Albums released on 31 July
1995 · 32 YEARS
Timeless
Goldie
Goldie shifted the frenetic pulse of jungle into an expansive orchestral experience with this debut. It showed how dance music could carry the emotional gravity of a symphony.
2020 · 7 YEARS
A Hero's Death
Fontaines D.C.
Written amidst the grind of constant touring, this record is a weary look at existential fame. It marks a shift for Fontaines D.C. toward a moodier, claustrophobic post-punk sound.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Blood
Lianne La Havas
Drawing from her Jamaican and Greek heritage, Lianne La Havas explores the vulnerability of personal growth. This record is a warm, soulful glow that sits squarely in the mid-2010s.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Time
Electric Light Orchestra
Jeff Lynne moved Electric Light Orchestra into a futuristic narrative about a man transported to 2095. This concept record trades string-heavy arrangements for the cool precision of synths.
2012 · 15 YEARS
O' Be Joyful
Shovels And Rope
Shovels And Rope deliver a collision of country roots and indie rock energy. This debut captures the grit of the American South with messy, porch-storming harmonies.
1990 · 37 YEARS
World Clique
Deee-Lite
Deee-Lite created a maximalist blend of house, funk, and hip-hop that defined the early nineties. This album is a colorful product of the New York City club scene.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Such Pretty Forks In The Road
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette offers a reflective look at adulthood, motherhood, and mental health. This record trades earlier angst for a piano-driven, grounded pop-rock sound.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Bright Moments
Flamingosis
Flamingosis combines sun-drenched soul samples with boom-bap percussion. These feel-good grooves sit at the intersection of mid-2010s instrumental hip-hop and future-funk.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Back To Titanic (Music From The Motion Picture)
James Horner
James Horner expands his film score with period pieces and haunting suites. The music balances cinematic grandeur with the raw, folk-inspired energy of the ship lower decks.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Take Offs And Landings
Rilo Kiley
This debut marks the transition of Jenny Lewis from actor to songwriter. Rilo Kiley created a lo-fi, private diary of a record that became a staple of the Pacific Northwest scene.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Ronan
Ronan Keating
Ronan Keating moved from boy band fame to an adult contemporary sound with this 2000 debut. It highlights his transition toward introspective pop melodies and emotive vocals.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Tweekend
The Crystal Method
The Crystal Method shifted toward a grittier, high-octane aesthetic for their second record. It serves as a time capsule of the big beat era at the turn of the millennium.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Shine The Light
Collage
Collage captures the mid-eighties shift toward digitized, polished funk. The record is a prime example of independent artists balancing live instrumentation with electronic techniques.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Copacetic
Knuckle Puck
Knuckle Puck explore themes of self-reflection and personal accountability on their debut. The record is a definitive staple of the mid-2010s pop-punk revival.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Direction
The Starting Line
Growth defines this record as the band moves toward a nuanced, alternative rock sound. It captures the members finding their footing as adults during a transitional period.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Jah Jah Way
Yabby You
Yabby You was known for a spiritual intensity that set him apart from his peers. This record is a cornerstone of mid-seventies Jamaican roots music, filled with meditative echoes.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Rave Hop
Luke Vibert
Luke Vibert merges acid house with hip-hop beats in a spontaneous project. The record is a masterclass in unpredictable electronic production and lo-fi textures.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Ratgrave
RATGRAVE
RATGRAVE blends high-octane fusion with a neon-soaked, playful aesthetic. This instrumental project prioritizes complex arrangements that somehow remain danceable.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Afar
Ice Choir
Ice Choir delivers a layered tribute to eighties pop, balancing crystalline melodies with distance. It is a record that feels like a lost artifact from a neon-soaked past.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Marks To Prove It
The Maccabees
The Maccabees draw inspiration from the shifting landscapes of Elephant and Castle for this atmospheric record. London serves as the primary character of this cohesive, moody work.