Albums released on 23 August
1994 · 33 YEARS
Grace
Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley delivers a singular performance on Grace, balancing folk whispers with operatic rock. The intimacy of these vocal takes remains the core strength of this 1994 release.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Short N' Sweet
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter presents a sharp and playful collection of vignettes on Short N' Sweet. The record captures modern romance through a mix of infectious dance-pop and grounded, acoustic-led songwriting.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Lover
Taylor Swift
Lover marks a vibrant, synth-heavy shift for Taylor Swift. This 2019 release exchanges the darker themes of her previous work for a warm, romantic glow and pop hooks.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Romance
Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. explore the complexities of modern romance on Romance. The 2024 album bridges post-punk roots with experimental pop to create a gritty, cinematic experience.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
Nothing's Shocking captures the late eighties Los Angeles underground scene. Jane's Addiction defines a visceral, aggressive sound alongside the contrast of acoustic elements.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Imaginal Disk
Magdalena Bay
Imaginal Disk finds Magdalena Bay blending disco, rock, and dance-pop. The 2024 release uses electronic textures to build a polished, rhythm-driven experience.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Snivilisation
Orbital
Orbital weaves political themes into the fabric of rave culture on Snivilisation. The 1994 release moves techno toward the introspective space of home listening.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Blue Sunshine
The Glove
Blue Sunshine is a psychedelic experiment from Robert Smith and Steven Severin. The 1983 release uses swirling synthesizers to create a displaced, dark post-punk atmosphere.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Voyager
Mike Oldfield
Voyager is a sweeping, folk-influenced travelogue from Mike Oldfield. Released in 1996, the album leans into Celtic melodies and meditative, high-end studio production.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Sounding Out The City
El Michels Affair
Sounding Out The City by El Michels Affair is a 2005 release that channels a gritty, cinematic soul style. It stands out for its sharp, punchy horns and a raw focus on groove over technical precision.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Rainbow Connection IV
Rose Royce
Rainbow Connection IV captures Rose Royce moving into a punchier funk sound. The 1979 release features the expansive, layered production typical of Norman Whitfield.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Dangerous Age
Bad Company
Bad Company refined their hard rock approach for Dangerous Age. The 1988 release maintains a blues-rock backbone while adopting a more commercial aesthetic for the radio.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Body Talk
George Benson
George Benson explores a soulful jazz-funk sound on Body Talk. This 1973 record features a stellar lineup and the cinematic production style of Creed Taylor.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Eaten Alive
Diana Ross
Eaten Alive captures a high-tech pop aesthetic from 1985. Diana Ross collaborates with Michael Jackson and Barry Gibb to create a polished, synth-driven sound.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Howl
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Howl marks a transition toward a raw, acoustic-driven sound for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The 2005 release reveals the strength of their songwriting through folk and gospel influences.
2019 · 8 YEARS
A Song For Paul
Ghost Funk Orchestra
Ghost Funk Orchestra builds a cinematic world of psychedelic soul on A Song For Paul. The 2019 release uses fuzz guitars and analog techniques to create a nostalgic, immersive glow.
2010 · 17 YEARS
All We Grow
S. Carey
All We Grow is a personal debut from S. Carey, released in 2010. The record balances delicate piano with intricate percussion to create a quiet, natural atmosphere.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Empty The Bones Of You
Chris Clark
Empty The Bones Of You by Chris Clark is a 2003 release that blends glitchy electronics with boom-bap percussion. It stands out for its restless energy and its refusal to stick to a single genre.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Ἀποκάλυψις
Chelsea Wolfe
Ἀποκάλυψις by Chelsea Wolfe blends haunted melodies with industrial noise. The 2011 release uses primal rhythms to ground ethereal vocals in a grainy, unsettling atmosphere.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Quantum Transposition
Arpanet
Quantum Transposition by Arpanet is a 2005 release that explores the intersection of theoretical physics and machine rhythms. It stands out for its clinical, precise sequencing and stark, futuristic minimalism.