February 24th
album anniversaries

Double albums often feel bloated, but this sprawling masterpiece manages to turn a collection of outtakes and new material into a cohesive, heavy journey. It holds the legendary "Kashmir," a track that defined the band's ability to blend Eastern-influenced mysticism with crushing, blues-drenched rock riffs.

Recorded during a period of immense creative freedom, the sound is raw, expansive, and deeply layered. The production captures the band at their absolute peak, balancing acoustic intimacy with the sheer, thunderous power that came to define the mid-seventies hard rock scene.

Annie Clark famously crafted this record after spending time in isolation, drawing inspiration from the strange, rhythmic patterns of nature and the digital age. It captures a sharp, robotic precision that feels both deeply personal and alien at the same time.

Released on Loma Vista, the production leans into jagged guitar tones and synthetic textures that define the mid-2010s art-pop landscape. The result is a high-energy collection that balances chaotic, industrial-tinged funk with moments of surprising, vulnerable tenderness.

Tragedy struck the band during the writing process when drummer Chris Adler’s house burned down, an event that deeply influenced the raw, volatile energy found throughout these tracks. The record serves as a cathartic release, channeling personal loss and frustration into some of the most aggressive compositions of their career.

Production duties were handled by Josh Wilbur, who helped refine the band's signature blend of Southern-tinged groove and blistering thrash metal. It captures a pivotal moment for the group as they moved toward a more polished, heavy sound while maintaining the relentless intensity that defined the mid-2000s metal scene.

Damon Albarn and his virtual bandmates lean into a sun-drenched, psychedelic pop sound that feels like a fever dream set in a cult-like California paradise. The record features a stacked lineup of collaborators, including Thundercat, Tame Impala, and Stevie Nicks, who all help flesh out this surrealist vision of modern digital isolation.

Warner Records delivers a polished, synth-heavy production that perfectly captures the band’s evolution into a slicker, more electronic-focused outfit. It is a vibrant, danceable collection that manages to feel both deeply cynical about online culture and undeniably catchy at the same time.

This debut full-length captures the energy of a band hitting their stride, blending indie-rock sensibilities with pop-leaning production. The lyrics are often vulnerable and observational, grounding the upbeat instrumentation in real-world anxieties.

It features a bright, guitar-driven sound that defined the indie scene in 2017. The record flows with a natural, infectious rhythm, making it a standout example of modern guitar-based pop music.

Nashville’s psych-rock torchbearers leaned into a massive, cinematic sound here, moving away from their basement-recorded roots toward something far more expansive. It feels like a late-night drive through a desert, balancing heavy, sludge-filled riffs against haunting, atmospheric textures.

Dave Cobb produced this record, bringing a polished, high-fidelity grit that suits the band’s growing ambition perfectly. Released during a time when the band was refining their blend of blues, stoner rock, and folk, the album marks a pivotal moment where their songwriting became truly widescreen.