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Albums released on 11 January

  1. ASAP Rocky: Long.Live.A$AP

    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.

  2. Vampire Weekend: Contra

    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.

  3. Johnny Hates Jazz: Turn Back The Clock

    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.

  4. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly: Golden Time Of Day

    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.

  5. Janis Joplin: Pearl

    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.

  6. Cake: Showroom Of Compassion

    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.

  7. The Godfathers: Birth, School, Work, Death

    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.

  8. Döll: Nie Oder Jetzt

    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.

  9. Hannah Montana: Hannah Montana (Songs From And Inspired By The Hit TV Series)

    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.

  10. Demons & Wizards: Demons & Wizards

    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.

  11. Bill LaBounty: Bill LaBounty

    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.

  12. Owen Pallett: Heartland

    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.

  13. Howlin' Wolf: Howlin' Wolf

    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.

  14. Chorus & Disco Company: Światła Dyskoteki

    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.

  15. Laura Veirs: July Flame

    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.

  16. Love Psychedelico: The Greatest Hits

    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.

  17. Tapes 'n Tapes: Outside

    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.

  18. Disco Ensemble: First Aid Kit

    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.

  19. Jonathan Elias: Requiem For The Americas - Songs From The Lost World

    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.

  20. Arling & Cameron: Music For Imaginary Films

    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.