Albums released on 25 June
1984 · 43 YEARS
Purple Rain
Prince And The Revolution
Prince And The Revolution deliver a massive cinematic debut. By balancing intimate songwriting with bold, genre-bending ambition, this record turned a rising star into a global household name.
1982 · 45 YEARS
The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
ABC creates a theatrical, technicolor drama on this 1982 release. Lush strings and precise electronic rhythms collide to produce a high-concept take on heartbreak.
1975 · 52 YEARS
One Size Fits All
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention deliver complex jazz-fusion rhythms in 1975. The record is a precise navigation of difficult time signatures and satirical humor.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Night And Day
Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson pivots from punk to a piano-led, cosmopolitan sound on this 1982 album. It is a refined, nocturnal collection inspired by the atmosphere of New York City.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Call Me If You Get Lost
Tyler, The Creator
Tyler, The Creator draws on the energy of classic mixtapes for this 2021 studio project. It acts as a travelogue that balances vulnerability with heavy braggadocio.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Cinema
The Marías
The Marías offer a dreamlike, intimate experience on this 2021 release. Blending jazz and indie pop, the record functions as a quiet movie soundtrack.
2021 · 6 YEARS
I Know I'm Funny Haha
Faye Webster
Faye Webster mixes pedal steel with R&B grooves on this 2021 release. The record is defined by deadpan delivery and a spacious, slow-burning approach to indie-folk.
2021 · 6 YEARS
The Turning Wheel
Spellling
Spellling presents a sprawling, theatrical odyssey centered on transformation. This 2021 release uses orchestral swells to turn an indie pop record into a vivid stage play.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Born To Be Alive
Patrick Hernandez
Patrick Hernandez delivers a global disco phenomenon in 1979. The title track remains a high-tempo masterclass in infectious hooks and commercial engineering.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Spacy
Tatsuro Yamashita
Tatsuro Yamashita delivers a masterclass in layering on this 1977 release. It is a city pop staple that feels like a midnight drive through a neon-lit metropolis.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Frehley's Comet
Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley steps out on his own to define a new direction in 1987. This project captures a transition toward tighter, melodic hard rock.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Go Plastic
Squarepusher
Squarepusher pushes electronic limits on this 2001 release. It is a frantic, high-speed IDM landmark that remains an intense experience.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Mood Valiant
Hiatus Kaiyote
Hiatus Kaiyote blends neo-soul with complex rhythms on this 2021 release. The record features lush orchestral textures arranged by Arthur Verocai.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Escapades
Gaspard Augé
Gaspard Augé debuts with a maximalist, sci-fi inspired record. It channels the spirit of 1970s prog-rock through a modern, cinematic lens.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Home Video
Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus turns diary-like stories into songs about growing up on this 2021 release. It is a sharp, personal exploration of the move into adulthood.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Cyclorama
Polo & Pan
Polo & Pan offer a whimsical, cinematic journey in 2021. Their electronic-pop sound is anchored by global influences and a sense of childlike wonder.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Boingo
Oingo Boingo
Oingo Boingo shifts away from ska-punk toward a cinematic sound in 1987. It serves as a bridge to Danny Elfman's future career in film scoring.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Nellyville
Nelly
Nelly brings St. Louis hip-hop to the world in 2002. The record balances radio-friendly hooks with a swagger that defined the summer of that year.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Heartbeat
Curtis Mayfield
Released in 1979, Heartbeat marks a clear turn toward danceable, polished rhythms. Curtis Mayfield trades his characteristic social perspective for romantic themes wrapped in refined musical arrangements.
1989 · 38 YEARS
It's Real
James Ingram
James Ingram adapts his soulful craft to New Jack Swing in 1989. The record is a snapshot of an artist embracing the sleek, electronic textures of the late eighties.