Albums released on 17 July
1981 · 46 YEARS
Escape
Journey
Journey hit their stride on this 1981 release by perfecting a balance of arena-ready rock and vocal polish. The arrival of Jonathan Cain provided the melodic backbone for some of the decade's most recognizable anthems.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Origin Of Symmetry
Muse
Muse shifted toward a grand, space-age aesthetic on this 2001 release. The album is defined by aggressive distortion and heavy piano motifs, establishing a high-drama intensity.
2006 · 21 YEARS
These Streets
Paolo Nutini
Paolo Nutini debuted in 2006 with a collection that captured his raspy vocal style and earnest songwriting. It represents a key moment for the acoustic-rock wave of the mid-2000s.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Lianne La Havas
Lianne La Havas
Lianne La Havas explores the arc of a relationship through stripped-back arrangements on her 2020 self-titled album. The project is defined by its intimate, late-night atmosphere.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Czar Noir
Czarface
Czarface released this instrumental project in 2021 to highlight moody, cinematic loops. It is a dark, immersive record that focuses on beat-making over lyrical content.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Au-delà Du Délire
Ange
Ange pushed French progressive rock into theatrical territory on this 1974 record. It blends surrealist poetry with complex arrangements and organ textures.
2020 · 7 YEARS
The Waterfall II
My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket revisited their 2015 sessions to compile this collection of meditative tracks. The record carries a warm, reflective atmosphere that builds on the band's indie rock roots.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Collide With The Sky
Pierce The Veil
Pierce The Veil reached a peak in 2012 by blending technical guitar work with melodic, soaring choruses. This record is a cornerstone of the post-hardcore genre.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Magnifique
Ratatat
Ratatat shifted their focus to cleaner, melodic guitar work on this 2015 release. The album offers a breezy, instrumental sound that feels reminiscent of a drive along the coast.
2015 · 12 YEARS
DS2
Future
Future defined the mid-2010s Atlanta sound with this 2015 release. It is a dark, uncompromising look at excess, built on icy production and relentless 808s.
1982 · 45 YEARS
High Adventure
Kenny Loggins
Kenny Loggins transitioned toward a sleek, synth-inflected pop rock sound on this 1982 album. It marks a pivotal shift from singer-songwriter introspection to polished studio craftsmanship.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Fight For Your Mind
Ben Harper
Ben Harper combined folk, blues, and reggae into an urgent message on his 1995 sophomore release. The record is noted for its raw slide guitar and deep, soulful quality.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Brightest Blue
Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding split this 2020 release into two parts to explore themes of vulnerability and confidence. The project balances raw ballads with sleek, electronic pop anthems.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Life Is Good
Nas
Nas examined his legacy and career on this 2012 release. The record balances classic boom-bap production with mature storytelling about fame and fatherhood.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Shades Of Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple debuted in 1968 with a mix of classical flourishes and pop. Their take on Hush set the stage for their future evolution before they became known for heavy metal.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Savane
Ali Farka Touré
Ali Farka Touré explored the desert blues on his 2006 final studio album. The hypnotic guitar patterns create an expansive, intimate experience that respects long-standing traditions.
1967 · 60 YEARS
Four Tops Reach Out
Four Tops
Four Tops reached a peak in 1967 with this collection of dramatic, cinematic soul. The album is defined by Levi Stubbs' emotionally charged vocals.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Phantom Power
Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals blended melodic pop with glitchy electronics on this 2003 release. The album balances experimental impulses with catchy, breezy songwriting.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Afelan
Mdou Moctar
Mdou Moctar captured the raw energy of the Tuareg guitar scene on this 2013 live recording from Niger. It is a kinetic, distorted document of a local sound moving to a global stage.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Cryosleep
Matthew Bellamy
Matthew Bellamy presents Cryosleep, a 2021 release featuring stripped-back arrangements. It stands out by reworking well-known melodies through sparse piano and acoustic guitar instrumentation.