Albums released on 23 September
1977 · 50 YEARS
Aja
Steely Dan
Walter Becker and Donald Fagen utilize a large session ensemble to achieve precise, controlled results. This 1977 release relies on jazz harmonies and subtle rhythmic shifts.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Speakerboxxx / The Love Below
OutKast
This 2003 double album presents two distinct creative paths from OutKast. Big Boi leans into funk and Southern rap, while André 3000 explores electronic pop and jazz.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Guilty
Barbra Streisand
Barry Gibb and Barbra Streisand combine vocal strength with soft rhythms on this 1980 release. The record is noted for clear diction and polished arrangements.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Illuminate
Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes focuses on guitar-driven pop throughout this 2016 record. It connects his voice and rhythm sections more directly than his previous work.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Heads Up
Warpaint
Warpaint highlights rhythmic movement on this 2016 effort. Bass and drums propel the songs while guitars and layered vocals keep the arrangements fluid.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Weather Alive
Beth Orton
Beth Orton creates an open, spacious environment for her voice using piano and ensemble playing. This 2022 release prioritizes subtle tonal changes over rigid structures.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Nena
Nena
Nena delivers a 1983 record rooted in post-punk energy and the Neue Deutsche Welle. The band combines playful melodies with aggressive synthesizer work.
1982 · 45 YEARS
The Nylon Curtain
Billy Joel
Billy Joel pivots toward complex, socially aware songwriting on this 1982 release. The record addresses themes like industrial decline and the aftermath of war.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
Primal Scream bridges the divide between rave culture and guitar-based rock on this 1991 collection. It features heavy influence from acid house and dub.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Epsilon In Malaysian Pale
Edgar Froese
Edgar Froese crafted this 1975 release while recovering from an accident. The music consists of two long movements focused on meditative, dream-like sounds.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Idlewild South
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band refines its blend of electric blues and improvisational rock on this 1970 release. It features the notable twin-guitar work of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Waking Up The Neighbours
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams utilizes massive, polished production on this 1991 record. It balances arena-filling rock anthems with slow-tempo ballads.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Trompe Le Monde
Pixies
Pixies lean into sci-fi themes and aggressive tones on this 1991 final studio outing. The band pushes their signature quiet-loud style toward a more muscular finish.
1985 · 42 YEARS
This Nation's Saving Grace
The Fall
Mark E. Smith blends abrasive wit with catchy hooks on this 1985 release. It is a central entry in the band's extensive and restless discography.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Dance Hall At Louse Point
John Parish
PJ Harvey and John Parish create a raw, experimental conversation on this 1996 collaboration. The songs range from skeletal rock to dark, atmospheric folk.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Der Ernst Des Lebens
Ideal
Ideal brings a sharp, cynical edge to the Berlin new wave scene on this 1981 release. It combines cold rhythms with a sense of industrial urgency.
1963 · 64 YEARS
Surfer Girl
The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson takes full creative control for the first time on this 1963 Beach Boys record. It showcases his maturing mastery of vocal arrangements and pop production.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Parallel Lines
Blondie
Blondie merges New York punk grit with an accessible pop sensibility on this 1978 release. It features a bold experiment with disco rhythms.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Vapor City
Machinedrum
Machinedrum weaves UK garage, jungle, and juke into a neon-drenched narrative on this 2013 release. It pairs rhythmic complexity with a strong melodic center.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Ceremony
The Cult
The Cult explores mysticism and Native American themes on this 1991 record. It captures the band at maximum volume as they lean into atmospheric, heavy rock.