Albums released on 26 June
1995 · 32 YEARS
Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers deliver a high-octane debut that blends hip-hop rhythms with distorted acid house. It represents the early peak of big beat, shifting electronic music from the warehouse to the mainstream.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Ego Death
The Internet
Syd and Matt Martians steer their collective toward a polished, neo-soul direction on this 2015 release. The project prioritizes groove and emotional honesty, moving away from their earlier influences.
2007 · 20 YEARS
A Flair For The Dramatic
Pierce The Veil
Pierce The Veil debuts with a chaotic mix of hardcore aggression and melodic songcraft. The band switches between heavy screams and delicate passages, setting a foundation for their later work.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Carney
Leon Russell
Leon Russell adopts a ringmaster persona for this 1972 release, mixing Southern rock with carnival themes. It is a raw, eccentric record that highlights his talent for blending theatricality with deep introspection.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Run The Jewels
Run The Jewels
Killer Mike and El-P launch their partnership with an aggressive debut that functions like a high-stakes heist. The project highlights their contrasting flows over heavy, industrial-leaning beats.
2020 · 7 YEARS
What's Your Pleasure?
Jessie Ware
Jessie Ware delivers a refined collection of disco tracks that blend sultry vocals with infectious grooves. It updates the aesthetic of classic house and electro-pop for a contemporary audience.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Fire And Water
Free
Free captures the blues-drenched power of the late sixties on this 1970 release. With the inclusion of All Right Now, the band transitioned from club favorites to international stars.
2007 · 20 YEARS
The Mix-Up
Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys abandon rap to experiment with instrumental jazz-fusion and funk. Using vintage keyboards and guitars, they craft a record that resembles a 1970s detective show soundtrack.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Mistrial
Lou Reed
Lou Reed experiments with drum machines and synth-heavy textures on this 1986 release. It marks a restless artist attempting to blend his gritty street persona with the digital sounds of the decade.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Songs In A Minor
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys fuses classical piano training with urban soul on her 2001 debut. The songwriting focuses on self-discovery and the complexities of love.
1975 · 52 YEARS
The Basement Tapes
Bob Dylan
These 1967 recordings capture Bob Dylan and The Band during an informal retreat in Woodstock. The focus is on the joy of American roots music, far from the pressures of stardom.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Afraid Of Sunlight
Marillion
Marillion explores the themes of celebrity and fame on this 1995 release. The band shifts toward an atmospheric pop-rock sound, featuring a lush, cinematic quality.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Heathen Chemistry
Oasis
Oasis embraces a democratic band dynamic on this 2002 release with contributions from Liam Gallagher and Gem Archer. The sound leans into classic, guitar-heavy rock.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Stygian Bough Volume I
Bell Witch
Bell Witch joins singer-songwriter Aerial Ruin for a haunting exploration of mortality. The record features minimal arrangements that balance heavy metal weight with delicate, ethereal vocals.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Allen Stone
Allen Stone
Allen Stone brings the grit of 1970s soul into the modern era with this release. The record features a raw, live-band aesthetic that highlights his urgent vocal performance.
2000 · 27 YEARS
The Savage Poetry
Edguy
Edguy re-records their early 1995 demo material for this definitive 2000 release. It serves as a time capsule of their formative years, capturing high-octane riffs with newfound precision.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Mordechai
Khruangbin
Khruangbin incorporates vocals for the first time, prioritizing human connection and storytelling. The record blends global psych-rock with classic funk and disco rhythms.
2000 · 27 YEARS
The Notorious KIM
Lil' Kim
Lil' Kim claims her throne as a solo force with this 2000 release. It serves as a defiant statement of independence and features a polished lyrical style.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Toki
Hidefumi Toki Quartet
The Hidefumi Toki Quartet explores the jazz canon with a focus on blues-drenched tones. They prioritize emotional weight and space over technical displays.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Liberation Transmission
Lostprophets
Lostprophets shift toward a radio-friendly, pop-rock sound on this 2006 release. Recorded with producer Bob Rock, the album features expansive, stadium-ready arrangements.