Albums released on 28 September
1976 · 51 YEARS
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder traverses public commentary and private memory on this sprawling 1976 double album. The record bridges funk, soul, and jazz through sophisticated arrangements.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
The final studio release from The Smiths pivots away from established guitar tropes to include piano and varied instrumentation. The writing captures a broad emotional range.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Return of the Boom Bap
KRS-One
KRS-One asserts a forceful authority on his 1993 solo debut, utilizing DJ Premier's sharp production to frame his shifting rhythmic delivery. It balances personal history with public address.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Tha Carter V
Lil Wayne
Tha Carter V emerged after years of industry disputes, blending reflective lyrical passages with Lil Wayne's signature rapid-fire delivery. It is a dense, varied collection.
2018 · 9 YEARS
ATW
All Them Witches
All Them Witches prioritize blues-rooted heavy grooves across eight long-form tracks. The band lets songs breathe, focusing on the careful build and release of tension.
2018 · 9 YEARS
YSIV
Logic (27)
Logic revives his Young Sinatra persona for this 2018 record, favoring collaborative tracks and extended verses. It functions as a continuation of his earlier output.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Every Home Should Have One
Patti Austin
Quincy Jones helms this 1981 transition for Patti Austin, moving her from jazz roots toward a crossover pop aesthetic. It is defined by its polished, radio-friendly production.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Never Say Die!
Black Sabbath
Internal friction marked the recording sessions for this 1978 release, yet the record finds Black Sabbath experimenting with progressive rock and jazz-fusion. It was a clear turn away from their earlier doom-heavy style.
2010 · 17 YEARS
The Social Network
Trent Reznor
Trent Reznor constructs a cold, precise atmosphere for this 2010 film score. The work relies on electronic minimalism to convey high-stakes corporate drama.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Music For The Masses
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode transitioned into global stadium giants with this 1987 release. It is characterized by anthemic synthesizers and a deliberate shift toward moody, industrial textures.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Digital Garbage
Mudhoney
Mudhoney trades their usual fuzz for a direct, lyrical assault on modern culture in this 2018 effort. It is a punchy, garage-rock record with a cynical edge.
2012 · 15 YEARS
The 2nd Law
Muse
Muse explores an ambitious mix of heavy guitar, dubstep-influenced synthesizers, and operatic vocals on this 2012 record. It is a theatrical project aimed at a futuristic vision.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Eat To The Beat
Blondie
Blondie blends disco, reggae, and hard rock on this 1979 release. The record captures a high-energy transition from underground roots to pop stardom.
1998 · 29 YEARS
First Floor (Part 2)
Theo Parrish
Theo Parrish delivers a raw, hypnotic take on deep house with this 1998 release. It relies on repetitive, soulful grooves and analog textures.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Nie
Fynn Kliemann
Fynn Kliemann emphasizes a DIY approach by producing this 2018 record entirely in a home studio. It presents German pop melodies through a deeply personal lens.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Something To Write Home About
The Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids turn heartbreak into driving emo anthems on this 1999 release. The record balances raw vulnerability with melodic pop sensibilities.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Good Things
Aloe Blacc
Aloe Blacc updates vintage soul and funk with a polished, modern sensibility on this 2010 release. The record is built on warm brass and optimistic songwriting.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Seeed
Seeed
Seeed returns with a self-titled 2012 record, combining reggae, hip-hop, and pop. The band utilizes massive brass hooks to create a stadium-ready sound.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Let's Get It Started
M.C. Hammer
M.C. Hammer presents a hungry, high-energy debut on this 1988 release. It functions as a party record that helped shift hip hop toward broader accessibility.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Feel My Soul
Jennifer Holliday
Jennifer Holliday follows her theater success with this 1983 solo debut. The record showcases her powerhouse vocal range through disco grooves and soul ballads.