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Albums released on 10 July

  1. Chicago: Chicago V

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Chicago V

    Chicago

    Chicago V features a move toward a tighter and more focused approach to songwriting. The record captures a polished, jazz-rock style that helped the band transition into their mainstream success.

  2. Cocteau Twins: Garlands

    1982 · 45 YEARS

    Garlands

    Cocteau Twins

    This debut record is a dark, brooding outlier in the catalog of Cocteau Twins. It is characterized by a claustrophobic atmosphere, skeletal guitar work, and icy, heavy drum machine rhythms.

  3. Coldplay: Parachutes

    2000 · 27 YEARS

    Parachutes

    Coldplay

    A quiet sincerity defines this debut record, which arrived as Britpop faded. It favors acoustic guitars and piano to create an intimate, late-night atmosphere through stripped-back arrangements.

  4. Juice WRLD: Legends Never Die

    2020 · 7 YEARS

    Legends Never Die

    Juice WRLD

    This posthumous collection serves as a raw, unfiltered look at the artist's personal struggles. It highlights his ability to blend vulnerable lyricism with the heavy, emo-trap production that defined the late 2010s.

  5. The Streets: None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Life Alive

    2020 · 7 YEARS

    None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Life Alive

    The Streets

    Framed as a series of collaborative mixtapes, this record functions as a modern time capsule. It captures the isolation of the early pandemic through gritty, observational storytelling and varied production.

  6. Frank Ocean: Channel Orange

    2012 · 15 YEARS

    Channel Orange

    Frank Ocean

    Frank Ocean changed the course of modern R&B by blending personal narratives with unconventional structures. The record captures the restless energy of Los Angeles through a sun-drenched and cinematic lens.

  7. Free: Free At Last

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Free At Last

    Free

    Despite internal tension, this release remains focused and lean. It showcases soulful performances and blues-rock grit, marking a poignant chapter for the band in the early seventies.

  8. St. Vincent: Marry Me

    2007 · 20 YEARS

    Marry Me

    St. Vincent

    This debut introduces a baroque-pop vision that pairs sweet melodies with a cynical edge. It serves as a foundation for the theatrical flair and experimental spirit of the artist's career.

  9. The Chemical Brothers: Born In The Echoes

    2015 · 12 YEARS

    Born In The Echoes

    The Chemical Brothers

    Big beats and guest vocalists combine to create a high-octane performance. The record balances dancefloor intensity with expansive, sweeping melodies.

  10. The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night

    1964 · 63 YEARS

    A Hard Day's Night

    The Beatles

    This record is the first to feature only original material written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It serves as the official soundtrack to their debut film, capturing the high-energy peak of Beatlemania.

  11. Four Tet: Morning / Evening

    2015 · 12 YEARS

    Morning / Evening

    Four Tet

    Two twenty-minute compositions anchor this record, each designed to mirror the light of a single day. The music uses vocal samples and pulsing house beats to create a sense of profound stillness.

  12. The Kinks: Low Budget

    1979 · 48 YEARS

    Low Budget

    The Kinks

    Economic anxiety and industrial unrest in Britain drive this gritty, hard-rocking collection. The band moved away from whimsical storytelling toward a punchy, arena-ready sound.

  13. Against Me!: New Wave

    2007 · 20 YEARS

    New Wave

    Against Me!

    This record marked a transition from DIY folk-punk to a polished, arena-ready rock sound. It highlights the group's ability to craft massive hooks while keeping their signature lyrical grit.

  14. Interpol: Our Love To Admire

    2007 · 20 YEARS

    Our Love To Admire

    Interpol

    This record keeps the tension high while expanding the cinematic reach of the band. It trades a claustrophobic aesthetic for layered synthesizers and lush textures.

  15. Elliott Smith: Elliott Smith

    1995 · 32 YEARS

    Elliott Smith

    Elliott Smith

    Whispered vocals and double-tracked acoustic guitars define this record, creating a sense of secret intimacy. It uses a minimalist, lo-fi aesthetic to reveal raw nerves.

  16. The Calling: Camino Palmero

    2001 · 26 YEARS

    Camino Palmero

    The Calling

    This record anchors itself on a breakout single that defines the early 2000s radio landscape. It balances raw emotional intensity with a hook-heavy, accessible pop-rock sound.

  17. The Beths: Jump Rope Gazers

    2020 · 7 YEARS

    Jump Rope Gazers

    The Beths

    Anxiety and the ache of long-distance touring fuel this collection of power pop. It balances self-doubt with sweeping, tender moments that feel like a late-night drive.

  18. Built To Spill: Ancient Melodies Of The Future

    2001 · 26 YEARS

    Ancient Melodies Of The Future

    Built To Spill

    Doug Martsch pushes his songwriting into melodic, pop-oriented territory with intricate, interlocking riffs. The record refines the band's sprawling, psychedelic spirit into tighter arrangements.

  19. Jill Scott: Who Is Jill Scott? - Words And Sounds Vol. 1

    2000 · 27 YEARS

    Who Is Jill Scott? - Words And Sounds Vol. 1

    Jill Scott

    Poetry meets rhythm in a way that feels like a conversation with a friend. The record captures a raw, unfiltered vulnerability that helped define the neo-soul movement.

  20. Frank Sinatra: Swing Along With Me

    1961 · 66 YEARS

    Swing Along With Me

    Frank Sinatra

    A brass section plays with an aggressive, punchy intensity on this collaboration. It trades lounge vibes for a driving, big-band sound that refuses to sit still.