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Albums released on 22 January

  1. The Good, The Bad & The Queen: The Good, The Bad & The Queen

    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.

  2. George Benson: The Other Side Of Abbey Road

    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.

  3. Foxygen: We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic

    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.

  4. Rüfüs: Bloom

    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.

  5. Dr. John: Gris-Gris

    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.

  6. Megadeth: Dystopia

    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.

  7. Iron Butterfly: Heavy

    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.

  8. Bicep: Isles

    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.

  9. Spirit: Spirit

    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.

  10. Black Mountain: In The Future

    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.

  11. Alexisonfire: Crisis

    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.

  12. Dream Theater: Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence

    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.

  13. Sister Sledge: We Are Family

    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.

  14. The Selecter: Celebrate The Bullet

    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.

  15. Borknagar: Winter Thrice

    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.

  16. The Cactus Blossoms: You're Dreaming

    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.

  17. Tortoise: The Catastrophist

    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.

  18. Suede: Night Thoughts

    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.

  19. Eleanor Friedberger: New View

    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.

  20. Son, Ambulance: Oh Holy Fools - The Music Of Son, Ambulance And Bright Eyes

    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.