Albums released on 30 August
2024 · 3 YEARS
Wild God
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds explore themes of grief and transcendence on this 2024 release. The songwriting leans into an intense, poetic style that draws from both alternative rock and gospel influences.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Fear Inoculum
Tool
Released in 2019, this record marks a shift toward meditative, hypnotic arrangements for Tool. It emphasizes dense polyrhythms and intricate guitar work over the aggressive energy of their earlier material.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Santana
Santana
The 1969 debut from Santana introduced a fusion of Latin percussion and blues-rock to mainstream audiences. It captures the group just as they transitioned from the San Francisco club scene to broader recognition.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys released this introspective 1971 album to bridge their pop origins with experimental maturity. It marks a period where the group navigated the shift toward more serious studio composition.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Yours Truly
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande debuted in 2013 with an album that pays homage to 90s R&B vocalists. It highlights her wide range and a soulful spirit through polished, retro-inspired arrangements.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
The Byrds pivoted toward traditional country music with their 1968 release, Sweetheart Of The Rodeo. It features sessions recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles that emphasize mountain music and honky-tonk standards.
2007 · 20 YEARS
La Radiolina
Manu Chao
Manu Chao delivers a collection of multilingual anthems on La Radiolina. Released in 2007, the record utilizes stripped-back grooves and samples to create an urgent, street-level energy.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Eyes That See In The Dark
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers collaborated with Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees for this 1983 project. It blends soft rock sensibilities with country storytelling, highlighted by a duet with Dolly Parton.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Last Splash
The Breeders
The Breeders released Last Splash in 1993, balancing distorted guitars with sharp hooks. The album captures the indie scene of the era through a basement-studio aesthetic.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Norman F*****g Rockwell!
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey offers a sun-drenched, folk-inspired meditation on the American dream with her 2019 album. It strips away her earlier personas for a series of late-night confessions.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Straight Between The Eyes
Rainbow
Rainbow moved toward a radio-friendly sound with their 1982 album. It features Joe Lynn Turner as frontman, balancing Ritchie Blackmore’s guitar work with commercial arena rock ambitions.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Barry White Sings For Someone You Love
Barry White
Barry White released this 1977 album to define the disco-soul era with his signature baritone vocals. It features lush, cinematic arrangements that became synonymous with romantic soundtracks.
2011 · 16 YEARS
The Rip Tide
Beirut
Beirut moved toward a piano-driven, intimate sound with The Rip Tide in 2011. The album emphasizes personal reflection and melancholic melodies over earlier brass-heavy arrangements.
1985 · 42 YEARS
The Head On The Door
The Cure
The Cure adopted a poppier, accessible style for their 1985 release, The Head On The Door. The record balances shimmering guitars with the synth-driven textures of the mid-eighties.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Danzig
Danzig
Danzig released their debut in 1988, marking a departure from the punk speed of the Misfits. Rick Rubin produced this record, favoring a swampy, blues-based heavy metal sound.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Jollification
Lightning Seeds
Jollification is a 1994 pop record from the Lightning Seeds. Ian Broudie crafted these songs in his home studio, focusing on intricate melodies and bittersweet lyrics.
2004 · 23 YEARS
The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines released their self-titled 2004 album during a period of intense personal friction. Produced by Mick Jones, it remains a document of the London garage rock revival.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Chamber Music
Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber blended gothic aesthetics with nu-metal riffing on their 1999 release. The record marked a shift toward atmospheric textures and electronic programming for the group.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Twelve Nudes
Ezra Furman
Ezra Furman channels punk rock rebellion through raw, jagged guitars on Twelve Nudes. Released in 2019, the record strips away polish to focus on urgent, unfiltered lyrics.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Forever Turned Around
Whitney
Whitney released Forever Turned Around in 2019, exploring friendship and the passage of time. The record leans into a classic 70s soft-rock aesthetic through warm brass and falsetto melodies.