Albums released on 5 August
1985 · 42 YEARS
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
The Pogues brought Irish folk into the London punk scene with this 1985 release. It is a raw record that mixes the jagged energy of rebellion with melancholic ballads.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Behaviour
Saga
Saga leans into synthesizers on this 1985 release, moving toward a sleeker, radio-friendly style. It is a record that shows the band experimenting with tighter arrangements and complex keyboard textures.
1966 · 61 YEARS
Revolver
The Beatles
Released in 1966, this record captures The Beatles as they moved from a touring band to a studio collective. It is a dense, layered album that pushed the boundaries of pop music through experimental techniques.
1969 · 58 YEARS
The Stooges
The Stooges
The Stooges defined the late-sixties Detroit garage scene with this raw, aggressive 1969 release. It is a minimalist record that traded technical skill for unhinged, primal energy.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not
Dinosaur Jr.
Dinosaur Jr. returns with a confident set of songs that highlight their signature sludge-pop and distorted guitar work. It is a mature alternative rock record that feels both nostalgic and vital.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Punch The Clock
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions moved toward a polished, horn-driven pop sound on this 1983 release. It is one of the more accessible records in his catalog, featuring a lighter, soulful touch.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Cold Blooded
Rick James
Following the success of the Super Freak era, Rick James pushed his sound toward a sharper, electronic edge in 1983. It is a record that blends heavy synthesizers with the rhythmic energy of the Stone City Band.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Once Bitten
Great White
Great White found commercial success in 1987 by embracing a polished, melodic rock sound. It is a record that balances gritty guitar work with the glossy sheen typical of major label releases from the Sunset Strip era.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Could We Be More
Kokoroko
Kokoroko blends jazz arrangements with deep Afrobeat grooves on this 2022 release. It is a sophisticated, danceable record that uses sharp brass sections as its heartbeat.
2014 · 13 YEARS
The Interrupters
The Interrupters
The Interrupters debut with a blast of 2014 adrenaline, capturing the spirit of a backyard punk show. It is a defiant record focused on themes of unity and driving, rhythmic energy.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Pukul Tifa
Massada
Massada blends Moluccan heritage with jazz fusion on this 1979 release. It is a vibrant, rhythmic record that pulses with traditional percussion and forward-thinking arrangements.
1994 · 33 YEARS
My Favorite Tune
Ryo Fukui
Ryo Fukui revisits his own compositions on this 1994 release, focusing on intimate, modal interplay. It is a reflective record that captures the soulful atmosphere of the Japanese jazz scene.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Lady In Gold
Blues Pills
Blues Pills channels the raw spirit of sixties soul and hard rock on this 2016 release. It is a record that moves beyond blues roots toward a polished, expansive sound.
1967 · 60 YEARS
The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd debuted in 1967 with a surreal set of songs filled with cosmic journeys and whimsy. It is a key record that captures the vibrant energy of the London underground scene.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Airdrawndagger
Sasha
Sasha moved out of the club to craft this cinematic, electronic 2002 record. It is a fever dream of melody that pushed far beyond the functional house loops of the era.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Crimes Of Passion
Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar solidified her status as a rock powerhouse with this 1980 release. It is a record that balanced aggressive guitar riffs with a polished, radio-ready edge.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Ice Cream For Crow
Captain Beefheart
Captain Beefheart retreated to the desert for this 1982 record, resulting in a surrealist folk-blues dream. It is an uncompromising work that highlights his singular approach to song structure.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Jazz Is Dead 8
Brian Jackson
Brian Jackson returns in 2021 to showcase his singular approach to the electric piano. It is a soulful, contemplative record that functions as a conversation across musical generations.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Beautiful Freak
Eels
Eels introduced a melancholic, whimsical songwriting style with this 1996 debut. It is a record that blends lo-fi experimentation with accessible alternative rock.
2022 · 5 YEARS
All 4 Nothing
Lauv
Lauv explores themes of vulnerability and growth on this 2022 release. It is a polished pop record that emphasizes rhythmic textures and introspective storytelling.