Albums released on 17 August
2002 · 25 YEARS
Songs For The Deaf
Queens Of The Stone Age
Dave Grohl joins Queens of the Stone Age for a drive through the California desert. The record uses radio segments to connect heavy guitar riffs with catchy hooks.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Sweetener
Ariana Grande
Healing serves as the central theme for this Ariana Grande record. Pharrell Williams brings experimental production that marries trap rhythms with funk-inspired synthesizers.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Be The Cowboy
Mitski
Mitski offers a series of brief character studies on this record. The songs combine indie rock grit with sharp synth-pop elements to explore themes of loneliness.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Stage Fright
The Band
Internal friction at the Woodstock Playhouse marks this release by The Band. Todd Rundgren helped craft a polished sound that signals a move toward cynicism.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Struttin'
The Meters
Ziggy Modeliste anchors this collection of instrumental funk from New Orleans. The tracks rely on stripped-back arrangements and heavy organ interplay.
1959 · 68 YEARS
Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Miles Davis leads a group including John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley in this modal jazz work. The sessions prioritize melodic freedom over traditional chord structures.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Bloody Kisses
Type O Negative
Bloody Kisses by Type O Negative fuses heavy sludge metal with theatrical, gothic atmosphere. It stands out for its deliberate, slow-tempo heaviness and a blend of romantic lyrics with a sense of unease.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Franks Wild Years
Tom Waits
Tom Waits follows the story of a character named Frank across this narrative work. The production uses distorted sounds to evoke a dusty, forgotten alleyway.
2004 · 23 YEARS
A Bothered Mind
R.L. Burnside
R.L. Burnside experiments by mixing North Mississippi blues with hip-hop beats on his final studio release. The result is a hypnotic blend of tradition and new production.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Thank You For Today
Death Cab For Cutie
Death Cab For Cutie shifts toward a clean, synth-focused sound on this release. The songs reflect on memory and the changing Pacific Northwest.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Watch Me Fall
Jay Reatard
Jay Reatard balances punk angst with high-fidelity production on this record. It captures a restless energy and a talent for sharp pop melodies.
1983 · 44 YEARS
No Frills
Bette Midler
Bette Midler shifts toward a guitar-heavy rock sound on this release. She steps away from cabaret to deliver soulful covers and radio-friendly tracks.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Eardrum
Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli attempts to bridge the gap between underground hip-hop and major-label polish. The record features production from high-profile names like Kanye West.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Mary
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige embraces a smoother, mature soul aesthetic on this project. The record features collaborations with artists like Aretha Franklin.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Cheap Smell
Kovacs
Sharon Kovacs channels a dark, cinematic energy through jazz-pop textures. The record acts as an intimate portrait of resilience and heartbreak.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Slow Air
Still Corners
Still Corners creates a hazy, nocturnal atmosphere on this dream pop record. Warm guitar reverb defines the cinematic sound of the album.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Portrait With Firewood
DJ Rum
DJ Rum blends piano melodies with modern techno on this release from R&S Records. It stands as a study in balancing raw feeling with programmed rhythm.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Tonight!
Four Tops
The Four Tops return to the charts with this polished soul and disco release. The tracks feature the slick, professional production common to the early eighties.
2012 · 15 YEARS
The Glorious Dead
The Heavy
The Heavy combines retro R&B with garage rock on this horn-driven record. Its raw energy became a staple in film and television licensing.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Quiet!
Sheila Chandra
Sheila Chandra focuses on the hypnotic power of the human voice on this minimalist record. The production prioritizes breath and tone over traditional structures.