Albums released on 3 August
1973 · 54 YEARS
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder created Innervisions in 1973 after recovering from a life-altering car accident. It serves as a personal reflection on spirituality and life, powered by his innovative use of modular synthesizers.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Astroworld
Travis Scott
Inspired by theme parks, the 2018 record Astroworld functions as a chaotic, high-energy mix of trap anthems and atmospheric interludes. It represents a specific time when trap production and pop sensibilities merged.
1982 · 45 YEARS
If That's What It Takes
Michael McDonald
Released in 1982, If That's What It Takes features Michael McDonald delivering piano-led ballads about heartbreak. The record stands out as a polished example of the early eighties pop-soul sound.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Nugent
Ted Nugent
The 1982 album Nugent showcases the aggressive, guitar-focused arena rock style of the performer. It maintains a loud and unvarnished spirit while shifting toward tighter studio arrangements.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Swimming
Mac Miller
Mac Miller released Swimming in 2018, using the album to navigate personal turbulence through vulnerability. It is a meditative, organic record that highlights his move toward laid-back funk and soul influences.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Tetra
C2C
In 2012, four world champion DJs collaborated on Tetra, a record that transforms technical scratch culture into hook-heavy pop music. It captures the intersection of underground crate-digging and accessible electronic production.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Born Again
Randy Newman
Randy Newman released Born Again in 1979, adopting the persona of a greedy executive to provide biting satire. The record is a cynical look at industry excess marked by detached, cold production.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Talking Heads released Fear Of Music in 1979, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere of urban anxiety. Brian Eno helped shape the band's shift toward twitchy, rhythmic, and danceable grooves.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival released Green River in 1969, blending folk and country to create a swamp-rock sound. It remains a study in economy, favoring short, punchy songs over longer jams.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Hysteria
Def Leppard
Def Leppard released Hysteria in 1987, a record defined by its high-gloss production and layered vocal harmonies. It captures a moment where arena rock embraced the digital age with immense precision.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Borknagar
Borknagar
Borknagar released their self-titled debut in 1996, establishing a foundation for Norwegian extreme metal. It stands out for mixing harsh black metal with melodic, folk-inspired songwriting.
1992 · 35 YEARS
March 16-20, 1992
Uncle Tupelo
Uncle Tupelo released March 16-20, 1992, as a raw, acoustic departure from their earlier work. It remains a standard for the alt-country movement by prioritizing folk storytelling and unvarnished performances.
2004 · 23 YEARS
(VV:2) Venomous Villain
Viktor Vaughn
Viktor Vaughn released (VV:2) Venomous Villain in 2004, featuring an abrasive persona and a comic-book villain aesthetic. It is a cynical, lo-fi hip-hop project that plays by its own experimental rules.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Souvenirs D'Un Autre Monde
Alcest
Alcest released Souvenirs D'Un Autre Monde in 2007, blending black metal with shoegaze to create an ethereal sound. It serves as the foundation for blackgaze by prioritizing dreamlike melodies over aggression.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Cosmos
Zombi
Zombi released Cosmos in 2004, a space-obsessed prog-rock record with songs named after constellations. It captures a cinematic, analog-inspired atmosphere reminiscent of 1970s science fiction.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1
The Brand New Heavies
The Brand New Heavies released Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1 in 1992, collaborating with various underground hip-hop artists. It is a grit-filled snapshot of the collision between jazz-funk virtuosity and conscious rap.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Coming Of Age
Memphis Bleek
Memphis Bleek released Coming Of Age in 1999, documenting his transition from street life to the major label system. It captures the aggressive energy of the New York hip-hop scene at the millennium.
1968 · 59 YEARS
A Man Without Love
Engelbert Humperdinck
Engelbert Humperdinck released A Man Without Love in 1968, showcasing his vocal range on standards and contemporary hits. The title track remains a long-standing anthem of longing.
1992 · 35 YEARS
The Death Of Cool
Kitchens Of Distinction
Kitchens Of Distinction released The Death Of Cool in 1992, layering shimmering guitars over driving rhythms. It captures a specific sense of longing within the early nineties shoegaze and dream-pop explosion.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Da Bomb
Kris Kross
Kris Kross released Da Bomb in 1993, marking a shift toward a gritty, street-focused hip-hop aesthetic. The record documents the duo's attempt to prove their lyrical maturity.