While he was working on Oxnard, the ever-ambitious Anderson .Paak was recording Ventura at the same time. As he explains it, both albums showcase the duality that has inspired the Grammy-award winning artist throughout his career.
To celebrate the music and cultural movement that the label helped inspire, this compilation brings together the best tracks from their historic catalogue.
Vinyl LP pressing. Mono edition. Four Tops' self-titled debut album was released in 1965 establishing Levi Stubbs as one of Motown's greatest lead voices of all time.
Following last year's "triumphant live album" (Pitchfork), and 2022's surprise breakthrough Boat Songs, Manning Fireworks is an instant classic of an LP. MJ let's us in on his observations on the intersection of wit and sadness.
Gracie Abrams's debut album Good Riddance, produced and co-written by her frequent collaborator Aaron Dessner of The National, finds Abrams documenting her emotional experience with more precision and impact than ever before.