Albums released on 15 January
2016 · 11 YEARS
Malibu
Anderson .Paak
Anderson .Paak maps his rise from struggle to success on this 2016 release. It effectively merges West Coast hip-hop with the warmth of 1970s soul.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!
Bootsy's Rubber Band
Bootsy Collins delivers a high-octane funk experience defined by heavy bass and space-age humor. It stands as a pillar of the Parliament-Funkadelic catalog.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Reading, Writing And Arithmetic
The Sundays
Harriet Wheeler provides clear vocals over melodic, jangly guitar arrangements. This 1990 debut captures the sophistication of the UK indie scene.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Death Of A Bachelor
Panic! At The Disco
Brendon Urie transitions to a theatrical solo vision on this 2016 project. It combines big-band brass with modern pop to mirror the maximalist energy of Las Vegas.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Wiggle
Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel delivers fast-paced punk with a heavy dose of teenage cynicism. This 1993 release remains a core example of the Lookout Records aesthetic.
1981 · 46 YEARS
In Our Lifetime
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye navigated immense personal and legal turbulence during these sessions. His final Motown project merges classic soul with experimental synthetic textures.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Back In The USA
MC5
MC5 pivot from free-jazz noise to a lean, punchy rock sound on this 1970 release. It highlights the Detroit scene moving toward a muscular, guitar-driven approach.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Not To Disappear
Daughter
Elena Tonra explores themes of isolation and memory through jagged, cinematic songwriting. This 2016 release relies on heavy reverb to build a haunting atmosphere.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory
Traffic
Traffic fuses British progressive rock with American soul on this 1973 jam-oriented record. It centers on the interplay between organ and saxophone.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Nefertiti
Miles Davis
Miles Davis captures his quintet at their telepathic peak in this 1968 release. The band leans into hypnotic, static tension through recurring melodic loops.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Stands For Decibels
The dB's
The dB's bridge the gap between sixties jangle and post-punk tension on their 1981 debut. It is a definitive document of college rock songwriting.
1987 · 40 YEARS
A Change Of Heart
David Sanborn
David Sanborn delivers a polished, fusion-heavy 1987 record. It marks a moment where emotive saxophone phrasing met high-end studio craftsmanship.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Un Peu De L'Âme Des Bandits
Aksak Maboul
Aksak Maboul create a fractured, surrealist blend of chamber music and avant-garde jazz. This 1980 release captures the anarchist spirit of the RIO movement.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Ultimate
Ultimate
This 1979 record highlights the evolution from organic funk to early electronic dance music. It remains a snapshot of the late-seventies disco underground.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Airplay
Airplay
Airplay define the technical excellence of 1980s AOR with this polished studio effort. It showcases the precision of a top-tier session musician lineup.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Odottamaton b/w Harmaat Linnut
Circle
Circle deliver a hypnotic, motorik-driven experience rooted in the 1970s Krautrock spirit. These two tracks balance relentless rhythm with minimalist ambition.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Quantum Jump
Quantum Jump
Quantum Jump blend funk and progressive rock on this eclectic 1976 release. It features a sense of humor rarely seen in the British jazz-rock scene of the time.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Captured
Rockwell
Rockwell uses icy keyboards and drum machines to explore urban anxiety. This 1985 release is an idiosyncratic artifact of the electronic-funk crossover era.
2013 · 14 YEARS
The Yellowgoat Sessions
Joel Grind
Joel Grind returns to the roots of extreme metal with this raw 2013 project. It favors aggressive, punk-infused speed over studio perfection.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Haustor
Haustor
Haustor captures the new wave underground of 1981 Zagreb. The music pairs catchy ska-influenced melodies with biting, cynical lyrics about the social climate.