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Albums released on 28 October

  1. Thelma Houston: Any Way You Like It

    1976 · 51 YEARS

    Any Way You Like It

    Thelma Houston

    Thelma Houston splits this 1976 release between high-energy disco and slower ballads. It features her prominent cover of a Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes track produced by Hal Davis.

  2. Queen: News Of The World

    1977 · 50 YEARS

    News Of The World

    Queen

    Queen recorded this 1977 effort in London with engineer Mike Stone. It highlights contributions from every band member, including a shift toward funk rhythms.

  3. Bolt Thrower: Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness)

    1989 · 38 YEARS

    Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness)

    Bolt Thrower

    Bolt Thrower draws heavy inspiration from the Warhammer 40,000 universe for this 1989 release. The tracks mark a shift toward faster tempos and intense blast beats.

  4. Fred again..: Actual Life 3 (January 1 - September 9 2022)

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    Actual Life 3 (January 1 - September 9 2022)

    Fred again..

    Fred again.. concludes a three-part series on this 2022 release by utilizing vocal samples from various collaborators. Much of the writing occurred while the artist was in transit.

  5. Hermanos Gutiérrez: El Bueno Y El Malo

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    El Bueno Y El Malo

    Hermanos Gutiérrez

    Hermanos Gutiérrez incorporate vintage Latin music and western film score motifs into this 2022 project. The brothers performed all ten tracks using only two guitars.

  6. Tyler, The Creator: Chromakopia

    2024 · 3 YEARS

    Chromakopia

    Tyler, The Creator

    Tyler, The Creator handled all production and arrangement duties for this 2024 release. The record features a wide array of guests and arrived during an unconventional Monday morning window.

  7. Oingo Boingo: Dead Man's Party

    1985 · 42 YEARS

    Dead Man's Party

    Oingo Boingo

    Danny Elfman steers this 1985 record toward theatrical pop. It leans heavily on horn sections and synthesizer arrangements to create a distinctively macabre mood.

  8. Mike & The Mechanics: Living Years

    1988 · 39 YEARS

    Living Years

    Mike & The Mechanics

    Mike & The Mechanics center this 1988 project on the emotional weight of personal loss. The title track explores familial grief with a focus on melodic, radio-ready production.

  9. Deftones: Around The Fur

    1997 · 30 YEARS

    Around The Fur

    Deftones

    Deftones combined atmospheric textures with aggressive metal on this 1997 outing. It captures a shift toward melodic experimentation in heavy music.

  10. Neil Young: Re·ac·tor

    1981 · 46 YEARS

    Re·ac·tor

    Neil Young

    Neil Young abandoned folk traditions for hard-rocking, feedback-heavy tracks on this 1981 release. He experimented with the Synclavier synthesizer during these ranch sessions.

  11. Rammstein: Rosenrot

    2005 · 22 YEARS

    Rosenrot

    Rammstein

    Rammstein explores folklore and obsession on this 2005 release. The band pairs industrial production with accessible rock melodies.

  12. Autechre: Plus

    2020 · 7 YEARS

    Plus

    Autechre

    Autechre leans into a lighter, melodic side of the Warp Records sound on this 2020 project. It serves as a technical yet playful companion to a previous release.

  13. P!NK: Funhouse

    2008 · 19 YEARS

    Funhouse

    P!NK

    P!NK channeled the experience of divorce into this 2008 pop-rock spectacle. The tracks blend biting lyrical cynicism with anthemic choruses.

  14. The Future Sound Of London: Dead Cities

    1996 · 31 YEARS

    Dead Cities

    The Future Sound Of London

    The Future Sound Of London utilized samples from horror films and radio broadcasts for this 1996 release. It represents a shift toward dystopian, narrative-driven electronic music.

  15. Florence And The Machine: Ceremonials

    2011 · 16 YEARS

    Ceremonials

    Florence And The Machine

    Florence And The Machine utilized gothic echoes and tribal percussion on this 2011 release. It focuses on operatic intensity and large-scale, atmospheric arrangements.

  16. Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas

    1994 · 33 YEARS

    Merry Christmas

    Mariah Carey

    Mariah Carey released this 1994 holiday project to blend gospel traditions with pop sensibility. It features orchestral arrangements alongside powerful vocal performances.

  17. Tricky: Pre-Millennium Tension

    1996 · 31 YEARS

    Pre-Millennium Tension

    Tricky

    Tricky crafted this 1996 release in a cramped Jamaican studio to express his reaction to sudden fame. The sound is defined by murky production and heavy bass.

  18. She & Him: Christmas Party

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    Christmas Party

    She & Him

    Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward reunite for this 2016 holiday collection. It focuses on vintage-style arrangements and joyful, retro-inspired indie-pop.

  19. The Dream Syndicate: The Days Of Wine And Roses

    1982 · 45 YEARS

    The Days Of Wine And Roses

    The Dream Syndicate

    The Dream Syndicate captured the spirit of the Paisley Underground on this 1982 release. It relies on sparse production and tense, feedback-heavy guitar interplay.

  20. Freeez: Gonna Get You

    1983 · 44 YEARS

    Gonna Get You

    Freeez

    Arthur Baker produced this 1983 effort, which helped define the electro-funk movement. It serves as a bridge between jazz-funk and digital dance floor production.