Albums released on 13 January
2017 · 10 YEARS
Migration
Bonobo
Bonobo recorded this 2017 release while navigating global travel, blending field recordings from airports with electronic arrangements. It functions as a diary of motion, balancing jazz-infused production with house energy.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Yellow Submarine
The Beatles
The Beatles mixed psychedelic pop with an orchestral score by George Martin for this 1969 film soundtrack. It represents a playful period of experimentation for the band.
1988 · 39 YEARS
So Far, So Good... So What!
Megadeth
Megadeth endured significant lineup instability and internal tension while recording this 1988 release. The result is a sharp, aggressive thrash record that highlights the band on the verge of splintering.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Learning To Crawl
The Pretenders
Chrissie Hynde channeled grief following the loss of two bandmates into this 1984 release. The record displays resilience, blending sharp songwriting with mid-eighties production values.
2017 · 10 YEARS
I See You
The XX
The XX shifted away from minimalist gloom for this 2017 release, incorporating Hall & Oates samples. It captures the group embracing brighter melodies and complex, global production techniques.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Rennen
SOHN
SOHN focuses on raw, soulful vocals against cold, precise electronics on this 2017 release. The album balances intimate songwriting with a vast sense of space.
2014 · 13 YEARS
After The Disco
Broken Bells
James Mercer and Danger Mouse reunited for this 2014 release, leaning into a retro-futuristic aesthetic. It features cinematic arrangements inspired by late seventies and eighties pop.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Timber Timbre
Timber Timbre
Timber Timbre crafts a noir-infused fever dream on this 2009 release. Reverb-drenched production and sparse instrumentation create a swampy, dark indie rock atmosphere.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Unlimited Touch
Unlimited Touch
Unlimited Touch released this 1981 debut, featuring the anthem I Hear Music In The Streets. It captures the transition from disco to the tighter, electronic sound of boogie.
2000 · 27 YEARS
The Screen Behind The Mirror
Enigma
Enigma utilized samples of Carmina Burana for this 2000 release, bridging classical choral elements with electronic beats. It marks a shift toward a structured, cinematic sound.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Late Developers
Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian followed their previous record with this 2023 collection of songs. It captures a spontaneous, collaborative spirit featuring jangly guitars and synthesizers.
1977 · 50 YEARS
One To One
Syreeta
Stevie Wonder influenced this 1977 release, which blends jazz-inflected soul with folk sensibilities. It is a detailed, layered project featuring sophisticated musicianship.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Uptown Special
Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson blended retro funk with pop sensibilities for this 2015 release. It serves as a groove-heavy exploration of soul roots, featuring collaborations with Bruno Mars and Kevin Parker.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Madreperla
Guè
Guè returns to classic boom-bap roots on this 2023 release. It features soulful samples and sharp lyricism, maintaining his status in the Italian rap scene.
2017 · 10 YEARS
L'amore E La Violenza
Baustelle
Baustelle mixes orchestral grandeur with cynical pop on this 2017 release. It is a dense, rewarding record characterized by sophisticated arrangements and biting lyrics.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Outlaw
War
War collide funk, disco, and Latin rhythms on this 1982 release. It captures a band in transition, adopting a slicker sound while retaining their signature grit.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Orange County California
Tedua
Tedua blends street narratives with atmospheric trap on this 2017 release. The project solidified a new wave of Italian rap, mixing raw storytelling with cinematic, melodic sensibilities.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Start Of A Romance
Skyy
Skyy balances funk roots with synthesizer-driven R&B on this 1989 release. The group utilizes drum machines and programmed basslines to remain relevant in the pop market.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Lungomare Paranoia
Mecna
Mecna explores melancholy and memory on this 2017 release. The music features smooth, atmospheric production that grounds the rhythmic flow in a modern Italian hip-hop aesthetic.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Melomania
The Darkside
The Darkside bridged sixties psychedelic haze and nineties shoegaze on this 1992 release. It features swirling, feedback-drenched melodies and hypnotic rhythms.