Albums released on 10 August
1979 · 48 YEARS
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson transitioned from his Motown past to an adult pop star with this 1979 release. It successfully fuses funk grooves with lush orchestral soul arrangements.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Red
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift turns heartbreak into a sprawling project on this 2012 release. It highlights her shift from youthful narratives to a more intricate, jagged examination of love.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Play
Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl plays every instrument on this twenty-three-minute instrumental release. He recorded the piece over several days, capturing each part in a single take.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Wall To Wall
René & Angela
René & Angela define the boogie sound of 1981 on this release. The duo perfectly balances floor-filling energy with intimate R&B sensibilities.
1998 · 29 YEARS
The Mix Tape Volume III 60 Minutes Of Funk (The Final Chapter)
Funkmaster Flex
This 1998 release captures the height of New York City radio culture. It features the city's top lyricists dropping bars over heavy breakbeats and production typical of the era.
1964 · 63 YEARS
Jazz Impressions Of New York
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
The Dave Brubeck Quartet treats New York City as a muse on this 1964 release. Each track acts as a musical postcard from a specific neighborhood or season.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Alien
Alien
Alien delivers stadium-ready hooks and Scandinavian melancholy on this 1988 release. It is a prime example of the high-energy rock sound that dominated the era.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements
Stereolab
Stereolab blends motorik rhythms and feedback-drenched noise on this 1993 release. It is a hypnotic record that pushes the boundaries of a pop-adjacent band.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Conditions
The Temper Trap
The Temper Trap offers anthemic melodies and falsetto vocals on this 2009 release. It captures the moment indie rock moved onto mainstream festival stages.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Winger
Winger
Winger features virtuosic musicianship on this 1988 debut. The record is anchored by the massive hit Seventeen and highlights technical precision.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Devotion
Tirzah
Tirzah offers intimate, voice-memo style songs on this 2018 release. It prioritizes mood and texture over traditional pop song structure.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Afternoon Of A Georgia Faun
Marion Brown
Afternoon Of A Georgia Faun by Marion Brown offers a pastoral, meditative jazz experience. It uses field recordings and naturalistic textures to move beyond standard improvisation.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Against Perfection
Adorable
Adorable delivers grit and directness on this 1993 release. It serves as a document of a band that favored sharp melodies over hazy background drift.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Loveline
Tavares
Tavares delivers a polished blend of soul and funk on this 1981 release. The album highlights their vocal versatility across both dance tracks and ballads.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Nice, Nice, Very Nice
Dan Mangan
Dan Mangan explores existential dread and humor on this 2010 release. It features the fan-favorite anthem Robots and balances cynical observations with heart.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Weasels Ripped My Flesh
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa presents a chaotic collage of improvisations on this 1970 release. It captures the band at their most unhinged and inventive peak.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Liberate Te Ex Inferis (Save Yourself From Hell)
ZAO
ZAO delivers raw emotion and technical precision on this 1999 release. It remains a cornerstone of the late nineties metalcore scene.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Living Under June
Jann Arden
Jann Arden delivers sharp, honest songwriting on this 1994 breakout release. It features the hit Insensitive, which turned her into a household name.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Queen
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj blends aggressive lyricism with a playful persona on this 2018 release. The record features high-profile collaborations and bass-heavy production.
1993 · 34 YEARS
River Of Dreams
Billy Joel
Billy Joel shifts toward introspective songwriting on this 1993 release. It features a tender composition written for his daughter.