Albums released on 6 February
1989 · 38 YEARS
Spike
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello moves toward an acoustic, rootsy direction on this eclectic 1989 release. It features a pair of collaborations with Paul McCartney, including the piano-led track Veronica.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Blues Funeral
Mark Lanegan Band
Blues Funeral sees the Mark Lanegan Band shift from acoustic grit toward neon-lit, atmospheric experimentation. It is a cinematic collection that blends blues-rock with electronic rhythms.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Sparkle In The Rain
Simple Minds
Produced by Steve Lillywhite, this 1984 record finds Simple Minds embracing an expansive, stadium-ready energy. The band pivots from post-punk to a polished, grand sound.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
Goldfrapp trades their previous dance-floor energy for the hushed, pastoral folk textures of 2008. The result is an introspective, melancholic record rooted in organic arrangements.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Silence In The Secret Garden
Moodymann
Silence In The Secret Garden is a deeply personal, experimental collage by Kenny Dixon Jr. released in 2003. It favors dusty, hazy atmospheres over conventional production.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Infinity On High
Fall Out Boy
Infinity On High finds Fall Out Boy blending anthemic energy with orchestral flourishes in their 2007 release. It marks a pivotal moment in the band's growth as pop rock figures.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Earth
Jefferson Starship
Earth captures Jefferson Starship in 1978 with a polished, radio-ready sound. Featuring Marty Balin and Grace Slick, it highlights the band's transition into soft rock.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
The 2003 debut from 50 Cent transformed a near-death experience into a major hip-hop milestone. It pairs aggressive, street-hardened lyrics with polished, menacing beats.
1969 · 58 YEARS
The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Bros
The Flying Burrito Bros departed from the late-sixties psychedelic scene to explore traditional country. This 1969 release remains a foundational document for the cosmic country movement.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Happy Prisoner (The Bluegrass Sessions)
Robert Earl Keen
Robert Earl Keen returns to his bluegrass roots in this 2015 project. He trades his usual band for an acoustic ensemble to reimagine standards with live, room-filling energy.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Pygmalion
Slowdive
Pygmalion marks a radical departure for Slowdive, stripping away their wall of sound for sparse, ambient minimalism. It is a quiet, meditative record released in 1995.
2001 · 26 YEARS
The Last
Leatherface
The Last captures Leatherface in 2001 with raw, weary punk melodies. Frankie Stubbs provides poetic, gravel-throated songwriting that feels intimate and urgent.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Sing-A-Longs And Lullabies For The Film Curious George
Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson crafted this 2006 soundtrack for the film Curious George, focusing on catchy, playful melodies. The record features a laid-back, beach-folk sound.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Voila
Belinda Carlisle
Belinda Carlisle pivots toward French chanson on this sophisticated 2007 release. She adopts a breathy, intimate vocal style across a lush, downtempo set.
1985 · 42 YEARS
So Tranquilizin'
Cosmetic
So Tranquilizin' is a rare 1985 private press record from the modern soul scene. It represents a precise intersection of post-disco elegance and early digital soul.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Lifetime
Lifetime
Lifetime returned in 2007 with a melodic pop-punk sound, moving away from their early hardcore roots. This self-titled record proved the band could mature while keeping their emotional urgency.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Six Cups Of Rebel
Lindstrøm
Lindstrøm steps away from instrumental sprawl on his 2012 release, Six Cups Of Rebel. It features vocal-heavy tracks that lean into a neon-soaked, experimental pop aesthetic.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Gli Spari Sopra
Vasco Rossi
Vasco Rossi reached a turning point in 1993 with this stadium rock release. It features a mix of rebellious anthems and introspective ballads that define his career.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Lonely Are The Brave
Maverick Sabre
Maverick Sabre debuted in 2012 with a record defined by urban grit and soulful arrangements. It balances social commentary with personal vulnerability and a mature vocal style.
2017 · 10 YEARS
A State Of Becoming
Lav, Purl
A State Of Becoming provides a meditative, ambient-techno experience through patient rhythms. Released in 2017, the record creates an immersive atmosphere of stillness.