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album anniversaries

September 6th album covers: Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds, Hollywood's Bleeding, Thrust, Remembering Dolores, Luck And Strange, Schmilco
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds sleeve

Jeff Wayne • Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds

Released 6 September 1978 · 48th anniversary

Richard Burton narrates this ambitious adaptation, grounding H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi invasion story in a dramatic, cinematic soundscape. It remains a singular achievement that blends spoken-word storytelling with high-concept musical arrangements.

Synthesizers and heavy guitar riffs collide to create a tense, futuristic atmosphere that defined the late 1970s prog-rock sound. The production feels like a grand stage play, utilizing layered instrumentation to build a sense of impending doom and epic scale.

Hollywood's Bleeding sleeve

Post Malone • Hollywood's Bleeding

Released 6 September 2019 · 7th anniversary

Genre boundaries practically vanish on this record, which effortlessly slides between trap, rock, and pop sensibilities. It captures a specific moment in time where hip-hop became the undisputed center of pop culture.

Heavy, reverb-drenched production gives the album a dark, cinematic quality that matches the title perfectly. It is a masterclass in modern studio polish, balancing catchy hooks with a moody, introspective core.

Thrust sleeve

Herbie Hancock • Thrust

Released 6 September 1974 · 52nd anniversary

Deep, pocket-heavy grooves define this record, showcasing a masterclass in rhythmic precision and synthesizer experimentation. Tracks like 'Actual Proof' highlight how the band pushed the boundaries of what jazz could feel like when infused with heavy, unrelenting funk.

Recorded at the height of the mid-seventies fusion explosion, the production captures a tight, electric atmosphere that feels both futuristic and grounded. It stands as a definitive document of the era's transition toward more complex, studio-layered jazz-funk arrangements.

Remembering Dolores sleeve

The Cranberries • Remembering Dolores

Released 6 September 2021 · 5th anniversary

Dolores O'Riordan possessed one of the most distinct voices in rock history, and this collection serves as a heartfelt tribute to her enduring legacy. It gathers some of the band's most introspective and powerful tracks, highlighting the raw emotional depth she brought to every performance.

These songs capture the signature blend of shimmering alternative guitar textures and haunting melodies that defined the nineties Irish rock scene. The selection offers a perfect entry point for those wanting to rediscover the band's ability to balance delicate vulnerability with stadium-ready energy.

Luck And Strange sleeve

David Gilmour • Luck And Strange

Released 6 September 2024 · 2nd anniversary

Luck And Strange makes space around David Gilmour's melodic guitar playing. The atmospheric arrangements support the vocal and guitar phrases rather than competing with them, letting changes in tone and emphasis carry the music.

The progressive-rock textures are familiar, but the restrained relationship between accompaniment and lead playing gives the record its focus.

Schmilco sleeve

Wilco • Schmilco

Released 6 September 2016 · 10th anniversary

The band strips back their usual dense arrangements for a more acoustic and understated approach. It feels like a collection of sketches, capturing a mood of gentle weariness and reflection.

Recorded in their home studio, the sound is dry and intimate, lacking the layers of effects found on their earlier work. This shift in focus highlights the strength of the songwriting and the band's ability to evolve without losing their identity.

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Romeo And Juliet - Francesca Da Rimini sleeve

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra • Romeo And Juliet - Francesca Da Rimini

Released 6 September 1963 · 63rd anniversary

Pictures At An Exhibition / Prélude À L'Après-Midi D'Un Faune sleeve

Modest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Philharmonia Orchestra, Lorin Maazel • Pictures At An Exhibition / Prélude À L'Après-Midi D'Un Faune

Released 6 September 1963 · 63rd anniversary

Symphony №4 sleeve

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra • Symphony №4

Released 6 September 1963 · 63rd anniversary

Götterdämmerung - Three Excerpts sleeve

Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Wiener Philharmoniker, Philharmonia Orchestra • Götterdämmerung - Three Excerpts

Released 6 September 1966 · 60th anniversary

Figaros Hochzeit sleeve

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • Figaros Hochzeit

Released 6 September 1966 · 60th anniversary

Li'l Red Riding Hood sleeve

Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs • Li'l Red Riding Hood

Released 6 September 1966 · 60th anniversary

Mussorgsky: Songs sleeve

Modest Mussorgsky, Boris Christoff, Orchestre National De France, Georges Tzipine • Mussorgsky: Songs

Released 6 September 1966 · 60th anniversary

Shine On Brightly sleeve

Procol Harum • Shine On Brightly

Released 6 September 1968 · 58th anniversary

Shine On Brightly / Home sleeve

Procol Harum • Shine On Brightly / Home

Released 6 September 1968 · 58th anniversary

Juicy Lucy sleeve

Juicy Lucy • Juicy Lucy

Released 6 September 1969 · 57th anniversary

Sometimes I Just Feel Like Smilin' sleeve

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band • Sometimes I Just Feel Like Smilin'

Released 6 September 1971 · 55th anniversary

Ne Me Quitte Pas sleeve

Jacques Brel • Ne Me Quitte Pas

Released 6 September 1972 · 54th anniversary

Będziesz Ty... sleeve

Trubadurzy • Będziesz Ty...

Released 6 September 1973 · 53rd anniversary

Hall Of The Mountain Grill sleeve

Hawkwind • Hall Of The Mountain Grill

Released 6 September 1974 · 52nd anniversary

Golden Decade Volume 3 sleeve

Chuck Berry • Golden Decade Volume 3

Released 6 September 1974 · 52nd anniversary

Rocka Rolla sleeve

Judas Priest • Rocka Rolla

Released 6 September 1974 · 52nd anniversary

Golden Mile sleeve

Kursaal Flyers • Golden Mile

Released 6 September 1976 · 50th anniversary

Singin' sleeve

Melissa Manchester • Singin'

Released 6 September 1977 · 49th anniversary

Portfolio sleeve

Grace Jones • Portfolio

Released 6 September 1977 · 49th anniversary

La Diva sleeve

Aretha Franklin • La Diva

Released 6 September 1979 · 47th anniversary

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