Albums released on 1 August
1992 · 35 YEARS
Tapping The Vein
Sodom
Tapping The Vein by Sodom marks a shift toward death metal intensity. The 1992 release discards earlier punk speed for a darker weight that remains some of the band's most aggressive work.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Bite Me
Reneé Rapp
Reneé Rapp pairs conversational relationship lyrics with sleek pop on Bite Me. The record finds a balance between vocal confidence and raw frustration.
1967 · 60 YEARS
Carryin' On With Johnny Cash & June Carter
Johnny Cash
Carryin' On With Johnny Cash & June Carter documents the partnership of its title subjects. Released in 1967, the album features conversational vocal arrangements that lean into a polished Nashville sound.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Pool It!
The Monkees
Pool It! marked the return of The Monkees in 1987. The group updated their sound for the late eighties by using synth-driven textures and modern studio techniques.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Beatsteaks
Beatsteaks
The self-titled Beatsteaks album signals a return to the band's core punk essence. Recorded in 2014, it trades polished experimentation for a raw, punchy sound.
1960 · 67 YEARS
Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee's 1960 self-titled album captures a voice that balances rockabilly grit with pop sensibility. It features the notable hit I'm Sorry.
1971 · 56 YEARS
The Guerilla Band
Hal Galper
The Guerilla Band features pianist Hal Galper leading a group through the shifting jazz landscape of 1971. It bridges post-bop foundations with electric experimentation.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Choirboys
Choirboys
Choirboys' 1983 debut is a study in Australian pub rock. It relies on aggressive guitar riffs and anthemic choruses to capture the era's club energy.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Downtown Science
Downtown Science
The 1991 debut from Downtown Science uses jazz-inflected production and cerebral lyrics. It stands out for its experimental sampling and non-traditional approach.
2000 · 27 YEARS
The Glands
The Glands
The Glands from 2000 offers a collection of hook-laden songs with a lo-fi charm. It feels like an intimate find from an Athens, Georgia attic.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Tighten Up Vol. 88
Big Audio Dynamite
Tighten Up Vol. 88 finds Mick Jones blending dance beats and rock riffs. It captures the frantic, sample-heavy spirit of a late-eighties London night.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Scapulimancy
Hedonist
Scapulimancy delivers a punishing death metal experience with cavernous production. The 2025 release maintains a relentless pace throughout its duration.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Kaleidoscope
Siouxsie & The Banshees
Kaleidoscope sees Siouxsie & The Banshees pivot toward a new wave sound. The 1980 release introduces John McGeoch, whose guitar work adds layers that helped redefine the group identity.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Blue Summer～Selected Tracks 1991-1995～
Fishmans
Blue Summer collects early tracks from Fishmans. The 2018 compilation highlights their transition from indie-pop to a dub-infused, hazy sound.
2025 · 2 YEARS
If Not Winter
Wisp
If Not Winter by Wisp captures the songwriting process through a mix of live performances and acoustic sketches. It is an honest, unvarnished look at the music.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Infant Island
Infant Island
Infant Island’s 2018 debut blends screamo aggression with atmospheric vulnerability. It captures a basement-show energy rooted in the DIY spirit.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Elegance = エレガンス
Hiromi Ohta
Hiromi Ohta's 1978 album Elegance represents a peak for city pop. It mixes breezy samba rhythms with high-end, sophisticated arrangements.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Carajo
Carajo
Carajo's 2002 debut forged a path for Argentine alternative metal. It channels social frustration into heavy, distorted riffs and high-octane energy.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Rihla
Mansur Brown
Rihla finds Mansur Brown exploring the intersection of post-rock and electronic textures. The 2025 release balances intricate fretwork with a restless energy.
2012 · 15 YEARS
All Over
Kids Insane
All Over by Kids Insane is a high-speed hardcore punk assault. The 2012 record uses frustration and displacement as fuel for its aggressive sound.