Albums released on 26 March
1979 · 48 YEARS
Go West
Village People
Village People capture late seventies club culture at their height with this disco record. It features theatrical personas and punchy brass arrangements.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Amigos
Santana
Santana shifts toward a tighter, funk-oriented sound on this 1976 release. It documents a transition from earlier psychedelic jams to a polished fusion aesthetic.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Trilogy: Past, Present & Future
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra presents a three-part project covering different eras of his career. It includes standards, pop hits, and a grand suite by Gordon Jenkins.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Jailbreak
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy delivers a career peak of grit and harmony on this 1976 hard rock record. It features twin-guitar work that solidified the group as heavy hitters.
2010 · 17 YEARS
New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh
Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu strips back her production to focus on intimacy and vulnerability. It feels like a private diary of love and self-reflection.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Promises
Floating Points
This meditative suite features Sam Shepherd, Pharoah Sanders, and the London Symphony Orchestra. It moves with a patient, gravitational force between ambient music and jazz.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Tell All Your Friends
Taking Back Sunday
This 2002 debut defined the Long Island scene with its frantic energy and overlapping vocals. It turned teenage heartbreak into a communal experience.
1996 · 31 YEARS
On Avery Island
Neutral Milk Hotel
Jeff Mangum recorded this debut in a home studio, blending fuzzy guitars with accordion. It captures the lo-fi aesthetic of the Elephant 6 collective.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Mane Attraction
White Lion
White Lion concludes their classic era with this 1991 release. It features intricate guitar work and melodic hooks characteristic of that transition in rock.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Moonmadness
Camel
Camel explores the lunar cycle on this progressive rock concept album. Each track represents a different personality trait of the band members.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Perseverance
Hatebreed
Hatebreed turned personal hardship into a rallying cry on this 2002 release. It propelled the band from local favorites to heavy music powerhouses.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Dignity
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff pivoted to sophisticated dance-pop and electro-disco on this 2007 release. It stands as a standout example of a mid-2000s pop reinvention.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Aspects
Str4ta
Bluey Maunick and Gilles Peterson channel early 1980s Brit-funk on this project. They intentionally avoided modern polish to favor authentic grit.
1981 · 46 YEARS
The Dude
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones steps to the front of this record, featuring a cast of vocalists like James Ingram. It captures the move from disco to sleek R&B.
2021 · 6 YEARS
The Bitter Truth
Evanescence
Evanescence returns after a decade with this cathartic record about frustration and resilience. It serves as a response to the turmoil of the early 2020s.
1982 · 45 YEARS
You're The One For Me
D-Train
Released in 1982, You're The One For Me by D-Train merges electronic techniques with soul music. The title song stands out for its use of a Roland TR-808 drum machine to establish a steady, driving beat.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Yeti Season
El Michels Affair
El Michels Affair crafts a moody, cinematic soul record on this release. It avoids modern digital gloss in favor of vintage equipment and analog warmth.
1980 · 47 YEARS
One Eighty
Ambrosia
Ambrosia moved toward a slick, radio-friendly sound on this 1980 release. It represents a typical artifact of the soft rock landscape of that era.
1964 · 63 YEARS
Funny Girl (Original Broadway Cast)
Jule Styne
This 1964 original cast recording captures a powerhouse vocal performance. It is a masterclass in storytelling through song, preserved in a vibrant form.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Kids
Noga Erez
Noga Erez explores generational responsibility and digital-age anxiety on this record. It blends trip-hop textures with modern electronic production.