Albums released on 23 October
1967 · 60 YEARS
Sorcerer
Miles Davis
Wayne Shorter composed over half of the material on this 1967 release, which features the quintet of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Seventh Sojourn
The Moody Blues
Sessions for this 1972 release began at Mike Pinder’s home studio before moving to Decca’s Studio 4. The eight tracks were divided among the band’s writers.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Almost Blue
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Twelve country compositions by artists like Hank Williams and Merle Haggard are interpreted here. The project was recorded in Nashville under producer Billy Sherrill.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
Recorded at Great Linford Manor, this 2000 release features contributions from Thom Yorke. The project earned a Mercury Prize the following year.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Pride
Phosphorescent
Matthew Houck recorded this 2007 album while relocating from Georgia to Brooklyn. He handled nearly all instrumentation himself alongside a makeshift choir.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Songs And Instrumentals
AdriAnne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker and engineer Philip Weinrobe recorded these companion works in a Massachusetts cabin. The sessions utilized an eight-track machine to capture both music and ambient sounds.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Blah-Blah-Blah
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop shifts away from his earlier punk roots on this 1986 release. The record features a polished production style characterized by heavy use of synthesizers.
2002 · 25 YEARS
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Sigur Rós
Recorded within an abandoned swimming pool, this 2002 album utilizes an invented language called Hopelandic. The lack of titles encourages listeners to interpret the journey individually.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Bizarro
The Wedding Present
Released in 1989, this record captures The Wedding Present moving toward a muscular sound. Steve Albini produced the sessions, emphasizing sharp, claustrophobic drums.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Pizzazz
Patrice Rushen
Patrice Rushen shifted from jazz to soul and funk with this 1979 effort. The record highlights her talent for crafting infectious melodies alongside detailed arrangements.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Rudebox
Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams trades his previous polished pop sound for an unpredictable mix of hip-hop and electronic textures. The 2006 project features various guest collaborators.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Hackney Diamonds
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones revisit their blues-rock foundations on this high-energy 2023 release. The album incorporates guest features to accent the band’s core sound.
2007 · 20 YEARS
All Hour Cymbals
Yeasayer
This 2007 debut blends world music textures with dense, psychedelic arrangements. It was a product of the Brooklyn indie scene, emphasizing unconventional percussion.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Journeyman
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton utilizes guest songwriters and collaborators on this 1989 release. The record blends a pop-oriented sound with his standard blues background.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Howdy!
Teenage Fanclub
Teenage Fanclub leans into polished, folk-inflected power pop on this 2000 release. The record trades prior guitar intensity for a more pastoral, spacious sound.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Raising Sand
Robert Plant
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss collaborated on this 2007 collection of blues and country covers. Producer T-Bone Burnett maintained a sparse, dusty aesthetic.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Runter Mit Den Spendierhosen, Unsichtbarer!
Die Ärzte
Die Ärzte returned in 2000 with a blend of social commentary and high-energy pop-punk. The release includes the single Manchmal haben Frauen, which became a staple of their live sets.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Moral Panic
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves explore themes of societal anxiety on this 2020 release. The tracks feature dynamic shifts between heavy guitar riffs and soaring vocals.
2020 · 7 YEARS
The Joy Of Music, The Job Of Real Estate
Vulfpeck
Vulfpeck emphasizes high-energy, tight musicianship on this 2020 project. The record captures the sound of a jam session between friends and skilled players.
1979 · 48 YEARS
You Know How To Love Me
Phyllis Hyman
Phyllis Hyman demonstrates her vocal skill on this 1979 release featuring disco-soul arrangements. Arista Records utilized top-tier session players for the production.