Albums released on 3 September
1984 · 43 YEARS
Powerslave
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden blends Cold War tension with Egyptian mythology on this 1984 release. The band utilizes long-form structures to build a narrative scope rarely found in heavy metal.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Repave
Volcano Choir
Justin Vernon reunites with Collections of Colonies of Bees for this expansive project. The record transforms folk roots into a rhythmic, cinematic effort that carries the weight of a winter season.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Black Acid Soul
Lady Blackbird
Lady Blackbird delivers a sparse, soulful performance on this 2021 release. The record focuses entirely on the power of her voice, echoing the emotional depth of late-night blues clubs.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Broken Heart
The Babys
The Babys deliver high-energy power pop that fuses British rock with radio-ready production. This 1977 release marks a pivotal moment where classic rock merged into the refined pop sounds of the era.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Three
Bob James
Bob James anchors this 1976 fusion record with groove-heavy arrangements and the Westchester Lady breakbeat. It remains a fixture in the jazz-funk canon for its rhythmic precision and melodic polish.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Painkiller
Judas Priest
Judas Priest shifts toward a faster, more aggressive sound on this 1990 release. The addition of Scott Travis on drums brings a new level of rhythmic intensity to their signature twin-guitar style.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
Little Simz
Little Simz blends cinematic ambition with orchestral scores on this theatrical 2021 record. It serves as a study of the tension between her private life and her public persona.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Modus Operandi
Photek
Photek defines the late 90s tech-step sound with clinical, engineered rhythms. This record shows how drum and bass can be both heavy and thoughtful through a focus on atmosphere.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Vocalese
The Manhattan Transfer
The Manhattan Transfer achieves a peak in vocal jazz by setting lyrics to classic instrumental solos. The record relies on complex, four-part harmonies to create an energetic and sophisticated atmosphere.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Read My Lips
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor captures the early 2000s club scene with this dance-pop collection. It combines disco rhythms with sharp electronic production to create a polished, mainstream sound.
2012 · 15 YEARS
John, I'm Only Dancing
David Bowie
David Bowie released this standalone single during the peak of his Ziggy Stardust era. It captures the defiant, cheeky spirit of the London glam scene in the early seventies.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Gwen McCrae
Gwen McCrae
Gwen McCrae transitions from classic soul to a sleek, synth-heavy disco sound on this record. It captures the influence of the vibrant Atlantic Records studio scene.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Mercury - Act 1
Imagine Dragons
Dan Reynolds channels grief and existential questions into this introspective 2021 release. Rick Rubin oversaw the production, resulting in a stripped-back, organic departure from previous anthems.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Mother Earth's Plantasia
Mort Garson
Mort Garson composed this record specifically to help houseplants grow. Using Moog modular synthesizers, he created an organic, sun-drenched atmosphere that feels like a greenhouse brought to life.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Quarantine Sessions
Tom Misch
Tom Misch recorded these tracks during the pandemic, capturing the intimacy of a living room jam session. The collection highlights an unpolished side of the artist, focusing on guitar and voice.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Happiness
Hurts
Hurts delivers melancholy synth-pop with a dramatic, cinematic aesthetic on this record. The production emphasizes a high-gloss, European style that feels both nostalgic and polished.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Do We Speak A Dead Language?
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downset. provides a bridge between hardcore punk and hip-hop on this 1996 release. The band addresses social injustice and struggle through raw, aggressive rhythms.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Faces Down
Sondre Lerche
Sondre Lerche debuted at nineteen with this collection of jazz-inflected melodies. Recorded in Norway, the record established a breezy chamber-pop aesthetic that set a high bar for his career.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Beat's N Bobs
Aqua Bassino
Aqua Bassino blends deep house grooves with future jazz textures on this 2001 release. It balances late-night club intensity with a downtempo sensibility suitable for home listening.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Pain Is Beauty
Chelsea Wolfe
Chelsea Wolfe shifts toward an apocalyptic, sweeping sound on this 2013 record. It explores a cavernous space where raw vulnerability meets distorted, heavy textures.