Albums released on 27 February
1971 · 56 YEARS
Shaft
Soul Mann & The Brothers
Released in 1971, Shaft by Soul Mann & The Brothers pairs gritty street realism with orchestral arrangements. It is a work that established early jazz-funk trends through rhythmic grooves and wah-wah guitar work.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Static Age
Misfits
Misfits recorded these tracks in 1978, though they remained unreleased for nearly twenty years. This collection displays the band at their most urgent.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Dead Can Dance
Dead Can Dance
Dead Can Dance debuted with a blend of post-punk and world-music influences. The record captures the moody, introspective atmosphere of the early 1980s.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Oranges & Lemons
XTC
XTC explores a bright, layered pop-rock sound on this 1989 release. It balances clever wordplay with sunshine pop influences.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Another Eternity
Purity Ring
Purity Ring combines distorted vocals with complex electronics on this 2015 record. It is a polished example of modern nocturnal pop.
2009 · 18 YEARS
No Line On The Horizon
U2
U2 incorporates experimental textures into their stadium rock on this 2009 release. The record finds a middle ground between arena anthems and quiet introspection.
1984 · 43 YEARS
The Works
Queen
Queen returned to hard rock on The Works, released in 1984. The record balances power-focused anthems with quiet, acoustic songwriting while the group navigated the shift toward the MTV era.
1995 · 32 YEARS
To Bring You My Love
PJ Harvey
PJ Harvey pivots toward a theatrical, blues-drenched aesthetic on this 1995 release. It is a swampy, unsettling collection of character studies.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Grand Hotel
Procol Harum
Procol Harum explores ambitious symphonic rock on this 1973 project. The record favors grand arrangements over standard radio formats.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Seven Year Ache
Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash established her own identity with this 1981 release. It bridges traditional Nashville storytelling with a sleek, country-rock aesthetic.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Look-Ka Py Py
The Meters
Look-Ka Py Py by The Meters hit shelves in 1970, showcasing New Orleans funk at its most direct. The record relies on precise, syncopated playing and tight guitar work to generate its swampy, bayou-inspired rhythm.
2023 · 4 YEARS
The Last Of Us: Season 1 (Soundtrack From The Series)
Gustavo Santaolalla
Gustavo Santaolalla provides a sparse, folk-infused score for The Last Of Us. The music relies on silence and the ronroco to convey deep tension.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Pacific Street
The Pale Fountains
The Pale Fountains debut with a lush, sun-drenched sound on this 1984 record. It is a sophisticated pop effort that stood apart from post-punk trends.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Crumbling The Antiseptic Beauty
Felt
Crumbling The Antiseptic Beauty arrived in 1982, serving as the debut for the project led by Lawrence Hayward. It presents a brittle, sparse style that emphasizes nervous energy through cryptic lyrical content.
2001 · 26 YEARS
American Hi-Fi
American Hi-Fi
American Hi-Fi delivered a hook-heavy, radio-ready debut in 2001. It captures the polished sound of the post-nineties pop-punk explosion.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Lay It Down
Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies move toward a sharper, blues-rock edge on this 1996 release. Margo Timmins delivers intimate, honest vocal performances.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Electro Glide In Blue
Apollo 440
Apollo 440 blends surf-rock and breakbeat culture on this 1997 album. It is a dense, high-energy experiment that sounds like a frantic city chase.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Salvation
Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black explores heartbreak on this neon-drenched 2025 release. It is a sophisticated blend of hyperpop and classic synth-pop hooks.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Nina Kraviz
Nina Kraviz
Nina Kraviz debuted in 2012 with a mix of hypnotic house and breathy vocals. It remains a standout for its lo-fi, introspective quality.
1996 · 31 YEARS
In Search Of...
Fu Manchu
Fu Manchu defines the stoner rock sound with this 1996 release. It features heavy, fuzz-drenched riffs and a thick, modern production style.