Albums released on 25 April
1979 · 48 YEARS
Bad Girls
Donna Summer
Donna Summer moves away from strictly electronic work to embrace a rock-infused energy. These tracks draw inspiration from observations of streetwalkers in Los Angeles.
1995 · 32 YEARS
The Infamous
Mobb Deep
Prodigy and Havoc turned bleak, everyday reality into haunting, cinematic storytelling. This record established a new direction for hardcore hip-hop.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Heaven And Hell
Black Sabbath
Ronnie James Dio reinvented the band by bringing a melodic and operatic delivery to their dark, lumbering riffs. This release marked a significant departure from their previous blues-based style.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto updates the bossa nova sound with a modern pulse and downtempo beats. It serves as a bridge between traditional Brazilian rhythms and the chill-out movement.
1983 · 44 YEARS
The Luxury Gap
Heaven 17
Heaven 17 balances infectious pop hooks with sharp social commentary. The record highlights the collision between experimental studio technology and mainstream sensibilities.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Silver & Gold
Neil Young
Neil Young returns to his acoustic roots with an intimate and grounded set of songs. The record features a reflective tone and a direct reference to his former group.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Parklife
Blur
Damon Albarn uses observational wit to turn everyday British life into cinematic character studies. This release acts as a vibrant time capsule of mid-nineties London.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Hard Candy
Madonna
Madonna pivots toward a club-oriented sound with heavy input from modern urban producers. The collaboration brings a polished, percussion-driven energy to the dance floor.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Infest
Papa Roach
Papa Roach delivered an explosive major-label debut that resonated with an alienated generation. The album stands as a definitive representation of the nu-metal scene.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Viagr Aboys
Viagra Boys
Viagra Boys channel the absurdity of modern life through satirical aggression. The record delivers a cynical punch defined by raw, driving instrumentation.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
The Sugarcubes emerged with an eccentric, post-punk style anchored by Bjork's vocal range. The record captures the raw, DIY spirit of the Icelandic alternative scene.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Ready Or Not
Lou Gramm
Lou Gramm moves into a polished, radio-ready rock sound for his solo work. Synthesizers and gated reverb drums create a high-gloss aesthetic typical of the late eighties.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Saint Julian
Julian Cope
Julian Cope balances eccentric songwriting with an arena-ready swagger. The record serves as a bridge between his underground roots and major-label ambition.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Chalk Mark In A Rain Storm
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell experiments with a collaborative approach alongside artists like Peter Gabriel and Billy Idol. The record utilizes gated drums and synthesizers to explore a pop-rock sound.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Getting The Holy Ghost Across
Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson shifts from guitar-hero roots to focus on the expansive possibilities of the synthesizer. The record functions as a link between ambient experiments and melodic pop.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Hang Time
Soul Asylum
Soul Asylum balances Minneapolis grit with melodic ambition on this 1988 release. It captures a transitional energy as the band moves toward punchier songwriting.
1969 · 58 YEARS
On The Threshold Of A Dream
The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues blend orchestral arrangements with psychedelic rock experimentation. This release strives to define the concept of a cohesive, dream-like album.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Truthdare Doubledare
Bronski Beat
Bronski Beat navigates a major vocal transition while maintaining their signature synth-pop sound. The record serves as a snapshot of the mid-eighties dance scene.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Gladiator (Music From The Motion Picture)
Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer redefines the modern epic by combining sweeping orchestral arrangements with intimate, haunting vocal motifs. The score centers on the emotional weight of Rome.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come arrived with a sound so reminiscent of Led Zeppelin that it triggered a major debate. The record leans into the slick, stadium-ready aesthetic of the late eighties.