Albums released on 3 March
2017 · 10 YEARS
÷ (Divide)
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran balances his acoustic roots with high-gloss pop production on this 2017 release. It functions as an eclectic, personal diary featuring influences from Irish folk, funk, and tropical pop.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Plastic Beach
Gorillaz
Damon Albarn creates a surreal oceanic retreat that acts as a commentary on consumer culture. It blends vintage synthesizers and electronic rhythms to produce a futuristic pop sound.
2017 · 10 YEARS
American Teen
Khalid
Khalid explores suburban life and the transition into adulthood on this 2017 debut. Its mix of R&B melodies and atmospheric synthesizer work captures the experience of youth.
1989 · 38 YEARS
3 Feet High And Rising
De La Soul
De La Soul reconfigured hip-hop by utilizing a collage of diverse samples and optimistic themes. This 1989 debut traded common aggressive tropes for witty, surreal storytelling.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Atlas
Real Estate
Real Estate refined their jangly guitar style into an expansive, introspective sound on this 2014 release. It captures the feeling of suburban transition with clean, melodic production.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Master Of Puppets
Metallica
Metallica pushed past thrash metal boundaries on this 1986 release by incorporating classical influences. It stands as the final studio effort from the original lineup.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Easter
Patti Smith Group
Patti Smith Group achieved wide accessibility on this 1978 release through polished, arena-ready production. It marks a transition where the New York underground moved into the mainstream.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Aurora
Daisy Jones & The Six
This 2023 release functions as the soundtrack to a fictional band's rise and fall. It mirrors 1970s Laurel Canyon folk-rock and gritty, stadium-ready anthems.
2014 · 13 YEARS
G I R L
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams created this project as a tribute to the women who influenced his career. It offers a bright, optimistic contrast to the darker trends of modern R&B.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Red Moon In Venus
Kali Uchis
Kali Uchis blends sensuality and cosmic imagery on this 2023 release. The album uses neo-soul sounds and funk-inspired basslines to create a cohesive groove.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Sheik Yerbouti
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa utilizes live recordings edited with studio overdubs to create a satirical, high-energy experience. It highlights tight ensemble playing and intricate guitar work.
2017 · 10 YEARS
French Kiwi Juice
FKJ
FKJ performs every layer of sound on this 2017 release, blending jazz improvisation with electronic beats. It sits between a sun-drenched lounge and a dance floor.
2015 · 12 YEARS
The Firewatcher's Daughter
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile explores themes of home and resilience through a mix of acoustic tracks and indie-rock anthems. The production keeps the focus on her powerful vocal performances.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Middle Cyclone
Neko Case
Neko Case uses nature as a central theme on this 2009 release, recorded in a Vermont barn. It balances lush, cinematic production with an honest, visceral edge.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Guilty Of Everything
Nothing
Nothing captures the tension of the Philadelphia underground on this 2014 release. It relies on a shoegaze aesthetic of swirling guitars and buried vocals.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Symphonie Nr. 3 'Eroica'
Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven transformed this symphony into a monument to individual heroism after removing his original dedication. It broke Classical era boundaries to usher in the Romantic period.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Du & Jag Döden
Kent
Kent captures existential dread and personal isolation on this 2005 release. It is a guitar-driven record that turned introspective themes into large, stadium-ready anthems.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Rockferry
Duffy
Duffy channels the raw power of 1960s soul on this 2008 debut. The record is anchored by the organ-driven energy of her hit single and retro instrumentation.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Voids
Minus The Bear
Minus The Bear compiles unreleased material and demos to create a cohesive farewell. This 2017 record highlights the intricate tapping guitar lines that defined the band.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Pure Prairie League
Pure Prairie League
Pure Prairie League debuted in 1972 with a focus on tight vocal harmonies and pedal steel guitar. It remains a foundational country-rock record from the California-adjacent scene.