Albums released on 17 June
1983 · 44 YEARS
Synchronicity
The Police
Internal band conflict produced Synchronicity, a collection defined by moody synthesizers. It shifted the group away from reggae-punk toward a high-gloss aesthetic.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Punisher
Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers delivers a collection of vulnerable, late-night indie-folk tracks. The songs focus on the ache of longing and the complexities of human connection.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Love Gun
Kiss
Love Gun represents the final studio project from the original Kiss lineup. It captures the group at the peak of their commercial power in 1977.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Magma
Gojira
Gojira turned to their own grief to create Magma, a raw and stripped-back metal record. It favors atmospheric emotional weight over technical speed.
2008 · 19 YEARS
One Of The Boys
Katy Perry
One Of The Boys serves as a pivotal debut, blending pop-punk angst with the polished dance-pop that grew to dominate radio. It established a distinct voice rooted in relatable, cheeky storytelling.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Puberty 2
Mitski
Puberty 2 explores the volatile transition from youth to adulthood. Mitski uses distorted guitars and hushed vocals to create a fragile yet explosive atmosphere.
1985 · 42 YEARS
The Dream Of The Blue Turtles
Sting
Leaving The Police behind, Sting recruited jazz musicians to record this 1985 solo effort. The result is a sophisticated bridge between pop accessibility and technical improvisation.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Holy Fire
Foals
Holy Fire marked a departure from the math-rock roots of the band. It captures a dark, moody evolution that pushed the group into the realm of festival headliners.
1964 · 63 YEARS
Empyrean Isles
Herbie Hancock
Empyrean Isles showcases a quartet balancing avant-garde improvisation with infectious grooves. It remains a high-water mark for the Blue Note label in 1964.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Misplaced Childhood
Marillion
Misplaced Childhood is a concept record born from a chance encounter in a Berlin bar. It blends personal nostalgia with the expansive sound of mid-eighties progressive rock.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Vinyl Days
Logic
Vinyl Days acts as a tribute to the crate-digging culture that shaped Logic. The album focuses on boom-bap rhythms and clever lyricism.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Seven Psalms
Nick Cave
Seven Psalms is a collection of spoken-word pieces and instrumental tracks focused on faith and grief. It offers a rare, stripped-back view of the artist's internal life.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Deja Entendu
Brand New
Deja Entendu marks the moment Brand New moved away from pop-punk to a more literary style. The lyrics reflect a shift toward cynical and introspective themes.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Take Me To Your Leader
King Ghidra
Take Me To Your Leader features Daniel Dumile adopting a sci-fi persona to deliver social commentary. It is an experimental hip-hop record released on Big Dada.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Decoration Day
Drive-By Truckers
Decoration Day saw Jason Isbell join the Drive-By Truckers, deepening their narrative-driven Southern rock. The album provides an honest look at working-class life.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Crush
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Crush signals a move by OMD toward mainstream pop accessibility. It layers shimmering melodies over a rhythmic electronic foundation.
2013 · 14 YEARS
With Love
Zomby
With Love is a double album that functions as a fractured digital transmission. It prioritizes melancholic textures over the intensity of traditional dance music.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Secret Messages
Electric Light Orchestra
Secret Messages showcases ELO transitioning into a cleaner studio aesthetic. The record balances symphonic rock roots with the tighter production trends of 1983.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Dude Ranch
Blink-182
Dude Ranch captured the mid-90s Southern California skate-punk scene. It features the hit Dammit and serves as a bridge to the later pop-punk explosion.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Salad Days Demos
Mac DeMarco
These early versions display the lo-fi charm and intimate recording style of Mac DeMarco. Using tape machines creates a distinct, warbling character.