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Albums released on 8 March

  1. Foreigner: Foreigner

    1977 · 50 YEARS

    Foreigner

    Foreigner

    Foreigner’s 1977 debut introduced a polished, arena-ready sound. The group blended veteran British rockers with New York session players to craft massive hooks.

  2. David Bowie: The Next Day

    2013 · 14 YEARS

    The Next Day

    David Bowie

    Arriving after a decade of silence, this 2013 record marked a surprising return for David Bowie. It functions as an act of self-reflection, incorporating previous personas without recycling old material.

  3. Kansas: Kansas

    1974 · 53 YEARS

    Kansas

    Kansas

    Kansas debuted in 1974 with a blend of Midwestern grit and complex progressive ideas. The group rejected the choice between hard rock and ambitious arrangements.

  4. Ariana Grande: Eternal Sunshine

    2024 · 3 YEARS

    Eternal Sunshine

    Ariana Grande

    Ariana Grande explores heartbreak and self-discovery on this 2024 project. The tracks balance high-energy dance-pop with vulnerable, downtempo balladry.

  5. Wilco: Summerteeth

    1999 · 28 YEARS

    Summerteeth

    Wilco

    Wilco pivoted toward experimental, studio-driven production with 1999's Summerteeth. The record hides dark, personal lyrics behind infectious pop melodies.

  6. Foals: Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 1

    2019 · 8 YEARS

    Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 1

    Foals

    Foals delivered a frantic, synth-heavy dispatch from the modern era in 2019. The band balances math-rock precision with a cinematic sense of dread.

  7. Juice WRLD: Death Race For Love

    2019 · 8 YEARS

    Death Race For Love

    Juice WRLD

    Juice WRLD navigated the highs and lows of superstardom on this 2019 project. It serves as a time capsule for the SoundCloud rap era through unfiltered, emotional songwriting.

  8. Asia: Asia

    1982 · 45 YEARS

    Asia

    Asia

    Asia defined early eighties arena rock with this 1982 debut. A supergroup of veterans from King Crimson, Yes, and ELP combined to craft massive, radio-friendly hooks.

  9. Amy MacDonald: A Curious Thing

    2010 · 17 YEARS

    A Curious Thing

    Amy MacDonald

    Amy MacDonald focused on acoustic warmth and strong storytelling for this 2010 release. The record favors authentic instrumentation over studio effects.

  10. Throwing Muses: The Real Ramona

    1991 · 36 YEARS

    The Real Ramona

    Throwing Muses

    The Real Ramona captures a jagged collision of pop sensibilities and raw nerves. Released in 1991, the record marks a shift for the band toward melodic accessibility.

  11. GonjaSufi: A Sufi & A Killer

    2010 · 17 YEARS

    A Sufi & A Killer

    GonjaSufi

    Flying Lotus produced this 2010 project, creating a dusty, fever-dream atmosphere. The record sits at the intersection of hip-hop and electronic experimentation.

  12. Dean Martin: Somewhere There's A Someone

    1966 · 61 YEARS

    Somewhere There's A Someone

    Dean Martin

    Dean Martin captured the peak of his mid-sixties popularity with this 1966 collection. The record highlights the effortless charm of the era's lounge scene.

  13. Alice Cooper: Love It To Death

    1971 · 56 YEARS

    Love It To Death

    Alice Cooper

    Alice Cooper refined his chaotic garage sound into theatrical, menacing rock with this 1971 release. The record marks the group's transition into a tight, professional unit.

  14. Helado Negro: This Is How You Smile

    2019 · 8 YEARS

    This Is How You Smile

    Helado Negro

    Helado Negro crafted this 2019 record as a love letter to his Ecuadorian heritage. The songs blend personal history with rhythmic, folk-inspired storytelling.

  15. Bleachers: Bleachers

    2024 · 3 YEARS

    Bleachers

    Bleachers

    Jack Antonoff leans into nostalgic indie rock textures on this 2024 self-titled effort. The record explores themes of personal growth through catchy, polished pop hooks.

  16. R.E.M.: Collapse Into Now

    2011 · 16 YEARS

    Collapse Into Now

    R.E.M.

    R.E.M. chose to conclude their career with this 2011 release. It serves as a deliberate victory lap, incorporating guest vocalists to honor three decades of work.

  17. Stuff: Stuff It!

    1979 · 48 YEARS

    Stuff It!

    Stuff

    Stuff functioned as a supergroup of New York session musicians in 1979. The band possessed a unique ability to blend jazz chops with a danceable, funky groove.

  18. Asian Dub Foundation: Community Music

    2000 · 27 YEARS

    Community Music

    Asian Dub Foundation

    Political fire meets jungle beats on this 2000 release from the London underground. The group balances rapid-fire vocals with stinging social commentary.

  19. Silverchair: Neon Ballroom

    1999 · 28 YEARS

    Neon Ballroom

    Silverchair

    Silverchair matured into a sophisticated, orchestral sound on this 1999 release. The band moved away from grunge to incorporate string arrangements and piano melodies.

  20. Pink Project: Domino

    1982 · 45 YEARS

    Domino

    Pink Project

    Italian producers crafted a neon-lit fever dream with this 1982 synth-pop effort. The record features clever, high-concept reinterpretations of science-fiction sounds.