Albums released on 19 June
2006 · 21 YEARS
Black Holes & Revelations
Muse
Space-age paranoia meets stadium-sized ambition on this 2006 release. It marks the moment the band fully embraced their love for sci-fi concepts and theatrical arrangements.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Untitled (Black Is)
Sault
This project dropped without warning during a period of global unrest. It functions as a powerful, multi-layered protest piece drawing from soul, Afrobeat, and experimental elements.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Quality Control
Jurassic 5
Four emcees and two DJs moved away from aggressive hip-hop tropes for a focus on vocal harmony. The group demonstrated that multi-layered rapping could feel as soulful as a classic block party.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Rough And Rowdy Ways
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan delivers a sprawling exploration of American history and personal myth-making. The lyrics are dense with literary references and historical figures, all delivered in a weathered, conversational rasp.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Oh, Inverted World
The Shins
Melodic hooks and lo-fi charm collide to define this 2001 release. The songwriting turns simple bedroom recordings into anthems that captured a specific indie pop shift.
1960 · 67 YEARS
Open Sesame
Freddie Hubbard
This 1960 debut captures a pivotal moment in modern jazz. A stellar quintet delivers tight arrangements that bridge traditional hard bop with an emerging modal aesthetic.
1970 · 57 YEARS
...Very 'Eavy ...Very 'Umble
Uriah Heep
Opening with a thunderous organ riff, this 1970 debut laid a foundation for the heavy metal and progressive rock crossover. It balances aggressive blues-rock grit with delicate acoustic passages.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Homegrown
Neil Young
Shelved in 1975, this record finally surfaced in 2020. It provides an intimate look into a period of personal heartbreak that the songwriter felt was too revealing for the public at the time.
1984 · 43 YEARS
(Who's Afraid Of?) The Art Of Noise
The Art Of Noise
Sampling was in its infancy when this record turned the studio into a playground of cut-and-paste chaos. The group transformed industrial noise and vocal snippets into rhythmic, danceable pieces.
2020 · 7 YEARS
The Last Of Us Part II (Original Soundtrack)
Gustavo Santaolalla
Gustavo Santaolalla uses his signature ronroco to craft a desolate atmosphere. The music relies on sparse, haunting melodies to convey the weight of survival and loss.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Only A Lad
Oingo Boingo
Danny Elfman displays his theatrical energy on this 1981 record. It is a frenetic mix of ska, new wave, and satirical punk that captures the anxious spirit of the early eighties.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Outrider
Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page stepped back into the spotlight for this solo project. He recruited various vocalists to handle the microphone while exploring his post-Led Zeppelin identity.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Oceania
The Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan envisioned this 2012 record as a core piece of his Teargarden by Kaleidyscope project. It marked a creative resurgence by blending heavy rock with ethereal textures.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Winners
Brothers Johnson
Leaving the brothers to take creative control, this 1981 record shifts toward a self-assured funk sound. It highlights their instrumental prowess and vocal harmonies.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Shangri-La Dee Da
Stone Temple Pilots
Sessions for this record took place at a house in Malibu to capture an organic, collaborative energy. The tracks mix psychedelic textures with stripped-back songwriting.
2006 · 21 YEARS
The Same Old Blood Rush With A New Touch
Cute Is What We Aim For
Melodic hooks and witty lyricism define this 2006 release. It captures the sound of the mid-2000s emo scene, blending catchy pop sensibilities with guitar-driven energy.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Deceiver Of The Gods
Amon Amarth
Powerful riffs and thunderous percussion define this ninth studio release. Themes of Norse mythology permeate the tracks, blending aggressive growls with soaring guitar harmonies.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Soul Provider
Michael Bolton
Michael Bolton reinvented his career with this 1989 release by leaning into his gravelly, soul-drenched vocal delivery. It marked a massive pivot toward the adult contemporary sound.
2006 · 21 YEARS
The Dutchess
Fergie
This solo debut shifted pop history by proving a child star could redefine the sound of the mid-2000s. It moves from hip-hop swagger to radio-ready ballads.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Victory For The Comic Muse
The Divine Comedy
Neil Hannon recorded this 2006 album mostly live to avoid heavy overdubbing. The result is a spontaneous, intimate performance that captures musical chemistry in an unfiltered light.