Albums released on 23 June
2015 · 12 YEARS
Coming Home
Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges arrived in 2015 with a sound mimicking mid-century rhythm and blues. It stands out for its earnest homage to vintage soul.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Murder Of The Universe
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard deliver a surreal sci-fi narrative about a cyborg consuming the universe. It functions like a frantic, heavy radio play.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Once More 'Round The Sun
Mastodon
Mastodon shifted toward accessible hooks on this 2014 release while keeping their sludge roots. It marks a period of creative expansion for the group.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Hospice
The Antlers
The Antlers built a concept album around the heavy themes of illness and letting go. Its emotional weight and shoegaze-influenced textures anchor the experience.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Labyrinth (From The Original Soundtrack Of The Jim Henson Film)
David Bowie
David Bowie performed five original songs for the Jim Henson film Labyrinth. The work blends glam rock with cinematic orchestral scores.
1982 · 45 YEARS
A Distant Shore
Tracey Thorn
Tracey Thorn stripped back her style on this 1982 record to favor acoustic intimacy. It stands as a reflective work rooted in the post-punk DIY ethos.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Evolve
Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons moved toward electronic-leaning stadium anthems on this 2017 release. It prioritizes high-energy hooks and synthetic textures.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Every Beat Of My Heart
Rod Stewart
Every Beat Of My Heart features Rod Stewart returning to his British origins. The title track includes a choir of fans, reflecting a desire to capture a sense of community.
2023 · 4 YEARS
The Good Witch
Maisie Peters
Maisie Peters navigates the messiness of early twenties life on this narrative-heavy release. It blends acoustic intimacy with anthemic alt-pop production.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Dangerously In Love
Beyoncé
Beyoncé launched her solo career in 2003 with this blend of R&B and pop. It documents a shift toward individual vocal independence.
2023 · 4 YEARS
3D Country
Geese
Geese pivot from post-punk roots into a genre-bending mix of rock and country. It is a chaotic, vibrant experiment in modern rock.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg and others set unrecorded lyrics by Woody Guthrie to music in 1998. It is a collaborative folk tribute that revives forgotten poetry.
2003 · 24 YEARS
The Ownerz
Gang Starr
Guru and DJ Premier delivered a final collaboration that emphasizes skeletal, boom-bap production. It serves as an example of intricate beatmaking.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz of Talking Heads created this rhythmic experiment in their home studio. It is a lighthearted, danceable record.
1964 · 63 YEARS
A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track)
The Beatles
The Beatles captured their high-energy pop phase in this 1964 film soundtrack. It remains a consistent document of the band at their peak.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Evergreen
Echo & The Bunnymen
Evergreen marks a return to form for Echo & The Bunnymen. It proves the chemistry between Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant remained strong after years of uncertainty.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Step By Step
New Kids On The Block
Step By Step by New Kids On The Block saw the group move into a more polished pop star role. It features heavy synth-driven dance beats that defined the early nineties.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Strung Out In Heaven
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Strung Out In Heaven finds Anton Newcombe blending sixties psychedelic tropes with a nineties alternative perspective. The 1998 album favors loose, raw songwriting over precision.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Mamonas Assassinas
Mamonas Assassinas
Mamonas Assassinas exploded onto the Brazilian scene in 1995 with an irreverent, genre-defying debut. It remains a satirical time capsule.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Beacons Of Ancestorship
Tortoise
Tortoise returned to their roots in 2009 by blending jagged guitar work with electronic textures. It is a kinetic, unpredictable instrumental work.