Albums released on 1 July
1972 · 55 YEARS
Return To Forever
Chick Corea
Chick Corea steps away from his tenure with Miles Davis to launch a new group. This 1972 release signals the beginning of his exploration into fusion jazz.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Greetings From Michigan: The Great Lake State
Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens explores Midwest geography and personal lore on his debut. It remains a notable piece of his wider state-themed project.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Music From Big Pink
The Band
Five musicians relocate to a house in upstate New York to build a roots-based sound. This 1968 debut favors communal songwriting over psychedelic noise.
1970 · 57 YEARS
John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
Steve Winwood reunites with his bandmates for this 1970 release. It reflects a shift from psychedelic experimentation to a grounded, blues-focused sound.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Last Night In The Bittersweet
Paolo Nutini
Paolo Nutini returns from an eight-year hiatus with a sprawling collection of songs. The record weaves through rock, soul, and folk with a cinematic weight.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Everything Is Everything
Donny Hathaway
Donny Hathaway delivers a debut that combines gospel piano with social commentary. It stands as a portrait of urban life that felt vital upon its 1970 release.
1974 · 53 YEARS
461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
A period of personal recovery informs the relaxed, blues-rock sound of this 1974 release. Eric Clapton trades his past intensity for a laid-back groove.
2016 · 11 YEARS
California
Blink-182
Blink-182 refines their pop-punk sound with this 2016 release. The project balances high-speed hooks with a more mature, introspective lyrical focus.
1957 · 70 YEARS
Loving You
Elvis Presley
Serving as a soundtrack to a 1957 film, this collection showcases the range of Elvis Presley. It features a mix of upbeat rock numbers and sentimental ballads.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Scum
Napalm Death
Napalm Death introduced grindcore in 1987 with this collection of twenty-eight tracks. It remains a raw example of the extreme metal underground.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Another Summer
S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe
S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe deliver a polished 1985 record that defines the Japanese pop scene of the bubble era. It blends yacht rock influences with synthesizers.
1988 · 39 YEARS
The Mona Lisa's Sister
Graham Parker
Graham Parker leans into a rootsy, soulful sound on this 1988 release. The collection prioritizes literate wordplay and an honest delivery.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Beneath The Shadows
T.S.O.L.
T.S.O.L. shifts away from their hardcore origins with this 1993 release. The addition of a keyboardist brings a moody, gothic-leaning sound to the forefront.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Return To Waterloo
Ray Davies
Ray Davies directs a companion piece to his television film with this 1985 release. It uses electronics to examine suburban melancholy and isolation.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Coolaid
Snoop Dogg
On Coolaid, Snoop Dogg returns to the aggressive G-funk style that defined his early career. The 2016 album blends those nostalgic West Coast roots with the bass-heavy, punchy sensibilities of modern hip-hop.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Legalize It
Peter Tosh
Legalize It is a 1976 roots reggae album by Peter Tosh that acts as a political manifesto. It is noted for its hypnotic basslines and the songwriter's firm commitment to social activism.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Kraan
Kraan
Kraan debuts with a high-energy mix of funk rhythms and improvisation. This 1972 release highlights a conversation between jazz and progressive rock.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Planet Zero
Shinedown
Shinedown addresses societal division on their seventh studio release. It uses heavy riffs and anthemic choruses to critique modern culture.
1982 · 45 YEARS
プロローグ〈序幕〉 = Prologue
Akina Nakamori
Akina Nakamori arrives in 1982 with a debut that captures the sound of Japanese pop. It features a blend of funk instrumentation and soulful vocals.
2016 · 11 YEARS
The Bride
Bat For Lashes
Bat For Lashes crafts a dark concept album centered on a tragic wedding day. The record explores grief and isolation through a personal lens.