Albums released on 13 August
2002 · 25 YEARS
Lifted Or The Story Is In The Soil, Keep Your Ear To The Ground
Bright Eyes
Conor Oberst blends acoustic folk with noisy, sprawling arrangements on this 2002 release. It is a record where the music feels as unsettled as the lyrical themes.
1973 · 54 YEARS
(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The 1973 debut from Lynyrd Skynyrd pairs straightforward songs with extended instrumental passages. This contrast defines the group's early approach to hard rock.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
DJ Muggs introduced a signature style by pairing gritty drum loops with psychedelic samples. This 1991 debut helped define the sound of West Coast hip hop.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Loving In Stereo
Jungle
Jungle emphasizes high-energy, retro-futuristic funk on this 2021 release. The collection relies on driving rhythms and bright vocal harmonies to maintain a celebratory mood.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Morning Dance
Spyro Gyra
Released in 1979, this album features steel drums and a jazz sensibility. It captures a polished, high-fidelity sound that marks the era's turn toward smooth jazz.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
The 1996 Manic Street Preachers record serves as a bridge between punk roots and a stadium-ready sound. It is a response to the loss of guitarist Richey Edwards.
1982 · 45 YEARS
I Can't Stand Still
Don Henley
Don Henley moved toward slicker, synth-heavy production on this 1982 solo debut. It features a critique of news culture in the track Dirty Laundry.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Still Slipping
Joy Orbison
Joy Orbison captures the atmosphere of the UK underground on this 2021 release. It plays like an improvisational radio broadcast of garage and house music.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Love Is For Suckers
Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister moved toward a pop-metal sound on this 1987 release. The album reflects the high-gloss production standards of the late eighties.
2002 · 25 YEARS
The Mantle
Agalloch
Agalloch combines acoustic guitars and post-rock textures on this 2002 release. It remains a stark, atmospheric work rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Who's The Clown?
Audrey Hobert
Audrey Hobert chronicles the messiness of modern dating on this 2025 release. It is a blunt, unfiltered diary set to lo-fi bedroom pop.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Watchhouse
Watchhouse
Watchhouse emphasizes the interplay between two voices on this 2021 release. These tracks function as personal diary entries backed by acoustic melodies.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Pressure Machine
The Killers
The Killers trade synth-pop for an Americana-infused sound on this 2021 record. It draws inspiration from Brandon Flowers' upbringing in rural Utah.
2007 · 20 YEARS
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers creates a wall of distortion on this 2007 debut. It remains a benchmark for heavy, noise-rock music with a melodic pop edge.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Largo
Brad Mehldau
Brad Mehldau collaborated with Jon Brion to experiment with loops and synthesizers on this 2002 record. It marks a pivot point in his jazz career.
1991 · 36 YEARS
El Circo
Maldita Vecindad y Los Hijos Del 5to. Patio
El Circo, released in 1991, brings the urban reality of Mexico City to life through high-energy ska. It blends traditional musical textures with an alternative rock framework.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Brad Fiedel
Brad Fiedel used analog synthesizers and metallic percussion to score this 1991 film. The work captures the tension between humanity and machines.
1996 · 31 YEARS
One In A Million
Aaliyah
Aaliyah worked with Timbaland and Missy Elliott to redefine R&B in 1996. The album features stuttering beats and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic.
2002 · 25 YEARS
This Side
Nickel Creek
Nickel Creek bridges bluegrass and modern indie on this 2002 release. The musicianship is precise, making complex arrangements feel effortless.
2021 · 6 YEARS
The Return Of...
Pachyman
Pachyman recorded this 2021 project alone to mimic 1970s Jamaican sound systems. The record uses dub techniques to create a hazy, rhythmic atmosphere.