Best Capitol

Miles Davis' *Birth of the Cool* (1957) is a seminal jazz album that redefined cool jazz. Featuring arrangements by Gil Evans, it established a distinctive sound through subtle harmonies and relaxed tempos. The album’s innovative approach profoundly impacted subsequent generations of jazz musicians...

This 1958 Capitol Records jazz album showcases Frank Sinatra's vocal talent alongside arrangements by Nelson Riddle. It’s notable for its consistently somber tone and Sinatra’s distinctive delivery of classic ballads. The album primarily appeals to listeners interested in traditional vocal jazz, par...

Cannonball Adderley’s “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!” captures a pivotal moment in jazz history. Released in 1966, this live recording showcases Adderley's quintet at its peak. The album is notable for the unexpected success of "Mercy," a funk-infused track with Joe Zawinul featuring prominently. This work a...

Frank Sinatra's “Come Fly With Me” is a seminal jazz album from 1958. Featuring twenty-two songs largely written by Jimmy Van Heusen and George Shearing, it established Sinatra’s signature vocal style within lush orchestral arrangements. The record remains notable for its influential swing sound and...

Cannonball Adderley’s “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!” is a live jazz recording from 1966 that established him as a leading alto saxophone player. The album features arrangements by Miles Davis and showcases Adderley's dynamic performance with a full horn section. It’s notable for its soulful energy and impac...

"Private Dancer" is the fifth studio album by American singer Tina Turner, released in 1984 on Capitol Records. Marking her major commercial comeback following her separation from Ike Turner, the album blends rock, pop, and R&B. It includes the Grammy-winning single "What's Love Got to Do with It,"...

Mississippi Fred McDowell’s “I Do Not Play No Rock ‘N’ Roll” showcases a pivotal moment in Delta blues history. Released in 1969, this Capitol Records album documents his shift towards electric instrumentation while retaining the core traditions of slide guitar and raw vocal performance. The collect...

Serving as the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film adaptation, this successful album features a prominent mix of alternative rock, electronic, and pop tracks from various artists.

Bonnie Raitt’s Nick of Time, released in 1989, is a critically acclaimed blues album that showcased her evolving sound. The record achieved significant commercial success winning five Grammy Awards and establishing Raitt as a prominent figure in contemporary blues music. It remains notable for its b...

"Golden Time of Day" is the second studio album by the American R&B band Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, released in 1978 on Capitol Records. The album cemented the San Francisco-based group's reputation for combining smooth soul, funk, and jazz influences. Beverly wrote and produced the entire reco...

Bonnie Raitt’s *Luck of the Draw* (1991) is a significant blues-rock album blending traditional styles with contemporary instrumentation. The project earned three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, and highlighted Raitt's evolving sound incorporating electric guitar. It remains notable for...

Stan Kenton's *City of Glass* is a significant jazz album released in 1954. The Capitol Records release highlights the Stan Kenton Orchestra’s complex arrangements and innovative use of instrumentation within the hard bop style. Kenton’s leadership and arrangements are central to the album’s notable...

The Gerry Mulligan Quartet's *Walking Shoes* (1954) is a seminal cool jazz album notable for its innovative arrangements and masterful interplay between Mulligan’s tenor saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. This recording exemplifies the quartet’s relaxed yet sophisticated style, appealing to listener...

“Artistry in Rhythm,” released in 1954 by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, showcased the band’s sophisticated arrangements and featured prominent solos from musicians like Buck Hill and Jim Sherinian, solidifying Kenton's position as a leading innovator in big-band jazz.

Tavares' Sky High! is a 1976 Capitol album produced by Freddie Perren, featuring two US dance No. 1 singles including Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel.

A Taste of Honey is the group's 1978 Capitol debut album, produced by Fonce and Larry Mizell and led by the No. 1 pop, soul, and disco hit Boogie Oogie Oogie.

The 2017 soundtrack for Danny Boyle's British black comedy sequel features a curated mix of returning 1990s artists and modern electronic beats, updating the iconic original's tone.

The Capitoline Geese are sacred birds said to have alerted Roman defenders to a Gallic night assault on the Capitoline Hill during the sack of Rome around 390 BCE.

Tavares' Love Storm is a 1977 Capitol album produced by Freddie Perren, notable for the R&B No. 1 single Whodunit.

Tavares' In the City is a 1975 Capitol album by the American R&B group, notable for the No. 1 R&B single It Only Takes a Minute.

Tavares' Future Bound is a 1978 Capitol album produced by Freddie Perren, featuring their Bee Gees cover More Than a Woman from Saturday Night Fever.

Another Taste is A Taste of Honey's 1979 Capitol album, produced by the Mizell brothers and the band and featuring the R&B hit Do It Good.

Tavares' Madam Butterfly is a 1979 Capitol album produced by Bobby Martin, noted for moving away from disco and yielding the R&B top 5 hit Never Had a Love Like This Before.

Twice as Sweet is A Taste of Honey's 1980 Capitol album, produced by George Duke and including the group's English-language cover of Sukiyaki.

Tavares' Supercharged is a 1980 Capitol album produced by David Foster, Benjamin Wright and Bobby Colomby, featuring the R&B top 10 single Bad Times.