves and catchy pop hooks to frame political fury. Meg Remy delivers biting social commentary through a lush mix of disco-funk and experimental rock.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Starfish
The Church
Starfish transformed the Australian psychedelic roots of The Church into a sleek, radio-ready alternative sound. It remains a high-water mark of 1988, defined by crystalline clarity and 12-string guitars.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Everything Is Recorded
Everything Is Recorded
Everything Is Recorded documents a collaborative hub led by Richard Russell. It brings together diverse artists like Sampha and Kamasi Washington for a spontaneous session that feels like a late-night conversation.
2018 · 9 YEARS
By The Way, I Forgive You
Brandi Carlile
By The Way, I Forgive You centers on raw emotional vulnerability and intricate songwriting. It marks a shift toward an orchestral sound while keeping the acoustic roots of Brandi Carlile intact.
2018 · 9 YEARS
What A Time To Be Alive
Superchunk
What A Time To Be Alive channels political frustration into a sharp, melodic punk sound. Superchunk maintains their edge with tight, fast songwriting that feels urgent for a veteran band.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Monolithic Baby!
Monster Magnet
Monolithic Baby! blends heavy stoner-rock riffs with high-octane energy. It captures Monster Magnet at their most ambitious, leaning into fuzz-drenched production while keeping the hooks sharp.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Savage Imperial Death March
Melvins
Savage Imperial Death March pits grindcore against sludge metal in a display of intense, abrasive energy. This 2025 release maintains the heavy and distorted aesthetic the Melvins have honed over decades.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Mr. Machinery Operator
fIREHOSE
Mr. Machinery Operator incorporates jazz-influenced rhythms and experimental structures into a punk-rock framework. It stands as a spontaneous artifact of the nineties alternative scene.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Naked City
John Zorn
Naked City functions as a cinematic fever dream, moving between film noir, surf rock, and grindcore. It captures a group of virtuosos treating genre boundaries as obstacles to be dismantled.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Resonance
Boris Blank
Resonance sees Boris Blank step away from Yello to explore a meditative, cinematic environment. The record builds vast, immersive architectures that feel both organic and futuristic.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Richard Evans
Richard Evans
Richard Evans delivers a slick, jazz-funk fusion project that highlights his ear for melody. The record balances sophisticated horn arrangements with a rhythmic punch that defined Chicago jazz.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Act Of God
Pro-Pain
Act Of God combines hardcore grit with heavy metal precision. This 1999 release features a muscular guitar tone that anchors the confrontational spirit of the band.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Medina
Pino Daniele
Medina explores the intersection of Mediterranean soul and global rhythms. Pino Daniele blends his Neapolitan roots with a world-music sensibility on this sophisticated 2001 release.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Frōzen Ghōst
Frōzen Ghōst
Frōzen Ghōst blends synth-heavy pop with the darker textures of the mid-eighties. The record captures the high-gloss aesthetic of 1986, balancing melodic hooks with calculated, radio-friendly arrangements.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Ihsahn
Ihsahn
Ihsahn leans into avant-garde sensibilities to craft a cinematic, orchestral experience. The record balances blackened roots with theatrical arrangements that mark a bold evolution for the musician.