Albums released on 27 September
1979 · 48 YEARS
Recent Songs
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen returns to an acoustic setting on Recent Songs, which features oud and strings. These arrangements support his delivery without burying the lyrics.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Float Along - Fill Your Lungs
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard move past garage rock on this 2013 release. It features long, repetitive structures and sitar work that define the band's shift toward expansive, psychedelic compositions.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Harlequin
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga pairs standards with a theatrical tone on Harlequin. Her vocals shift between controlled phrases and forceful singing throughout the record.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Forever Young
Alphaville
Alphaville blends bright synthesizer pop with lyrics centered on time and survival. Marian Gold provides a distant, dramatic vocal core to these arrangements.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Hot Motion
Temples
Temples combine psychedelic rock with compact pop structures on Hot Motion. The band focuses on layering instruments like keyboards and bass to support melodies.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Sound & Fury
Sturgill Simpson
Sturgill Simpson moves beyond country roots on Sound & Fury. The record utilizes distorted guitars and synthesizers to build a dense, abrasive environment.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Pure Heroine
Lorde
Lorde captures the ennui of youth and suburban life on this 2013 release. Its minimalist production marks a distinct turn away from maximalist pop, favoring an understated and introspective approach.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Antics
Interpol
Antics refines post-punk tension into a sharper, driving energy. This 2004 release captures the urban melancholy of the New York scene.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Reise, Reise
Rammstein
Reise, Reise incorporates folk melodies and choirs into a heavy industrial framework. This 2004 record balances aggressive guitar riffs with cinematic production.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Diamonds And Pearls
Prince
Prince introduces The New Power Generation on this 1991 record. It balances ensemble collaboration with the rhythmic textures of New Jack Swing and the band's signature Minneapolis funk style.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Stoner Witch
Melvins
Melvins combine sludge-heavy riffs with surprising melody on this 1994 release. It captures a band bridging grunge and doom metal with a dry, odd sense of humor.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Smiler
Rod Stewart
Smiler finds Rod Stewart between rowdy rock and soulful balladry. It features a large cast of collaborators during a transitional period for the artist.
1957 · 70 YEARS
Mingus Three
Charles Mingus
Mingus Three captures a rare, intimate side of the artist. The record shifts between bluesy original compositions and deliberate jazz standards.
1982 · 45 YEARS
A Broken Frame
Depeche Mode
A Broken Frame explores a somber, experimental path for Depeche Mode. It was the first self-produced effort from the group following a lineup change.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Blue World
John Coltrane
Blue World is a 1964 soundtrack recording for a French film. It shows the quartet using a polished, modal approach to fit a cinematic narrative.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Brand New Day
Sting
Brand New Day offers a world-weary, contemplative tone. The late-nineties record blends organic instrumentation with high-gloss production.
2019 · 8 YEARS
7
Sault
7 focuses on raw, infectious energy while maintaining total anonymity. The record blends lo-fi funk and post-punk into a gritty, modern aesthetic.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Apologies To The Queen Mary
Wolf Parade
Apologies To The Queen Mary features dueling vocal styles and chaotic energy. The debut captures the raw, lo-fi grit of the mid-2000s Montreal scene.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Divine Intervention
Slayer
Divine Intervention introduced a frantic, technical precision to the band. This 1994 release remains an abrasive, high-speed response to the changing music scene.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
Halcyon Digest arrived in 2010 as a hazy collection of tracks from Deerhunter. It stands apart for its focus on a warm, tape-saturated aesthetic that blends art rock with pop melodies.