Albums released on 30 June
1972 · 55 YEARS
School's Out
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper leans into polished stadium rock on this 1972 release. The record marks a shift from early psychedelic tendencies toward a sophisticated, theatrical style that defined the glam rock era.
1998 · 29 YEARS
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
System Of A Down delivered a frantic, intense debut in 1998. The album stands out for blending aggressive thrash riffs with Armenian folk motifs and claustrophobic production.
1980 · 47 YEARS
The Game
Queen
Queen pivoted to a modern, synthesizer-heavy sound with this 1980 release. Recorded in Munich, the album moved away from guitar-focused arrangements to incorporate funk and rockabilly elements.
1997 · 30 YEARS
The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
The Fat Of The Land brought aggressive breakbeat music to the global stage in 1997. It proved that electronic music could carry the same confrontational intensity as punk.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Messy
Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean explores the nuances of early adulthood with refreshing, candid honesty on this 2023 release. The production uses organic instrumentation to ground her expressive vocals.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Revenge
Eurythmics
Eurythmics moved toward a blues-infused, guitar-driven sound on this 1986 record. The duo traded icy synth textures for a grittier approach suitable for a live-band setting.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Fresh
Sly & The Family Stone
Sly & The Family Stone opted for a lean, minimalist funk sound on this 1973 release. The record is noted for its dry, intimate production and understated groove.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams defined the late nineties alt-country sound with this 1998 release. The record blends Southern gothic imagery with a rootsy production style.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Blues For The Red Sun
Kyuss
Kyuss defined the stoner rock movement with this raw 1992 release. Recorded in a backyard with a generator, the album captures a hazy, heavy sound through down-tuned riffs.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Dehumanizer
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath embraced a modern, industrial weight on this 1992 release. The return of Ronnie James Dio brought a cynical focus to the band's lyrics and sound.
2006 · 21 YEARS
American V: A Hundred Highways
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash confronted mortality on this stark, final 2006 collection. Rick Rubin stripped away production gloss to highlight the weathered fragility of the singer voice.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Adventures In The Land Of Music
Dynasty
Dynasty delivered a masterclass in the signature SOLAR Records funk sound on this 1980 release. The record is characterized by polished, high-gloss production and smooth vocal arrangements.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Chaos For The Fly
Grian Chatten
Grian Chatten shifted toward a melodic, folk-adjacent aesthetic on this 2023 release. Written in isolation, the record reveals a vulnerable side to the songwriter.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Dance With Me
T.S.O.L.
T.S.O.L. pivoted to a dark, deathrock aesthetic on this 1981 release. The record stands as a bridge between the raw energy of LA punk and the moody, theatrical style of the alternative scene.
1986 · 41 YEARS
True Blue
Madonna
Madonna moved toward a sophisticated, mature sound on this 1986 record. By blending pop production with Latin-inspired rhythms, she solidified her status as a global superstar.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Dead Club City
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves explored themes of escapism and fame through a fictional metropolis on this 2023 record. The production signals a bold move toward synth-driven alternative rock.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Untourable Album
Men I Trust
Men I Trust crafted an intimate, late-night atmosphere on this 2015 record. Written during the pandemic, the music feels like a collection of quiet postcards from a bedroom studio.
2023 · 4 YEARS
In The End It Always Does
The Japanese House
The Japanese House crafted an intimate, layered world on this 2023 record. Shimmering synthesizers and lush indie-pop textures define this diary-like collection.
2023 · 4 YEARS
A Symphonic Celebration (Music From The Studio Ghibli Films Of Hayao Miyazaki)
Joe Hisaishi
Joe Hisaishi reimagined his beloved Studio Ghibli film themes through grand orchestral arrangements in 2023. The record transforms intimate cues into expansive, concert-hall experiences.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Defiance
Dead Moon
Dead Moon captured pure, unvarnished grit on this 1990 release. The record is a distillation of a DIY ethos, turning garage rock riffs into anthems of survival.