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Albums released on 7 March

  1. USA For Africa: We Are The World

    1985 · 42 YEARS

    We Are The World

    USA For Africa

    A star-studded 1985 charity single, this project united dozens of major performers to support famine relief efforts in Ethiopia.

  2. Tears For Fears: The Hurting

    1983 · 44 YEARS

    The Hurting

    Tears For Fears

    A debut record rooted in primal scream therapy that balances deep emotional trauma with catchy pop hooks. It remains a tense fusion of clinical synthesizers and raw vulnerability.

  3. Lady Gaga: Mayhem

    2025 · 2 YEARS

    Mayhem

    Lady Gaga

    A high-energy fusion of rock grit and nu-disco sheen. The album moves away from traditional pop formats to favor experimental arrangements and vocal intensity.

  4. Nightmares On Wax: In A Space Outta Sound

    2006 · 21 YEARS

    In A Space Outta Sound

    Nightmares On Wax

    Released in 2006, In A Space Outta Sound finds Nightmares On Wax combining hip-hop rhythms with jazz and soul influences. It remains a reliable downtempo record that fits a variety of casual environments.

  5. Elbow: The Take Off And Landing Of Everything

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    The Take Off And Landing Of Everything

    Elbow

    Written after a relocation to New York, this record explores displacement and aging through cinematic arrangements. It is a warm, orchestral take on indie rock.

  6. Average White Band: Feel No Fret

    1979 · 48 YEARS

    Feel No Fret

    Average White Band

    The group shifts from raw funk toward a more polished and sophisticated style. It features tight horn arrangements and a rhythm section that remains locked in throughout.

  7. Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Criminal Tango

    1986 · 41 YEARS

    Criminal Tango

    Manfred Mann's Earth Band

    This release marks a turn toward synth-heavy pop-rock with a digital sheen. It captures a band navigating the transition into the mid-eighties.

  8. David Bowie: Young Americans

    1975 · 52 YEARS

    Young Americans

    David Bowie

    Recorded in Philadelphia, this album marks a shift into lush soul and funk. It features guest contributions and highlights a new vocal range.

  9. Sonny Rollins: Way Out West

    1957 · 70 YEARS

    Way Out West

    Sonny Rollins

    A trio session recorded without a piano, providing total harmonic freedom. This West Coast hard bop record is known for its intimate and airy atmosphere.

  10. Witch: Witch

    2006 · 21 YEARS

    Witch

    Witch

    J Mascis steps behind the kit for this retro-inspired record. It is a gritty homage to heavy psych, stoner rock, and doom metal.

  11. Disturbed: The Sickness

    2000 · 27 YEARS

    The Sickness

    Disturbed

    This 2000 debut features percussive vocal styles and industrial-tinged riffs that defined a commercial peak for nu metal.

  12. Mass Production: In The Purest Form

    1979 · 48 YEARS

    In The Purest Form

    Mass Production

    An ensemble funk record where every instrument contributes to the rhythm. It is a clean, punchy collection that captures the disco-funk crossover period.

  13. The Psychedelic Furs: The Psychedelic Furs

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    The Psychedelic Furs

    The Psychedelic Furs

    A dense, chaotic debut capturing the London post-punk scene. It features layered saxophones and guitars that evoke a sense of nervous breakdown.

  14. The Cramps: Songs The Lord Taught Us

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    Songs The Lord Taught Us

    The Cramps

    A raw, twitchy debut recorded in Memphis. It blends 1950s rockabilly with B-movie horror to create a dark, garage-rock sound.

  15. MØ: No Mythologies To Follow

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    No Mythologies To Follow

    MØ

    A debut manifesto for a generation navigating adulthood. It blends lo-fi electronic textures with indie-pop to capture a restless urgency.

  16. Augustus Pablo: Rockers Meets King Tubbys In A Fire House

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    Rockers Meets King Tubbys In A Fire House

    Augustus Pablo

    A bridge between roots reggae and experimental dub. It features cavernous basslines and ghostly melodies recorded at a Kingston venue.

  17. I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness: Fear Is On Our Side

    2006 · 21 YEARS

    Fear Is On Our Side

    I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness

    A post-rock record characterized by slow-burning tension and cathartic crescendos. It rewards listeners who engage with its emotional intensity.

  18. Matt Berry: Witchazel

    2011 · 16 YEARS

    Witchazel

    Matt Berry

    A whimsical odyssey through the English countryside blending folk and psychedelia. It recalls the eccentric British pop of the late sixties.

  19. John Klemmer: Constant Throb

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Constant Throb

    John Klemmer

    A pioneering jazz record using the Echoplex on saxophone. It bridges hard-bop roots with the experimental, spiritual fusion of the early seventies.

  20. De Staat: Machinery

    2011 · 16 YEARS

    Machinery

    De Staat

    Industrial rhythms collide with bluesy grit on this sophomore effort. The album features stomping grooves and cynical lyrics.