Albums released on 9 January
1964 · 63 YEARS
Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus
Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus reconfigured older compositions for this 1964 release using a large ensemble. It is an exercise in controlled chaos that highlights the leader's distinct vision.
1984 · 43 YEARS
1984
Van Halen
Van Halen utilized their own studio, 5150, to gain full control over the 1984 sessions. Synthesizers took a prominent role alongside the group's signature hard rock riffs.
1958 · 69 YEARS
Have 'Twangy' Guitar Will Travel
Duane Eddy
Duane Eddy established the bedrock of surf guitar with this 1958 debut. Lee Hazlewood produced the sessions with a heavy reliance on echo and tremolo effects.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Belief
Nitzer Ebb
Nitzer Ebb focused on a percussive, industrial sound for the 1989 album Belief. Flood oversaw production, sharpening the band's electronic output to a precise edge.
2026 · 1 YEARS
Secret Love
Dry Cleaning
Dry Cleaning blends spoken-word delivery with jagged guitar lines on their 2026 release. The music balances mundane lyrical observations with biting wit.
2026 · 1 YEARS
With Heaven On Top
Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan highlights acoustic storytelling and vocal character on his 2026 project. The record favors raw honesty over the polished sound typical of modern country radio.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Magic Christian Music
Badfinger
Badfinger began their transition toward power-pop with their 1970 debut. The record includes contributions from Paul McCartney and George Harrison during their formative years.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Kansas City
The Movers
The Movers shifted toward a polished, disco-influenced sound on their 2017 release. The album trades traditional mbaqanga grit for deep, driving grooves.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Burritos, Inspiration Point, Fork Balloon Sports, Cards In The Spokes, Automatic Biographies, Kites, Kung Fu, Trophies, Banana Peels We've Slipped On, And Egg Shells We've Tippy Toed Over
Cap'n Jazz
Cap'n Jazz defined the early Midwest emo sound with their 2025 release. The record is known for its frantic energy and conversational vocal style.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Crash Landing
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix is featured on this 1975 collection of archival studio sessions. Producer Alan Douglas used overdubs to complete these tracks years after the guitarist passed.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Victor
Victor
Alex Lifeson departed from his usual work in 1996 for this solo project. The record features guest vocalists and a heavy, guitar-focused sound.
1967 · 60 YEARS
More Of The Monkees
The Monkees
The Monkees relied on studio musicians to create their 1967 hit record. The project features contributions from professional songwriters like Neil Diamond.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Lasten Hautausmaa
Lasten Hautausmaa
Lasten Hautausmaa presents a moody, guitar-driven sound on their 2015 debut. The record features a dual-vocal dynamic that creates a layered, nocturnal atmosphere.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Vibraphonic 2
Vibraphonic
Vibraphonic 2 is a 1995 release that blends organic jazz instruments with programmed beats. It represents a peak for the London club sound of the decade.
1976 · 51 YEARS
How Dare You!
10cc
10cc explored art-pop ambitions on their 1976 release. The record features dense, multi-layered vocal harmonies and abrupt shifts in tone.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Celloverse
2Cellos
2Cellos use their instruments to cover rock and pop hits on this 2015 record. The performance merges classical training with the intensity of stadium music.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Canibal Royal
Sean Miller
Sean Miller emphasizes deep, driving rhythms on this 2012 tech house release. The tracks focus on a balance between hypnotic percussion and atmosphere.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Hours Were The Birds
AdriAnne Lenker
AdriAnne Lenker focuses on vulnerable acoustic guitar work on this 2014 solo effort. The production is sparse, highlighting only the voice and the instrument.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Vida Animal
Mates Mates
Mates Mates craft a playful, folk-pop sound on their 2012 release. The record relies on clever arrangements and a consistent sense of wonder.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Tryst
Tryst
Tryst released this moody, industrial-tinged album in 1998. It features a cinematic approach to songwriting that feels like a relic from the underground era.