Albums released on 13 July

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.