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Albums released on 6 October

  1. Sufjan Stevens: Javelin

    2023 · 4 YEARS

    Javelin

    Sufjan Stevens

    Sufjan Stevens combines intimate acoustic writing with layered electronic detail on Javelin. It moves from small, personal arrangements to dense, communal passages.

  2. Liam Gallagher: As You Were

    2017 · 10 YEARS

    As You Were

    Liam Gallagher

    Liam Gallagher keeps his voice central on this guitar-driven solo debut. Short, direct arrangements shift between hard rhythmic energy and reflective songwriting.

  3. Kelela: Take Me Apart

    2017 · 10 YEARS

    Take Me Apart

    Kelela

    Kelela debuts with electronic production centered on themes of attraction and relationship endings. The tracks blend R&B songwriting with the textures of club music.

  4. Marilyn Manson: Heaven Upside Down

    2017 · 10 YEARS

    Heaven Upside Down

    Marilyn Manson

    Marilyn Manson pairs aggressive electronic rhythms with sharp guitar work on this collaboration with Tyler Bates. The record alternates between confrontational tracks and melodic pieces.

  5. Cults: Offering

    2017 · 10 YEARS

    Offering

    Cults

    Cults return as a duo with a brighter, keyboard-heavy approach on Offering. The album balances sweet pop melodies against a persistent sense of unease.

  6. August Burns Red: Phantom Anthem

    2017 · 10 YEARS

    Phantom Anthem

    August Burns Red

    August Burns Red relies on intricate guitar work and quick rhythmic shifts on Phantom Anthem. The band builds forceful tracks around Jake Luhrs' voice.

  7. R.E.M.: Automatic For The People

    1992 · 35 YEARS

    Automatic For The People

    R.E.M.

    R.E.M. pivots toward patient, acoustic-led arrangements on this 1992 release. It reflects on mortality and aging through both whimsical and raw songwriting.

  8. Flying Lotus: You're Dead!

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    You're Dead!

    Flying Lotus

    Flying Lotus treats death as a chaotic, high-speed chase through the cosmos. It blends jazz fusion with heavy hip-hop beats in a dreamlike sequence.

  9. Lionel Richie: Lionel Richie

    1982 · 45 YEARS

    Lionel Richie

    Lionel Richie

    Lionel Richie shifts to polished, soulful balladry on his 1982 solo debut. The record captures a sophisticated pop-R&B sound that launched his career.

  10. Manu Chao: Clandestino

    1998 · 29 YEARS

    Clandestino

    Manu Chao

    Manu Chao recorded this collection across various countries using a portable studio. It blends folk traditions with urban edges to create a laid-back, global sound.

  11. The Stylistics: Round 2

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Round 2

    The Stylistics

    The Stylistics deliver sophisticated Philadelphia soul on their 1972 release, Round 2. The tracks feature the signature falsetto of Russell Thompkins Jr.

  12. Johnny Mathis: Merry Christmas

    1958 · 69 YEARS

    Merry Christmas

    Johnny Mathis

    Johnny Mathis presents a standard for holiday music with this 1958 collection. It features orchestral pop arrangements and a smooth, elegant delivery.

  13. Roger Waters: The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux

    2023 · 4 YEARS

    The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux

    Roger Waters

    Roger Waters reinterprets a classic rock record with a focus on spoken-word narration and minimalist arrangements. It offers a somber look at his own legacy.

  14. Johnny Thunders: So Alone

    1978 · 49 YEARS

    So Alone

    Johnny Thunders

    Johnny Thunders gathers rock royalty for this 1978 release recorded after the New York Dolls. It captures the raw energy of the late seventies punk scene.

  15. Earl Sweatshirt: Voir Dire

    2023 · 4 YEARS

    Voir Dire

    Earl Sweatshirt

    Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist collaborate on this lean, focused project. The record highlights the chemistry between a gifted wordsmith and a producer.

  16. JD McPherson: Undivided Heart & Soul

    2017 · 10 YEARS

    Undivided Heart & Soul

    JD McPherson

    JD McPherson records at RCA Studio B to trade retro roots for a grittier, modern rock sound. The result is a muscular, experimental take on rhythm and blues.

  17. Cameo: Feel Me

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    Feel Me

    Cameo

    Cameo tightens their funk sound into a sharp, precise aesthetic on Feel Me. The record marks a major transition toward the aggressive style of the eighties.

  18. Belle & Sebastian: Write About Love

    2010 · 17 YEARS

    Write About Love

    Belle & Sebastian

    Belle & Sebastian collaborate with guest vocalists on Write About Love. The record moves the group toward a polished, studio-driven chamber-pop aesthetic.

  19. The Tragically Hip: Fully Completely

    1992 · 35 YEARS

    Fully Completely

    The Tragically Hip

    Gord Downie transforms Canadian history into gritty, poetic mythology on this record. The songs lean into a muscular, guitar-heavy sound at a creative peak.

  20. Uriah Heep: Innocent Victim

    1977 · 50 YEARS

    Innocent Victim

    Uriah Heep

    Uriah Heep transitions to a polished, radio-friendly hard rock sound on this release. It marks a pivotal moment as the band refines their identity through tighter song structures.