Highlighting Musical Gems from the Past and Present: Top Compilations and Reissues of 2021
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Explore a selection of this year's most sought-after compilations and reissues, showcasing a mix of certified classics and well-hidden gems across various formats and genres.
Our Picks for 2021
Following the success of our Albums of the Year 2021 list, we present our Compilations and Reissues of the Year 2021. This eclectic assortment houses timeless, certified classics and long-sought-after, out-of-print jewels available in limited and exclusive formats.
Spiritualized - Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Experience the breathtaking power of this psychedelic gospel album by Spiritualized. Featuring heartbreaking confessional songs about heartbreak and drug abuse, this record is a masterpiece graced by guest appearances from the Balanescu Quartet, The London Community Gospel Choir, and Dr. John.
Choctaw Ridge - New Fables of The American South 1968-1973
Discover the essence of America's country sound in this collection produced by Ace Records. Drawing inspiration from the end of the 1960s and drawing on the success of Bobby Gentry's Ode To Billie Joe, this compilation embodies a new, atmospheric, and progressive country music.
My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
Remastered for 2021, this transformative shoegaze album will once again overwhelm the senses. Its widespread acclaim positions it as a flawless whole and a masterpiece from the 1990s, standing alongside classics such as Pet Sounds, In A Silent Way, and Innervisions.
Radiohead - Kid A Mnesia
This release from XL Records encompasses previously unheard material drawn from the Kid A / Amnesiac sessions. Alongside alternative versions, elements from album tracks, and b-sides, this compilation features the debut of If You Say the Word and a studio recording of Follow Me Around that has never been heard before.
Todd Terje - It's Album Time
Norwegian DJ, producer, and dance champ, Todd Terje, unveils his long-awaited debut, It's Album Time. Brimming with infectious melodies, Nordic flair, and a dash of fun, this album showcases his experience and sense of adventure.
It's A Cool Cool Christmas
Celebrate the holiday season with this collection of indie Christmas favorites from the likes of indie giants, including traditional standards and original compositions written specifically for this compilation. In honor of the 21st anniversary of this popular double album, Jeepster and War Child have brought it to vinyl for the first time.
Caitlin Rose, Own Side Now - Deluxe Edition
With her debut album Own Side Now, Caitlin Rose displays her old-soul wisdom, earning comparisons to Stevie Nicks and Linda Rondstadt. This deluxe reissue includes revised artwork designed as a gatefold jacket, along with a bonus 7" featuring two new tracks: Watchoo and Only Lies.
The Redskins - Neither Washington Nor Moscow
Originally released in 1985, this debut and only album by York socialist soul/punk band The Redskins boasts a unique blend of The Supremes with The Clash. The reissue features updated sleeve notes by Redskins' bassist Martin Hewes.
Hot Chip - Coming On Strong
This offbeat, debut LP from bedroom-dwellers Hot Chip was the first taste of the electro-funk explosion they would later be known for. Intricate layers of Prince-style attitude, Beastie Boys beats, Clouddead eccentricity, and an unmistakable funkiness characterize this musical journey.
Come - Don't Ask Don't Tell - Expanded Edition
Pay tribute to some of their punk roots with this emotional and hypnotic masterpiece, Don't Ask Don't Tell, by Come. In addition to its original album tracks, this expanded reissue includes Wrong Sides, an album's worth of B-sides and unreleased tracks. The package includes new artwork featuring unreleased photos and fresh liner notes by the band.
Caught Beneath the Landslide - The Other Side of Britpop and the '90s
Kevin Cummins, lauded music photographer, brings together the very best of Britpop and the '90s, curating this companion collection to his book of jaw-dropping photographs, While We Were Getting High: Britpop and the '90s. Classic tracks, lost gems, live versions, alternative arrangements, b-sides, single edits, and songs that resonated with a generation are all part of this five-disc collection.
Ladytron - 604
Immerse yourself in the 20th-anniversary re-pressing of Ladytron's impressive debut album, 604. A testament to the band's electronic, new wave, and rock influences, the album features tracks like Discotraxx, The Way That I Found You, Commodore Rock, and more.
The Headphone Masterpiece - Cody ChesnuTT
Unleash a unique brand of funk with this self-released 2002 debut album by American singer-songwriter Cody ChesnuTT. A blend of vintage synths, enchanting female vocals, clever reimaginings of rock music, and neo-soul textures, this album will delight fans of both genres.
Live in Brighton 1975 - Can
Experience the legendary show of Can in both audio and visual forms, with this meticulously restored live album. From its beginning to end, this performance story unfolds on limited edition triple gold vinyl housed in a triple gatefold sleeve, including a 2CD edition in a card pack with a 16-page booklet featuring extensive liner notes.
Kaputt - Destroyer
Under the mantle of west coast-based smooth jazz and Studio 54 disco sounds, Dan Bejar's Destroyer breathes new life into Sade's Diamond Life. Although this 2011 album pays homage to its sense of devotion, modernity, and electronic pop sensibilities distinguish it from its inspirations.
Drama of Exile - Nico
Experience Nico's enchanting, Middle Eastern-influenced sixth studio album, produced by Philippe Quilichini. Cover versions of classics like Lou Reed's Waiting For The Man and David Bowie's Heroes showcase Nico's extraordinary vocal range and understated charm.
World of Echo - Arthur Russell
With World of Echo, Arthur Russell transcends musical boundaries, skillfully harmonizing cello, voice, and echo pieces to achieve a rhythmic and captivating reality. Originally released in 1986, this groundbreaking album continues to stand as a testament to Russell's artistic vision and complexity.
Arthur Baker Presents Dance Masters - The Shep Pettibone Master-Mixes
Hosted by Arthur Baker, this new Dance Masters series kicks off with a curated collection of 12" and 7" remixes from the legendary remixer Shep Pettibone. Assembled and sequenced by Wayne Dickson, the collection includes tracks from iconic artists of the 1980s such as Whitney Houston, George Michael, Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper, Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, Erasure, and Elton John.
Insides - Jon Hopkins
Forge a path toward transcendent and immersive musical experiences with Jon Hopkins' third solo album, Insides. Fusing elements of dance music, electronica, and rock, this album paved the way for Hopkins' later Mercury Prize-nominated triumphs, Immunity and Diamond Mine.
Buena Vista Social Club - S/T 25th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate 25 years since the recording of this iconic album with an anniversary reissue of the Buena Vista Social Club's self-titled classic. Producer Ry Cooder and World Circuit's Nick Gold gone back to the original tapes and the archives to create deluxe remaster packages, featuring previously unheard tracks released during the original 1996 recording sessions.
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