Albums released on 25 October
1974 · 53 YEARS
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bob Marley & The Wailers released this shift in their sound in 1974. With the I-Threes providing harmonies, the album bridges early singles with new reflections on life in Trenchtown.
2010 · 17 YEARS
The Fool
Warpaint
Warpaint arrived in 2010 with this debut record. Spanning nine tracks, the album balances short numbers with expansive compositions produced by Tom Biller.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Speak Now
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift wrote every song on this 2010 release while touring. The album features fourteen tracks produced with Nathan Chapman and recorded across various studios.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Jesus Is King
Kanye West
Kanye West released this project in 2019 after a complex recording process. Across eleven tracks, the album explores themes through collaborations with various producers.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Spiritual Instinct
Alcest
Alcest returned in 2019 with this six-song set written by Neige. Recorded in Nantes, the album features vocal contributions from Kathrine Shepard on the fourth track.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Cartoon Darkness
Amyl and The Sniffers
Amyl and The Sniffers recorded this 2024 album at Studio 606 and Sunset Sound. Amy Taylor addresses modern topics like social media and the climate crisis.
1964 · 63 YEARS
Hello, Dolly!
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong achieved a major pop hit with this 1964 release. The album pairs his signature trumpet and vocals with a swinging, traditional jazz arrangement.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Reflektor
Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire worked with James Murphy on this 2013 double album. The recording fuses Caribbean rhythms with synth textures to explore themes of fame and isolation.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Land Of The Midnight Sun
Al Di Meola
Al Di Meola launched his career with this 1976 fusion debut. The record highlights his technical facility through a mix of acoustic and electric guitar arrangements.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Kiwanuka
Michael Kiwanuka
Michael Kiwanuka released this 2019 album to explore themes of identity. The record combines soul and psychedelic rock with complex, layered instrumentation.
1972 · 55 YEARS
360 Degrees Of Billy Paul
Billy Paul
Billy Paul released this 1972 soul album featuring orchestral arrangements. Beyond his major ballad, the record displays a political edge rooted in the Philadelphia sound.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Stars
Simply Red
Simply Red achieved global success with this 1991 release. Written by Mick Hucknall, the album blends pop, jazz, and soul into a polished collection.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Saturday Night Wrist
Deftones
Deftones recorded this 2006 album in a fractured environment with producer Shaun Lopez. The work shifts away from heavy metal toward atmospheric textures.
1984 · 43 YEARS
I Feel For You
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan delivered this 1984 pop-funk record featuring synthesizer production. It includes a crossover hit that helped bridge R&B with the rising hip-hop scene.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Highwayman
Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings led this 1985 country supergroup to redefine the outlaw sound. The production remains focused on the distinct vocal performances of the four members.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Souled
José Feliciano
José Feliciano moved toward soul and rock with this 1968 release. His nylon-string guitar work anchors the tracks and adapts pop standards to his own style.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Just Supposin'...
Status Quo
Status Quo leaned into a polished, melodic sound with this 1980 release. The album serves as a transition point between raw jams and tighter studio hooks.
1975 · 52 YEARS
All Around My Hat
Steeleye Span
Steeleye Span combined traditional folk ballads with an electrified aesthetic in 1975. The album serves as a definitive example of bringing historical storytelling to pop.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Pony
Rex Orange County
Rex Orange County navigated the transition to adulthood on this 2019 release. The record uses orchestral arrangements and synthesizers to create a warm, bedroom-pop feel.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Number 5
Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller Band pivoted toward blues-rock on this 1970 release. The album captures a creative shift from psychedelic roots to a leaner, radio-ready sound.