Albums released on 14 July
2014 · 13 YEARS
Jungle
Jungle
Jungle's 2014 debut record channels the UK neo-soul revival through falsetto-drenched grooves. It remains a definitive snapshot of mid-decade production, blending vintage funk with sleek electronic polish.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Gemini Rights
Steve Lacy
Gemini Rights uses lo-fi warmth and psychedelic touches to frame a collection of breakup songs. Steve Lacy manages to make personal heartbreak feel breezy and approachable through his DIY approach.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Tyrannosaurus Hives
The Hives
Tyrannosaurus Hives captures the frantic energy of the 2004 garage rock revival. It is a tight, aggressive collection that focuses on sharp impulses and a relentless pace.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Hello Nasty
Beastie Boys
Hello Nasty marked a shift for the Beastie Boys by integrating Mix Master Mike into their studio process. The result is a gritty, technical experiment in hip-hop production.
1986 · 41 YEARS
The Seer
Big Country
The Seer finds Big Country embracing a grand, cinematic rock sound. Kate Bush guests on the title track, adding an ethereal layer to the group's folk-inspired guitar work.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Knocked Out Loaded
Bob Dylan
Knocked Out Loaded is defined by its experimental nature and a sprawling eleven-minute collaboration. It captures Bob Dylan during a period of transition.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Zapp II
Zapp
Zapp II centers on Roger Troutman’s mastery of the talk box. It remains an essential link between organic funk and the robotic textures of West Coast hip-hop.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Phantom Power
The Tragically Hip
Phantom Power captures The Tragically Hip at the height of their creative chemistry. The band retreated to rural Ontario to record this spacious, melodic effort.
1979 · 48 YEARS
I Love To Dance
Kleeer
I Love To Dance established Kleeer as a force in the late-seventies funk scene. The record balances tight rhythmic interplay with smooth vocal harmonies.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Out In The Storm
Waxahatchee
Out In The Storm is a sharp, unforgiving record about personal transition. It uses distorted guitars to ground its themes in a gritty indie rock aesthetic.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Constellations
August Burns Red
Constellations combines technical precision with melodic metalcore arrangements. It solidified August Burns Red as a leader in their scene during the late 2000s.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Perfection Of Desire
Shelter
Perfection Of Desire marks Ray Cappo's transition from hardcore intensity to spiritual exploration. It serves as a bridge between heavy music and philosophical themes.
1998 · 29 YEARS
The Boy Is Mine
Monica
The Boy Is Mine captures teenage stardom in 1998, featuring a blend of soulful ballads and R&B anthems. It is a polished, high-gloss project from the Arista Records era.
2014 · 13 YEARS
L'Aventura
Sébastien Tellier
L'Aventura sees Sébastien Tellier trading his synthesizers for the warmth of Brazil. It is a playful, orchestral concept record inspired by his time in Rio de Janeiro.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Marzipan = مرصبان
Charif Megarbane
Marzipan is a cinematic love letter to the film scores of Beirut. Charif Megarbane combines folk storytelling with warm analog textures.
1978 · 49 YEARS
MFSB, The Gamble-Huff Orchestra
MFSB
MFSB, The Gamble-Huff Orchestra features the house band of Philadelphia International Records. It is a lush, orchestral showcase of late-seventies disco and soul.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Alchemy
Disclosure
Alchemy marks a return to club roots for Disclosure. The 2023 release blends UK garage, house, and drum n bass into a high-energy experience.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Little Songs
Colter Wall
Little Songs highlights the isolation of the American West through sparse arrangements. Colter Wall relies on his baritone voice and minimalist guitar work.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Howling, For The Nightmare Shall Consume
Integrity
Howling, For The Nightmare Shall Consume by Integrity merges metallic hardcore with occult lyrics and bluesy guitar work. This ambitious 2017 release moves away from simple aggression to embrace a cinematic sense of dread.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Trooper
Trooper
Trooper serves as the raw, energetic foundation for the band's hard-rocking career. It reflects the mid-seventies pub-rock scene with catchy hooks.