Albums released on 28 August
2015 · 12 YEARS
Beauty Behind The Madness
The Weeknd
The Weeknd shifts toward polished pop with this 2015 effort. It blends his earlier moody aesthetic with radio-friendly production and heavy, trap-influenced percussion.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
This 1973 release marks a pivot toward raw intimacy for Marvin Gaye. It trades social commentary for a focused, lush exploration of desire.
1984 · 43 YEARS
The Woman In Red (Selections From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder dominates the 1984 charts with this soundtrack project. It highlights his ability to integrate cinematic themes with digital, studio-driven pop.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Depression Cherry
Beach House
Beach House refines their dream pop approach on this 2015 release. The tracks prioritize minimalism and raw, emotional resonance over dense instrumentation.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Sing When You're Winning
Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams captured the UK pop sound of 2000 with this high-energy collection. It balances dance-ready production with introspective balladry.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Dr. Feelgood
Mötley Crüe
Bob Rock produced this 1989 record, resulting in a wall of sound for Mötley Crüe. It captures the adrenaline of the Sunset Strip era through sharp, heavy engineering.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Smile
Katy Perry
Katy Perry explores self-discovery and resilience on this 2020 album. The record moves away from grand spectacle toward grounded, optimistic songwriting.
2012 · 15 YEARS
A Thing Called Divine Fits
Divine Fits
This 2012 collaboration blends the members of Spoon, Wolf Parade, and New Bomb Turks. It offers a punchy, indie-rock sound that feels like a late-night garage session.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
Devo
Brian Eno produced this 1978 debut, pushing Devo toward a robotic, detached delivery. It uses quirky electronics to set the tone for the new wave movement.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Point
Yello
Yello returns in 2020 with a mix of deep synths and rhythmic pop. The duo maintains their reputation for eccentric, meticulously crafted electronic music.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Back To The Light
Brian May
Brian May steps away from Queen for this 1992 solo project. It serves as a cathartic journey through grief, featuring his unmistakable guitar work.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Stuff Like That There
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo strips back their usual noise for this 2015 collection of covers and reimaginings. It emphasizes acoustic textures and vocal harmony.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Temperamental
Everything But The Girl
Everything But The Girl embraces a club-focused aesthetic on this 1999 release. The tracks blend melancholic songwriting with breakbeat and house rhythms.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Whole New Mess
Angel Olsen
Angel Olsen presents raw, skeletal versions of songs on this 2020 record. It highlights how space and silence can increase the emotional impact of a performance.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Tourism
Roxette
Roxette captured a road-worn, spontaneous energy on this 1992 release. The tracks were largely recorded in hotels and bars during their global tours.
2020 · 7 YEARS
All Rise
Gregory Porter
Gregory Porter blends traditional jazz with gospel and R&B on this 2020 release. Lush arrangements provide a grand backdrop for introspective, socially conscious lyrics.
1983 · 44 YEARS
The Present
The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues lean into digital textures and electronic sounds on this 1983 project. It acts as a bridge between progressive roots and streamlined pop.
1978 · 49 YEARS
The Wizard Of Oz
Meco Monardo
Meco Monardo reimagines a classic film score through a disco lens on this 1978 release. It turns whimsical melodies into a rhythmic, space-age odyssey.
2007 · 20 YEARS
None Shall Pass
Aesop Rock
Aesop Rock showcases dense, intricate rhyme schemes on this 2007 record. The gritty, industrial production complements the paranoid, introspective themes.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Inner Song
Kelly Lee Owens
Kelly Lee Owens shifts toward a vulnerable, introspective sound on this 2020 album. Techno rhythms blend with dream-pop to explore emotional landscapes.