Albums released on 24 June
1958 · 69 YEARS
Little Girl Blue
Nina Simone
Nina Simone's 1958 debut displays a striking intersection of classical piano training and a distinct, smoky vocal style. It established her as a singular talent, grounded in both blues and sophisticated jazz standards.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Shades Of Blue
Madlib
Madlib takes a prestigious jazz catalog and subjects it to gritty, loop-based production. This 2003 release functions as a bridge between archival multi-track recordings and the modern hip-hop aesthetic.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Planet Her
Doja Cat
Doja Cat utilizes space-age themes and playful lyricism to create a neon-soaked 2021 pop record. It dissolves the barriers between R&B, rap, and catchy, high-gloss melodic production.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Caribou
Elton John
Recorded in just two weeks in Colorado, this 1974 release captures a band operating with frantic, spontaneous energy. It signals a move toward a muscular, tight pop-rock style.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Magic Windows
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock pivots to a sleek, robotic sound by utilizing the latest synthesizer technology of 1981. This record blends jazz-funk roots with the infectious energy of the electro and dance scenes.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Cut The Cake
Average White Band
This 1975 release proved that Scottish musicians could craft authentic, tight funk. It remains a high-water mark for horn-driven soul, anchored by a rhythm section that rivaled any American counterpart.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Sold
Boy George
Boy George moves toward a polished, soul-influenced pop style on this 1987 release. It highlights his vocal range through radio-friendly production and a notable cover version.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Superache
Conan Gray
Conan Gray turns personal diary entries into anthemic pop moments on this 2022 release. The record balances sharp, synth-driven hooks with vulnerable, acoustic-led storytelling.
2011 · 16 YEARS
When The Sun Goes Down
Selena Gomez & The Scene
This 2011 release stands as the final studio effort for the band before a shift to solo work. It blends infectious dance-pop with electronic textures typical of the early 2010s.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Turn This Mutha Out
Idris Muhammad
Idris Muhammad pivots from jazz-fusion to high-energy funk on this 1977 release. It is a studio-driven effort that captures the dance-floor grit of the late seventies club scene.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Three Dollar Bill, Yall$
Limp Bizkit
A chaotic debut from 1997, this record launched the band into the mainstream with its aggressive cover of Faith. It captures the abrasive, frustrated energy of the late-nineties nu-metal scene.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Two Pages
4 Hero
4 Hero slows down the frantic pace of drum and bass to create a sweeping, cinematic 1998 release. It successfully bridges the gap between the rave era and sophisticated, introspective jazz-influenced music.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Runt. The Ballad Of Todd Rundgren
Runt
Todd Rundgren trades power-pop for a piano-centered, intimate songwriting style on this 1971 album. It acts as a personal diary, balancing cynical observations with moments of vulnerability.
2013 · 14 YEARS
The Inheritors
James Holden
James Holden pushes analog synthesizers to their limits on this 2013 release. The music feels like it is constantly falling apart and reassembling, offering a dense and rewarding experience for electronic music fans.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Elephunk
Black Eyed Peas
Fergie's addition to the group sparked a transition from underground hip-hop to global pop success in 2003. This record captures the shift toward radio-friendly hooks and the massive impact of their breakout hit.
2016 · 11 YEARS
The New Breed
Jeff Parker
Jeff Parker explores the intersection of hip-hop beat-making and modern jazz improvisation on this 2016 record. He builds soulful, intricate layers that feel both meticulously designed and rhythmically loose.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Burt Bacharach
Burt Bacharach
Burt Bacharach steps away from his drafting table to sing his own complex compositions on this 1971 release. The record reveals the fragile humanity within his arrangements by stripping back the ornate style of his hits.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Morningrise
Opeth
Epic song lengths define this 1996 progressive death metal release. It is a landmark for compositions that shift between acoustic melancholy and aggressive, extreme vocal growls.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Hold Out
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne shifts toward a polished, studio-centric sound on this 1980 release. It remains his only album to reach the top of the Billboard 200, capturing a moment of immense commercial momentum.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Sometimes, Forever
Soccer Mommy
Sophie Allison trades bedroom-pop intimacy for jagged, haunting textures on this 2022 release. Produced by Daniel Lopatin, the record balances sharp hooks with a gritty, experimental atmosphere.