Albums released on 21 October
1957 · 70 YEARS
Miles Ahead
Miles Davis + 19
Miles Davis + 19 is a collaboration between the trumpeter and arranger Gil Evans. Recorded in 1957, it features the soloist playing flugelhorn exclusively throughout ten suites.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Once Upon A Time
Simple Minds
Released in 1985, Once Upon A Time was recorded in London and New York with producers Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain. It features eight tracks, including the singles Alive and Kicking and Sanctify Yourself.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Chutes Too Narrow
The Shins
Chutes Too Narrow was recorded in a Portland basement in 2003. This ten-track release features songs written entirely by James Mercer and includes the single So Says I.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Joanne
Lady Gaga
Joanne features production from Mark Ronson and BloodPop. The 2016 album reflects on personal history and family loss while exploring country and funk styles.
2022 · 5 YEARS
The Car
Arctic Monkeys
Recorded across three locations during 2021, The Car is the seventh studio effort from Arctic Monkeys. It contains ten compositions by Alex Turner, beginning with the track There’d Better Be a Mirrorball.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Hugo
Loyle Carner
Loyle Carner explores his family history and identity on the 2022 album Hugo. The record incorporates recordings of his father and includes production work by Madlib.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Bat Out Of Hell defied expectations with Jim Steinman’s operatic songwriting and theatrical vocals. Todd Rundgren produced this 1977 release, mixing hard rock with piano-led ballads.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Room On Fire
The Strokes
Room On Fire documents the band tightening their approach in 2003. Nigel Godrich produced this collection, which balances polished studio techniques with a restless, urban spirit.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Let's Talk About Love (The 2nd Album)
Modern Talking
Let's Talk About Love (The 2nd Album) solidified the duo as European pop figures in 1985. Dieter Bohlen produced these tracks, which rely on synthesizers and falsetto melodies.
2016 · 11 YEARS
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
You Want It Darker was issued just before the songwriter died in 2016. It is a somber collection that addresses faith and mortality through a gravelly, authoritative delivery.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Living Eyes
Bee Gees
Living Eyes marks the band’s shift away from dance music in 1981. It captures the brothers moving toward a more mature, soft-rock aesthetic after the disco era concluded.
1970 · 57 YEARS
New Morning
Bob Dylan
New Morning captures a pivot toward domestic, melodic songwriting in 1970. The piano takes a central role in these intimate, relaxed sessions.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Today
Galaxie 500
Today is a 1988 indie record centered on minimalist tension and feedback. It remains a document of dream-pop, featuring a notable cover of a Jonathan Richman track.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Yes Lawd!
NxWorries
Yes Lawd! combines modern hip-hop with vintage soul textures. Released in 2016, the collaboration feels like a cohesive, late-night groove from studio sessions.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Passing Ships
Andrew Hill
Passing Ships features a unique nonet arrangement recorded in 1969. It remained in the archives for decades before its 2003 release, offering a sophisticated look at the composer's work.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Burnt Offering
The Budos Band
Burnt Offering features heavy guitars and organ lines that shift the band toward a doom-laden sound. Recorded for Dunham in 2014, it favors raw intensity over polish.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Oh, No! It's Devo
Devo
Oh, No! It's Devo arrived in 1982 with a slicker, synth-heavy sound. It offers biting social commentary through melodies that are both catchy and unsettling.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Front Row Seat To Earth
Weyes Blood
Front Row Seat To Earth features orchestral arrangements and classic songwriting. This 2016 release is a melancholic exploration of isolation through baroque-pop textures.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Ommadawn
Mike Oldfield
Ommadawn was recorded in 1975 at a remote house during a period of personal isolation. It blends acoustic guitars with percussive energy and vocal chants.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Skeletal Lamping
Of Montreal
Skeletal Lamping is a sprawling, non-linear experience from 2008. It blends glam-funk and theatrical excess into a dense, hyper-saturated pop record.