Albums released on 14 August
2015 · 12 YEARS
Cry Baby
Melanie Martinez
Melanie Martinez turns personal trauma into a storybook concept on her 2015 debut. Nursery rhyme themes collide with dark anxieties through this set of songs.
1997 · 30 YEARS
F# A# ∞
Godspeed You Black Emperor!
F# A# ∞ is a sprawling debut from 1997 that channels post-rock intensity. It uses tape loops and massive ensembles to create a sense of decay.
1984 · 43 YEARS
4630 Bochum
Herbert Grönemeyer
Released in 1984, 4630 Bochum turned a local singer into a national star. It matches introspective lyrics with large pop-rock hooks.
2020 · 7 YEARS
A Celebration Of Endings
Biffy Clyro
A Celebration Of Endings finds Biffy Clyro mixing aggressive math-rock with stadium-sized hooks. The record explores themes of finality and fragility through an expansive, high-energy alternative rock format.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Al Green Gets Next To You
Al Green
Al Green Gets Next To You highlights the Memphis soul sound with gritty rhythms and brass. It balances funk-inspired energy with vocal vulnerability to set a high bar for the soul genre.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Ready For The Weekend
Calvin Harris
Ready For The Weekend captures the DIY spirit of 2009 electro-pop. It marks a transition point where bedroom production met club dancefloor ambition.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Lanquidity
Sun Ra
Lanquidity explores cosmic jazz fusion through hypnotic, funk-infused jams. This 1978 record is a sophisticated study in atmosphere.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Look Mom No Head!
The Cramps
Look Mom No Head! by The Cramps embraces swamp-rock influences and horror tropes. It captures the band in a raw, high-octane state that defines their specific brand of surf-guitar reverb and campy swagger.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Who's Next
The Who
Who's Next stands as a powerful statement from 1971. It successfully merged synthesizers with aggressive power chords to define arena rock.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Little Kix
Mansun
Little Kix marked a shift in 2000 toward a polished, pop-oriented direction for Mansun. It features lush arrangements and high-gloss production.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Now
Maxwell
Now is a 2001 record defined by late-night, soulful grooves. It is a masterclass in vocal layering and intimate arrangements.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Play The Blues
Buddy Guy
Play The Blues captures the electric chemistry between Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. This 1972 release is a masterclass in Chicago blues conversation.
2007 · 20 YEARS
High School Musical 2 (Soundtrack)
The High School Musical Cast
High School Musical 2 moved the teen pop franchise to the country club in 2007. It features a mix of Broadway-style choreography and radio-ready anthems.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Paris
Paris Hilton
Paris is a 2006 time capsule of celebrity fame and tabloid culture. It blends club-ready hooks with a sense of unapologetic excess.
1990 · 37 YEARS
The Rembrandts
The Rembrandts
The Rembrandts debuted in 1990 with a focus on jangle-pop and vocal harmony. The record is a love letter to the songwriting traditions of the sixties.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Barry & Glodean
Barry White
Barry & Glodean showcases the romantic chemistry between Barry White and Glodean James. The album utilizes orchestral arrangements to push beyond typical disco fare into a high-production soul sound.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Apple
Mother Love Bone
Apple serves as a bittersweet bridge between eighties glam and the grunge explosion. Released in 1990, it features poetic lyrics and heavy riffs.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Beautiful Creatures
Beautiful Creatures
Beautiful Creatures blended hard rock grit with a radio-ready edge in 2001. It is a relic of a brief era involving former members of famous bands.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Blonde On The Tracks
Emma Swift
Blonde On The Tracks reimagines eight Bob Dylan songs through a folk-rock lens. This 2020 release focuses on the emotional core of the songwriting.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Born Into This
The Cult
Born Into This saw The Cult return to their aggressive, hard-rock roots in 2007. It maintains a biting, dark energy decades into their career.