Albums released on 4 September
2001 · 26 YEARS
Toxicity
System Of A Down
System Of A Down's 2001 release, Toxicity, pairs aggressive metal riffs with folk melodies. It is a record defined by its unpredictable shifts in direction.
2015 · 12 YEARS
The Book Of Souls
Iron Maiden
The Book Of Souls, from 2015, sees Iron Maiden embracing long-form compositions across a double album. It is a massive project that highlights their signature three-guitar attack.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Jane Doe
Converge
Jane Doe, released in 2001, is a harsh, mathcore benchmark from Converge. It captures a dissonant, jagged wall of sound born from a period of personal instability.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Yours, Dreamily,
The Arcs
Yours, Dreamily,, the 2015 project from The Arcs, captures a spontaneous, soulful energy. It functions as a gritty, garage-rock experiment recorded by a group of friends.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Dead Ringer
Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf's 1981 release Dead Ringer features theatrical rock written by Jim Steinman. It is a bombastic project defined by operatic piano and dramatic flair.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Gold Record
Bill Callahan
Gold Record, released in 2020, finds Bill Callahan turning everyday moments into profound vignettes. Minimalist arrangements keep the focus on his dry, baritone delivery.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Copper Blue
Sugar
Sugar's 1992 debut Copper Blue balances heavy distortion with melodic power-pop. It represents a key moment where college rock transitioned into the mainstream.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Dance
Gary Numan
Dance, the 1981 release from Gary Numan, trades icy synthesizers for jazz-inflected rhythms. It is a moody, atmospheric record that leans into art-pop experimentation.
2015 · 12 YEARS
From Sleep
Max Richter
From Sleep, a 2015 release by Max Richter, is an ambitious eight-hour composition meant to accompany rest. It explores the connection between the subconscious and sound.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Night Visions
Imagine Dragons
Night Visions, the 2012 album by Imagine Dragons, turns personal struggle into massive, percussive anthems. It is built for large arenas and mainstream pop appeal.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Half Way Home
Angel Olsen
Half Way Home, the 2012 debut by Angel Olsen, focuses on sparse, folk-influenced arrangements. It is an intimate record exploring themes of isolation.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Odyssey Number Five
Powderfinger
Odyssey Number Five, from 2000, is a defining Australian rock record by Powderfinger. It blends intimate acoustic moments with expansive, stadium-ready energy.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Kasabian
Kasabian
Kasabian's 2004 self-titled debut combines stomping beats with jagged guitars. It emerged from an isolated farmhouse to create a cinematic, high-voltage sound.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever
Explosions In The Sky
Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever is a post-rock classic known for its cinematic guitar melodies. It features tracks that build from delicate textures into massive crescendos.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Under The Red Cloud
Amorphis
Under The Red Cloud, the 2015 release from Amorphis, blends Finnish mythology with heavy metal. It is a polished, expansive record that feels both ancient and immediate.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Know By Heart
The American Analog Set
Know By Heart, released in 2001 by The American Analog Set, uses whispered vocals and repetitive rhythms. It captures a specific, intimate city-drive atmosphere.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Tiny Reminders
Two Lone Swordsmen
Tiny Reminders, a 2000 release by Two Lone Swordsmen, is a masterclass in glitchy, personal electronica. It captures a rainy, moody atmosphere through digital textures.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Wow!
Bananarama
Bananarama's 1987 album Wow! marks their transition into a high-energy dance act. It is defined by infectious hits and the signature Hi-NRG sound.
1988 · 39 YEARS
The Stars We Are
Marc Almond
The Stars We Are, the 1988 release by Marc Almond, embraces his flair for the dramatic. It features a mix of lush synth-pop and cabaret-inspired theatricality.
2015 · 12 YEARS
What The World Needs Now...
Public Image Limited
What The World Needs Now... by Public Image Limited features sharp, snarling vocals from John Lydon. It maintains the band post-punk roots with a jagged, modern production style.