Albums released on 24 July
1979 · 48 YEARS
Midnight Magic
Commodores
Midnight Magic finds the Commodores moving from funk toward sophisticated soul. It highlights their push for radio-friendly songwriting while maintaining the band's trademark Motown polish.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Dry - Demos
PJ Harvey
These early sessions for PJ Harvey provide a raw look at her 1992 debut. The collection highlights the skeletal arrangements that existed before studio production took over.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Cowboys From Hell
Pantera
Cowboys From Hell forced a change in the heavy metal direction of 1990. It replaced the prevailing glam sound with a precise and aggressive thrash style.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Temple Of Low Men
Crowded House
Temple Of Low Men finds Neil Finn moving toward a moodier, more introspective songwriting style. This sophomore effort explores complex themes of personal doubt and relationship struggles.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Bleed American
Jimmy Eat World
Following a label departure, Bleed American turned Jimmy Eat World into mainstream fixtures. The record expertly blends emo-influenced vulnerability with massive, radio-ready hooks.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Key Markets
Sleaford Mods
Key Markets delivers a relentless portrait of austerity Britain through rhythmic, biting outbursts. The duo uses sparse instrumentation to create a claustrophobic and gritty atmosphere.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Folklore
Taylor Swift
Folklore marks a departure from stadium pop for Taylor Swift, favoring quiet storytelling. Written during the 2020 pandemic, the record trades grand anthems for intimate, character-focused narratives.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Giant
Johnny Guitar Watson
Giant sees Johnny Guitar Watson embracing slick disco-funk aesthetics. The record bridges his blues roots with late-seventies studio technology and dance floor sensibilities.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Cosmo's Factory finds Creedence Clearwater Revival at their 1970 commercial peak. The record balances tight radio hits with longer, improvisational tracks born from warehouse rehearsals.
2020 · 7 YEARS
No Pressure
Logic
No Pressure serves as a reflective finale to a decade of music making. It draws from boom-bap traditions, using soulful samples to create a warm, celebratory atmosphere.
1978 · 49 YEARS
You Send Me
Roy Ayers
Vibraphone player Roy Ayers pivots toward disco and R&B on You Send Me. The 1978 release captures the moment jazz musicians began adopting club-oriented, groove-heavy sounds.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Virus
Haken
Virus continues a dark, interconnected narrative through complex progressive metal. It balances heavy, technical precision with soaring, melodic arrangements.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Alicia Bridges
Alicia Bridges
This self-titled debut from Alicia Bridges is a staple of late-seventies disco. It bridges pop and club music with soulful vocals and tight, danceable rhythms.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Celebrity
*NSYNC
Celebrity marked a transition toward a mature, experimental pop sound for *NSYNC. The group took an active role in writing and producing this turn-of-the-millennium effort.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Human Clay
Creed
Human Clay solidified the status of Creed during the late nineties. This multi-platinum release combined heavy guitar riffs with introspective lyrical themes.
2006 · 21 YEARS
In My Mind
Pharrell Williams
In My Mind showcases Pharrell Williams stepping into the role of a solo pop-rap artist. The production blends soulful melodies with the experimental style of his Neptunes work.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Seeing Through Sound (Pentimento Volume Two)
Jon Hassell
Jon Hassell refines his fourth-world aesthetic on this meditative release. It blends processed trumpet with electronic layers to create a hazy, immersive experience.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Bahdeni Nami
Omar Souleyman
Omar Souleyman fuses Syrian dabke rhythms with modern electronic music. The resulting sound is designed for high-energy club environments and global dance floors.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Love & Peace
Seasick Steve
Love & Peace focuses on the core of blues music through a stripped-back approach. It emphasizes optimism and resilience, capturing the grit of a seasoned performer.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Boulevard De L'Indépendance
Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra
Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra brings Malian musical history into a jazz context. The project showcases the interplay between the kora and the larger ensemble.