THE CRANBERRIES – NO NEED TO ARGUE (EXPANDED 30TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION)
Tragedy cut The Cranberries reunion when Dolores O’Riordan died suddenly during their recording session. The 30th anniversary deluxe edition of No Need to Argue, takes the band back to simpler days. It’s a heartfelt tribute to one of the ’90s most haunting voices. O’Riordan’s vocals still cut like glass, especially on “Zombie,” but this reissue digs deeper with demos, B-sides, and live recordings that show the band’s emotional range. It’s a time capsule of grief, resistance, and beauty, wrapped in jangly guitars.
Stream • Island/UMG • Connect: @TheCranberries
DEEP PURPLE – MADE IN JAPAN (SUPER DELUXE EDITION)
What’s the definitive “live” album? Deep Purple’s Made in Japan, is definitely in the top 5. The legendary concert now has a Super Deluxe Edition that turns it into a full-blown rock opera. Recorded over three nights in 1972, the album captured the band at their fiery peak. But there’s also alternate takes, rehearsals, and a full documentary. This is a deep dive into what made Deep Purple one of the loudest bands on Earth.
Stream • UMR • Connect: @deeppurple
BILLY IDOL – DON’T STOP/WHIPLASH SMILE/CHARMED LIFE
Billy Idol’s legacy gets refresh with reissues of Don’t Stop, Whiplash Smile, and Charmed Life. The trio of albums trace Idol’s evolution from punk kid to MTV icon, with snarling synths, sneering vocals, and just enough glam to make things feel dangerous. Don’t Stop is raw and rebellious, Whiplash Smile leans into glossy production and guitar theatrics, and Charmed Life finds Idol at his most radio friendly. All together, they’re a reminder that beneath the swagger and lip curl was a truly innovative artist.
Stream • Capitol/UMe • Connect: @billyidol
PRETENDERS – THE SINGLES (REMASTERED REISSUE)
Chrissie Hynde probably has the coolest backstory out there: escapes from Ohio to London, joins crew of musicians (including members of Sex Pistols, the Clash, and the Damned), writes her own music and a guy is so impressed he gets her studio time and signs her to his label. Pretenders’ The Singles is the perfect way to get to know the best of Chrissie’s writing. From the cool confidence of “Brass in Pocket” to the aching vulnerability of “I’ll Stand By You,” this collection brings focus on the band’s punchy rhythms and Hynde’s unmistakable voice.
Stream • Rhino • Connect: @pretendershq
