Albums released on 13 March
1984 · 43 YEARS
Heartbeat City
The Cars
The Cars bring radio-ready precision to their synth-pop output on this 1984 release. It captures the group evolving into global stars, defined by sleek production and sharp arrangements.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Aux Armes Et Cætera
Serge Gainsbourg
Recorded in Jamaica with Peter Tosh and the I Threes, this 1979 release offers a provocative reggae take on the French national anthem. It remains a high point of commercial success despite significant controversy.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Faithful Man
Lee Fields
Lee Fields delivers gritty, soul-drenched vocals that feel rooted in a golden era. Backed by the Dap-Kings, this 2012 record maintains the punchy, analog warmth of a classic revue.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Strangers To Ourselves
Modest Mouse
Arriving after eight years of anticipation, this 2015 record marks the first studio project from Modest Mouse in a decade. It presents a restless evolution of their earlier jagged indie rock.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Script For A Jester's Tear
Marillion
Released in 1983, this record defines the early identity of the neo-prog movement. It showcases a group finding their footing through dramatic arrangements and raw, emotional performances.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Elastica
Elastica
This 1995 debut hits like an adrenaline shot, blending angular post-punk influences with the detachment of Britpop. It is a lean, muscular record built on infectious hooks and minimalist tension.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Crocodile .
Charlélie Couture
Charlélie Couture explores urban grit and American blues on this 1983 project. It is an observational record that balances French perspective with a sophisticated pop-rock sound.
2020 · 7 YEARS
A Written Testimony
Jay Electronica
After a decade-long wait, this 2020 project arrives as a meditative dialogue between two masters. It relies on soulful loops and cinematic samples to support its heavy, philosophical focus.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Hot Lemonade
A Guy Called Gerald
Bridging Manchester’s post-punk history with the birth of acid house, this 1989 record captures raw rave culture. It is an experimental snapshot of a producer moving beyond dance music conventions.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Heartbreak Weather
Niall Horan
Moving toward a cinematic and uptempo style, this 2020 record tracks the emotional progression of a breakup. It features punchy guitar work and polished pop influences.
1981 · 46 YEARS
My Melody
Deniece Williams
This 1981 release highlights a singer at the height of her creative range. It balances technical vocal precision with heartfelt R&B balladry and lush, polished arrangements.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Kärlek Är För Dom
Thåström
Focusing on sparse and haunting arrangements, this 2009 record puts poetry at the center. It feels like a quiet, late-night conversation recorded in a dim room.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Eclipse
Twin Shadow
Trading bedroom intimacy for stadium-sized hooks, this 2015 release embraces eighties synth-pop. It creates a sleek aesthetic that balances introspective lyrics with anthemic energy.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Anarchy, My Dear
Say Anything
Max Bemis returns to his confrontational style on this 2012 record, balancing neurotic pop-punk with social commentary. It captures a band in the middle of an experimental shift.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Across The Universe
Al Di Meola
Al Di Meola reimagines fourteen Beatles songs through intricate fingerstyle guitar in this 2020 project. He strips away the familiar melodies to explore harmonic nuance.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Dark Souls II Special Map & Original Soundtrack
Motoi Sakuraba
Motoi Sakuraba provides a desolate and haunting atmosphere for this 2014 project. It uses orchestral swells and sparse piano themes to mirror a crumbling world.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Asfalto
Asfalto
This 1978 debut remains the foundation of Spanish urban rock. It captures the restless spirit of a nation in transition through poetic lyrics and gritty, hard-hitting guitar riffs.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Feels Closer
Layo & Bushwacka!
This 2006 record moves beyond club anthems into introspective tech house. It blends sharp digital programming with tender downtempo textures to mimic a late-night comedown.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Solitaire
Solitaire
This 1995 release feels like a curated soundtrack for a city drive. It blends moody trip-hop with world-influenced percussion to create a hazy, hypnotic experience.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Trick Pony
Trick Pony
Heidi Newfield drives this 2001 debut with powerhouse vocals and a rowdy spirit. It mixes honky-tonk grit with a polished, radio-ready sheen typical of the era.