Albums released on 18 June
2013 · 14 YEARS
Watching Movies With The Sound Off
Mac Miller
Mac Miller moves away from early frat-rap toward a darker, introspective aesthetic. The 2013 release features abstract lyricism and psychedelic production.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Odelay
Beck
Beck delivers a chaotic, sample-heavy record that defines mid-nineties alternative music. It remains a funky, unpredictable mix of indie rock and electronics.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Dare To Be Stupid
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Weird Al Yankovic masterfully mimics the jagged synth-pop of the eighties. The title track earned approval from Devo for its precise capture of new wave energy.
2012 · 15 YEARS
The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple returns with a sparse, percussive record defined by raw vocals and piano. It strips away pop polish for a sound based on wood, bones, and honesty.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre creates a sprawling, retro-focused psych record. It captures a band committed to a dense, reverb-drenched vision of sixties rock.
2003 · 24 YEARS
De-Loused In The Comatorium
The Mars Volta
The Mars Volta debuts with a concept record about a coma and surrealist hallucinations. It fuses experimental rock with high-octane Latin rhythms.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Peace Or Love
Kings Of Convenience
Kings Of Convenience return with delicate guitar interplay and intricate harmonies. The record serves as a mature meditation on home and the outside world.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Goodbye Cruel World
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello navigates a strained relationship with his band during this synth-heavy pop transition. It remains a polarizing time capsule from 1984.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Outrospective
Faithless
Faithless shifts from dancefloor euphoria to a melancholic electronic space. Maxi Jazz anchors the production with spoken-word delivery and emotional weight.
1990 · 37 YEARS
By Inheritance
Artillery
Artillery hits a technical high point with this 1990 thrash metal release. It blends Middle Eastern-influenced scales with aggressive, melodic riffing.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Beat
King Crimson
King Crimson draws inspiration from Jack Kerouac for this 1982 record. It features interlocking guitars and polyrhythmic textures that defined the era.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Demonstrating My Style
Madball
Madball delivers a raw, street-level record that became a turning point for New York hardcore. It highlights an uncompromising, punchy grit.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Destination: Sun
Sun
Sun brings high-octane energy through brass-heavy funk and gospel-tinged soul. The record captures a polished, space-age disco sound from 1979.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Secrets
Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton defines the mid-nineties R&B scene with this sophomore effort. The tracks balance sultry grooves with vulnerable, resonant vocals.
1976 · 51 YEARS
A Night On The Town
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart blends his raspy rock roots with a polished, singer-songwriter approach. The record marks a transition toward his later radio-ready style.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Fetch
Moritz Von Oswald Trio
The Moritz Von Oswald Trio bridges electronic minimalism with improvisational jazz. The record relies on dub processing and reverb to create hypnotic soundscapes.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Wary + Strange
Amythyst Kiah
Amythyst Kiah reclaims Americana roots through a personal, vulnerable lens. Heavy blues-rock riffs collide with folk sensibilities to create an urgent sound.
1960 · 67 YEARS
Look Out!
Stanley Turrentine
Stanley Turrentine debuts with a soulful, hard-swinging hard bop session. The 1960 Blue Note recording defines the label's classic, high-energy sound.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Yeezus
Kanye West
Kanye West pivots to an abrasive, industrial sound on this 2013 release. It trades radio hooks for jagged synthesizers and unfiltered aggression.
1965 · 62 YEARS
Dippin'
Hank Mobley
Hank Mobley delivers infectious hard bop melodies on this 1965 Blue Note session. It remains an essential listen for its warm, punchy aesthetic.