Albums released on 20 September
2024 · 3 YEARS
In Waves
Jamie XX
Jamie XX returns to the album format with a sequence focused on movement and shared spaces. He balances club-oriented tracks with patient builds and a varied cast of guests.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Jaime
Brittany Howard
Brittany Howard steps away from her primary band to explore soul harmonies and fractured grooves. The album relies on a range of backing styles to frame her vocal delivery.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Nine
Blink-182
Blink-182 combines pop-punk sensibilities with electronic textures on this release. The record features the band trading lines across a variety of tempos and production styles.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Cause And Effect
Keane
Keane returns to the studio for their first album in seven years. The writing centers on personal shifts while blending piano-based arrangements with electronic production.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Why Me? Why Not.
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher continues his collaboration with Andrew Wyatt and Greg Kurstin. The tracks alternate between forceful, guitar-driven rock and more reflective, acoustic-led material.
2024 · 3 YEARS
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Katy Perry
Katy Perry centers her return on dance music and short, hook-driven songs. The album utilizes club influences and guest features to adjust the atmosphere around her voice.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Homogenic
Björk
Björk mirrors the rugged geography of Iceland by pitting delicate strings against harsh electronic pulses. It is a bold collision of orchestral arrangements and nineties IDM textures.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Here's To Future Days
Thompson Twins
Nile Rodgers co-produced this synth-pop record during an intense period of change for the Thompson Twins. It balances catchy pop hooks with the expansive, electronic-heavy sound of the mid-eighties.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Filigree & Shadow
This Mortal Coil
This Mortal Coil acts as a curated collection of haunting vignettes and fragile vocal performances. The project blends modern classical arrangements with a dark, ethereal pulse.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
Steely Dan delivers a cohesive band effort recorded live in the studio. The record blends complex jazz-rock fusion with a sharp, cynical outlook on the music industry.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Masque
Kansas
Kansas balances radio-friendly hooks against ambitious, sprawling epics on this 1975 release. It represents a key transition point in the band's shift from blues roots to symphonic prog.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Massive Attack V. Mad Professor Part II (Mezzanine Remix Tapes '98)
Massive Attack
Mad Professor reimagines the original tracks through a heavy, dub-focused lens. These remixes use cavernous bass and swirling delays to create a psychedelic companion to the original release.
2024 · 3 YEARS
The 1974 Live Recordings (The Missing Songs From Before The Flood)
Bob Dylan
These live recordings offer a raw view of a tour that bridged folk roots and hard rock. The tracks strip away studio polish to reveal the high energy of a band in top form.
2011 · 16 YEARS
My Head Is An Animal
Of Monsters And Men
Of Monsters And Men mix indie-folk textures with anthemic rock energy on this debut. The songs use booming percussion and layered vocals to evoke a sense of mythic, adventurous scale.
2009 · 18 YEARS
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Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam returns to a raw, high-octane sound on this lean studio effort. The record favors direct, punchy songwriting while balancing aggressive tracks with heartfelt ballads.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Traffic
Traffic
Traffic retreated to a remote cottage to record this organic, late-sixties effort. The album features the debut of a track that became a standard for many other artists.
2004 · 23 YEARS
American Idiot 20
Green Day
Green Day changed the landscape of punk with this ambitious 2004 rock opera. It follows a disaffected character through a theatrical narrative set against the early 2000s.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV | Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness
Coheed And Cambria
Claudio Sanchez channeled personal turmoil into this dense, prog-infused concept record. It balances technical complexity with the emotional urgency of mid-2000s alternative rock.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Dubnobasswithmyheadman
Underworld
Underworld bridged the gap between underground techno and the mainstream with this release. The record is a masterclass in tension, featuring repetitive beats and stream-of-consciousness vocals.
1997 · 30 YEARS
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
The 1997 debut from ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead captures an aggressive mix of art-punk and experimental noise. It serves as a raw introduction to the group, reflecting their history of wrecking gear on stage.