Albums released on 11 October
1957 · 70 YEARS
With His Hot And Blue Guitar
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash delivers his debut LP, gathering early Sun recordings that highlight his voice against sparse accompaniment. It captures his sound before he became a household name.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Caravanserai
Santana
Moving beyond the compact structure of singles, Santana focuses on extended instrumental interplay. This 1972 release emphasizes shifts in pace and rhythmic conversations between guitar and percussion.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Arrival
ABBA
ABBA's fourth album creates a polished contrast between dance floor energy and melancholy. Released in late 1976, it houses varied moods within its arrangements.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Forest
George Winston
George Winston strips back the instrumentation to focus entirely on the piano. This 1994 release values the quiet space between notes and the decay of a performance.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Orange
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion builds a restless energy through friction and repetition. Released in October 1994, it uses vocal delivery as a rhythmic tool.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Korn
Korn
Korn's debut record relies on low guitar riffs and a vocal style that shifts rapidly in character. It is an abrasive release from 1994 that avoids predictable rhythmic grooves.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Picture Book
Simply Red
Mick Hucknall transitions from a Manchester soul project to a broader appeal on this 1985 debut. The record merges raw soul roots with the synth-driven pop production of the era.
1972 · 55 YEARS
On The Corner
Miles Davis
Miles Davis takes a departure from traditional jazz on this 1972 release, utilizing repetitive loops and dense electric textures. It draws on inspirations from Karlheinz Stockhausen and James Brown.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Cerrone IV - The Golden Touch
Cerrone
Marc Cerrone blends driving rhythmic pulses with large-scale orchestral arrangements on this 1978 release. It captures a high-fidelity European club aesthetic.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Introspective
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys extend their pop compositions into six-minute suites on this 1988 release. The production merges house influences with a grand orchestral scale.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Lisbon
The Walkmen
The Walkmen trade previous tension for a cinematic sense of longing on this 2010 release. Hamilton Leithauser provides raw vocal performances that define the mood of these recordings.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Giants Of All Sizes
Elbow
Elbow explores a darker, experimental path on this 2019 release. The record features politically charged themes expressed through intense, shifting dynamics.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Two Hands
Big Thief
Big Thief captures a raw, visceral sound by recording live in the desert for this 2019 release. It highlights the band folk-rock roots with minimal overdubs.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Volume I
Thug Life
Tupac Shakur leads this 1994 supergroup project, delivering a collaborative manifesto. It defines a West Coast aesthetic through heavy basslines and boom-bap drums.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Death Wish (Original Soundtrack Recording)
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock trades funk grooves for a haunting, atmospheric score in this 1974 soundtrack. It prioritizes mood and suspense over traditional jazz improvisation.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Vs.
Mission Of Burma
Mission Of Burma blends art-school experimentation with aggressive rock on this 1982 release. It remains a notable example of the Boston underground scene.
1985 · 42 YEARS
You Might Be Surprised
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers shifts his jazz-funk foundation toward an R&B aesthetic on this 1985 release. It incorporates programmed drum machines and sleek electronic textures.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Futures
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World moves toward mature, darker songwriting on this 2004 release. It explores themes of political disillusionment and addiction with earnest intensity.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Fly Or Die II: Bird Dogs Of Paradise
Jaimie Branch
Jaimie Branch combines free-jazz improvisation with post-punk grit on this 2019 release. It channels a defiant energy as a protest against the political climate.
2019 · 8 YEARS
LAHS
Allah-Las
Allah-Las capture a sun-drenched, reverb-heavy sound reminiscent of 1960s California garage rock. This 2019 release emphasizes vintage aesthetics and laid-back melodies.