Albums released on 2 September
2013 · 14 YEARS
The 1975
The 1975
This 2013 debut captures the messy energy of youth through polished pop melodies. It highlights the group's ability to blend suburban British perspectives with shimmering 80s-inspired synths.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
A biting, intellectual take on American politics from 1980, this record remains a sharp piece of punk history. It defined the San Francisco hardcore scene by blending catchy surf-rock riffs with cynical humor.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Bad Vibrations
A Day To Remember
Retreating to a mountain cabin for isolation, the band sought a raw and unfiltered approach to their sound. This 2016 effort balances heavy metalcore breakdowns with pop-punk hooks.
2022 · 5 YEARS
The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!
Megadeth
Dave Mustaine returns to form with a high-energy collection of blistering speed metal. This 2022 release avoids over-production to focus on technical precision and heavy riffs.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Mystère
La Femme
This 2016 release moves between hypnotic electronic beats and surf-rock guitars to create a Parisian fever dream. It draws from yé-yé pop and cold wave to build a dense atmosphere.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Age Of Excuse
Mgła
A surgical approach to black metal, this 2019 release favors cold precision over chaotic noise. It captures a bleak, nihilistic atmosphere that defines the modern Polish scene.
1987 · 40 YEARS
One Way Home
The Hooters
The Hooters blend folk instruments like mandolins with stadium-ready electric guitars on this 1987 record. It captures a crisp, optimistic sound rooted in Philadelphia blue-collar traditions.
1958 · 69 YEARS
Milestones
Miles Davis
Milestones by Miles Davis represents a pivotal shift from hard bop toward modal jazz. It is notable for the group's tight coordination and the introduction of a new improvisational framework.
1981 · 46 YEARS
It's Time For Love
Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass hits a creative peak in 1981 by balancing powerhouse grit with vulnerable balladry. The record uses lush, orchestral soul arrangements to frame his baritone voice.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Beyond The Black Rainbow
Sinoia Caves
Jeremy Schmidt created this 2014 score to mirror a sense of clinical dread and psychedelic horror. It utilizes analog synthesizers to evoke the eerie textures of experimental electronic music.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Just For A Day
Slowdive
This 1991 debut helped define the shoegaze movement by prioritizing texture over standard song structures. It turns simple guitar melodies into vast, reverb-drenched walls of noise.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Silence Between Songs
Madison Beer
Coming of age in the spotlight provides the foundation for this 2022 alt-pop record. It blends diary-like honesty with a mix of synth-driven textures and acoustic arrangements.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Victory Lap
Nipsey Hussle
This 2013 statement serves as a masterclass in self-made success and community legacy. It carries a polished West Coast grit that pulses with personal and professional ambition.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Tenet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Ludwig Göransson
This 2020 soundtrack uses reversed audio and rhythmic breathing to mirror a film obsessed with time inversion. It blends industrial electronic textures with orchestral arrangements.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Foreverland
The Divine Comedy
Neil Hannon delivers a witty, romantic travelogue through history in this 2016 chamber-pop record. It balances dry humor with grand, theatrical arrangements.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Picture You Staring
TOPS
Breezy melodies and soft-focus synths define this 2014 collection of pop-rock gems. It maintains a cool, detached aesthetic while relying on sharp, minimalist hooks.
2016 · 11 YEARS
My Woman
Angel Olsen
This 2016 record marks a bold shift from folk into the territory of classic rock. It navigates identity and independence through a raw, confrontational energy.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers
The National
This 2003 release marks the band's transition toward the layered, melancholic indie rock they would later perfect. It offers an honest look at the anxiety of early adulthood.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Flip Your Wig
Hüsker Dü
Self-produced in a basement, this 1985 record captures the band tightening their chaotic energy into melodic punk. It remains a masterclass in balancing speed with pop sensibilities.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Tin Machine II
Tin Machine
David Bowie steps into a collaborative, guitar-heavy democratic project on this 1991 release. It explores a raw, unpolished hard-rock sound that strips away pop artifice.