Albums released on 20 June
1969 · 58 YEARS
First Take
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack debuts with a sparse, intimate collection of soul and jazz. Her classical training and gospel roots define the mood of this 1969 release.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Double Vision
Foreigner
Foreigner cemented their place in arena rock with this 1978 release. It features a high-energy mix of heavy riffs and synthesizers that defined the radio sound of the time.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Bon Iver, Bon Iver
Bon Iver
Justin Vernon moved to a former veterinary clinic to track this expansive follow-up. It maps a personal geography through lush indie rock arrangements.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
Neil Young delivers a ragged, unfiltered document of grief following the loss of two friends. Recorded in 1975, the music feels caught on the edge of a breakdown.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Idols
Yungblud
Yungblud balances personal vulnerability with stadium-sized rebellion on this 2025 release. It fuses Britpop influences with modern hard rock textures.
2000 · 27 YEARS
De Stijl
The White Stripes
The White Stripes strip rock down to its barest parts in this 2000 release. It uses a lo-fi approach to highlight the creative tension between the duo.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Tigerlily
Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant explores personal introspection on this 1995 solo debut. It relies on soft rock textures and piano melodies to deliver a vulnerable performance.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Emotional Rescue
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones embraced disco grooves and falsetto vocals on this 1980 release. It captures the group transitioning from gritty blues toward sleeker pop sounds.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Don't Be Cruel
Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown became the face of New Jack Swing with this 1988 release. It features heavy drum machines and soulful vocals that redefined his career path.
1980 · 47 YEARS
The Blues Brothers (Original Soundtrack Recording)
The Blues Brothers
This 1980 soundtrack brought rhythm and blues legends to a new generation. It captures the infectious energy and professional chemistry of a powerhouse stage production.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Aoxomoxoa
The Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead utilized 16-track recording to create this surreal 1969 release. It captures the band fully embracing whimsical, psychedelic impulses.
2014 · 13 YEARS
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Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran blends acoustic storytelling with electronic pop on this 2014 release. Collaborations with Pharrell Williams and Rick Rubin moved his sound into bolder territory.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Saved
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan turned to gospel influences on this 1980 release. The record marks a unique shift in his career, featuring soul-steeped arrangements and spiritual themes.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Irish Heartbeat
Van Morrison
Van Morrison explores his cultural roots on this 1988 collaboration with The Chieftains. The record offers a raw, acoustic look at traditional Irish ballads.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Big Wave = ビッグウェイブ
Tatsuro Yamashita
Tatsuro Yamashita captures the breezy, neon-soaked aesthetic of 1980s City Pop on this 1984 release. It is a definitive soundtrack for a long summer.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Living Things
Linkin Park
Linkin Park shifted toward electronic textures on this 2012 release. The record balances programmed beats with their established melodic sensibilities.
2012 · 15 YEARS
L'Enfant Sauvage
Gojira
Gojira explores the collision of nature and philosophy on this 2012 release. It blends progressive death metal with heavy, atmospheric weight.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Lady Pank
Lady Pank
Lady Pank changed Polish rock history with their 1983 debut. It defined a generation living behind the Iron Curtain with its icy synthesizers and gritty hooks.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Confessions Of A Pop Group
The Style Council
Paul Weller moved into jazz and classical arrangements on this 1988 release. It stands as an ambitious, theatrical experiment that ignored radio trends.
2024 · 3 YEARS
The Secret Of Us
Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams navigates the messy emotions of young adulthood on this 2024 collection. It relies on sharp honesty and a raw indie-pop sound.