Albums released on 7 January

1980 · 47 YEARS
Mouth To Mouth
Lipps, Inc.
Synthesizers and drum machines drive this 1980 release from Lipps, Inc. It acts as a bridge between disco and the rising synth-pop movement.

1985 · 42 YEARS
20/20
George Benson
George Benson shifts toward polished pop on this 1985 release. It is a collection defined by radio-friendly ballads and fluid guitar work.

1977 · 50 YEARS
Queens Of Noise
The Runaways
Joan Jett and Lita Ford deliver a sharper rock sound on this 1977 release. It reflects the high-voltage energy of the Sunset Strip.

1982 · 45 YEARS
Gamma 3
Gamma
Ronnie Montrose brings muscular guitar work to this 1982 arena rock record. It is built for stadium speakers with its punchy, high-energy rhythms.

2022 · 5 YEARS
Landscape Tantrums (Unfinished Original Recordings Of De-Loused In The Comatorium)
The Mars Volta
These raw demos offer a look into the creative genesis of The Mars Volta. They provide a view of the band's frenetic energy before final studio polish.

2022 · 5 YEARS
Dawn FM
The Weeknd
Abel Tesfaye blends eighties-inspired disco basslines and pop hooks on this 2022 release. The concept centers on a radio broadcast.

1972 · 55 YEARS
Jamming With Edward!
Nicky Hopkins
Nicky Hopkins joined members of the Rolling Stones for this 1972 release. It features spontaneous blues-rock improvisation recorded during a 1969 session.

2021 · 6 YEARS
Chocobo & Chill
Rifti Beats
Final Fantasy melodies receive a lo-fi makeover on this 2021 release. Rifti Beats transforms these compositions into a relaxing late-night experience.

2006 · 21 YEARS
The Greatest
Cat Power
Chan Marshall traveled to Memphis to record this 2006 album with veteran session musicians. It marks a shift toward a warmer, organic soul sound.

2022 · 5 YEARS
Epigone
Wilderun
Wilderun blends folk melodies with progressive metal on this 2022 release. It is a dense, cinematic effort that demands full attention.

2022 · 5 YEARS
X2
Sick Luke
Producer Sick Luke curates a roster of top Italian rappers on this 2022 release. It reflects the polished, high-energy sound of modern Italian hip-hop.

1970 · 57 YEARS
Aguaturbia
Aguaturbia
Chilean band Aguaturbia delivers raw, distorted rock on their 1970 debut. It captures a defiant spirit through fuzz-drenched interpretations of blues standards.

2021 · 6 YEARS
Ormens Väg
Monokultur
Monokultur leans into cold, rhythmic tension on this 2021 release. The record uses minimalist basslines to create a haunting, basement-level atmosphere.

2022 · 5 YEARS
DS4EVER
Gunna
Gunna concludes his Drip Season series with this 2022 melodic trap release. It serves as a showcase for modern rap camaraderie.

2021 · 6 YEARS
Elastic Bricks
Oùat
Oùat blends improvisation and rigorous composition on this 2021 jazz release. The trio creates a vibrant and unstable acoustic sound.

2004 · 23 YEARS
Баттерфляй
Лакмус
Melodic hooks and indie sensibilities define this 2004 alternative rock record. It captures the DIY spirit of the era's independent scene.

2022 · 5 YEARS
Correspondence
Aaron Burnett
Saxophonist Aaron Burnett explores complex rhythms on this 2022 jazz project. It is a sharp, intimate look at the contemporary New York scene.

1992 · 35 YEARS
Strange Weather
Glenn Frey
Glenn Frey balances polished rock and atmospheric instrumentals on this 1992 release. It includes rare political commentary from the artist.

2015 · 12 YEARS
Unholy Savior
Battle Beast
Unholy Savior by Battle Beast dropped in 2015, combining traditional heavy metal with melodic power metal. The album features high-energy anthems and polished production focused on epic choruses.

2018 · 9 YEARS
Purgatorium
Mental Cruelty
This 2018 debut from Mental Cruelty combines deathcore intensity with technical precision. It is known for its thick, suffocating wall of sound.