Albums released on 16 June
1972 · 55 YEARS
The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
David Bowie
A concept album centered on an alien messenger arriving five years before the end of the world. It marks a peak for glam rock by merging science fiction narratives with the hard-edged power of classic rock guitars.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Why Can't We Be Friends?
War
A feel-good record balancing social consciousness with danceable rhythms. It avoids standard pop song structures in favor of long, organic grooves that display the diverse instrumentation of the group.
2017 · 10 YEARS
The Nashville Sound
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
These songs examine the grit of the American experience, focusing on economic anxiety and personal relationships. It merges country instrumentation with an urgent, modern rock energy.
1986 · 41 YEARS
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
A jangle-pop record from 1986 that balances driving energy with melodic, lush arrangements. It captures a sense of longing and defiance that helped define the British independent scene.
2017 · 10 YEARS
City Music
Kevin Morby
A travelogue of folk-tinged rock songs inspired by city living and solitary nights. It relies on steady, grounding rhythms and warm melodies to create a relaxed, contemplative mood.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Woodstock
Portugal The Man
A pivot toward pop-focused songwriting prompted by the discovery of a family souvenir from 1969. The record documents the band's transition from experimental roots to a polished, mainstream-ready aesthetic.
1964 · 63 YEARS
Jazz Impressions Of Japan
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
A thoughtful interpretation of Japanese sounds and scales filtered through a modal jazz lens. It highlights the quartet's ability to adapt their style while maintaining their distinct American execution.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Roxy Music
Roxy Music
A blend of 1950s pop nostalgia and avant-garde electronic textures that defined the glam era. It captures a moment where art rock dissolved the barriers between high culture and standard rock.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples
A display of vocal control that turns soul standards into personal, sincere expressions. The music relies on gospel roots and a tight rhythm section to generate deep emotional weight.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Face To Face
Gino Soccio
A bridge between disco and the cold, precise world of early synth-pop. The production is sharp and punchy, reflecting the craftsmanship of the Montreal dance scene in 1982.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart
A raw, unhinged collection that avoids traditional melody and rhythm. The music features slide guitar and free-jazz saxophones, creating a challenging experience that defies categorization.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Melodrama
Lorde
A concept record exploring the highs and lows of young adulthood through the lens of a house party. It blends minimalist electronic textures with cinematic pop arrangements.
2023 · 4 YEARS
In Times New Roman...
Queens Of The Stone Age
A record born from personal turmoil, trading previous polish for raw, visceral honesty. It uses sludge-filled riffs and rhythmic tension to create a claustrophobic, hypnotic sound.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Brave New World
Steve Miller Band
A transition point for the band as they moved from blues toward an experimental rock aesthetic. The 1969 release features layered studio effects that define the psychedelic era.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Amputechture
The Mars Volta
A centerpiece of progressive rock that embraces sprawling, improvisational chaos. The music feels like a fever dream, moving away from structured narratives toward abstract instrumentation.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Sweet Sensation
Stephanie Mills
A blend of gospel-trained vocals and polished R&B. It captures the transition from seventies funk to the synth-heavy soul sound of the early eighties.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Abstract Emotions
Randy Crawford
A pop record that reflects the mid-eighties shift toward digital production and synth-heavy arrangements. It captures a polished performance that balances emotive delivery with modern studio aesthetics.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Collaboration
George Benson
A collaboration between two guitarists that focuses on melodic interplay and shared jazz history. It remains a staple for late-night listening due to its sophisticated, smooth atmosphere.
2003 · 24 YEARS
The Vertigo Of Bliss
Biffy Clyro
A math rock and post-hardcore effort defined by complex time signatures. It relies on jarring transitions between aggressive outbursts and fragile, melodic interludes.
1975 · 52 YEARS
A Tear To A Smile
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
A jazz-funk record that manages to be both sophisticated and danceable. It captures the lush, expansive sound of a session that bridged the gap between improvisation and street-level funk.