Albums released on 16 August
2013 · 14 YEARS
Racine Carrée
Stromae
Stromae balances heavy themes against danceable beats on this 2013 record. It is a sharp pop project that tackles alienation and grief while keeping the floor moving.
2009 · 18 YEARS
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The XX
Recorded in an office cloakroom, this debut defined late 2000s indie minimalism. It features hushed vocals and sparse, MPC-driven production.
2016 · 11 YEARS
And The Anonymous Nobody...
De La Soul
This 2016 record bypassed label constraints through a massive crowdfunding campaign. It is a live-instrumentation heavy project that highlights the group's creative freedom.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Slave Ambient
The War On Drugs
Swirling synthesizers and driving percussion create a hazy, dream-like atmosphere on this 2011 release. It represents the moment the band found their signature expansive sound.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Mother's Milk
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Released in 1989, this record marks a pivot toward a radio-friendly sound following the death of guitarist Hillel Slovak. It captures the energy of the Los Angeles underground.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Uncle Jam Wants You
Funkadelic
George Clinton pivoted toward the dance floor on this 1979 release, recruiting Bootsy Collins to anchor the grooves. It serves as a peak for the P-Funk collective's approach.
2019 · 8 YEARS
The Center Won't Hold
Sleater-Kinney
St. Vincent produced this 2019 release, moving the trio into darker, polished territory. It captures modern anxiety through electronic textures and jagged rhythms.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Peace Orchestra
Peace Orchestra
Peter Kruder stepped away from his production duo to craft this cinematic project. It is a moody, jazz-inflected record that defines the late-nineties downtempo scene.
2019 · 8 YEARS
When I Have Fears
The Murder Capital
This 2019 debut is a brooding exploration of youth and anxiety. It balances heavy instrumentation with quiet, fragile introspection.
1965 · 62 YEARS
E.S.P.
Miles Davis
Miles Davis released E.S.P. in 1965, marking the debut of Wayne Shorter in his quintet. The music emphasizes lean, spontaneous improvisation over complex arrangements.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Infest The Rats' Nest
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard
Climate anxiety meets 80s heavy metal on this 2019 concept record. The band traded their psychedelic tendencies for a lean, aggressive thrash sound.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Folklore And Superstition
Black Stone Cherry
This 2008 release bridges the gap between southern roots and modern hard rock. It features heavy guitar work combined with a distinct Kentucky grit.
2024 · 3 YEARS
F-1 Trillion
Post Malone
This 2024 project marks a shift into country music. It blends traditional storytelling with modern production and Nashville instrumentation.
1992 · 35 YEARS
UFO TOFU
Béla Fleck & The Flecktones
Béla Fleck assembled a band to defy bluegrass labels on this 1992 project. It blends jazz fusion, rhythmic grooves, and melodic experimentation.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Inflorescent
Friendly Fires
This 2019 dance-pop record features a sun-drenched, escapist aesthetic. It combines vibrant synth lines with funk influences.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Endtime Signals
Dark Tranquillity
Melodic death metal legends balance an icy atmosphere with urgent songwriting on this 2024 release. It captures the Gothenburg sound while pushing into experimental territory.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Devotion
Jessie Ware
This 2012 debut features a moody, late-night atmosphere. It defined a new era of British soul through polished electronic production.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Clumsy
Samiam
Hard-hitting drums and melodic vocals drive this 1994 punk record. It provides a direct line to the band's hardcore roots.
1990 · 37 YEARS
And The Horse They Rode In On
Soul Asylum
This 1990 effort captures a band transitioning from underground roots to a more melodic style. It is a snapshot of the Minneapolis scene before the grunge explosion.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Alien: Romulus (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Benjamin Wallfisch
This 2024 soundtrack weaves original 1979 themes with claustrophobic, industrial soundscapes. It captures the dread of deep space through visceral orchestral chaos.