Albums released on 1 March
2019 · 8 YEARS
Grey Area
Little Simz
Little Simz delivers a sharp, self-assured debut on Grey Area. This record pairs aggressive flows with vulnerable moments, marking her move into total creative independence.
2019 · 8 YEARS
When I Get Home
Solange
Solange uses repetitive motifs and minimalist production on When I Get Home. It is a stream-of-consciousness exploration of roots and belonging.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Dad Loves His Work
James Taylor
James Taylor navigates personal and professional change on Dad Loves His Work. The record highlights his transition into the polished pop rock sound of the early eighties.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Blue Lips
Schoolboy Q
After five years, Schoolboy Q returns with the jagged Blue Lips. It is a lean, menacing project that trades commercial hooks for introspective, gritty West Coast hip hop.
1987 · 40 YEARS
All
Descendents
Milo Aukerman returned to the Descendents for All, a pivot toward tighter songwriting. It helped shape the melodic hardcore genre with its mix of frantic energy and pop-punk.
2024 · 3 YEARS
The Mandrake Project
Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson spent nearly a decade building this heavy metal project, which aligns with his comic book series. The result is a dark, cinematic narrative blending occult themes with personal stories of mortality.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Enlightened Rogues
The Allman Brothers Band
The 1979 arrival of Dan Toler and David Goldflies shifted the dynamic of this band. This release maintains their improvisational spirit while adopting a cleaner, more radio-ready sound suitable for the era.
1982 · 45 YEARS
True Democracy
Steel Pulse
True Democracy highlights a high point for roots reggae, merging sharp political messages with danceable rhythms. It remains a key release in the band's catalog, showcasing their ability to pair heavy bass with melodic horns.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Liam Gallagher John Squire
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher and John Squire combine their talents for this collaborative project. It leans into psychedelic rock and bluesy riffs to define a direct, nostalgic sound.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Good At Falling
The Japanese House
Amber Bain spent years in isolation to create this debut, turning painful private memories into bright, synth-heavy pop. It represents a specific indie-pop style from the late 2010s that balances melancholy with experimental production.
2024 · 3 YEARS
I Nomi Del Diavolo
Kid Yugi
Kid Yugi uses dark, theological imagery to build an unsettling narrative on this project. It marks an evolution for Italian hip hop, using moody atmospheres to explore the human condition through a sharp lyrical lens.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Only Theatre Of Pain
Christian Death
Christian Death defined the Los Angeles underground by moving away from fast punk tempos. This 1982 album established the deathrock subgenre with a theatrical, dark atmosphere.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Amos Lee
Amos Lee
Amos Lee blends acoustic warmth with an introspective edge on his self-titled debut. It serves as a strong introduction to his honest style of songwriting.
2019 · 8 YEARS
What A Time To Be Alive
Tom Walker
Tom Walker pairs gravelly vocals with pop sensibilities on this 2019 debut. The record focuses on resilience and personal struggle, anchored by the success of the single Leave A Light On.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Shine A Light
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams blends classic rock with pop polish on this 2019 project. Featuring a duet with Jennifer Lopez, the record captures a seasoned songwriter returning to his roots while maintaining a radio-ready sound.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Mellow Gold
Beck
Beck created a chaotic collage of folk and noise on Mellow Gold. It is a scrappy, DIY record that brought bedroom-style production to a larger audience.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Buck
Daniel Norgren
Daniel Norgren captures the feeling of a private performance in this analog-focused 2013 record. The production favors a stripped-back approach that highlights the grit and resonance of his acoustic instruments.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Cool For Cats
Squeeze
Squeeze solidified their reputation with this 1979 effort, blending witty observations with pop hooks. It captures the sound of late-seventies London through a mix of kitchen-sink realism and piano-driven melodies.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Selig
Selig
Selig marked a shift for German rock by stripping away artifice for raw urgency. It served as a diary-like soundtrack for a generation.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Mirage
Camel
Mirage showcases the technical ambition of Camel during the seventies. It uses flute-led melodies and shifting time signatures to create a cinematic journey.