Albums released on 27 August
1980 · 47 YEARS
Wild Planet
The B-52's
The B-52's crank up the energy on this 1980 release. It captures the group at their most frantic, moving beyond their earlier reputation with a tight new wave sound.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Glow On
Turnstile
Turnstile merges hardcore power with shimmering atmospheric textures on this 2021 release. It bridges the gap between underground intensity and broad indie appeal through strong songwriting.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Ten
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam balances Eddie Vedder's private, introspective lyrics against expansive guitar arrangements. This 1991 debut emphasizes the tension between personal subject matter and a wide, anthemic scope.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Eve
The Alan Parsons Project
Released in 1979, this record explores female archetypes through a concept-driven lens. It remains a polished example of high-budget studio production.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Love To Love You Baby
Donna Summer
Donna Summer delivered a seventeen-minute title track that challenged radio standards. This 1975 release helped define the disco era through a vocal performance centered on themes of passion.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Hesitation Marks
Nine Inch Nails
Trent Reznor revisits industrial roots on this 2013 collection. It offers a more nuanced, layered approach to mid-tempo rock structures.
2021 · 6 YEARS
You Signed Up For This
Maisie Peters
Maisie Peters offers a debut collection focused on the transition into adulthood. The tracks pair catchy pop hooks with diary-style writing about friends and heartbreak.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Nocturne
Wild Nothing
Wild Nothing defines the dream-pop revival of 2012 with this release. It uses shimmering guitars and synthesizers to create a melancholic, neon-lit atmosphere.
2021 · 6 YEARS
If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
Halsey
Halsey pivots to a gritty, industrial sound on this 2021 release. Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, it explores womanhood and power.
2021 · 6 YEARS
How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?
Big Red Machine
Big Red Machine gathers a sprawling cast for this 2021 collaborative effort. It feels like an intimate conversation between creative indie rock peers.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Sweet Freedom
Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep mixes hard rock with progressive balladry on this 1973 release. It features the notable track Stealin and finds the band in a relaxed, experimental state.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Wonder What's Next
Chevelle
Chevelle peaked with this 2002 alternative metal record. It features thick, muscular guitar tones that defined the hard rock radio sound of the era.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Warner Bros. Presents Montrose!
Montrose
Montrose opted for a gritty, direct sound on this 1975 release. It is a no-nonsense rock record that prioritizes performance energy over studio trickery.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Come Of Age
The Vaccines
The Vaccines embrace a larger, expansive rock sound on this 2012 sophomore record. It trades garage grit for a sharper aesthetic built for big stages.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Stone Sour
Stone Sour
Corey Taylor balances aggression with vulnerability on this 2002 debut. It serves as a bridge between nu-metal and radio-friendly hard rock.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Get Ready
New Order
New Order shifted focus to guitars on this 2001 studio return. It marks a departure from dance-floor electronics toward a gritty, pop-rock aesthetic.
1976 · 51 YEARS
The Roaring Silence
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Manfred Mann's Earth Band transformed a folk-rock original into a synth-heavy anthem on this 1976 release. It is a definitive example of progressive FM radio rock.
1991 · 36 YEARS
The King
Teenage Fanclub
Teenage Fanclub abandoned their melodic habits for this noisy 1991 release. It features chaotic covers and a raw approach that contrasted with the power pop of the era.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Lost In Space
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann addresses isolation and fragility on this 2002 release. Her lyrical clarity makes personal experiences feel universal and resonant.
1996 · 31 YEARS
ATLiens
OutKast
OutKast pivoted to a cosmic identity on this 1996 release. Big Boi and André 3000 traded rap tropes for space-age synthesizers and introspection.