Albums released on 11 September

1995 · 32 YEARS
The Great Escape
Blur
Blur channeled British social archetypes into a cynical, colorful songbook. This record marks the band's transition from scrappy indie rockers to a brass-heavy pop act.

2001 · 26 YEARS
The Blueprint
Jay-Z
Jay-Z shifted his aesthetic toward a soulful, sample-driven style on this release. The record captures a gritty yet polished energy that solidified the stature of Roc-A-Fella Records.

2020 · 7 YEARS
The Universal Want
Doves
Following an eleven-year gap, Doves returned with this ten-track release. The album incorporates stories of childhood holidays and fairground memories within its tracklist.

2015 · 12 YEARS
Repentless
Slayer
Slayer released this album in 2015, featuring contributions from Gary Holt and Paul Bostaph. The tracklist includes revisited material alongside unfinished work from previous sessions.

2020 · 7 YEARS
American Head
The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips explore their Oklahoma roots on this introspective record. The songs trade science fiction concepts for a hazy, melodic reflection on youth.

2001 · 26 YEARS
"Love And Theft"
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan recorded this twelve-song set with his touring band and keyboardist Augie Meyers. It includes tracks like Mississippi and Summer Days.

2020 · 7 YEARS
We Are Chaos
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson worked with Shooter Jennings on this ten-song collection. The sequence is structured as two distinct sides, featuring artwork created specifically for the project.

1976 · 51 YEARS
A New World Record
Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra combined rock grit with orchestral arrangements on this release. It marked the group's transition into global popularity.

1985 · 42 YEARS
Falco 3
Falco
Falco blended classical flair with early European hip-hop on this record. The production features a high-gloss aesthetic that defined mid-eighties dance floors.

2009 · 18 YEARS
Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi presents a cosmic journey focused on inner peace and solitude. This release replaced rap bravado with vulnerability and existential themes.

2006 · 21 YEARS
I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo offers a sprawling mix of fuzzy jams and melodic pop. This 2006 release demonstrates the confidence of a band with two decades of experience.

1990 · 37 YEARS
Soundtrack From Twin Peaks
Angelo Badalamenti
Angelo Badalamenti created this score through a close collaboration with David Lynch. The result is a collection of haunting melodies that generate significant tension.

2001 · 26 YEARS
"The Glow" Pt. 2
The Microphones
Phil Elverum recorded this work in the woods, using distorted noise alongside acoustic folk. It serves as a diary regarding nature and personal heartbreak.

1969 · 58 YEARS
I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!
Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin moved away from her former band to explore R&B and soul arrangements. She utilized a full horn section to support her vocal delivery.

2020 · 7 YEARS
To Bring You My Love - Demos
PJ Harvey
These demos provide an early look at the foundation of a modern rock record. The recordings emphasize raw songwriting before final production techniques were added.

1978 · 49 YEARS
Una Donna Per Amico
Lucio Battisti
Lucio Battisti balances catchy songwriting with refined melodic sensibilities on this 1978 release. It represents a polished evolution in his career.

1975 · 52 YEARS
Mellow Madness
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones produced this 1975 release, which serves as a major debut for the Brothers Johnson. It sits at the intersection of soul and jazz-funk.

1981 · 46 YEARS
Rage In Eden
Ultravox
Ultravox utilized an isolated German studio to experiment with ambitious song structures. Synthesizers create a cold, cinematic atmosphere throughout the record.

2007 · 20 YEARS
Graduation
Kanye West
Kanye West embraced a maximalist, arena-ready sound on this 2007 release. The record marks a departure from soul samples toward brighter electronic textures.

2006 · 21 YEARS
Costello Music
The Fratellis
The Fratellis turned pub-rock into a global phenomenon with this high-energy release. The production captures the chaotic charm of the Glasgow scene.