Albums released on 17 March
2023 · 4 YEARS
Songs Of Surrender
U2
U2 strips forty tracks down to their bare essentials on this 2023 release. By removing stadium-sized production, the band highlights songwriting maturity and the evolution of Bono’s voice.
1967 · 60 YEARS
The Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead
Released in 1967, this debut captures a band finding its footing within the San Francisco scene. It documents the transition from a tight bar act into a group known for improvisational jams.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Candy Apple Grey
Hüsker Dü
Hüsker Dü moved toward a melodic, introspective approach on this 1986 record. It marks a transition from hardcore speed to a balanced studio environment.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Heartland rock receives a dreamlike update on this 2014 release. It balances classic rock sensibilities with indie aesthetics through propulsive drumming and reverb.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Spirit
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode responds to global unrest with a confrontational, industrial edge on this 2017 release. It utilizes stark arrangements to mirror a turbulent world.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Galveston
Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell explores cinematic country on this 1969 release. The record is defined by Jimmy Webb’s sophisticated pop songwriting and themes of coastal melancholy.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Baby I'm-A Want You
Bread
David Gates leads the way on this 1972 release, establishing a signature soft rock sound. It highlights harmony-heavy ballads and polished, radio-friendly arrangements.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Heroes
Commodores
Lionel Richie’s final effort with the group, released in 1980, bridges funk origins and polished soul. It captures the transition toward a refined Motown aesthetic.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Works (Volume 1)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Each member takes a side on this 1977 double album to highlight their unique identities. It captures progressive rock at its most technically excessive and grand.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Salutations
Conor Oberst
Conor Oberst expands his acoustic compositions into full-band arrangements on this 2017 record. It captures a loose, collaborative energy recorded with friends.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Generation X
Generation X
Billy Idol fronts this 1978 debut, which balances punk aggression with pop hooks. It captures the restless energy of the London scene during a period of transition.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Double Fun
Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer blends soul and rock on this 1978 release. It features slick studio craftsmanship and the successful single Every Kinda People.
1992 · 35 YEARS
La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Vol. 1
White Zombie
White Zombie pivots to industrial-tinged groove metal on this 1992 release. It serves as a tribute to grindhouse cinema with heavy riffs and B-movie samples.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Solid Gold
Gang Of Four
Released in 1981, this record uses jagged guitars and mechanical rhythms to address modern life. It is an exercise in minimalism that turns frustration into dance music.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Hot Thoughts
Spoon
Spoon incorporates electronic textures on this 2017 release to create a darker, rhythmic sound. It is a study in tension that maintains the band's recognizable style.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Dead Elvis
Death In Vegas
This 1997 release captures the big beat and trip-hop scene. It relies on breakbeat rhythms and cinematic samples to create a moody, noir-inspired atmosphere.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Nómadas
Franco Battiato
Franco Battiato adapted his compositions for the Spanish market on this 1987 release. It blends experimental roots with polished, synth-driven pop.
2017 · 10 YEARS
In Mind
Real Estate
Real Estate adopts a crisp, expansive studio sound on this 2017 record. It captures a suburban indie rock aesthetic through shimmering guitars and introspective songwriting.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Ingénue
k.d. lang
k.d. lang moved away from country roots to create this lush 1992 pop record. It features sweeping arrangements and a vocal range that is both expansive and intimate.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Human's Lib
Howard Jones
Howard Jones used synthesizers and sequencers to create this 1984 debut. It blends optimistic pop with introspective lyrics using early bedroom technology.