Albums released on 11 January

2013 · 14 YEARS
Long.Live.A$AP
ASAP Rocky
ASAP Rocky blends high-fashion aesthetics with cloud rap on this 2013 release. It marked the transition of underground hip-hop into a mainstream, style-conscious force.

2010 · 17 YEARS
Contra
Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend moves beyond collegiate indie-rock on their sophomore album, Contra. It is a polished, artful effort defined by global textures and frantic energy.

1988 · 39 YEARS
Turn Back The Clock
Johnny Hates Jazz
Turn Back The Clock represents the high-gloss synth-pop sound of late eighties Britain. It uses melancholic melodies to master the polished production style of the era.

1978 · 49 YEARS
Golden Time Of Day
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
This 1978 release from Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly captures the warmth of analog soul. It is remembered for its tight-knit arrangements and smooth, rhythmic grooves.

1971 · 56 YEARS
Pearl
Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin's final sessions for Pearl capture a move toward a polished blues-rock sound. It stands as a document of a performer pushed to her absolute limits.

2011 · 16 YEARS
Showroom Of Compassion
Cake
Showroom Of Compassion combines dry wit with alternative rock and orchestral flourishes. Self-produced by Cake, it maintains their idiosyncratic approach to pop.

1988 · 39 YEARS
Birth, School, Work, Death
The Godfathers
The Godfathers deliver a dose of working-class frustration on Birth, School, Work, Death. The 1988 record channels grit and defiance through simple, punchy instrumentation.

2019 · 8 YEARS
Nie Oder Jetzt
Döll
Döll confronts personal growth and expectations on the 2019 album Nie Oder Jetzt. It favors sharp, introspective lyricism over mainstream trends.

2006 · 21 YEARS
Hannah Montana (Songs From And Inspired By The Hit TV Series)
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana turned a double-life narrative into a global pop phenomenon in 2006. The record remains a artifact of the mid-2000s teen pop boom.

2000 · 27 YEARS
Demons & Wizards
Demons & Wizards
Demons & Wizards is a high-fantasy project from metal veterans. It balances aggressive riffs with theatrical vocals to create a grand, melodic experience.

1982 · 45 YEARS
Bill LaBounty
Bill LaBounty
Bill LaBounty creates a smooth, soft rock record defined by studio craftsmanship. It relies on heartfelt songwriting and intricate arrangements.

2010 · 17 YEARS
Heartland
Owen Pallett
Owen Pallett explores complex narrative themes on Heartland. This 2010 release uses orchestral pop and layered strings to detail a battle between a fictional farmer and his creator.

1962 · 65 YEARS
Howlin' Wolf
Howlin' Wolf
Howlin' Wolf delivers a definitive collection of electric blues in this 1962 release. It showcases the raw intensity of the Chicago scene.

1978 · 49 YEARS
Światła Dyskoteki
Chorus & Disco Company
Światła Dyskoteki captures the unique charm of late seventies Polish disco. It blends traditional orchestration with early synthesizer experiments.

2010 · 17 YEARS
July Flame
Laura Veirs
July Flame is a quiet, folk-leaning collection from Laura Veirs. Released in 2010, the record prioritizes acoustic warmth and intimate songwriting to explore nature and love.

2001 · 26 YEARS
The Greatest Hits
Love Psychedelico
Love Psychedelico defined the early 2000s with a mix of bluesy guitars and pop sensibilities. This hits collection highlights their unique bilingual sound.

2011 · 16 YEARS
Outside
Tapes 'n Tapes
Tapes 'n Tapes shift toward a synth-driven sound on Outside. This record captures the band's experimentation with digital production methods.

2005 · 22 YEARS
First Aid Kit
Disco Ensemble
Disco Ensemble brings high-octane intensity to First Aid Kit. It turns post-hardcore into a melodic, danceable experience defined by jagged precision.

1990 · 37 YEARS
Requiem For The Americas - Songs From The Lost World
Jonathan Elias
Requiem For The Americas is a cinematic, world-fusion exploration of pre-Columbian history. It functions as a musical documentary using indigenous chants.

2000 · 27 YEARS
Music For Imaginary Films
Arling & Cameron
Arling & Cameron craft a playful homage to fictional B-movie soundtracks. It serves as a rapid-fire tour of lounge jazz and retro-futuristic electronics.