Albums released on 29 July
2022 · 5 YEARS
Renaissance
Beyoncé
Beyoncé draws from Black queer ballroom culture to create a high-energy house and dance project. It acts as a tribute to music pioneers, blending disco grooves with modern pop sensibilities.
1981 · 46 YEARS
The Time
The Time
The Time’s 1981 debut functions as a carefully constructed vehicle for the Minneapolis sound. Prince wrote and played almost everything here, while Morris Day leads with a swaggering vocal style that defines the group persona.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Mars Needs Guitars!
Hoodoo Gurus
Hoodoo Gurus fuse science fiction B-movie themes with the raw energy of garage rock. The result is a collection of witty, guitar-driven anthems that reflect the Australian pub rock scene of the mid-eighties.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Our Time In Eden
10,000 Maniacs
Natalie Merchant leads 10,000 Maniacs through a final studio transition on this 1992 release. It blends literate songwriting with a polished, major-label pop sheen.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Surrender
Maggie Rogers
Maggie Rogers combines stadium-ready choruses with introspective indie-rock on this release. It documents a period of personal transition through raw, guitar-driven climaxes.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Voices
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Daryl Hall and John Oates took full creative control by self-producing this album in their New York studio. It marks a shift toward a rhythmic, synthesizer-forward style.
2016 · 11 YEARS
King Of Everything
Jinjer
Jinjer showcases a blend of technical aggression and emotional depth on this 2016 record. Tatiana Shmayluk demonstrates a vocal range that moves from guttural growls to melodic cleans.
2014 · 13 YEARS
The Breeze (An Appreciation Of JJ Cale)
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton honors his friend JJ Cale by reinterpreting the swampy grooves of his songwriting legacy. The record gathers guest musicians to celebrate this influence.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Apollo - Atmospheres & Soundtracks
Brian Eno
Brian Eno created this ambient work for a documentary about the Apollo moon landings. It captures a vast, weightless silence using pedal-steel textures and electronic experimentation.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Strangers Almanac
Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown defines the late-nineties alt-country scene with this raw, desperate record. It emerged from the North Carolina underground club circuit.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Rock 'N' Roll With The Modern Lovers
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Jonathan Richman abandons punk intensity for an acoustic-leaning, sincere approach. The record functions as a quiet, human session focused on simple joys.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone?
Harvey Danger
Harvey Danger blends self-deprecating wit with a sharp, literary perspective on this late-nineties record. It balances polished pop sensibilities with a scrappy energy.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
Barry Adamson blends noir jazz with industrial rock to create a sense of cinematic tension. It feels like a detective novel set to music.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Pup Tent
Luna
Dean Wareham provides a cool, detached delivery that anchors these songs about the quiet moments of life. The record features a clean, indie-rock sheen.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Leadbelly
Leadbelly
Leadbelly captures the foundational power of American folk and blues history. The production remains minimal to emphasize the grit of the vocals.
1997 · 30 YEARS
City Of Light
Bill Laswell
Bill Laswell creates a meditative tribute to Varanasi using field recordings and ambient textures. The record demands a quiet space and deep focus.
2016 · 11 YEARS
For All We Know
Nao
Nao blends neo-soul with electronic production on this sophisticated debut. It features syncopated beats and delicate, commanding vocals.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Hold On Baby
King Princess
King Princess explores the messy reality of growing up through raw, guitar-driven indie rock. The record balances self-deprecating wit with unfiltered honesty.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Game, Dames And Guitar Thangs
Eddie Hazel
Eddie Hazel merges P-Funk psychedelic grooves with rock guitar wizardry. The record stretches standards into sprawling, soulful jams.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Sherrick
Sherrick
The 1987 debut from Sherrick displays a versatile vocal range capable of moving from street-level funk to late-night ballads. Tracks like Just Call highlight his ability to manage a melody with both grace and intensity.