Albums released on 26 September

1969 · 58 YEARS
Abbey Road
The Beatles
The Beatles concluded their recording life together with this 1969 release. It remains notable for balancing individual songwriting contributions against a collective, full-bodied studio production.

1994 · 33 YEARS
Protection
Massive Attack
Tracey Thorn anchors the title track of this 1994 release, which sees Massive Attack refining their blend of dub and hip-hop. The record favors patience, using subtle vocal shifts to build atmosphere.

2025 · 2 YEARS
The Art Of Loving
Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean explores intimacy and self-respect on this 2025 collection. The songs rely on rhythmic detail and a close vocal focus rather than heavy production tricks.

1994 · 33 YEARS
Monster
R.E.M.
R.E.M. shifted toward distorted, blocky guitar arrangements on this 1994 effort. The record uses these dense textures to obscure Stipe's shifting vocal characters and internal conflicts.

2014 · 13 YEARS
Tomorrow's Modern Boxes
Thom Yorke
Thom Yorke utilizes minimal electronic pulses and bass to anchor his second solo outing. This 2014 release leaves significant room for small changes in timing and texture to carry the weight of the work.

2014 · 13 YEARS
Art Official Age
Prince
Prince works through programmed funk and ballads on this 2014 studio album. Spoken passages frame the music within a narrative about awakening from suspended animation.

1983 · 44 YEARS
Keep It Up
Loverboy
Loverboy delivered this 1983 record packed with stadium-ready hooks. It prioritizes volume and a polished, radio-friendly aesthetic.

1980 · 47 YEARS
Absolutely
Madness
Madness blended observational humor and suburban themes on this 1980 release. It captures the brass-heavy, high-energy spirit of the British ska revival.

1980 · 47 YEARS
Clues
Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer pivoted toward electronic rhythms and jagged textures on this 1980 release. The record trades traditional soul warmth for a sharp, modern edge.

1977 · 50 YEARS
World Of Today
Supermax
Supermax combined heavy funk rhythms with psychedelic synth textures on this 1977 release. It is known for its gritty, nocturnal atmosphere.

2020 · 7 YEARS
Rumours Alternative Album
Fleetwood Mac
These raw, unpolished takes from the mid-seventies reveal the creative friction within Fleetwood Mac. The stripped-back sessions offer a look at the band's underlying chemistry.

2025 · 2 YEARS
Getting Killed
Geese
Geese brings a sense of urgency to this 2025 guitar-focused release. The record prioritizes raw, textured arrangements over perfection.

1995 · 32 YEARS
Ballbreaker
AC/DC
AC/DC reunited with drummer Phil Rudd for this 1995 hard rock record. It features a lean, punchy sound overseen by producer Rick Rubin.

1966 · 61 YEARS
Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Donovan transitioned from acoustic folk to an electrified, psychedelic sound on this 1966 release. It features Jimmy Page on guitar, adding a sharp, bluesy edge.

1995 · 32 YEARS
Abriendo Puertas
Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan turned toward Latin American musical heritage on this 1995 release. It blends salsa, rumba, and sonero rhythms with a personal lyrical approach.

1995 · 32 YEARS
Daydream
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey took creative control on this 1995 release, blending pop melodies with hip-hop production. It captures the rise of remix culture in mainstream music.

2000 · 27 YEARS
Primitive
Soulfly
Soulfly experimented with nu-metal and hardcore influences on this 2000 release. It features various guest collaborators to expand the group's range.

1980 · 47 YEARS
Civilized Evil
Jean-Luc Ponty
Jean-Luc Ponty explored conceptual themes on this 1980 jazz-fusion record. It focuses on the tension between human nature and machine-like conformity.

2014 · 13 YEARS
Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams utilized her father's poetry on this 2014 double album. It balances unfiltered storytelling with a gritty, alt-country sound.

1995 · 32 YEARS
Washing Machine
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth found a hypnotic middle ground between noise-rock and songcraft on this 1995 release. The record is noted for its warmer, organic atmosphere.