Albums released on 20 February
1998 · 29 YEARS
In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
Neutral Milk Hotel
Neutral Milk Hotel released this 1998 record during the height of the Elephant 6 collective. It is a raw, folk-inspired effort fueled by acoustic guitars and fuzz-drenched organs.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Roots
Sepultura
Sepultura integrated traditional Brazilian rhythms into their heavy metal sound with this 1996 release. It features collaborations with Xavante tribe members and percussionists.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Beaucoup Fish
Underworld
Underworld shifted from underground rave act to global performers with this 1999 album. It balances high-energy beats with surreal, stream-of-consciousness poetry.
1984 · 43 YEARS
The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths arrived in 1984 with a debut defined by jangling guitars and biting, poetic lyrics. It provided an organic alternative to the synth-heavy charts of the era.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Elvis Now
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley turned toward country and gospel influences on this 1972 release. It favors a mature, vocal-forward approach over the high-octane rock of his early career.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Mechanix
UFO
UFO moved toward a radio-ready polish with this 1982 release, marking the final appearance of bassist Pete Way. It captures the transition of early eighties hard rock.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
Fun Lovin' Criminals captured the gritty, neon-lit atmosphere of mid-nineties New York City on this 1996 record. It blends hip-hop beats with rock, blues, and lounge jazz.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Common Sense
John Prine
John Prine pivoted to a polished, electric sound on this 1975 release. It blends country rock sensibilities with the sharp, observational songwriting of the mid-seventies.
1981 · 46 YEARS
...And Don't The Kids Just Love It
Television Personalities
Television Personalities delivered a 1981 record that serves as a cornerstone of the DIY movement. It mixes the sharp edges of punk with a genuine love for mod culture.
1958 · 69 YEARS
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly helped bridge the gap between rockabilly and pure pop in 1958. This collection features the Crickets at their peak and innovative studio techniques.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream proved synthesizers could sustain a hypnotic atmosphere on this 1974 release. The title track established a pulse that influenced decades of electronic music.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Maxinquaye
Tricky
Tricky released this 1995 trip-hop work, characterized by whispered vocals and claustrophobic production. It features Martina Topley-Bird alongside paranoid delivery.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Dark At The End Of The Tunnel
Oingo Boingo
Danny Elfman moved away from ska-punk roots toward a moody, cinematic sound on this 1990 release. It highlights the maturity that would inform his future as a composer.
2007 · 20 YEARS
The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse
The Besnard Lakes
The Besnard Lakes built a dense, cinematic wall of sound on this 2007 indie rock record. It relies on patience, reverb, and patient melody to create a hazy environment.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Under Rug Swept
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette took creative control by self-producing this 2002 pop-rock record. The songwriting balances vulnerable introspection with sharp-tongued observations.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Night Song
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan teamed up with producer Michael Brook for this 1996 release. The record merges traditional Qawwali vocals with minimalist electronic textures to create a late-night devotional atmosphere.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Voyage
Voyage
Voyage mixed global disco rhythms with a world-traveling spirit on this 1978 album. It features polished arrangements and sophisticated synthesizer textures.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Drum's Not Dead
Liars
Liars recorded this 2006 project in a Berlin studio, utilizing room acoustics to turn drums into a melodic lead. It features tribal rhythms and surreal vocal textures.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Cities
Anberlin
Anberlin balanced post-hardcore intensity with atmospheric electronic textures on this 2007 release. The closing track highlights a move toward sprawling, cinematic songwriting.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Wish Someone Would Care
Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans, released this essential collection in 1991. It contains the original version of Time Is On My Side.