Albums released on 17 January
2020 · 7 YEARS
Circles
Mac Miller
Mac Miller's Circles acts as a final, reflective companion to his previous output. This 2020 record finds the artist seeking peace through vulnerable lyrics and gentle melodic structures.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Metamatic
John Foxx
Released in 1980, Metamatic by John Foxx rejects standard rock instrumentation. It uses drum machines and synthesizers to build a cold, minimalist foundation for the decade.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Ball
Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly pivots from long-form jams to melodic song structures on their 1969 release Ball. This effort emphasizes studio arrangements over sheer volume.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell moves away from folk on Court And Spark. This 1974 release features jazz musicians and a conversational tone, balancing pop hooks with introspection.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Music To Be Murdered By
Eminem
Alfred Hitchcock provides the dark inspiration for Eminem's 2020 album Music To Be Murdered By. It blends horrorcore aesthetics with sharp, technical rap.
1987 · 40 YEARS
El Grito Del Tiempo
Duncan Dhu
El Grito Del Tiempo is a 1987 release by Duncan Dhu that signals a change toward a melodic pop rock sound. It remains a key record in Spanish music history.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Warpaint
Warpaint
Warpaint by Warpaint arrives in 2014 as a rhythmic, atmospheric collection. It highlights the collaborative chemistry and constant motion of the band's guitar work.
1966 · 61 YEARS
Sounds Of Silence
Simon & Garfunkel
Sounds Of Silence from 1966 marks the debut success of Simon & Garfunkel. Unbeknownst to the duo, electric overdubs turned their acoustic song into a hit.
2000 · 27 YEARS
How Strange, Innocence
Explosions In The Sky
How Strange, Innocence by Explosions In The Sky is a debut full of spontaneous energy. It documents the early development of the band's instrumental guitar focus before they refined their approach.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Keys To The World
Richard Ashcroft
Richard Ashcroft moves toward a direct, soulful approach on 2006's Keys To The World. He departs from his earlier psychedelic sound for something more personal.
2020 · 7 YEARS
El Dorado
Marcus King
Marcus King delivers a blues-drenched, soulful record with 2020's El Dorado. Dan Auerbach produced this project, balancing grit with quiet introspection.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Anna Calvi
Anna Calvi
Anna Calvi released her self-titled debut in 2011, featuring dramatic, cinematic guitar work. It draws on spaghetti westerns and flamenco for an intense experience.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Planet Waves
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan reunites with The Band for 1974's Planet Waves. Recorded in three days, the album captures the raw energy of old friends in a studio.
1961 · 66 YEARS
Exodus To Jazz
Eddie Harris
Exodus To Jazz by Eddie Harris became a crossover hit after a surprise single release. This 1961 record shows a hard-bop saxophonist reaching the pop charts.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Manic
Halsey
Halsey explores personal identity on her 2020 record Manic. It acts as a diaristic scrapbook where the artist moves away from concepts to show her contradictions.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Love & Work (The Lioness Sessions)
Songs: Ohia
Songs: Ohia recorded Love & Work (The Lioness Sessions) in Scotland during 2000. It remains some of the most haunting, intimate songwriting of Jason Molina's career.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Hangin' Heavy
Black Ivory
Hangin' Heavy blends soul with urban funk in this 1979 release from Black Ivory. The group showcases smooth harmonies that reflect the heartbeat of New York City.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Total Destruction
Unsane
Unsane released the abrasive Total Destruction in 1994. It mirrors the chaos of the New York City underground scene with feedback-heavy, industrial noise rock.
2020 · 7 YEARS
The Burning
Steve Harris - British Lion
Steve Harris moves away from metal epics to a grounded hard rock sound on 2020's The Burning. This project prioritizes driving rhythms and melodic hooks.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Louder, Please
Rose Gray
Rose Gray leans into an unfiltered, bold sound on her 2025 release Louder, Please. It features a hook-driven spirit and modern UK dance-pop textures.