Albums released on 28 July
2023 · 4 YEARS
Utopia
Travis Scott
Travis Scott presents a claustrophobic vision on Utopia. The record combines raw trap with electronic experimentation to craft a shifting, intense experience.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Down To Earth
Rainbow
Down To Earth sees Rainbow shift toward a commercial hard rock aesthetic. Graham Bonnet joins the lineup to provide a gritty, soulful vocal performance.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Sabotage
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath channeled professional strife into the aggressive sounds of Sabotage. Synthesizers and heavy riffs create a paranoid, dark atmosphere.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Austin
Post Malone
Austin marks a transition for Post Malone, favoring guitar-driven melodies over trap. The record explores a stripped-back, indie-rock approach to songwriting.
1958 · 69 YEARS
Blues Walk
Lou Donaldson
Blues Walk captures the infectious soul-jazz style of Lou Donaldson. It bridges the gap between hard bop and R&B with a swinging, accessible rhythm.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Boulevard (The Complete Series)
St Germain
Boulevard defined the French deep house movement with its blend of jazz and downtempo. St Germain captured the sophisticated mood of nineties Paris.
2017 · 10 YEARS
A Black Mile To The Surface
Manchester Orchestra
Manchester Orchestra explores heavy, atmospheric rock through a series of interconnected tracks. The record employs dynamic shifts to manage tension, resulting in a dense and layered production.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Rat In The Kitchen
UB40
Rat In The Kitchen found UB40 dominating the charts with a pop-reggae hybrid. Horn-driven arrangements defined the band's mid-eighties success.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Destiny
Chaka Khan
Destiny captures Chaka Khan blending synth-heavy production with introspective, jazz-inflected songwriting. The record marks a shift toward contemporary R&B.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Lifes Rich Pageant
R.E.M.
Lifes Rich Pageant pushed R.E.M. toward a more muscular, politically charged rock sound. Don Dixon helped polish the band's signature jangle pop.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Everything Now
Arcade Fire
Everything Now sees Arcade Fire exploring modern consumer culture through satire. The record features a glossy, disco-inflected electronic sound.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Paranormal
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper blends theatrical hard rock with modern production on this 2017 release. Guest appearances from classic rock figures add a jagged, nostalgic edge to the proceedings.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Magic And Medicine
The Coral
The Coral moves toward a melodic, refined sound on this 2003 release. The album balances vintage organ textures with memorable hooks, capturing a unique coastal atmosphere.
1992 · 35 YEARS
1992 The Love Album
Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine
Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine offers a satirical, high-energy take on the early nineties British indie scene. The record captures a restless spirit through drum machines and sharp lyrics.
1975 · 52 YEARS
The Album Of The Soundtrack Of The Trailer Of The Film Of Monty Python And The Holy Grail (Executive Version)
Monty Python
The Album Of The Soundtrack Of The Trailer Of The Film Of Monty Python And The Holy Grail is a chaotic, surreal comedy routine. It features meta-commentary and outtakes.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Old Locomotive
The Murlocs
Old Locomotive by The Murlocs is a harmonica-heavy garage-rock record. It blends gritty blues with the frantic energy of the Australian psych-rock scene.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Rhyme Pays
Ice-T
Ice-T established a new direction for West Coast rap with this raw debut. It captures harsh street realities with a narrative focus that was groundbreaking for the era.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Hypnotic Eye
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers deliver an urgent, blues-inflected record. These tracks tackle themes of disillusionment with a grit that defined their early work.
1992 · 35 YEARS
What's The 411?
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige effectively launched the hip-hop soul hybrid with her 1992 debut. The record transformed R&B by pairing street-smart grit with melodic, soulful arrangements.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey strips back her cinematic production to focus on the cadence of her own voice. These recordings serve as a vulnerable companion to her written poetry.