Albums released on 8 September
2017 · 10 YEARS
Love What Survives
Mount Kimbie
Mount Kimbie balances electronic production with a variety of guest vocalists on this 2017 release. It shifts between instrumental tracks and songs featuring artists like King Krule and James Blake.
2017 · 10 YEARS
A Moment Apart
ODESZA
ODESZA integrates a diverse range of singers into their electronic arrangements on this 2017 record. The sixteen tracks are framed by an intro and closing piece, featuring guests like Leon Bridges and Regina Spektor.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Sleep Well Beast
The National
Produced by Aaron Dessner, the 2017 album from The National captures a tense dynamic between propulsive music and intimate domestic themes. It features twelve songs that highlight the band’s restrained vocal approach.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Amazing Grace®
Spiritualized
Jason Pierce moves away from orchestral arrangements for a more aggressive, garage-rock sound. This 2003 release captures a raw energy through stripped-back instrumentation and jagged guitar work.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Celebrity Skin
Hole
Hole shifts toward a polished California rock aesthetic on this 1998 release. Collaborating with Billy Corgan, the band trades grunge for a shimmering, hook-heavy pop sound.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Hitchhiker
Neil Young
Neil Young presents a collection of solo acoustic songs recorded during a single 1976 session. These recordings provide a look at his songwriting process before they were tucked away for decades.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Come Around And Love Me
Jalen N'Gonda
Jalen N'Gonda revives classic R&B sounds on this 2023 debut, blending vintage textures with modern emotional clarity. It captures a range of vocal styles from gritty longing to gentle reassurance.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Never For Ever
Kate Bush
Kate Bush incorporates synthesizers and the Fairlight CMI sampler into her songwriting for this 1980 release. The shift changes the focus from her earlier piano-based work.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Guts
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo shifts to a guitar-heavy, pop-punk inspired sound on this 2023 release. The album explores the chaos of early adulthood through sharp lyrics and driving percussion.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Bouncing Off The Satellites
The B-52's
The B-52's adopt a synth-heavy, polished production style on their 1986 record. While the sound is more refined, the band's vocal style remains a constant presence.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Broken Machine
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves embrace a sharp, aggressive rock sound on this 2017 release. Conor Mason delivers intense performances that mirror the lyrical themes of anxiety and frustration.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Hold Your Fire
Rush
Rush leans into keyboard-heavy textures on this 1987 release, which marked a peak for their electronic experimentation. The collaboration with Aimee Mann adds a distinct vocal element to the songs.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Whitey Ford Sings The Blues
Everlast
Everlast pivots to a gritty, blues-infused acoustic style on this 1998 release. Moving away from his past, he explores storytelling through a folk-rock lens.
2009 · 18 YEARS
The Blueprint 3
Jay-Z
Jay-Z uses this 2009 release to assert his status and challenge the prevalence of Auto-Tune. The record functions as a stadium-ready victory lap for the artist.
1997 · 30 YEARS
When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
Cornershop blends Punjabi folk, hip-hop, and indie rock on this 1997 release. It serves as a statement on multicultural identity, featuring a sitar-led version of a classic Beatles song.
2006 · 21 YEARS
FutureSex/LoveSounds
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake pivots to a darker, experimental electronic sound on this 2006 record. Working with Timbaland and Danja, the project moves away from his earlier pop aesthetic.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Rustin' In The Rain
Tyler Childers
Tyler Childers offers a concise exploration of love and longing on this 2023 release. The seven-track collection focuses on traditional country and honky-tonk influences.
2023 · 4 YEARS
For That Beautiful Feeling
The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers return with a record that captures the communal energy of their live performances. It blends big-beat intensity with melodic, psychedelic textures.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Creative Source
Creative Source
Creative Source delivers a funk-oriented soul record in 1973. It is characterized by tight rhythms and strong vocal harmonies that add depth to the instrumentation.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Good
Morphine
Morphine relies on a two-string bass as the main instrument on this 1992 debut. The low-end sound creates a smoky, noir-inspired atmosphere.