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Albums released on 8 July

  1. Bon Iver: For Emma, Forever Ago

    2007 · 20 YEARS

    For Emma, Forever Ago

    Bon Iver

    Justin Vernon recorded this debut in a isolated Wisconsin cabin, creating a fragile indie folk record defined by layered falsetto.

  2. The Alan Parsons Project: I Robot

    1977 · 50 YEARS

    I Robot

    The Alan Parsons Project

    Inspired by Isaac Asimov, this concept record uses complex production to examine the relationship between humans and machines.

  3. Beck: Modern Guilt

    2008 · 19 YEARS

    Modern Guilt

    Beck

    Modern Guilt by Beck is a focused collection featuring production from Danger Mouse. The album moves away from sprawling chaos to offer a moody look at world anxiety.

  4. Viagra Boys: Cave World

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    Cave World

    Viagra Boys

    A biting look at conspiracy culture, this post-punk record uses jagged, synth-heavy arrangements to mirror the cynicism of the early 2020s.

  5. Cheap Trick: In Color

    1977 · 50 YEARS

    In Color

    Cheap Trick

    In Color by Cheap Trick finds the band balancing heavy energy with polished production. It is a sharp release that highlights the group's songwriting abilities.

  6. Ratatat: LP3

    2008 · 19 YEARS

    LP3

    Ratatat

    Replacing guitars with vintage keyboards, this 2008 release is a playful exploration of melody and unconventional percussion.

  7. BadBadNotGood: IV

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    IV

    BadBadNotGood

    This 2016 record bridges traditional jazz improvisation with hip-hop, featuring various vocalists to expand the group's range.

  8. Neil Young, Crazy Horse: Toast

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    Toast

    Neil Young, Crazy Horse

    Toast by Neil Young and Crazy Horse presents recordings shelved for two decades due to their dark tone. It offers an unfiltered view of the band's creative chemistry.

  9. J Dilla: The Diary

    2015 · 12 YEARS

    The Diary

    J Dilla

    The Diary by J Dilla is a collection of vocal tracks recorded in Detroit during the early 2000s. It features the producer rapping alongside guests like Madlib and Pete Rock.

  10. The Avalanches: Wildflower

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    Wildflower

    The Avalanches

    Years of crate-digging culminate in this psychedelic collage, blending disco, folk, and hip-hop into a dreamlike experience.

  11. Johnny Mathis: Wonderful! Wonderful!

    1957 · 70 YEARS

    Wonderful! Wonderful!

    Johnny Mathis

    Defined by lush arrangements and velvet vocals, this 1957 record represents the peak of American crooner sophistication.

  12. Whodini: Whodini

    1983 · 44 YEARS

    Whodini

    Whodini

    Whodini by Whodini helped define the early eighties electro-rap sound. The record is a sleek, futuristic collection that captures the energy of the New York City club scene.

  13. MC Solaar: Paradisiaque

    1997 · 30 YEARS

    Paradisiaque

    MC Solaar

    Paradisiaque by MC Solaar represents a high point for French hip-hop. The album combines poetic lyrics with jazz-inflected grooves to create a sophisticated, melodic sound.

  14. Big Business: Command Your Weather

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    Command Your Weather

    Big Business

    Command Your Weather by Big Business mixes sludge-heavy riffs with driving percussion. The duo creates a massive sound that maintains clarity and visceral energy.

  15. Frank Black And The Catholics: The Complete Studio Albums

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    The Complete Studio Albums

    Frank Black And The Catholics

    The Complete Studio Albums by Frank Black And The Catholics gathers recordings made using a live-to-two-track process. It is an unvarnished look at a prolific post-Pixies era.

  16. Brent Faiyaz: Wasteland

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    Wasteland

    Brent Faiyaz

    Wasteland by Brent Faiyaz is a cinematic project exploring the realities of fame and modern relationships. It utilizes interludes to create a cohesive narrative flow.

  17. Kali Malone: Living Torch

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    Living Torch

    Kali Malone

    Custom pipe organs create a physically intense, hypnotic experience that pushes the limits of contemporary classical music.

  18. Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties: We Don't Have Each Other

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    We Don't Have Each Other

    Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties

    We Don't Have Each Other by Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties is a folk-rock pivot for Dan Campbell. It follows a fictional character moving through loss and the long road toward finding a new beginning after everything falls apart.

  19. The K's: Pretty On The Internet

    2025 · 2 YEARS

    Pretty On The Internet

    The K's

    These fourteen tracks blend observational lyrics with restless energy, turning digital-age isolation into urgent indie rock.

  20. Ursula 1000: The Now Sound Of Ursula 1000

    1999 · 28 YEARS

    The Now Sound Of Ursula 1000

    Ursula 1000

    The Now Sound Of Ursula 1000 by Ursula 1000 blends sixties soundtrack samples into a dance-ready experience. It reflects the retro-futurism popular at the turn of the millennium.