Albums released on 22 January

2007 · 20 YEARS
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Damon Albarn brings together an eclectic supergroup to document a changing London. The album functions as a melancholic love letter to the city, merging social observation with personal reflection.

1970 · 57 YEARS
The Other Side Of Abbey Road
George Benson
George Benson applies his jazz-soul sensibilities to the Beatles' final studio work. This record refashions pop anthems into sophisticated instrumental grooves.

2013 · 14 YEARS
We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
Foxygen
Foxygen combines retro-glam swagger with a chaotic, sun-drenched energy. The record captures the restless spirit of the early 2010s indie scene through a collection of unhinged, psychedelic pop songs.

2016 · 11 YEARS
Bloom
Rüfüs
Sweeping synthesizers and emotive vocals define this Australian electronic-pop release. The album is known for its expansive, slow-burning progression that aims to fill large spaces.

1968 · 59 YEARS
Gris-Gris
Dr. John
Mac Rebennack adopts a voodoo-obsessed persona for this swampy, psychedelic outing. The record fuses blues, jazz, and funk to capture the humid essence of the bayou.

2016 · 11 YEARS
Dystopia
Megadeth
Dave Mustaine recruits Kiko Loureiro and Chris Adler to reinvigorate the band with a high-speed metal sound. This record marks a sharp return to their technical thrash roots.

1968 · 59 YEARS
Heavy
Iron Butterfly
Deep, fuzzy organ riffs and heavy distortion define this psychedelic hard rock debut. The record prioritized volume and intensity, establishing the foundation for the heavy metal genre.

2021 · 6 YEARS
Isles
Bicep
Belfast-born duo Bicep channels rave culture through a modern electronic lens. The record serves as a collage of breakbeats, house rhythms, and ethereal synth pads.

1968 · 59 YEARS
Spirit
Spirit
Guitarist Randy California and his band craft an ambitious psychedelic statement. Jazz-rock sensibilities collide with bluesy grit, resulting in intricate arrangements and unusual time signatures.

2008 · 19 YEARS
In The Future
Black Mountain
Heavy riffs and cosmic synthesizers define this classic rock odyssey. The band balances raw bluesy aggression with sprawling psychedelic jams that demand attention.

2006 · 21 YEARS
Crisis
Alexisonfire
Post-hardcore meets atmospheric melody in this career-defining effort. The band turns personal turmoil into anthemic, urgent tracks that hit with significant impact.

2002 · 25 YEARS
Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
Dream Theater
This double album represents a peak of technical proficiency within progressive metal. It balances heavy, riff-driven passages with symphonic arrangements and atmospheric interludes.

1979 · 48 YEARS
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
Sister Sledge worked with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards on We Are Family to produce a high-end disco record. It remains a key example of late-seventies rhythm section interplay.

1981 · 46 YEARS
Celebrate The Bullet
The Selecter
Internal tensions lead to a darker, more introspective sound on this sophomore release. The band moves away from upbeat ska towards a grittier new wave aesthetic.

2016 · 11 YEARS
Winter Thrice
Borknagar
ICS Vortex returns to provide a theatrical flair to this atmospheric black metal release. The album is dense, layered, and deeply rooted in the experimental Scandinavian scene.

2016 · 11 YEARS
You're Dreaming
The Cactus Blossoms
Everly Brothers-style harmonies anchor this modern country release. Minimalist production allows the vocal interplay to highlight classic themes of heartache and longing.

2016 · 11 YEARS
The Catastrophist
Tortoise
Polyrhythmic drumming and interlocking guitar lines define this focused post-rock effort. The album showcases a band evolving while maintaining their signature experimental sound.

2016 · 11 YEARS
Night Thoughts
Suede
This release captures the band at a mature stage with lush, sweeping arrangements. Originally intended to accompany a film, the record offers a moody, atmospheric listen.

2016 · 11 YEARS
New View
Eleanor Friedberger
Recorded in an upstate New York barn, this collection relies on live takes for an unvarnished energy. It marks a shift toward acoustic textures and singer-songwriter intimacy.

2001 · 26 YEARS
Oh Holy Fools - The Music Of Son, Ambulance And Bright Eyes
Son, Ambulance
This split release serves as a time capsule for the early Omaha indie scene. It captures a formative moment where songwriters shaped the lo-fi aesthetic of the Saddle Creek label.