Albums released on 5 October
1970 · 57 YEARS
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin III marks a deliberate shift for the group, emphasizing acoustic textures alongside their trademark heavy rock. It showcases a broader creative range for the band.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Recorded in France, this double album features a wide stylistic range connected by piano-driven arrangements. The band moves from rock force to character-driven portraits.
2018 · 9 YEARS
A Star Is Born Soundtrack
Lady Gaga
This soundtrack blends country-rock and pop, using performance-based tracks to follow a narrative arc. The lead vocalists provide a clear line through the changing styles.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Trench
Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots explore themes of anxiety and doubt within a conceptual framework. Prominent bass and live drums drive the variety of track structures.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Wanderer
Cat Power
Returning to sparse, self-produced arrangements, this record emphasizes vocal phrasing over complex instrumentation. It focuses on themes of reflection and travel.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Traces
Steve Perry
Steve Perry returns to solo work with a collection centered on memory and loss. The arrangements prioritize his vocal style within a melodic rock framework.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Speak & Spell
Depeche Mode
The debut from Depeche Mode showcases bright, synth-heavy pop driven by Vince Clarke. It relies on the simple capabilities of analog gear to create a rhythmic, optimistic mood.
1993 · 34 YEARS
So Tonight That I Might See
Mazzy Star
Hope Sandoval delivers a reverb-heavy performance that leans into late-night intimacy. The album marks a shift from guitar-driven shoegaze toward a slower, psychedelic folk direction.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Sonic Flower Groove
Primal Scream
This debut blends jangle-pop sensibilities with a sharp, mod-inspired attitude. It captures a band in transition, opting for sincerity and shimmering guitar work over later, more aggressive styles.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Berlin
Lou Reed
A dark, theatrical rock opera, this album follows the decline of a couple living in Germany. It abandons typical glam rock to present a bleak, cinematic story of despair.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Mike + The Mechanics
Mike & The Mechanics
Mike Rutherford moves from complex progressive structures to polished, radio-friendly pop. The project utilizes various guest singers to provide a soulful, versatile sound.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Killing Joke
Killing Joke
This record established a rhythmic, industrial sound defined by tribal percussion and apocalyptic dread. It remains a key document of the 1980 London scene.
1987 · 40 YEARS
...Nothing Like The Sun
Sting
Grief informs this personal exploration of mortality, composed after the loss of the artist's mother. It features a mix of jazz-pop and global, atmospheric textures.
1973 · 54 YEARS
These Foolish Things
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry reimagines a selection of standards and rock classics in this debut solo effort. He trades art-rock theatrics for smooth, lounge-inspired textures.
2018 · 9 YEARS
The Silver Scream
Ice Nine Kills
Each track on this record serves as a musical tribute to a specific slasher film. The band combines metalcore intensity with theatrical, horror-inspired concepts.
2009 · 18 YEARS
The House That Dirt Built
The Heavy
This record blends soul, garage rock, and funk rhythms into a cinematic sound. It is anchored by a horn-heavy, swaggering style that feels both retro and punchy.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Lonerism
Tame Impala
Recorded largely in isolation, this record uses fuzzy synths and swirling guitars to create expansive anthems. It successfully turns bedroom experiments into a dense, psychedelic experience.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Electric Mud
Muddy Waters
Chess Records pushed Muddy Waters into psychedelic territory on this polarizing blues record. It features distorted bass and wah-wah pedals to reach a rock-oriented audience.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Childish Prodigy
Kurt Vile
Sprawling, lo-fi guitar experiments define this record. It balances blues-rock roots with a hazy, hypnotic atmosphere that prioritizes texture over standard pop forms.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Red
The Communards
Jimmy Somerville’s falsetto drives these high-energy dance anthems. The record blends political urgency with polished, synth-heavy arrangements typical of the eighties.