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Albums released on 17 September

  1. Bill Callahan: Dream River

    2013 · 14 YEARS

    Dream River

    Bill Callahan

    Bill Callahan pairs his baritone with a gentle, conversational ensemble. The results shift from the trust of flying to darker, tense arrangements.

  2. Ozzy Osbourne: No More Tears

    1991 · 36 YEARS

    No More Tears

    Ozzy Osbourne

    Zakk Wylde’s heavy guitar work takes a central role here. The record moves between expansive rock and ballads, keeping a consistent identity.

  3. Lindsey Buckingham: Lindsey Buckingham

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    Lindsey Buckingham

    Lindsey Buckingham

    Recorded in a home studio, this release relies on fingerpicked guitar and vocal stacking. It favors tight, repeated melodic patterns.

  4. José González: Local Valley

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    Local Valley

    José González

    José González incorporates Swedish and Spanish into his nylon-string songs. Loops and rhythmic shifts provide a propulsive, broader feel.

  5. Thrice: Horizons/East

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    Horizons/East

    Thrice

    Thrice experiments with jagged rhythms and open, shifting passages. The band favors exploration of instrumental space over raw volume.

  6. Spiritbox: Eternal Blue

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    Eternal Blue

    Spiritbox

    Spiritbox balances heavy riffs with electronic textures and vocal variety. Quiet moments help define the impact of the louder bursts.

  7. Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I

    1991 · 36 YEARS

    Use Your Illusion I

    Guns N' Roses

    Guns N' Roses deliver a massive, sprawling double album of high-gloss rock. It captures the group at their most ambitious and fractured.

  8. George Benson: Breezin'

    1976 · 51 YEARS

    Breezin'

    George Benson

    George Benson bridges the gap between jazz-funk and smooth jazz. His fluid guitar work transformed him into a globally recognized figure.

  9. Noah Kahan: I Was / I Am

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    I Was / I Am

    Noah Kahan

    Noah Kahan focuses on the transition from youth to adulthood. These folk-pop arrangements rely on organic instrumentation and earnest, personal storytelling.

  10. Buena Vista Social Club: Buena Vista Social Club

    1997 · 30 YEARS

    Buena Vista Social Club

    Buena Vista Social Club

    Ry Cooder went to Havana to record with veterans of Cuban music. The resulting album brings a warm, traditional atmosphere to life.

  11. The Doobie Brothers: One Step Closer

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    One Step Closer

    The Doobie Brothers

    The Doobie Brothers adopt a soft-rock aesthetic on this release. It balances tight songwriting with the smooth, professional harmonies of the era.

  12. Duke Ellington: Money Jungle

    1962 · 65 YEARS

    Money Jungle

    Duke Ellington

    Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach form a unique trio. The recording is defined by raw, spontaneous jazz piano and aggressive rhythms.

  13. Steve Vai: Fire Garden

    1996 · 31 YEARS

    Fire Garden

    Steve Vai

    Steve Vai takes on both guitar and vocal duties for this expansive project. The record pushes instrumental rock into dense, experimental territory.

  14. Andreas Vollenweider: White Winds

    1984 · 43 YEARS

    White Winds

    Andreas Vollenweider

    Andreas Vollenweider centers his music on the harp. The record blends folk-inspired melodies with electronic production to create an ethereal environment.

  15. Herb Alpert: Rise

    1979 · 48 YEARS

    Rise

    Herb Alpert

    Herb Alpert moves away from mariachi influences toward a sleek R&B sound. This record displays the polished studio craftsmanship of the late seventies.

  16. Cake: Fashion Nugget

    1996 · 31 YEARS

    Fashion Nugget

    Cake

    Cake blends irony with a tight musical foundation in this mid-nineties release. Sharp guitar lines and trumpet motifs provide a distinct rhythmic character.

  17. Lucio Battisti: Lucio Battisti, La Batteria, Il Contrabbasso, Eccetera

    1976 · 51 YEARS

    Lucio Battisti, La Batteria, Il Contrabbasso, Eccetera

    Lucio Battisti

    Lucio Battisti abandons his lush orchestral past for a skeletal, rhythmic approach. The record focuses on bass, drums, and vocal phrasing.

  18. Breakbot: By Your Side

    2012 · 15 YEARS

    By Your Side

    Breakbot

    Breakbot revitalizes disco-funk with warm basslines and synth hooks. The record is a hallmark of the Ed Banger era, offering a polished, sun-drenched tone.

  19. Ready For The World: Ready For The World

    1985 · 42 YEARS

    Ready For The World

    Ready For The World

    Ready For The World lean into drum machines and synthesizers for their debut. The Minneapolis-influenced sound merges pop hooks with machine-driven funk.

  20. Camel: Rain Dances

    1977 · 50 YEARS

    Rain Dances

    Camel

    Camel trades sprawling prog epics for focused, melodic jazz-rock. Mel Collins brings a new fluid edge to the group's late seventies output.