Albums released on 30 October
1971 · 56 YEARS
Meddle
Pink Floyd
Meddle captures Pink Floyd moving into extended compositions. A stray piano note from the Echoes sessions set the tone for this 1971 release.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Stevie Wonder's Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder composed this double album to accompany the documentary The Secret Life of Plants. It stands as a pioneer of early digital pop recording.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Different Class
Pulp
Pulp recorded this 1995 album at the Townhouse in London. It arrived with creative packaging and a string of hit singles that helped it reach the top of the UK charts.
2000 · 27 YEARS
All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
U2 worked with producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois across multiple studios for this 2000 release. The record contains a sequence of four consecutive singles.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Return To The Moon
EL VY
EL VY emerged from a long-distance creative exchange between Matt Berninger and Brent Knopf. This debut presents a punk-rock musical narrative.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Positions
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande features string arrangements by David Campbell throughout this 2020 record. It topped the charts in both the US and the UK upon release.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Salisbury
Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep expanded their reach in 1971 by utilizing a twenty-four-piece orchestra. This record marks a shift toward complex arrangements.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Count Your Blessings
Bring Me The Horizon
This 2006 debut from Bring Me The Horizon documents the peak of the deathcore movement. It is defined by aggressive performances and a raw approach to recording.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Love Goes
Sam Smith
Sam Smith pivots toward club-ready production on this record. It replaces piano-led ballads with electronic textures and danceable rhythms.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Wiped Out!
The Neighbourhood
The Neighbourhood utilizes moody, reverb-heavy production on this 2015 release. It offers a look at the band's process through a mix of studio tracks and raw memos.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Holding Back The River
Wet Wet Wet
Wet Wet Wet released this record in 1989, marking their second studio project. It features a cover of Maggie May alongside more sophisticated pop-rock material.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold took a theatrical turn on this self-titled 2007 release. The project integrates elements ranging from mariachi horns to piano ballads.
1981 · 46 YEARS
You Could Have Been With Me
Sheena Easton
Sheena Easton shifted toward a rock-adjacent style on this 1981 release. The album marks her move from pop idol to a more seasoned vocalist.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Entre Gris Clair Et Gris Foncé
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Entre Gris Clair Et Gris Foncé is a 1987 double album from Jean-Jacques Goldman. It balances quiet acoustic tracks with large pop arrangements to explore the nuances of human connection.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Blackout
Britney Spears
Britney Spears embraced an industrial-tinged electronic sound on this 2007 release. The album is noted for its raw energy and futuristic aesthetic.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Affinity
Bill Evans
Bill Evans and Toots Thielemans created a relaxed dialogue on this 1978 release. The harmonica and piano work together to provide a melancholic, warm mood.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)
John Williams
John Williams composed this score to anchor the first film in the series. It utilizes grand orchestral themes to establish the atmosphere of the wizarding world.
1973 · 54 YEARS
On The Third Day
Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra found their symphonic rock identity during these 1973 sessions. Jeff Lynne took control of the production, leading to the notable track Showdown.
2015 · 12 YEARS
It's A Holiday Soul Party
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings offer a funk-heavy alternative to traditional holiday music. This 2015 release brings analog warmth to a seasonal collection.
2020 · 7 YEARS
May Our Chambers Be Full
Emma Ruth Rundle
Emma Ruth Rundle and Thou collaborated on this 2020 record. The result is a heavy, intimate project that blends sludge-metal with folk sensibilities.