This Nation's Saving Grace
In 1985, The Fall released 'This Nation’s Saving Grace'. A jittery, sprawl of a record that turned everyday Britain into overheard poetry and grim humour.
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Rat Saw God
In 2023, Wednesday released 'Rat Saw God.' A Southern, gothic, indie rock record about love, memory and damage.
E2-E4
In 1984 Manuel Göttsching released 'E2-E4.' A single hour of crystalline repetition that would quietly reshape electronic music for decades.
Shall We Go on Sinning So That Grace May Increase?
In 2020, The Soft Pink Truth released 'Shall We Go on Sinning So That Grace May Increase.' A quiet, luminous, protest record that turns house into something devotional.
Los Angeles
In 1980 X released 'Los Angeles.' A feral and articulate punk record that made the city feel like a character with a pulse and a grudge.
Hatful of Hollow
Released by the Smiths in 1984, 'Hatful of Hollow' is a raw, bright, unguarded record. A portrait of a band finding its voice in real time.
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