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Albums released on 24 January

  1. Adele: 21

    2011 · 16 YEARS

    21

    Adele

    Adele delivers a powerful vocal performance on this 2011 release. These tracks transform personal heartbreak into a universal experience through stripped-back piano arrangements.

  2. Warren Zevon: Excitable Boy

    1978 · 49 YEARS

    Excitable Boy

    Warren Zevon

    Warren Zevon blends dark humor with sophisticated songcraft on this 1978 release. The record features twisted character studies set against polished arrangements.

  3. Weezer: Weezer

    2019 · 8 YEARS

    Weezer

    Weezer

    Weezer surprised listeners in 2019 by shifting toward a synth-heavy pop aesthetic. This collection reimagines radio staples with a digital and upbeat production style.

  4. The Black Crowes: Shake Your Money Maker

    1990 · 37 YEARS

    Shake Your Money Maker

    The Black Crowes

    The Black Crowes delivered a gritty, blues-infused rock record in 1990. It captured a raw energy that contrasted with the polished metal sounds of the previous decade.

  5. Aretha Franklin: Young, Gifted And Black

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Young, Gifted And Black

    Aretha Franklin

    Aretha Franklin reveals a vulnerable side on this 1972 release. The title track acts as a grounded anthem of identity and pride within this collection of soul music.

  6. Talk Talk: The Colour Of Spring

    1986 · 41 YEARS

    The Colour Of Spring

    Talk Talk

    Talk Talk shifted from synth-pop toward an organic, atmospheric approach on this 1986 release. The band utilized silence and layered instrumentation to find their true voice.

  7. Paul Simon: Paul Simon

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Paul Simon

    Paul Simon

    Paul Simon moved beyond his folk-duo history to embrace a global sound in 1972. This record serves as a personal project balancing catchy hooks with cynical lyrics.

  8. Malia: Convergence

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    Convergence

    Malia

    Malia creates an intimate atmosphere on this 2014 record by merging jazz with digital textures. The production highlights a sleek, European-centric sound palette.

  9. Blues Pills: Blues Pills

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    Blues Pills

    Blues Pills

    Blues Pills captures a vintage, fuzz-drenched energy on their 2014 release. Elin Larsson delivers a raw vocal performance reminiscent of the early seventies.

  10. Bonny Light Horseman: Bonny Light Horseman

    2020 · 7 YEARS

    Bonny Light Horseman

    Bonny Light Horseman

    Bonny Light Horseman uses an indie-rock lens to reimagine traditional folk on this 2020 record. The trio finds vibrant energy in these ancient melodies.

  11. Skid Row: Skid Row

    1989 · 38 YEARS

    Skid Row

    Skid Row

    Skid Row defined the hard rock sound of 1989 with their debut album. It balances aggressive guitar work with melodic hooks and a street-level attitude.

  12. Bloc Party: A Weekend In The City

    2007 · 20 YEARS

    A Weekend In The City

    Bloc Party

    Bloc Party explored urban isolation on this 2007 release. The record pushed the band beyond post-punk, embracing atmospheric textures and reflections on city life.

  13. Have A Nice Life: Deathconsciousness

    2008 · 19 YEARS

    Deathconsciousness

    Have A Nice Life

    Have A Nice Life turned existential dread into a massive, cathartic experience on this 2008 double album. It functions as a dense manifesto on personal isolation.

  14. First Aid Kit: The Lion's Roar

    2012 · 15 YEARS

    The Lion's Roar

    First Aid Kit

    First Aid Kit channeled classic American country through Swedish sensibilities on this 2012 release. The sisters use harmonies to create a melancholic beauty.

  15. Actress: Ghettoville

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    Ghettoville

    Actress

    Actress released this gritty deconstruction of electronic music in 2014. It favors fractured loops and tape hiss to capture a decaying urban atmosphere.

  16. Screaming Trees: Uncle Anesthesia

    1991 · 36 YEARS

    Uncle Anesthesia

    Screaming Trees

    Screaming Trees reached a creative peak on their 1991 release. Mark Lanegan anchors the band's psychedelic tendencies with personal and haunting vocals.

  17. Herbie Mann: Super Mann

    1979 · 48 YEARS

    Super Mann

    Herbie Mann

    Herbie Mann pivoted toward the disco era with this 1979 release. He adapted his signature flute sound to prioritize infectious grooves over jazz improvisation.

  18. Van Halen: Balance

    1995 · 32 YEARS

    Balance

    Van Halen

    Van Halen explored creative tension on this 1995 release. It is the final album with Sammy Hagar, balancing heavy riffs with moody, melodic textures.

  19. Jenny Lewis: Rabbit Fur Coat

    2006 · 21 YEARS

    Rabbit Fur Coat

    Jenny Lewis

    Jenny Lewis moved toward gospel, country, and soul influences on this 2006 solo effort. The record features a warm, analog aesthetic and confessional songwriting.

  20. Cloud Nothings: Attack On Memory

    2012 · 15 YEARS

    Attack On Memory

    Cloud Nothings

    Cloud Nothings revealed a raw, muscular sound on this 2012 release. Steve Albini helped strip away earlier fuzz to capture a tension between apathy and frustration.