Albums released on 14 January
1980 · 47 YEARS
Permanent Waves
Rush
Rush pivoted toward a tighter, punchier rock sound on this 1980 release. Recording in Quebec helped define their shift into a new decade with more concise arrangements.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Low
David Bowie
David Bowie sought refuge in Berlin to record this fractured collection in 1977. The result balances jagged rock songs with cold, minimalist textures.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Centerfield
John Fogerty
John Fogerty returned in 1985 with a record blending baseball motifs and pop-rock sensibilities. It features clean guitar work and memorable hooks.
1985 · 42 YEARS
New Day Rising
Hüsker Dü
Recorded in a rapid two-day burst, this 1985 album captures the raw energy of the American underground. It balances hardcore intensity with pop ambition.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Brightside
The Lumineers
The Lumineers shifted to a raw, stripped-back sound on this 2022 release. The tracks focus on resilience and growth through folk-rock and indie influences.
2013 · 14 YEARS
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Villagers
This 2013 release from Villagers marks a significant shift, mixing acoustic elements with electronic pulses. It explores themes of existential doubt through dynamic arrangements.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Fragments
Bonobo
Bonobo recorded most of this 2022 release through remote collaborations. The album mixes deep house textures with downtempo warmth and organic instrumentation.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Neon Golden
The Notwist
The Notwist blended acoustic folk with digital glitches on this 2002 release. It remains a benchmark for how electronic production can feel human and raw.
2022 · 5 YEARS
The Boy Named If
Elvis Costello & The Imposters
The 2022 release The Boy Named If features Elvis Costello & The Imposters. It is an energetic collection defined by sharp songwriting, power pop influences, and lyrical wit.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Who Is This Bitch, Anyway?
Marlena Shaw
Marlena Shaw balances sharp conversational wit with genuine emotional vulnerability on this 1975 release. The record is noted for its intimate vocal phrasing and a tight rhythm section that defines the Blue Note soul style.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Hell On Church Street
Punch Brothers
Punch Brothers reimagined a 1975 bluegrass record with this 2022 release. It uses intricate arrangements to honor the original while adding progressive folk elements.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Fade
Yo La Tengo
Produced with Jeff Tweedy, this 2013 record features warm, hazy guitars. It captures a mature group exploring a blend of noise-pop and folk-rock.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Regular Joe
Joe Diffie
Joe Diffie explored themes of resilience and heartbreak on this 1992 release. It balances honky-tonk grit with the polished Nashville sound of the era.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Guadalupe Plata
Guadalupe Plata
This 2013 release from Guadalupe Plata channels swampy blues through a garage-rock lens. It relies on a lo-fi aesthetic and minimal instrumentation.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Give The People What They Want
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings deliver a high energy record rooted in the Brooklyn funk scene. Released in 2014, this album serves as a demonstration of vocal power and rhythmic survival.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Lysandre
Christopher Owens
Lysandre by Christopher Owens, released in 2013, is a song cycle. It documents a romance from a European tour through breezy melodies and acoustic arrangements.
2014 · 13 YEARS
There's A Light
Liz Vice
Liz Vice combined gospel traditions with modern soul production in 2014. The record relies on sincere vocal performances and organic sounds.
1981 · 46 YEARS
O Homem Dos Quarenta
João Nogueira
João Nogueira highlights the samba tradition on this 1981 release. He balances everyday observations with the rhythmic soul of Rio de Janeiro.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Lemming
Lemming
This 1975 release by Lemming blends proto-punk grit with gothic sensibilities. It captures the transitional tension of the mid-seventies music scene.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Erinnerungen An Gesichter
Brannten Schnüre
Brannten Schnüre uses tape loops and folk melodies to create a haunting 2019 release. It acts as a sonic séance pulling fragments of history into the present.