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Albums released on 5 March

  1. Sixto Rodriguez: Cold Fact

    1970 · 57 YEARS

    Cold Fact

    Sixto Rodriguez

    Sixto Rodriguez captures the raw spirit of Detroit on this 1970 record. It is a collection of folk-rock tracks defined by gritty urban storytelling and melancholic melodies.

  2. Jimi Hendrix: The Cry Of Love

    1971 · 56 YEARS

    The Cry Of Love

    Jimi Hendrix

    Jimi Hendrix moves toward a soulful, melodic space on this 1971 release. It offers a cohesive look at his final studio work before his passing.

  3. Grinderman: Grinderman

    2007 · 20 YEARS

    Grinderman

    Grinderman

    Nick Cave pivots from his usual elegance to raw, unhinged garage-rock on this 2007 debut. It is a messy, energetic project that recalls a barroom brawl.

  4. The Men: Open Your Heart

    2012 · 15 YEARS

    Open Your Heart

    The Men

    The Men blend melodic indie rock with blistering punk on this 2012 release. It captures the frantic intensity of the Brooklyn DIY scene.

  5. The Creeps: Blue Tomato

    1990 · 37 YEARS

    Blue Tomato

    The Creeps

    The Creeps reach their peak in 1990 with this set of high-energy pop songs. The album marks a shift from punk roots toward a soulful, melodic sensibility.

  6. Arab Strap: As Days Get Dark

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    As Days Get Dark

    Arab Strap

    Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton explore modern relationships on this 2021 return. It maintains a cynical, downtempo mood.

  7. David Gilmour: About Face

    1984 · 43 YEARS

    About Face

    David Gilmour

    David Gilmour steps away from his primary band to explore pop songwriting on this 1984 record. It is a polished, mid-eighties project heavy on studio layering.

  8. Kings Of Leon: When You See Yourself

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    When You See Yourself

    Kings Of Leon

    Kings Of Leon blend southern rock roots with synth-heavy production on this 2021 album. It reflects a shift toward introspective themes and personal growth.

  9. Broken Bells: Broken Bells

    2010 · 17 YEARS

    Broken Bells

    Broken Bells

    James Mercer and Danger Mouse collaborate on this 2010 record of atmospheric indie-pop. It is a cinematic, moody collection designed for late-night listening.

  10. Nick Drake: Bryter Layter

    1971 · 56 YEARS

    Bryter Layter

    Nick Drake

    Nick Drake turns toward orchestrated chamber-pop on this 1971 sophomore effort. It is a sophisticated, bittersweet record featuring contributions from John Cale.

  11. GQ: GQ Two

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    GQ Two

    GQ

    GQ pivots from the peak of disco toward a refined soul aesthetic on this 1980 release. It proves the group could balance rhythmic precision with R&B melodies.

  12. McGuinn, Clark & Hillman: McGuinn, Clark & Hillman

    1979 · 48 YEARS

    McGuinn, Clark & Hillman

    McGuinn, Clark & Hillman

    Three folk-rock veterans join forces on this 1979 release. The record prioritizes clean production and vocal harmonies to create a professional pop-rock sound.

  13. Jennie: Ruby

    2025 · 2 YEARS

    Ruby

    Jennie

    Jennie evolves her sound on this 2025 project, blending electronic textures with modern hip-hop. It is a high-energy manifesto focused on personal growth.

  14. Lenny Kravitz: Mama Said

    1991 · 36 YEARS

    Mama Said

    Lenny Kravitz

    Lenny Kravitz moves into raw, introspective territory on this 1991 record. It is fueled by personal heartbreak and captures the era's return to organic instrumentation.

  15. Superdrag: Regretfully Yours

    1996 · 31 YEARS

    Regretfully Yours

    Superdrag

    Superdrag collide sugary hooks with distorted guitars on this 1996 power pop record. It is a loud, cynical document of the mid-nineties underground scene.

  16. Marcos Valle: Garra

    1971 · 56 YEARS

    Garra

    Marcos Valle

    Marcos Valle moves beyond bossa nova into funkier, political territory on this 1971 album. It is a snapshot of a musician reaching a creative peak.

  17. Liars: Sisterworld

    2010 · 17 YEARS

    Sisterworld

    Liars

    Liars explore suburban isolation and psychological pressure on this 2010 release. The band moves toward a structured, cinematic version of noise-rock.

  18. Novastar: Another Lonely Soul

    2004 · 23 YEARS

    Another Lonely Soul

    Novastar

    Novastar delivers a set of melodic, radio-ready alternative rock in 2004. The songs rely on strong hooks and a persistent sense of longing.

  19. Ultramarine: United Kingdoms

    1993 · 34 YEARS

    United Kingdoms

    Ultramarine

    Ultramarine blends early nineties ambient house with organic folk on this 1993 release. It is a rhythmically forward-thinking record with a pastoral feel.

  20. Extremoduro: Yo, Minoría Absoluta

    2002 · 25 YEARS

    Yo, Minoría Absoluta

    Extremoduro

    Extremoduro captures hard rock intensity on this 2002 release. It remains a cornerstone of the genre, blending poetic lyrics with aggressive instrumentation.