Albums released on 20 July
1993 · 34 YEARS
Black Sunday
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill changed the game in 1993 by merging West Coast grit with unapologetic cannabis culture. It stands as a pillar of hip hop that dominated radio without compromising its underground roots.
1964 · 63 YEARS
Something New
The Beatles
Released in 1964, this collection captures the height of Beatlemania with tracks from the A Hard Day's Night film. It demonstrates the band's relentless work ethic as they aimed to reach international audiences.
2018 · 9 YEARS
"Joy"
Ty Segall
Ty Segall and White Fence present a collaborative effort that feels like an organic jam session. It captures the raw, fuzzy garage energy of the California scene in 2018.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Hive Mind
The Internet
The Internet brings a cohesive, organic sound to life on this 2018 release. It acts as a masterclass in neo-soul and funk fusion from the Los Angeles alternative R&B scene.
1957 · 70 YEARS
Cookin' With The Miles Davis Quintet
The Miles Davis Quintet
Recorded in two days, this 1957 release shows the quintet at their peak. It balances hard-bop fire with cool sophistication inside Rudy Van Gelder’s studio.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Twenty One
Geri Allen Trio
Geri Allen leads a piano trio that prioritizes conversation over ego. Recorded in 1994, this session highlights a master balancing tradition with a modern edge.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Nine Lives
REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon pivots here from blues-influenced roots toward a polished arena sound. It serves as a bridge between their bar-band origins and their later status as radio stars.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Long John Silver
Jefferson Airplane
This 1972 release stands as the final studio effort from the band's classic lineup. It documents a group moving away from folk-psychedelia toward a grittier rock sound.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Love Devotion Surrender
Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin explore the catalog of John Coltrane on this 1973 collaboration. It is a meditative link between the intensity of rock and the searching spirit of jazz.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Cherry Tree Vol. 3
The National
This 2004 release captures the National in their element, offering live performances that define their atmospheric sound. It is a core addition to the Cherry Tree series.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Pirates
Rickie Lee Jones
Rickie Lee Jones follows her debut with a noir-inspired collection of stories. It balances bohemian grit with the polished, late-night elegance of the early eighties.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Tonight The Stars Revolt!
Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000 delivers a high-energy record that feels like a B-movie soundtrack. It captures the late nineties obsession with space-age aesthetics and futuristic paranoia.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Mott
Mott The Hoople
David Bowie helped Mott The Hoople find their creative peak with this 1973 release. It blends street-level grit with theatrical ambition and catchy piano-driven hooks.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven's third symphony changed music history by launching the Romantic period. This 1979 recording captures the massive, urgent sound of a composer breaking every rule.
1998 · 29 YEARS
No Time To Chill
Scooter
Scooter defines the Club Tools sound with this 1998 release. It captures the high-energy rave explosion of the late nineties with aggressive, stadium-ready techno.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Glam
Mouse On Mars
Mouse On Mars blends digital glitches with funk rhythms on this 1998 experimental record. It captures the playful energy of the Cologne electronic scene.
1983 · 44 YEARS
In The Digital Mood
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The GRP label used digital technology in 1983 to re-record big band classics. This approach gives the arrangements a crisp, punchy feel that sounds modern.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Barking At Airplanes
Kim Carnes
Kim Carnes embraces synth-heavy production on this 1985 release. It is a polished mix of moody pop-rock and experimental textures that highlight her raspy vocals.
1971 · 56 YEARS
It Ain't Easy
John Baldry
Long John Baldry delivers a masterclass in swagger on this 1971 blues-rock release. It captures a smoky club atmosphere with a theatrical, soulful edge.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Obsolete
Fear Factory
Fear Factory explores the tension between humanity and the digital age on this record. It uses industrial metal production to create a sense of mechanical precision.