Albums released on 20 January
1956 · 71 YEARS
Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte’s 1956 release helped spark a mid-fifties interest in Caribbean rhythms across American homes. It balances traditional folk ballads with energetic, island-inspired arrangements.
2015 · 12 YEARS
B4.DA.$$
Joey Bada$$
Joey Bada$$ keeps the nineties New York boom bap aesthetic alive on this 2015 debut. His lyrical skill and old-school perspective anchor the project for the Pro Era collective.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Homework
Daft Punk
Daft Punk’s 1997 debut turned repetitive Chicago house loops into a distinct Parisian style. It remains a raw, basement-born manifesto that challenged dance music norms.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Streetplayer
Rufus & Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan pushes her range to the limit on this 1978 release, navigating the internal tensions of the band. It remains a definitive document of the Los Angeles disco-funk movement.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Rave Tapes
Mogwai
Mogwai’s 2014 release signals a pivot toward electronic textures and krautrock. It is a sleek, moody collection that trades earlier guitar distortion for rhythmic precision.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Drippin' For A Tripp (Tripp-A-Dubb-Mix)
Dj Sotofett
Dj Sotofett explores dub-infused house on this 2015 release. It is a sprawling, hypnotic journey that blends organic percussion with tribal patterns.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan’s 1975 album draws from personal heartbreak and divorce, resulting in some of his most intimate writing. The tracks move between New York and Minneapolis sessions.
2015 · 12 YEARS
No Cities To Love
Sleater-Kinney
Sleater-Kinney returned after a long hiatus in 2015 with this fierce indie rock collection. It features sharp guitar work and clear chemistry between the members.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Five Easy Hot Dogs
Mac Demarco
Mac Demarco utilizes instrumental compositions here to chronicle his travels. The 2023 release serves as a collection of musical postcards.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Garcia
Jerry Garcia
Jerry Garcia played almost every instrument on this 1972 solo debut. It provides an intimate look at his songwriting during a peak creative period.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Timeless Flight
GT
GT’s 1976 release uses conceptual titles and theatrical flair to push against pop norms. It is a flamboyant exploration of glam rock aesthetics.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Born To Be Bad
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
George Thorogood & The Destroyers deliver a high-octane blues collection in this 1988 release. It features a mix of originals and covers that showcase his slide guitar style.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Pyramid Electric Co
Jason Molina
Jason Molina recorded these intimate, stripped-back songs in 2004. They offer a raw look at a songwriter working in a vulnerable state.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Rush!
Måneskin
Måneskin lean into their glam-rock roots on this 2023 project. It is a high-energy effort that blends catchy hooks with a defiant, rebellious attitude.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Return To Ommadawn
Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield returned to his 1975 roots in 2017 to craft this spiritual successor. He performed nearly every note himself to recapture his early improvisational magic.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Sky's The Limit
Rhythm Heritage
Rhythm Heritage blends smooth jazz and dance floor grooves on this 1978 release. It is a polished example of the era's obsession with crisp, funk-driven rhythms.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Sky Void Of Stars
Katatonia
Katatonia moves toward more driving song structures on this 2023 release. The band balances their signature gloom with a sleek, atmospheric precision.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Infinity
Journey
Infinity introduced Steve Perry’s vocals to the band in 1978, shifting their sound toward melodic rock. It set the stage for their later commercial success.
1964 · 63 YEARS
Meet The Beatles!
The Beatles
The 1964 release of Meet The Beatles! marked the band's U.S. breakthrough. It introduces their early songwriting prowess through high-energy performances.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Apocalipstick
Cherry Glazerr
Cherry Glazerr combines biting, sarcastic lyrics with fuzz-drenched guitars on this 2017 release. It is a chaotic, aggressive garage-rock project.