Albums released on 29 June
1986 · 41 YEARS
Somewhere In Time
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden introduce synthesizers to their twin-guitar attack on this 1986 release. The record marks a shift toward science fiction themes and existential dread, captured with a polished, high-end production style.
2010 · 17 YEARS
The Head And The Heart
The Head And The Heart
Born from Seattle open-mic nights, this 2010 debut centers on communal energy and vocal harmonies. It captures a rustic folk-rock aesthetic that emerged from the Pacific Northwest indie scene.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album
John Coltrane
Recorded in 1963, this collection of lost studio tapes offers a rare look at a quartet at their creative peak. These tracks resurfaced decades later, providing a pristine glimpse into the group's telepathic precision.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Scorpion
Drake
This 2018 double album explores the duality of fame and personal conflict through a mix of rap and R&B. It captures the complex life of a superstar across a massive collection of tracks.
2018 · 9 YEARS
The Now Now
Gorillaz
Centering on Damon Albarn, this 2018 record moves away from large guest lists toward a cohesive, melodic sound. It serves as a travelogue featuring synth-pop and funk rhythms inspired by various American cities.
2011 · 16 YEARS
In The Mountain In The Cloud
Portugal. The Man
Released in 2011, this record marks a transition toward a more expansive and polished production style. It blends progressive structures with catchy hooks to showcase the band's growth during their early major-label tenure.
1981 · 46 YEARS
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Foreigner
Produced by Mutt Lange, this 1981 release pushed the group toward the radio-ready, high-gloss sound of the MTV era. It features a heavy reliance on synthesizers alongside hard-hitting guitar riffs.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Slipknot
Slipknot
This 1999 debut from nine masked musicians features a percussion-heavy sound that challenged metal conventions. It remains a definitive document of an aggressive, industrial-tinged shift in the late nineties.
1981 · 46 YEARS
I'm In Love
Evelyn King
Kashif produced this 1981 release, using drum machines and synthesizers to define a sleek R&B sound. It captures the movement from post-disco into the electronic grooves of the new decade.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde
This 1981 debut relied on family collaboration to create a high-energy pop sound. It captures the shift from post-punk grit toward the neon-soaked radio aesthetic that defined the decade.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Soundpieces: Da Antidote!
Lootpack
This 1999 debut established the aesthetic for Stones Throw Records through a sample-heavy, lo-fi collage. It captures the creative freedom of the independent rap scene in late-nineties Oxnard.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Deep Blue
Parkway Drive
This 2010 release pushed the band into a more mature and atmospheric sound. It highlights complex guitar work while maintaining the aggression expected by their metalcore fanbase.
2004 · 23 YEARS
The Cure
The Cure
Returning to guitar-driven roots, the band worked with producer Ross Robinson to capture a raw, live-in-the-studio intensity. This 2004 release marks the end of a long partnership with their label.
1968 · 59 YEARS
A Saucerful Of Secrets
Pink Floyd
This 1968 release represents a transitional bridge as the group moved from pop toward experimental space-rock. It is the only record in their catalog to feature all five members simultaneously.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Beneath The Surface
GZA
This 1999 effort features dense, chess-like lyrics and a moody, cinematic atmosphere. It captures a moment where the artist's work moved into more abstract and introspective territory.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Letter From Home
Pat Metheny Group
Inspired by touring through South America, this 1989 release uses intricate melodies to explore themes of travel and nostalgia. It features a lush, synth-heavy production common in late-eighties jazz-fusion.
1978 · 49 YEARS
...Is The Word
Frankie Valli
Anchored by a title track that became a cultural phenomenon in 1978, this record marks the group's transition to a polished, pop-rock sound. It features sophisticated arrangements replacing raw doo-wop roots.
1998 · 29 YEARS
The Haunted
The Haunted
Members of At the Gates and Entombed joined to define the Swedish melodic death metal sound on this 1998 debut. It is known for its raw, relentless intensity.
2018 · 9 YEARS
High As Hope
Florence And The Machine
This 2018 record finds the artist moving toward an intimate, piano-led sound. It serves as a vulnerable diary that tackles themes of fame and personal connection with honesty.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Wait For Me
Moby
Recorded in a private home studio, this 2009 collection moves away from commercial pop expectations. It favors haunting ambient textures and a quiet, organic aesthetic.