Albums released on 30 July
1996 · 31 YEARS
Sublime
Sublime
Released shortly after Bradley Nowell passed away, this record acts as a final document for the band. It blends reggae, hip-hop, and punk to capture the mid-nineties West Coast scene.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Is This It
The Strokes
The Strokes redefined the New York City rock scene with this debut. By recording live in the studio, the band captured an unpolished, garage-rock energy that focuses on sharp rhythmic hooks.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Happier Than Ever
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish shifts from whispered bedroom pop toward a more vulnerable, exposed sound here. It documents the transition into adulthood and the weight of global fame.
1965 · 62 YEARS
Out Of Our Heads
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones found their footing as songwriters on this record, balancing blues originals with R&B covers. It captures their growth from a local club act to an international force.
1969 · 58 YEARS
In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Miles Davis shifted away from acoustic post-bop toward fusion with these long, hypnotic tracks. Producer Teo Macero edited hours of improvisation into these repetitive, dreamlike loops.
2021 · 6 YEARS
The House Is Burning
Isaiah Rashad
Isaiah Rashad returns after a five-year hiatus to explore sobriety and personal growth. The album showcases his signature rhythmic bounce and introspective lyricism.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Private Space
Durand Jones & The Indications
Durand Jones & The Indications offer a danceable update to soul music. The record draws from the late seventies and early eighties to create a polished, warm sound.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night
Bleachers
Jack Antonoff explores suburban melancholy through a nostalgic lens. The album captures the transition from youth to adulthood using anthemic hooks.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Mid Spiral
BadBadNotGood
BadBadNotGood delivers a sprawling fifteen-track journey that highlights their improvisational chemistry. The record blends jazz-funk with an organic, warm sound.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Finding Forever
Common
Common collaborates with Kanye West to refine a soulful, sample-heavy hip-hop sound. The record documents a specific era of Chicago music where conscious lyrics met melodic production.
1984 · 43 YEARS
A Santa Compaña
Golpes Bajos
Golpes Bajos crafted a pop record defined by dark, angular rhythms and cynical lyrics. It stands as a document of the Spanish new wave.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Welcome 2 America
Prince
Prince left this project in his vault for over a decade before its posthumous release. It provides a stark look at political and social tensions.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Novos Baianos F.C.
Os Novos Baianos
Os Novos Baianos focus on communal living and organic connection on this record. It captures the vibrant energy of 1970s Brazil as samba met rock and roll.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Ain't Done With The Blues
Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy pushes the boundaries of blues with this release. He combines traditional structures with contemporary rock sensibilities.
1991 · 36 YEARS
World Outside
The Psychedelic Furs
The Psychedelic Furs embrace a lush, electronic-influenced sound here. It serves as a bridge between their new wave origins and later experimentation.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Master Sessions 2
Up, Bustle And Out
Up, Bustle And Out combine Afro-Cuban field recordings with downtempo production. It acts as a travelogue capturing the spirit of the early 2000s acid jazz scene.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Risqué
Chic
Chic perfected their minimalist funk sound on this record. Recorded at Power Station, it captures the moment dance music transitioned into a high-fidelity art form.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Untitled
Korn
Korn experimented with a rotating cast of drummers to create a rhythmically unpredictable sound. It marks a departure from their earlier work toward a more atmospheric aesthetic.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Opalescent
Jon Hopkins
Jon Hopkins blends ambient soundscapes with rhythmic precision on this debut. It established his cinematic style of combining piano melodies with synthetic atmospheres.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Skold
Skold
Tim Skold moved from his previous band toward industrial rock on this solo debut. It highlights his ability to blend aggressive textures with catchy, dark pop.