Albums released on 4 January
1968 · 59 YEARS
We're Only In It For The Money
The Mothers
The Mothers critique the Summer of Love and hippie culture on this 1968 release. The record parodies popular album art to challenge the norms of the era.
1980 · 47 YEARS
The Romantics
The Romantics
Released in 1980, this debut record from The Romantics balances classic rock roots with a modern, punchy style. It remains a high-energy example of the transition into the new wave era.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Defenders Of The Faith
Judas Priest
Judas Priest delivers intense metal with this 1984 release. It features the band at high power, combining melodic elements with aggressive, precise instrumentation.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Lisa Stansfield
Lisa Stansfield
Sophisticated soul meets high-gloss pop on this 1997 self-titled album. It displays vocal maturity and a clear respect for the traditions of R&B.
1988 · 39 YEARS
L.A. Guns
L.A. Guns
L.A. Guns captures the gritty atmosphere of 1988 Sunset Strip rock on this self-titled debut. It remains a direct document of the band's unrefined, street-level energy.
1960 · 67 YEARS
Latin Ala Lee!
Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee reinterprets Broadway classics through Afro-Cuban rhythms on this 1960 release. These percussion-driven arrangements provide a sophisticated atmosphere.
1967 · 60 YEARS
The Doors
The Doors
The Doors arrived in 1967 with a dark, jazz-influenced sound that disrupted the Sunset Strip. This album blends blues foundations with an eerie, psychedelic atmosphere.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Quick Step & Side Kick
Thompson Twins
The Thompson Twins narrowed their focus to a trio for this 1983 release. It features percussive synth-pop that helped define the early MTV era.
2000 · 27 YEARS
To Bury Within The Sound
Engine Down
Engine Down balances tension and melody on this 2000 release. It captures a shift from hardcore roots into more complex, atmospheric rock structures.
2019 · 8 YEARS
John Garcia And The Band Of Gold
John Garcia And The Band Of Gold
John Garcia And The Band Of Gold finds the former Kyuss frontman shifting toward a blues-infused, melodic rock style in 2019. It feels like a late-night drive through the desert.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Banana Peel On Capitol Hill
MonoNeon
MonoNeon blends funk, avant-garde, and pop on this 2021 release. The record stands out for its technical bass playing and unpredictable rhythm shifts.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Love Sex Machine
Love Sex Machine
Love Sex Machine delivered a debut in 2012 rooted in pure aggression and abrasive noise. The tracks prioritize intensity over technical polish, resulting in a claustrophobic experience.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Happy Machine
Dubioza Kolektiv
Dubioza Kolektiv blends ska, punk, and hip-hop on this 2016 release. It addresses political frustration through a high-energy, danceable sound.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Concentric Orbits
Rob Clearfield & Quin Kirchner
Rob Clearfield and Quin Kirchner display telepathic chemistry on this 2022 jazz release. The duo moves between delicate melodies and restless intensity.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Manhole
Grace Slick
Grace Slick explores creative freedom on her 1974 solo record. It is defined by a sprawling title track and lush, cinematic studio experimentation.
1954 · 73 YEARS
Songs For Young Lovers
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra shifted his career toward cool jazz with this 1954 release. It features swing arrangements that established a new standard for his concept albums.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Caelum
Zakè
Zakè offers a meditation on space and entropy in this 2025 ambient collection. It utilizes drone aesthetics and long-form decay for an immersive experience.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Caffiends
Caffiends
Caffiends combines punk grit with pop hooks on their 2014 debut. The album uses short, punchy songs to create an urgent atmosphere.
2015 · 12 YEARS
√π-
√π-
Digital chaos and glitch-heavy patterns define this 2015 release. The tracks act as fractured transmissions that push the limits of electronic density.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Galactic Supermarket
Galactic Supermarket
Galactic Supermarket explores space-age concepts on this 1974 krautrock release. It features two massive compositions that drift between synthesizer textures and motorik rhythms.