Albums released on 1 September
1981 · 46 YEARS
Private Eyes
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Daryl Hall & John Oates deliver a polished blend of pop and soul on this 1981 release. It is defined by sharp hooks and a studio sound that bridges funk, rock, and electronic styles.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Everything Is Alive
Slowdive
Slowdive returns with a collection defined by electronic textures and modular loops. The songs navigate personal loss, shifting from heavy guitar focus to a spacious, introspective atmosphere.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Bicep
Bicep
Bicep captures the energy of the UK rave scene on their 2017 debut. The record blends house and trance influences into a polished, melodic experience.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Back To The Water Below
Royal Blood
Royal Blood turns toward intimacy and piano-driven arrangements on this 2023 release. The duo moved away from stadium anthems to explore moody, alternative rock textures.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Eldorado - A Symphony By The Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra embraced full orchestral arrangements on this 1974 concept album. It follows a narrative about a dreamer escaping mundane life for a fantasy realm.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Amused To Death
Roger Waters
Roger Waters explores the numbing effects of media on this 1992 release. The record uses advanced audio technology to frame a cynical, cinematic narrative.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Wildhoney
Tiamat
Tiamat blends atmospheric metal with psychedelic textures on this 1994 release. It serves as a hypnotic journey through heavy, layered sounds.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Fly With The Wind
McCoy Tyner
McCoy Tyner pairs his piano quartet with a full string orchestra on this 1976 record. The result is a fusion of post-bop sophistication and driving rhythmic energy.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
David Holmes captures the grit of New York City on this 1997 release. Field recordings and cinematic soul samples build a collage of urban tension.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Hellmode
Jeff Rosenstock
Jeff Rosenstock balances existential dread with pop-punk energy on this 2023 release. The tracks offer a cathartic outlet for modern anxieties through honest lyrics.
1978 · 49 YEARS
The Bride Stripped Bare
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry explores themes of heartbreak on this 1978 release. The record moves away from art-school polish toward a raw, blues-inflected aesthetic.
1974 · 53 YEARS
The Junkie And The Juicehead Minus Me
Johnny Cash, June Carter, Rosanne Cash, Carlene Routh, Rosey Nix
Johnny Cash invites his family into the studio for this 1974 collaborative project. The record highlights their shared musical chemistry and roots in gospel and country.
2017 · 10 YEARS
American Dream
LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem returns in 2017 with a mix of synthesizers and post-punk grit. The record addresses aging and disillusionment through driving rhythms and complex arrangements.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Built To Destroy
The Michael Schenker Group
Michael Schenker navigates the transition between hard rock and commercial metal on this 1983 release. The album stands as a document of a guitarist balancing technical skill with radio-ready hooks.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Every Country's Sun
Mogwai
Mogwai captures a cinematic sense of tension on this 2017 release. The band balances melodic introspection with crushing walls of noise.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Hard Candy
Ned Doheny
Ned Doheny delivers sun-drenched melodies on this 1976 classic. It is a cornerstone of the yacht rock revival, balancing breezy pop with genuine soul.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Way Out West
Way Out West
Way Out West defines the late nineties dance floor on their 1997 debut. The record blends cinematic progressive house with the kinetic energy of breakbeat.
1980 · 47 YEARS
I'm No Hero
Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard reinvented his sound on this 1980 release, moving toward guitar-driven pop-rock. The album features a key collaboration that defined his modern style.
1968 · 59 YEARS
The Beat Of The Brass
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass reached a turning point in 1968 with this record. It features the artist's first vocal performance alongside a warm, Latin-inflected jazz sound.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Protection Spells
Songs: Ohia
Songs: Ohia captures a raw, haunting spirit on this release. It relies on sparse, intimate instrumentation to convey deep emotional gravity.