Albums released on 19 January
2010 · 17 YEARS
Transference
Spoon
Spoon strips away excess on Transference, focusing on jagged rhythms and skeletal arrangements. This 2010 release prioritizes rhythmic tension and sharp hooks over standard pop conventions.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Milk And Honey
John Lennon & Yoko Ono
Milk And Honey serves as a final creative project from John Lennon & Yoko Ono, blending melodic pop with avant-garde interludes. It remains a poignant look at domestic life recorded in the final months of the artist's life.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Shadow People
The Limiñanas
The Limiñanas craft a 1960s noir aesthetic on Shadow People, blending fuzz guitars with driving, motorik rhythms. This 2018 release captures a sophisticated, hypnotic take on the modern French underground.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Mania
Fall Out Boy
Mania marks a shift for Fall Out Boy, moving away from pop-punk to explore heavy synthesizers and experimental production. Released in 2018, the record tracks themes of personal evolution and internal struggle.
2009 · 18 YEARS
To Lose My Life...
White Lies
To Lose My Life... by White Lies pairs existential dread with stadium-ready energy. The 2009 debut uses cavernous percussion and icy synths to build a dark, cinematic atmosphere.
1982 · 45 YEARS
How Could Hell Be Any Worse?
Bad Religion
Bad Religion brought raw, snarling punk to the early eighties scene with How Could Hell Be Any Worse?. This 1982 record defined the ethos of Epitaph Records through biting political lyrics and frantic energy.
2009 · 18 YEARS
The Crying Light
Antony And The Johnsons
The Crying Light by Antony And The Johnsons explores nature and mortality through fragile, ethereal arrangements. Released in 2009, the record is inspired by the work of dancer Kazuo Ohno.
1999 · 28 YEARS
I See A Darkness
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
I See A Darkness by Bonnie "Prince" Billy explores the human psyche with raw vulnerability. This 1999 folk record, released on Palace Records, is noted for its sparse arrangements and intimate delivery.
1983 · 44 YEARS
With Sympathy
Ministry
With Sympathy offers a look at Al Jourgensen’s early synth-pop work, predating the band's shift to industrial metal. The 1983 release draws heavily from the Chicago club scene and the era's love for electronic dance music.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Half Mile Harvest
The Teskey Brothers
Half Mile Harvest sees The Teskey Brothers lean into soul and R&B traditions. Recorded in a home studio, this 2017 release relies on organic instrumentation and lived-in warmth.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance
Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian embrace disco-infused synths on Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance. This 2015 record maintains the band's lyrical wit while moving toward a vibrant, dancefloor-oriented sound.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Saviors
Green Day
Saviors sees Green Day reunite with producer Rob Cavallo for a return to high-energy, guitar-driven punk. The 2024 album balances stadium hooks with social commentary.
1959 · 68 YEARS
Green Dolphin Street
Bill Evans, "Philly" Joe Jones
Green Dolphin Street captures a session between Bill Evans and Philly Joe Jones. This release highlights the post-bop evolution of the late fifties through spontaneous piano and drum interplay.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Nortoncomputerforpeace
Doris Norton
Doris Norton uses early digital synths to convey a plea for global peace on Nortoncomputerforpeace. This 1983 record blends minimalist rhythms with humanistic concerns, reflecting the Italian electronic underground.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Signs Of Life
Poets Of The Fall
Signs Of Life introduced Poets Of The Fall to the international alternative scene in 2005. The album blends atmospheric textures with driving guitar riffs to establish their signature sound.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Make Me Know You Sweet
Pendant
Make Me Know You Sweet is an ambient record from Pendant that prioritizes mood over structure. The 2018 release utilizes tape-saturated textures to create a hazy, dreamlike listening experience.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Umoja
Skinshape
Skinshape blends West African highlife, Afrobeat, and psychedelic soul on Umoja. This 2020 record creates a sun-drenched, collaborative atmosphere that feels both mellow and rhythmic.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Aaltopiiri
Pan Sonic
Pan Sonic utilized custom-built synthesizers to craft the industrial textures of Aaltopiiri. The 2001 release from the Finnish duo is defined by minimalist production and clinical, hypnotic rhythms.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Blonde Redhead
Blonde Redhead
Blonde Redhead’s 1995 debut captures the band in their most frantic, volatile form. Produced by Steve Shelley, the record is a fever dream of jagged, dissonant guitars.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Norwegian Mood
Kari Bremnes
Kari Bremnes offers a collection of atmospheric, travel-inspired songs on Norwegian Mood. This 2000 release combines folk textures with jazz arrangements to create a reflective, cinematic sound.