Albums released on 24 January

2011 · 16 YEARS
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.