Albums released on 2 June
1980 · 47 YEARS
Warm Leatherette
Grace Jones
Grace Jones pivots from disco to an icy new wave aesthetic on this 1980 release. It marks a significant shift toward experimental studio precision.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Run The Jewels 4
Run The Jewels
This 2020 hip-hop release combines industrial beats with persistent social critique. It shows the group pushing their established style toward more chaotic territory.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Obscured By Clouds
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd produced this 1972 project as the soundtrack for the film La Vallee. It functions as a bridge between their earlier experimental work and later fame.
1986 · 41 YEARS
A Kind Of Magic
Queen
Released in 1986, this record features material composed for the movie Highlander. It highlights the group working with a cinematic scale for the first time.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Relaxer
Alt-J
This 2017 project uses complex arrangements to highlight mood and unconventional structures. It moves away from standard pop to favor folk-inspired textures.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Regimental Sgt. Zippo
Elton John
These 1968 tapes reveal a lost debut project that captures the songwriter finding his identity. It blends psychedelic pop with whimsical storytelling.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Let It Loose
Miami Sound Machine
This 1987 release brought the group global pop fame through high-energy dance tracks. It highlights a rare vocal range paired with Latin-influenced rhythms.
2023 · 4 YEARS
But Here We Are
Foo Fighters
Released in 2023, this record serves as an exploration of grief and resilience. It balances heavy rock with introspective lyrics to process personal adversity.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Captain Beyond
Captain Beyond
This 1972 debut showcases a supergroup balancing hard rock with space-rock textures. It is known for a suite-like structure where tracks flow into one another.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Life Is a Song Worth Singing
Teddy Pendergrass
This 1978 release defines the soul singer at his creative peak. It transitions from deep soul into the sleek, disco-influenced R&B of the time.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Knopfler debuted in 1978 with a clean, finger-picked style that bypassed the era's excess. It remains a sparse, blues-rock effort recorded in London.
1974 · 53 YEARS
The Psychomodo
Cockney Rebel
This 1974 release takes glam rock into baroque pop territory with theatrical arrangements. It stands out for its witty lyrics and violin-heavy sound.
2009 · 18 YEARS
My World
Lee Fields
Released in 2009, this project captures the grit of 1960s soul music. It prioritizes analog warmth and deep grooves to honor the classic funk era.
2015 · 12 YEARS
All Your Favorite Bands
Dawes
This 2015 folk-rock record uses intimate storytelling to process heartbreak. It captures the feeling of a late-night drive through Laurel Canyon.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Whitsitt Chapel
Jelly Roll
This 2023 record uses a modern country sound to explore themes of redemption and past regret. It blends rock influences with gospel undertones.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Gone Now
Bleachers
Released in 2017, this record explores grief and nostalgia through high-energy pop anthems. It balances vulnerability with stadium-sized production.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Die Kleinen Und Die Bösen
Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft
This 1980 debut established a foundation for industrial music through stark, repetitive rhythms. It serves as a bridge between post-punk and electronic body music.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Let The Dominoes Fall
Rancid
Returning to their roots in 2009, the band blends ska and punk with political defiance. This release relies on punchy production and brass-heavy arrangements.
1980 · 47 YEARS
One In A Million You
Larry Graham
Moving from heavy funk to smooth ballads, this 1980 release shows a versatile soul performer. It features lush, sophisticated R&B arrangements.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Darkness On The Edge Of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Frustrated by legal issues, the artist adopted a leaner, grittier sound for this 1978 release. It explores working-class life with a new sense of urgency.