Albums released on 27 April
1983 · 44 YEARS
Whammy!
The B-52's
The B-52's pivot from surf rock to a futuristic dance-floor sound on Whammy!. This 1983 record utilizes drum machines and synthesizers to craft a playful, robotic aesthetic.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Cargo
Men At Work
Men At Work reached global momentum with Cargo, a 1983 release that leans into darker songwriting. The album contrasts organic rock foundations with a precise, synth-heavy production style.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen explores the jagged edges of devotion and despair on his 1971 release. The album is a stark, acoustic-focused document of the folk-rock movement.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Beerbongs & Bentleys
Post Malone
Beerbongs & Bentleys captures a global superstar navigating the complexities of fame during the late 2010s. The 2018 record merges trap, pop, and rock aesthetics into a radio-ready sound.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Dirty Computer
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe presents a vibrant, high-concept sci-fi exploration on Dirty Computer. The 2018 album blends razor-sharp, glitchy electronic textures with classic soul.
1981 · 46 YEARS
As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls
Pat Metheny
Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays created a sprawling, cinematic duo record in 1981. By layering tape loops and synthesizers, they blurred the lines between progressive jazz and ambient music.
2005 · 22 YEARS
With Teeth
Nine Inch Nails
With Teeth marks a pivot toward a leaner, more direct rock sensibility for Nine Inch Nails. Released in 2005, the album features organic drum work from Dave Grohl.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Ammonia Avenue
The Alan Parsons Project
Ammonia Avenue serves as a bridge between progressive rock ambition and pop sensibilities. The 1984 record utilizes lush arrangements and synthesizers to achieve a highly polished sound.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Hot Sauce Committee Part Two
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys return to their roots with this 2011 high-energy collection. The record features sample-laden beats and playful lyrics.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Keep Your Distance
Curiosity Killed The Cat
Keep Your Distance captures a specific moment in 1987 where soul influences met modern pop production. This debut highlights the band's focus on stylish, accessible songwriting.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Dancing Disco
France Gall
France Gall and Michel Berger pivoted to a sleek, modern aesthetic on the 1977 release Dancing Disco. The album blends lush, disco-inspired arrangements with intimate, melodic sensibilities.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Raise Vibration
Lenny Kravitz
Raise Vibration finds Lenny Kravitz blending classic rock sensibilities with pop production. This 2018 release features guitar-driven anthems and soulful arrangements.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Republic
New Order
Republic is a fragile bridge between dance-floor roots and introspective pop. Released in 1993, the album carries a glossy sheen despite internal band friction.
1998 · 29 YEARS
He Got Game
Public Enemy
Public Enemy blends political intensity with cinematic scope on their 1998 soundtrack He Got Game. The production balances gritty boom-bap foundations with experimental textures.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Bad Blood
Bastille
Bastille crafted stadium-ready anthems on the 2012 release Bad Blood. The record balances melancholic storytelling with infectious hooks and gritty electronic textures.
2005 · 22 YEARS
The Forgotten Arm
Aimee Mann
The Forgotten Arm is a 2005 concept record weaving a cinematic narrative set in the 1970s. It features a warm, vintage aesthetic focused on character development.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Frosting On The Beater
The Posies
Frosting On The Beater is a 1993 power pop record pairing pristine harmonies with distorted guitar feedback. It defined a grittier edge for the alternative rock landscape.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Call Me Irresponsible
Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé balances swing standards with modern pop sensibilities on Call Me Irresponsible. The 2007 release features lush arrangements and studio-perfect clarity.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Jim
Jamie Lidell
Jamie Lidell channels the spirit of Stax records through electronic experimentation on his 2008 release Jim. The album blends raw vocal grit with unpredictable production.
2007 · 20 YEARS
The Hex Dispensers
The Hex Dispensers
The Hex Dispensers debut 2007 record blends garage rock with macabre themes and catchy pop hooks. The raw, lo-fi production channels the spirit of 1960s surf-punk.