Albums released on 13 June
1983 · 44 YEARS
Texas Flood
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble arrived in 1983 with this record, capturing a raw power that stood against the polished trends of the day. It remains a key example of guitar-driven blues for a new era.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Red Octopus
Jefferson Starship
Jefferson Starship found massive commercial success with this 1975 release, moving away from psychedelia toward a smoother sound. The record represents a shift in the band's creative direction following a significant lineup change.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Rather Ripped
Sonic Youth
For this 2006 release, Sonic Youth traded sprawl for shorter, hook-heavy songs. The record highlights a band finding a middle ground between experimental noise and a sharper, more melodic direction.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Xanadu (From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Electric Light Orchestra
This 1980 soundtrack blends the orchestral pop of Jeff Lynne with the vocals of Olivia Newton-John. It stands as a time capsule of a project that combined disco influences with elaborate arrangements.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Invasion Of Your Privacy
Ratt
Released in 1985, this record became a major touchstone for the Sunset Strip sound. It balances hard-hitting guitar work with the polished, radio-ready hooks that defined the decade.
1972 · 55 YEARS
A Song For You
Carpenters
Karen Carpenter displays greater vocal control and intimacy on this 1972 release. The record showcases the duo's ability to turn pop standards into personal statements through sophisticated arrangements.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Amplified Heart
Everything But The Girl
Everything But The Girl explore a crossroads here, merging acoustic sensibilities with electronic textures. The 1994 project captures a pivotal shift toward the sophisticated sound that would later define their work.
2006 · 21 YEARS
One-X
Three Days Grace
This 2006 record features raw, unfiltered lyrics written during a time of personal struggle. It remains a document of internal conflict transformed into urgent, anthemic rock music.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Fantastic, Vol. 2
Slum Village
J Dilla’s production transforms this 2000 release into a masterclass of swing and dusty loops. It serves as a definitive look at the Detroit underground, redefining hip hop for a new millennium.
2000 · 27 YEARS
The Unseen
Quasimoto
Madlib created this 2000 project by rapping over his own beats at a higher pitch. It stands as an inventive experiment that turns a studio recording into a psychedelic, cartoonish journey.
1977 · 50 YEARS
To Lefty From Willie
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson offers a heartfelt tribute to Lefty Frizzell on this 1977 release. The album focuses on classic country sounds and honest storytelling to honor a major architect of the genre.
2005 · 22 YEARS
The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers
Sibling harmonies drive this 2005 record, providing a sun-drenched, optimistic sound. The band maintained their own distinct aesthetic despite external pressures during the indie-pop revival.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Resort
Skee Mask
Intricate textures and rapid percussion define this 2024 collection. The producer pushes modern electronic boundaries, shifting between ambient moods and high-energy breakbeats.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Post
Björk
Björk used London as a chaotic backdrop for this 1995 release. The record shifts from industrial grit to brass-heavy bursts, capturing the restless energy of an urban environment.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Cocker
Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker reinvented his career in 1986 with this self-titled release. By leaning into a polished, radio-friendly sound, he proved his gravelly vocals could adapt to the MTV generation.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Cirque
Biosphere
Geir Jenssen shifted from icy tundra themes to an intimate, microscopic perspective on this 2000 record. He recorded organic textures from his own surroundings to weave a delicate audio experience.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Multiply
Jamie Lidell
This 2005 record sounds like a lost Stax session beamed from a glitchy future. It balances raw vocal passion with meticulous, digital construction.
2014 · 13 YEARS
The Hunting Party
Linkin Park
Linkin Park pivoted away from electronic experiments toward a raw, guitar-driven sound on this 2014 release. It stands as a deliberate reaction against the mid-tempo trends of the early 2010s.
1964 · 63 YEARS
I Walk The Line
Johnny Cash
Sun Records captured the Man in Black at his most essential in 1964. The record showcases the boom-chicka-boom rhythm that defined a generation and bridged folk roots with rockabilly.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Split
Lush
Lush shifted away from airy dream pop toward darker, more aggressive guitar work on this 1994 release. The record shows newfound confidence in studio craft and sharper songwriting.