Albums released on 26 January
1970 · 57 YEARS
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel deliver their final studio statement with this 1970 release. It balances global folk textures with polished pop, anchored by the gospel-inflected title track.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Con Todo El Mundo
Khruangbin
Khruangbin construct a hazy, global groove on this 2018 record. The trio blends Thai funk and psychedelic rock into a collection of understated, bass-forward tracks.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Wall Of Eyes
The Smile
The Smile embrace a sprawling, cinematic atmosphere on this 2024 outing. Recorded in Oxford and Abbey Road, it pairs jazz-inflected rhythms with intricate guitar work.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Bustin' Out Of L Seven
Rick James
Rick James cemented his status in funk with this 1979 release. It marks a bridge between disco and harder, synth-driven sounds via gritty basslines.
2018 · 9 YEARS
All Melody
Nils Frahm
Nils Frahm created this 2018 record inside a custom Berlin studio. It is a tactile study in neoclassical piano and analog synthesis.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Tonight: Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand moved toward a moodier, synth-heavy aesthetic for this 2009 record. It captures a nocturnal, club-influenced shift in the band's trajectory.
1983 · 44 YEARS
The Art Of Falling Apart
Soft Cell
Soft Cell explore the raw reality of fame on this 1983 release. It is a dark, experimental descent into synth-pop that favors claustrophobic energy.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Filth Pig
Ministry
Ministry shifted toward a slow, sludge-heavy aesthetic on this 1996 release. It remains a polarizing, murky entry defined by its nihilistic tone.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts
Kula Shaker
Kula Shaker bridge Eastern mysticism and Britpop on this 1999 record. It is an ambitious, sitar-drenched effort that pushes art-rock to its limit.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Madra
NewDad
NewDad deliver an atmospheric debut in 2024, grounding heavy themes in reverb-soaked melodies. It is a moody, personal exploration of growing up.
2024 · 3 YEARS
People Who Aren't There Anymore
Future Islands
People Who Aren't There Anymore by Future Islands finds the band pivoting toward introspection. It is defined by polished synthesizers and driving percussion, capturing the tension between looking back and moving forward.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Time Machines
Time Machines
Time Machines document the 1998 industrial-ambient scene through long-form drones. It uses oscillation to mirror the effects of specific chemical compounds.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Snares Like A Haircut
No Age
No Age prove the power of a two-piece band on this 2018 release. It is a direct, fuzzy collection that balances experimental noise with sharp hooks.
1966 · 61 YEARS
Original Music From The Score "Alfie"
Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins scored the 1966 film Alfie with a series of improvisational variations. The result is an urgent, sophisticated jazz record.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Vessel of Love
Hollie Cook
Hollie Cook blends reggae textures with dreamlike pop on this 2018 record. It is an immersive, personal project rooted in Jamaican history.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Project: Regeneration Vol. 2
Static-X
Static-X complete an unfinished vision on this 2024 release. It uses final vocal recordings from Wayne Static to pay tribute to the band's industrial metal roots.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Decksandrumsandrockandroll
Propellerheads
Propellerheads defined the 1998 big beat scene by mixing spy movie tropes with breakbeats. It is a propulsive, cinematic record of the UK club culture.
2022 · 5 YEARS
狂言
Ado
Ado set a new standard for digital-first pop with this 2022 release. It is a chaotic, synth-heavy journey through the anxieties of modern life.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Afro Samurai
RZA
Afro Samurai by RZA blends traditional Japanese instrumentation with hard-hitting boom-bap drums. The record mirrors the stylized world of the Afro Samurai anime with gritty, focused production.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Fire In The Dark
Billy Dean
Billy Dean highlights vulnerability and melodic songwriting on this 1993 release. It represents a pivot toward a more contemporary, pop-inflected country sound.