Albums released on 26 July
1973 · 54 YEARS
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
This 1973 release captures ZZ Top at their rawest, anchoring their reputation for gritty Texas blues. It relies on high-octane energy and economy to deliver a sound that feels like a long, dusty highway drive.
2005 · 22 YEARS
All We Know Is Falling
Paramore
Paramore arrived in 2005 with a debut that captured the urgent, scrappy energy of mid-2000s pop-punk. It serves as a raw snapshot of the band before they reached global success.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Follow The Leader
Eric B. & Rakim
Released in 1988, this record redefined rap delivery through complex rhyme schemes and jazz-inflected phrasing. It stands as a pivotal moment for the precision of the microphone as an instrument.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Coming Up
Suede
Suede pivoted to high-octane pop on this 1996 release, trading brooding moods for immediate, singalong choruses. It is a record fueled by hedonism and a sense of restless joy.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Roy Buchanan
Roy Buchanan
This 1972 self-titled debut features Roy Buchanan and his signature pinch harmonic technique. It is often noted for the emotional intensity of its fretwork, particularly on the instrumental The Messiah Will Come Again.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Good For Your Soul
Oingo Boingo
Danny Elfman and his band blended ska-punk energy with theatrical darkness on this 1983 release. It remains a document of the Los Angeles new wave scene, balancing paranoia with danceable rhythms.
1966 · 61 YEARS
The Hit Sound Of Dean Martin
Dean Martin
Dino adapted to the shifting pop landscape of 1966 while maintaining his cool-cat persona. This record highlights the evolution of the lounge aesthetic against the rising popularity of rock and roll.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Jump To It
Aretha Franklin
Luther Vandross produced this 1982 project, helping Aretha Franklin modernize her sound for a new decade. It features a refined studio aesthetic that emphasizes sleek, mid-tempo grooves.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Herbie Nichols Trio
Herbie Nichols Trio
This 1995 release is a study in rhythmic displacement and phrasing from the Herbie Nichols Trio. It captures the energy of the mid-century jazz club scene with surprising, conversational spontaneity.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
Robert Wyatt created this 1974 record while recovering from a serious accident. It is a surreal, dreamlike journey that prioritizes emotional honesty and introspection.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Made By These Moments
The Red Clay Strays
The Red Clay Strays channel Southern grit and gospel-tinged intensity on this 2024 release. It captures a live-in-the-room energy that feels both earned and raw.
2024 · 3 YEARS
SMILE! :D
Porter Robinson
Porter Robinson trades his usual synth-pop for a raw, guitar-driven sound on this 2024 release. It acts as a candid diary entry exploring the pressures of fame and the search for happiness.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Rhythm & Blues
Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy demonstrates his mastery of the Chicago blues on this 2013 double-disc set. It is a career-spanning celebration that highlights his stinging guitar tone and gritty vocals.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Sneakin' Out
Stacy Lattisaw
Stacy Lattisaw reached a peak in her vocal range on this 1982 record. It documents her transition into a mature, sophisticated sound during the early eighties boogie era.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Codename: Dustsucker
Bark Psychosis
Bark Psychosis returned in 2004 with a record that pushed post-rock into abstract, glitchy territory. It is a dense study of texture and studio layering.
2006 · 21 YEARS
From The Soil To The Soul
Tommy Guerrero
Tommy Guerrero shifts toward a gritty blend of indie rock and downtempo beats on this 2006 release. It captures a warm, analog atmosphere reminiscent of an afternoon in the Mission District.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Crazy For You
Best Coast
Best Coast defined the early 2010s garage pop scene with this infectious debut. It captures teenage boredom and longing with an effortless, reverb-heavy approach.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Jerky Versions Of The Dream
Howard Devoto
Howard Devoto moved toward electronic soundscapes on this 1983 release, departing from his aggressive past. It thrives on the contrast between cold production and neurotic, human lyrics.
2005 · 22 YEARS
All's Well That Ends Well
Chiodos
This 2005 release by Chiodos collisioned piano melodies with post-hardcore aggression. It represents a time when genre-bending experimentation was the primary currency of the underground.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Voices
Roger Eno
Roger Eno explores vast, reverb-drenched soundscapes on this 1985 ambient record. It is a meditative work that requires the listener's undivided attention.