Albums released on 4 June
2007 · 20 YEARS
Systematic Chaos
Dream Theater
Dream Theater push their technical limits on this 2007 effort, anchored by an expansive two-part saga. It balances complex arrangements with a modern, aggressive metal production.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Amnesiac
Radiohead
Recorded alongside Kid A, Amnesiac is a darker, jazz-influenced companion piece from 2001. It trades rock norms for glitchy electronics and haunting piano balladry.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Los Angeles
Flying Lotus
This 2008 release bridged the gap between hip-hop beats and IDM, shaping the Brainfeeder aesthetic. It relies on thick, distorted bass and off-kilter percussion.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Eden
Everything But The Girl
Everything But The Girl debuted in 1984 with an intimate collection of indie pop and jazz sensibilities. It favors acoustic textures and bossa nova rhythms over synthesizers.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Blue Weekend
Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice retreated to a converted church to craft this 2021 release. It bridges aggressive, guitar-heavy roots with lush pop arrangements.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Released in 1984, this collection turned Bruce Springsteen into a global stadium act. It is defined by synthesizers, gated reverb drums, and a polished, widescreen production style.
1974 · 53 YEARS
One
Bob James
Bob James blends orchestral textures with tight fusion grooves on this 1974 release. It is perhaps best known for the sampled track Nautilus.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Jubilee
Japanese Breakfast
Jubilee is a 2021 celebration of life that navigates the tension between grief and joy. It marks a creative leap into maximalist, pop-oriented production.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Another Perfect Day
Motörhead
Guitarist Brian Robertson added a melodic blues-rock sensibility to Motörhead in 1983. This album stands as a polarizing outlier in their high-speed catalog.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Tezeta
Hailu Mergia
Stripping away ensemble arrangements, Hailu Mergia focuses on solo piano for this 2021 release. These recordings offer a contemplative perspective on traditional melodies.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Gold Mother
James
Gold Mother arrived in 1990, blending danceable grooves with cryptic lyrics. It captures a band transitioning from the underground to a wider indie rock audience.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
James Horner
James Horner defined the sound of a franchise with this 1982 score. It combines full orchestral arrangements with synthesizers to create a swashbuckling, heroic atmosphere.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Tom
Tom Jones
Tom Jones delivers a brassy collection of soul and R&B covers on this 1970 release. It reflects his transition into a high-energy, rock-infused pop performer.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Ride A Rock Horse
Roger Daltrey
Recorded in New York, this 1975 set allowed Roger Daltrey to expand his range. It features dense, theatrical production that balances gritty vocals with glossy arrangements.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Let Go
Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne defined a generation with her 2002 debut. The album balances radio-ready polish with crunchy, alternative-leaning guitar riffs.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Liquido
Liquido
This 1999 debut offers a cohesive mix of alternative rock and pop hooks. It captures a moment when piano-driven melodies were gaining traction on mainstream radio.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Left Hand Path
Entombed
Entombed pioneered the Swedish death metal sound on this 1990 release. By cranking a Boss HM-2 pedal, they created a thick, grinding wall of noise.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Hardware
Billy Gibbons
Billy Gibbons explores desert landscapes and gritty guitar riffs on this 2021 collection. The record maintains a modern edge while leaning into traditional roots.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Dirty Vegas
Dirty Vegas
Dirty Vegas combined house music with acoustic hooks in 2002, crossing over into mainstream radio. The production favors moody textures and polished dance beats.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Man Made
Greentea Peng
Greentea Peng weaves urban storytelling and spiritual themes on this 2021 debut. It uses dub, neo-soul, and trip-hop to create a hazy, immersive atmosphere.