Albums released on 26 August
2014 · 13 YEARS
Manipulator
Ty Segall
Ty Segall delivers a massive double album of high-octane garage rock. It stands as a creative peak, packing a decade of melodic hooks and fuzzy riffs into a cohesive, relentless experience.
2008 · 19 YEARS
All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
All Hope Is Gone captures Slipknot during a period of intense internal friction. It marks the final appearance of bassist Paul Gray, signaling a transition toward a structured, technical hard rock sound.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Thee Sacred Souls
Thee Sacred Souls
Thee Sacred Souls is a masterclass in modern soul that channels a classic vocal group aesthetic. Its harmony-drenched melodies evoke a romantic longing that feels like a discovery from a mid-century dance hall.
1994 · 33 YEARS
The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
The Holy Bible is a brutal, intellectual statement on personal and political decay. Driven by jagged guitars, it remains one of the most uncompromising records of the nineties.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Reconstruction Site
The Weakerthans
Reconstruction Site turns the mundane details of Winnipeg life into profound, literate existentialism. It defines the thoughtful, melodic side of the early indie-punk era.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Leisure
Blur
Leisure serves as a fascinating time capsule of the early nineties London scene. It captures a band at a crossroads, blending youthful ambition with a dreamy, psychedelic atmosphere.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Advanced Chemistry
Beginner
Advanced Chemistry represents a major comeback for the trio following a twelve-year break. The project highlights the rare chemistry shared by friends with decades of history.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Everything I Know About Love
Laufey
Everything I Know About Love captures the ache of unrequited crushes and the wonder of new romance. It bridges the gap between old-school jazz standards and modern bedroom-pop production.
2011 · 16 YEARS
A Different Kind Of Fix
Bombay Bicycle Club
A Different Kind Of Fix balances catchy melodies with intricate, glitchy electronic textures. It captures the creative energy of the UK indie scene in the early 2010s.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Glory
Britney Spears
Glory is often cited as a creative turning point characterized by experimental, intimate production. It shifts focus toward vocal textures and playful rhythm over standard radio gloss.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Will Of The People
Muse
Will Of The People channels global uncertainty into a genre-hopping experience. The collection moves from glam-rock theatrics to heavy industrial metal with polished, massive production.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Mirrors
Sandra
Mirrors is a high-gloss example of mid-eighties Euro-disco. It blends haunting, crisp melodies with a distinct, polished edge that defined dance floors across the continent.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Branigan
Laura Branigan
Branigan turned a relatively unknown singer into a powerhouse capable of bridging disco intensity and emotional pop. The success of the single Gloria made this a staple of early eighties radio.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
Better Living Through Chemistry launched the big beat movement by turning bedroom studio experiments into dance floor anthems. It favors raw, fun-loving chaos over studio precision.
2022 · 5 YEARS
The Forever Story
J.I.D
The Forever Story provides a deeply personal look at the path that led the artist to the spotlight. Every verse is packed with technical precision and grounded in soulful, jazzy textures.
2011 · 16 YEARS
I'm With You
Red Hot Chili Peppers
I'm With You marks a transitional era for the band following a change in guitarists. It blends signature funk-rock energy with a melodic, experimental songwriting approach.
2002 · 25 YEARS
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
A Rush Of Blood To The Head solidified the band's move from intimate indie roots to stadium-filling stature. Piano melodies and soaring falsetto define the signature sound of this release.
2003 · 24 YEARS
The Wind
Warren Zevon
The Wind is a stark, moving farewell recorded while the artist faced a terminal diagnosis. It strips away cynical wit to reveal a defiant, vulnerable heart.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Waking The Fallen
Avenged Sevenfold
Waking The Fallen is a pivotal metalcore release that highlights dual guitar harmonies and aggressive vocals. It serves as a crucial bridge between underground roots and later mainstream success.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Flood
Stella Donnelly
Flood explores the messy process of personal growth through sharp, observational songwriting. It marks a shift toward a lush, atmospheric indie pop sound recorded in isolation.