Albums released on 19 March
2003 · 24 YEARS
Elephant
The White Stripes
Jack and Meg White bypassed digital tools to capture a raw, analog garage rock sound at Toe Rag Studios. It serves as a gritty, blues-soaked statement that proves two musicians can generate immense power.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
Moving toward a folk-inflected style, this record highlights a transition into quiet intimacy. It reflects the artist's personal perspective through ethereal textures and delicate piano compositions.
2021 · 6 YEARS
We Are
Jon Batiste
New Orleans musical history meets modern pop in this vibrant, celebratory effort. It functions as an optimistic love letter to community, featuring a large ensemble of guests.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Dressed To Kill
Kiss
Trading sprawling debut ambitions for tight pop-rock, this 1975 release captures the band at a crossroads. It features a hungry, urgent energy that defined their transition into arena rock.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Teatro D'Ira - Vol.I
Måneskin
This 2021 release marks a shift from street performance to a global hard rock sound. Driven by frustration and ambition, it captures the rebellious spirit of a young group finding their footing.
1985 · 42 YEARS
West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts his own score in this 1985 recording, opting for a full symphonic approach. The result provides a level of clarity and operatic intensity absent from the original theatrical pit.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Violator
Depeche Mode
Dark, atmospheric textures define this 1990 release. It represents the point where the band successfully fused industrial grit with melodic precision.
1984 · 43 YEARS
The Swing
INXS
Collaborating with Nile Rodgers, the band sharpened their rhythmic edge on this 1984 release. It documents their transition from pub-rock roots to sleek, funk-oriented pop success.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Madvillainy Instrumentals
Madvillain
Crafted in a hotel studio, this instrumental collection utilizes dusty loops and obscure samples. It stands as a masterclass in sample-based hip hop composition.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Music Box
Evelyn "Champagne" King
This 1979 sophomore effort solidified the artist's range by blending disco floor-fillers with soulful ballads. It showcases a refined funk aesthetic from the end of the disco era.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Disco Nights
GQ
Defining the late seventies dance floor, this record highlights a smooth vocal group. It blends funk-infused production with the polished sensibilities of that era.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Wisconsin Death Trip
Static-X
Blending industrial textures with catchy hooks, this 1999 release defined a subgenre called evil disco. It captures the frantic energy of the late nineties heavy music scene.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Rock On
Raydio
Stepping into the spotlight, the artist delivers a collection of smooth, infectious songwriting. This 1979 gem blends tight funk grooves with a refined R&B sound.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Earth Rocker
Clutch
Stripping away previous bluesy experimentation, the band focused on pure adrenaline for this release. It is a relentless, aggressive collection of riffs.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Two Places At The Same Time
Ray Parker Jr.
Transitioning to a solo career, the artist balances radio-ready melodies with sharp rhythmic precision. This 1980 release shows a musician mastering soulful vocal arrangements.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Justice
Justin Bieber
Balancing pop sensibilities with themes of personal growth, this 2021 release is a reflective project. It relies on polished synth-pop textures to create an intimate atmosphere.
1962 · 65 YEARS
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
This 1962 debut features raw, conversational songwriting and traditional covers. It captures a fleeting moment when the folk revival moved from coffeehouses to the mainstream.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Port Of Morrow
The Shins
Blending indie-pop melodies with orchestral production, this 2012 release marked a return to form. It features clever, literate songwriting that defines the band's identity.
1996 · 31 YEARS
The Burdens Of Being Upright
Tracy Bonham
Violin-wielding angst meets sharp songwriting in this 1996 breakthrough. The record remains a defining document of the era's post-grunge landscape.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Eparistera Daimones
Triptykon
Tom Gabriel Fischer returns with a monolithic, crushing sound on this 2010 release. It is a dense, avant-garde work that blends extreme metal subgenres.