Albums released on 23 July
2021 · 6 YEARS
Donda
Kanye West
Donda serves as a visceral tribute to the artist's late mother, grounding the record in themes of grief and spiritual transition. It is a massive, evolving project that favors abstract, cavernous production over traditional song structures.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
The Moody Blues
The title references a musical mnemonic, signaling a move toward tighter, more direct songwriting. It represents a balance of symphonic ambition and progressive rock sensibilities during a peak era for the band.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Emotions In Motion
Billy Squier
Defined by arena-sized hooks and heavy drums, this record remains a masterclass in early eighties rock. Billy Squier delivers a polished, radio-ready sound that captures the intensity of his studio sessions with Reinhold Mack.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Tidal
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple arrived with a debut that showcased precocious, confessional songwriting. Stripping away contemporary excess, the record focuses on dark, jazzy undertones and sharp lyrical wit.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Comfort Eagle
Cake
Marking the band's first major label success, this record features the cynical, satirical songwriting that characterized their work. It relies on a blend of organic instruments and minimalist arrangements.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Spiral
DARKSIDE
Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington return after an eight-year gap with a patient, organic sound. The record plays like a slow-burning conversation between two musicians exploring separate paths.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Gold-Diggers Sound
Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges blends vintage soul with modern R&B in an effortless, smooth style. Crafted in the artist's own studio, the record maintains a cohesive and warm atmosphere.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Don't Give Up On Me
Solomon Burke
Solomon Burke delivers a profound performance that revitalized his career in the early 2000s. Featuring collaborations with indie and rock songwriters, it reinterprets classic soul with a gritty heart.
2002 · 25 YEARS
I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love
My Chemical Romance
Recorded in a basement while the members worked day jobs, this debut is defined by raw intensity. It blends gothic storytelling with unfiltered punk aggression to announce the band's arrival.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Music For The People
Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
Mark Wahlberg's debut brought pop-rap to the mainstream with the massive success of Good Vibrations. The production mixes dance-pop sensibilities with a gritty, street-level aesthetic.
1982 · 45 YEARS
This One's For You
Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass shows vocal vulnerability and grit on this 1982 release. It remains a poignant chapter in his discography, showcasing his ability to command a room with subtlety or power.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Love Drips And Gathers
Piroshka
Ethereal vocals and swirling guitars define this immersive shoegaze-influenced record. Modern techniques give the classic wall-of-sound approach a newfound clarity.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Mossy Liquor
Robyn Hitchcock
Robyn Hitchcock displays his most whimsically unhinged side through oddball pop and surreal stories. The songs act as transmissions from a fever dream, featuring cryptic lyrics and jangly melodies.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Breaking Atoms
Main Source
Large Professor’s production on this record set a new gold standard for jazz-inflected boom-bap. It serves as a definitive introduction for Nas and remains a celebrated moment in hip-hop history.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Old Crows / Young Cardinals
Alexisonfire
Aggressive post-hardcore melodies meet a newfound maturity on this 2009 release. The band traded some chaotic screamo tendencies for a refined, anthemic rock sound.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Mayan Space Station
William Parker
William Parker moves to the guitar for this 2021 release, channeling raw cosmic energy. Recorded during the height of lockdowns, it features an urgent, improvisational spirit.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Therapy
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie explores personal growth and resilience through a polished, electronic pop lens. The record uses dance-pop production to create a radio-ready experience that remains intimate.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Dot
Vulfmon
Jack Stratton and the Vulfpeck collective treat the studio as a sandbox for genre-bending ideas. The record feels like a late-night jam session focused on groove and melodic pivots.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Static Prevails
Jimmy Eat World
Before the stadium anthems, Jimmy Eat World explored a raw, experimental side of their songwriting. The record sits at the intersection of underground rock and the burgeoning emo scene of 1996.
2012 · 15 YEARS
The Soul Sessions Vol 2
Joss Stone
Joss Stone returns to the classic soul covers that introduced her to the world a decade earlier. It is a mature victory lap that highlights her command of the genre through obscure R&B gems.