Albums released on 16 October
1981 · 46 YEARS
Dare
The Human League
The Human League reached the top of the UK charts with this 1981 synth-pop record. Produced by Martin Rushent, it features the vocal interplay of Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, and Susan Ann Sulley.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Wild!
Erasure
Vince Clarke and Andy Bell secured a UK number one with this 1989 release. Recorded in London, the album features four top 20 singles including Blue Savannah and Drama.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Dopamine
BØRNS
BØRNS released his debut studio album in 2015 after recording sessions in Los Angeles, West Marin, and Santa Monica. The record features production work from Tommy English and John Hill.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Serpentine Prison
Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger teamed up with producer Booker T. Jones for this 2020 release. The album, which features guest contributions from Andrew Bird and Gail Ann Dorsey, was recorded at the Earthstar Creation Center.
2020 · 7 YEARS
SIGN
Autechre
Autechre completed this 2020 album using a Max-based network of synthesisers. Sean Booth and Rob Brown worked separately on the project for nearly a year, communicating through software.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Album No. 8
Katie Melua
Katie Melua recorded this 2020 project in Tbilisi, Georgia, with producer Leo Abrahams. The collection includes co-writes with Tim Harries and features the single A Love Like That.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too
New Radicals
Gregg Alexander crafted this 1998 project as a defiant statement against the corporate music industry. It remains a cult favorite for its mix of cynicism and pure pop optimism.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Cuttin' Grass Vol. 1 (The Butcher Shoppe Sessions)
Sturgill Simpson
Sturgill Simpson revisited his songbook through a bluegrass lens for this 2020 release. Recorded in Nashville, the record features session musicians performing traditional country instrumentation.
2001 · 26 YEARS
The Argument
Fugazi
Fugazi refined their aggressive hardcore roots into intricate, melodic rock on this 2001 final studio album. It stands as the peak of the band's collaborative songwriting and independent ethos.
1989 · 38 YEARS
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
Kate Bush transformed lines from James Joyce into lush pop music on this 1989 release. The record is defined by layered production and the inclusion of Bulgarian vocal choirs.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Blessed Are...
Joan Baez
This 1971 double album features Joan Baez embracing a rock-oriented sound. It includes a mix of covers and original compositions that bridge the gap between acoustic folk and electric instrumentation.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Burden Of Proof
Benny The Butcher
Benny The Butcher trades lo-fi loops for polished boom-bap on this 2020 project produced by Hit-Boy. It captures the rise of the Buffalo scene and the evolution of the Griselda sound.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Hats
The Blue Nile
The Blue Nile crafted a minimalist, atmospheric record that evokes the feeling of a late-night drive. Released in 1989, it avoids excess in favor of deep, haunting intimacy.
1978 · 49 YEARS
A Single Man
Elton John
Elton John collaborated with Gary Osborne instead of Bernie Taupin for this 1978 release. It captures a shift toward a more mature and introspective musical identity.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Electronica 1 - The Time Machine
Jean-Michel Jarre
Jean-Michel Jarre assembled a diverse roster of electronic pioneers for this 2015 collaborative project. The record blends classic analog warmth with trip-hop and trance sensibilities.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Feels
Animal Collective
Animal Collective leaned into pop melody and emotional vulnerability on this 2005 release. The album features raw, acoustic energy and dense percussion.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Impossible Weight
Deep Sea Diver
Jessica Dobson explores vulnerability and kinetic energy on this 2020 indie rock release. It features a collaboration with Sharon Van Etten and balances melodic clarity with jagged edges.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night debuted in 1968 with a soulful, bluesy sound that featured three distinct vocalists. The collection includes hits like One and a cover of Chest Fever.
1979 · 48 YEARS
The Message Is Love
Barry White
Barry White showcases his signature romantic soul on this 1979 release. The record features lush, orchestral arrangements that blend funk grooves with cinematic intensity.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Electric Ladyland
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The Jimi Hendrix Experience pushed the limits of rock music with this ambitious 1968 studio project. It remains a benchmark for guitar innovation and studio experimentation.