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Albums released on 13 July

  1. Bob Dylan: Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid (Original Soundtrack Recording)

    1973 · 54 YEARS

    Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid (Original Soundtrack Recording)

    Bob Dylan

    Sam Peckinpah recruited Bob Dylan to score a revisionist western, resulting in this 1973 folk-focused record. It features the song Knockin' on Heaven's Door, which was captured during a real-time filming session.

  2. Donna Summer: She Works Hard For The Money

    1983 · 44 YEARS

    She Works Hard For The Money

    Donna Summer

    Inspired by a tired bathroom attendant in Los Angeles, this 1983 release saw Donna Summer shift her style. The title track became a major anthem for working women everywhere.

  3. Autechre: LP5

    1998 · 29 YEARS

    LP5

    Autechre

    Released in 1998, this Autechre project uses algorithmic patterns to suggest mechanical life. The music operates as a dialogue between a human creator and a complex, unpredictable machine.

  4. Queen: Queen

    1973 · 54 YEARS

    Queen

    Queen

    Queen recorded their 1973 debut during late-night hours when other artists were not using the equipment. This midnight schedule helped the band develop their layered style before they even held a formal contract.

  5. Anadol: Uzun Havalar

    2018 · 9 YEARS

    Uzun Havalar

    Anadol

    Anadol blends synthesizers with microtonal Turkish folk melodies on this 2018 record. The production creates a dreamlike state where traditional structures melt into swirling electronic textures.

  6. The Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Band: The Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Band

    1981 · 46 YEARS

    The Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Band

    The Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Band

    Produced by Jacques Fred Petrus, this 1981 self-titled album by The Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Band captures the slick vibe of New York clubs. It represents the pivot from disco to high-gloss funk.

  7. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra: Music From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy

    2004 · 23 YEARS

    Music From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy

    The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

    The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra interprets film scores from the Middle-earth trilogy on this 2004 release. Lush strings and choral passages convey the emotional core of the Fellowship's journey.

  8. Deafheaven: Ordinary Corrupt Human Love

    2018 · 9 YEARS

    Ordinary Corrupt Human Love

    Deafheaven

    On this 2018 release, Deafheaven trades abrasive metal edges for sprawling arrangements influenced by shoegaze and post-rock. The record finds a balance between delicate piano and heavy guitar.

  9. Jeff The Brotherhood: Hypnotic Nights

    2012 · 15 YEARS

    Hypnotic Nights

    Jeff The Brotherhood

    Nashville brothers Jake and Jamin Orrall capture a basement-party spirit on their 2012 release. The music mixes fuzz-drenched garage rock with dreamy, spaced-out melodies.

  10. The Fiery Furnaces: Blueberry Boat

    2004 · 23 YEARS

    Blueberry Boat

    The Fiery Furnaces

    Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger built this 2004 album around labyrinthine structures and shifting movements. It functions like a fever dream of experimental pop and folk-rock.

  11. Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers: Jonathan Sings!

    1983 · 44 YEARS

    Jonathan Sings!

    Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers

    Jonathan Richman trades his early punk aggression for an intimate, acoustic approach on 1983's Jonathan Sings!. He delivers songs that range from historical tales to heartfelt, unironic love lyrics.

  12. Napalm Death: Utilitarian

    2012 · 15 YEARS

    Utilitarian

    Napalm Death

    Napalm Death continues their aggressive trajectory on 2012's Utilitarian by adding saxophone and clean melodies. It remains a masterclass in extreme music and social commentary.

  13. The Animals: Before We Were So Rudely Interrupted

    1977 · 50 YEARS

    Before We Were So Rudely Interrupted

    The Animals

    The 1964 lineup of The Animals returned for this 1977 release. It ignores the trends of the time to focus on the blues-soaked chemistry that defined the band early on.

  14. The Polyphonic Spree: Together We're Heavy

    2004 · 23 YEARS

    Together We're Heavy

    The Polyphonic Spree

    The Polyphonic Spree turns songs into spiritual revivals on this 2004 release. The band stacks dozens of voices and instruments into a sweeping, maximalist wall of sound.

  15. Chris Clark: Totems Flare

    2009 · 18 YEARS

    Totems Flare

    Chris Clark

    Chris Clark displays high technical skill on his 2009 release by utilizing glitchy, hyper-kinetic rhythms. It is a colorful and dizzying ride that avoids staying in one place.

  16. MC Solaar: MC Solaar

    1998 · 29 YEARS

    MC Solaar

    MC Solaar

    MC Solaar's 1998 debut became a cornerstone of French hip hop history. It blends sophisticated jazz samples with rhythmic poetry to bridge underground culture and mainstream success.

  17. Lars Frederiksen And The Bastards: Viking

    2004 · 23 YEARS

    Viking

    Lars Frederiksen And The Bastards

    Lars Frederiksen And The Bastards lean into the aggressive roots of classic punk on this 2004 record. The music is fast, loud, and carries a distinct, rebellious attitude.

  18. Right Away, Great Captain!: The Lost Sea

    2012 · 15 YEARS

    The Lost Sea

    Right Away, Great Captain!

    These 2012 recordings offer an intimate look at the nautical storytelling of Right Away, Great Captain!. The collection includes early demos that reveal the skeletal structure of the songs.

  19. The Sorcerers: Other Worlds And Habitats

    2025 · 2 YEARS

    Other Worlds And Habitats

    The Sorcerers

    The Sorcerers offer a modern update to space-age exotica on this 2025 release. By mixing global folk influences with orchestral textures, the music feels like a trip to a fictional landscape.

  20. Musique: Keep On Jumpin'

    1978 · 49 YEARS

    Keep On Jumpin'

    Musique

    Patrick Adams crafted this 1978 release as a masterclass in high-energy disco. It is defined by a driving rhythm section and soaring vocal arrangements typical of the Prelude Records label.