Albums released on 15 September
2017 · 10 YEARS
Concrete And Gold
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters pair with producer Greg Kurstin on this release, blending heavy guitar work with layered vocal harmonies. It balances aggressive tracks with broader, melodic compositions.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Sports
Huey Lewis & The News
Huey Lewis & The News refine their mix of bar-band rock and pop sensibilities here. The tracks rely on tight backing parts and a consistent pulse.
1986 · 41 YEARS
True Stories
Talking Heads
Talking Heads perform songs tied to David Byrne’s film, incorporating gospel and country influences. The material focuses on daily habits and the stories people share.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Rocky Mountain High
John Denver
John Denver combines his own mountain imagery with compositions by other writers. Milton Okun’s production focuses on acoustic arrangements and clear vocals.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Dedicated To Bobby Jameson
Ariel Pink
Ariel Pink builds this record around the story of musician Bobby Jameson. It mixes crooked melodies and varying production styles to keep song structures unsettled.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Savage (Songs From A Broken World)
Gary Numan
Gary Numan sets this album in a world shaped by environmental collapse. Programmed rhythms and synthesizer parts support songs about survival and individual voices.
1965 · 62 YEARS
Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Otis Redding recorded this collection in a single day at Stax Records. He delivers raw performances backed by Booker T. & the M.G.'s and the Mar-Keys.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Absolution
Muse
Muse combines space-rock textures with heavy, riff-driven intensity on this 2003 release. The production uses piano-heavy ballads and distorted guitars to convey a sense of anxiety.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Thunder In My Heart
Leo Sayer
Leo Sayer shifts from folk-influenced roots toward a polished pop sound. The production utilizes disco and soft rock textures to craft a sophisticated result.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Pharoah
Pharoah Sanders
Pharoah Sanders recorded this project in 1977, favoring a slow and meditative pace. It features ambient, modal backing alongside the saxophonist’s distinct tone.
2023 · 4 YEARS
The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We
Mitski
Mitski turns toward folk and Americana textures on this release. The production is intimate, using orchestral elements and pedal steel guitars to add weight to her songwriting.
2009 · 18 YEARS
I And Love And You
The Avett Brothers
Rick Rubin produced this release, guiding the band toward a more expansive sound. It marks a shift in their career where folk roots met a larger production style.
2023 · 4 YEARS
I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part I)
Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims processes heartbreak and personal growth through a lens of emotional honesty. The production blends classic soul and R&B with modern techniques.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Worship The Sun
Allah-Las
Allah-Las evoke the hazy coastline of 1960s California through reverb-heavy guitars. The album maintains a mellow momentum rooted in the indie-psych scene.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Tiffany
Tiffany
Tiffany became a household name following this 1987 release and a high-energy mall tour. The production is packed with gated reverb and bright synthesizers.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Mechanical Animals
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson explores a concept involving an alien superstar named Omega. The album trades earlier industrial metal for polished, glam-influenced melodies.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Vaudeville Villain
Viktor Vaughn
MF DOOM assumes a sci-fi villain persona for this gritty concept album. Set in a dystopian New York, it features production from various beatmakers.
1998 · 29 YEARS
The Sound Of Perseverance
Death
Chuck Schuldiner blends technical precision with melodic atmosphere on this death metal swan song. It features a sharp production that highlights every bass line and guitar harmony.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Music
Madonna
Madonna explores experimental electronic territory with help from Mirwais Ahmadzaï. The record creates a contrast between acoustic folk textures and glitchy synthesizers.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Whip-Smart
Liz Phair
Liz Phair navigates the pressure of a mainstream spotlight on this follow-up record. The tracks balance witty, confessional lyrics with distorted guitar work.