The Scottish singer with The Associates, Billy Mackenzie committed suicide age 39 on this day 1997.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1583 22/01/2021
The 1976 self-titled Joan Armatrading album really put the singer-songwriter on the map. Recorded at the legendary Olympic Studios, London the LP includes the brilliant tracks Down to Zero and Love and Affection. Great vocals. |
 No.1235 22/01/2020
The 1993 Cassandra Wilson album Blue Light ’Til Dawn, her debut on Blue Note Records, highlights Wilson’s exquisite timing and delivery of jazz and blues. Includes covers of Robert Johnson, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, an 3 originals. Sensuous vocals. |
 No.869 22/01/2019
I’ve always had a soft spot for the 1995 debut Gene album Olympian, probably after DJ’ing for them that year. The press compared Gene with The Smiths, and the LP is seen as a Britpop classic. Includes much of their best work, Haunted by You, London, Can You Wait? and Sleep Well Tonight. |
 No.504 22/01/2018
The debut Dr. John album Gris Gris was released 50 years ago today. Classic New Orleans meets psychedelic rock, includes the magical I Walk on Guilded Splinters. The Atlantic records president Ahmet Ertegun apparently exclaimed “How can we market this boogaloo crap?“ |
 No.139 22/01/2017
The xx new studio album I See You has been finally released after the band’s four year hiatus. Recorded in LA, NYC, London and Reykjavik, the LP is packed full of sentimental tracks, combining emotion with ambient subtle sounds. Performance, Test Me and Brave for You are my stand-out tracks. |