Albums released on 29 October
1973 · 54 YEARS
Mind Games
John Lennon
John Lennon produced Mind Games in 1973 without Phil Spector. The sessions featured musicians such as Jim Keltner and Pete Kleinow during a period of personal upheaval.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Death Certificate
Ice Cube
Ice Cube split his 1991 second album into two distinct thematic halves. The content was inspired by the political and racial climate of the era.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Ironman
Ghostface Killah
RZA produced this 1996 debut solo effort from Ghostface Killah. The writing reflects a difficult personal period involving health struggles and external pressures.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Being There
Wilco
This 1996 double album saw Wilco exploring both country and psychedelic textures. Jeff Tweedy managed to secure a single-album retail price for the set.
2021 · 6 YEARS
I Don't Live Here Anymore
The War On Drugs
Spanning seven different studios, this 2021 release involved the band taking increased ownership over their individual parts. The sessions were influenced by pandemic-era file sharing.
2021 · 6 YEARS
= (Equals)
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran reflects on fatherhood and loss across this 2021 release. It includes a lullaby for his daughter and a tribute to a late friend.
1984 · 43 YEARS
High Crime
Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau moves away from his usual organic delivery to embrace digital textures. Producer Jay Graydon provides a neon-lit, high-tech aesthetic.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Get Nervous
Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar delivers a high-stakes rock record defined by Cold War anxiety. It represents a sharp, aggressive shift in her style during 1982.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Ballad Of Easy Rider
The Byrds
Roger McGuinn led The Byrds toward a folk-oriented sound for this 1969 release. The title track was a specific request from Peter Fonda for his film.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Among My Swan
Mazzy Star
Hope Sandoval and David Roback favor minimal, acoustic-heavy arrangements on this 1996 release. It eschews earlier fuzzy production for a fragile, intimate sound.
1973 · 54 YEARS
It's Like You Never Left
Dave Mason
Dave Mason enlisted George Harrison for a rare slide guitar turn on this 1973 release. It acts as a showcase for the songwriter following his time in Traffic.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Micro-Phonies
Cabaret Voltaire
Cabaret Voltaire turned toward dance floors with this 1984 release. The band utilized the studio to layer tape loops and rhythmic samples.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Projector
Geese
Geese debut with a mix of post-punk energy and jagged indie rock. The record relies on twitchy rhythms and distorted guitars to create constant motion.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Perfect Strangers
Deep Purple
Deep Purple reunited their classic lineup in 1984 to produce this hard rock return. The sessions prove that the chemistry between Blackmore and Gillan remained intact.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Hushed And Grim
Mastodon
Mastodon channels grief into a sprawling double album released in 2021. It marks a shift toward textured, progressive songwriting.
1976 · 51 YEARS
After The Lovin'
Engelbert Humperdinck
This 1976 album solidified a reputation for romantic pop ballads. It remains a high-gloss example of the soft rock scene of its era.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Zoolook
Jean-Michel Jarre
Jean-Michel Jarre used human vocal samples as his primary instrument on this 1984 record. It stands as a milestone in early digital sampling.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Luxury Problems
Andy Stott
Alison Skidmore provides ethereal vocals against dark, distorted techno beats on this 2012 record. It highlights a gritty Manchester sound.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Zum Glück In Die Zukunft
Marteria
Marteria changed the German rap landscape in 2010 with this electronic-infused project. The track Endboss acted as an anthem for the Berlin scene.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Rock Dust Light Star
Jamiroquai
Rock Dust Light Star finds Jamiroquai moving toward a raw, guitar-focused sound. Jay Kay steers the group away from heavy synthesizers to highlight a more organic blend of funk and rock.