Albums released on 5 June
2001 · 26 YEARS
Próxima Estación... Esperanza
Manu Chao
Manu Chao delivers a spontaneous, borderless collection recorded across global streets. It blends folk, reggae, and Latin rhythms with portable studio techniques.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Drones
Muse
Focusing on the dehumanizing effects of modern warfare, Muse returns to a hard rock sound. This record tracks a journey from indoctrination to rebellion.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Celebration Rock
Japandroids
Japandroids capture the essence of youthful defiance and late-night anthems on this 2012 release. Distorted guitars and crashing drums drive the high-octane performance.
2014 · 13 YEARS
ZABA
Glass Animals
Glass Animals build a humid, nocturnal atmosphere using organic percussion and layered synths. This Oxford indie release blends electronic precision with psychedelic pop.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Afternoons In Utopia
Alphaville
Alphaville moves toward a sweeping, cinematic ambition on this 1986 follow-up. Intricate synthesizers and orchestral flourishes define their shift to art-pop.
2026 · 1 YEARS
Sanctuary
Evanescence
Amy Lee returns with a stripped-back approach that favors vocal vulnerability over distortion. These 2026 tracks use piano arrangements to create an intimate, direct experience.
1979 · 48 YEARS
I Am
Earth, Wind & Fire
Maurice White guided the band toward a sophisticated dance sound on this 1979 release. It successfully balances high-energy disco anthems with tender, horn-filled ballads.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Room For Squares
John Mayer
John Mayer arrived with a guitar-heavy debut featuring intricate fingerpicking and conversational lyrics. It defines the polished pop-rock aesthetic of the early 2000s.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Another Passenger
Carly Simon
Carly Simon collaborated with members of Little Feat and The Doobie Brothers for this 1976 rootsy rock record. It captures a spontaneous, professional California studio sound.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Let The Ocean Take Me
The Amity Affliction
The Amity Affliction turned internal battles into anthems on this melodic metalcore release. Joel Birch explores mental health struggles with raw, confessional lyrics.
2003 · 24 YEARS
St. Anger
Metallica
Metallica records a jagged, unvarnished document of internal conflict. This 2003 release is known for its abrasive tone and the lack of traditional guitar solos.
2014 · 13 YEARS
French Exit
TV Girl
TV Girl uses 1960s French pop samples to create a nostalgic, sun-drenched haze. Cynical lyrics about romance contrast with the hypnotic, lo-fi indie-pop production.
2020 · 7 YEARS
All Things Being Equal
Sonic Boom
Peter Kember returns to his solo moniker with a meditative, hypnotic record. It reflects the isolation of its era through warm, psychedelic minimalism and analog synthesis.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Sideways To New Italy
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever capture suburban Australian nostalgia through jangle-pop guitars. This 2020 record is a bright, crisp soundtrack for long summer drives.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant
Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian expand their chamber pop sound on this turn-of-the-millennium record. It features lush orchestral arrangements and collaborative songwriting.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Neneh Cherry combines hip-hop, pop, and club culture on this late-80s London document. Massive Attack and Bomb the Bass helped define its gritty, urban sound.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Sound Awake
Karnivool
Karnivool balances heavy, technical instrumentation with emotive songwriting on this progressive release. It provides a cinematic experience through dense, atmospheric textures.
1970 · 57 YEARS
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Deep Purple In Rock is the 1970 transition point where the group adopted a heavier, aggressive style. It marks the arrival of Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, fundamentally altering the band direction.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Bite Down Hard
Jo Jo Gunne
Jo Jo Gunne brings a commercial, piano-led edge to blues-rock on this 1973 effort. It captures the gritty, road-tested atmosphere of the Los Angeles scene.
1992 · 35 YEARS
A Joyful Noise Unto The Creator
Galliano
Galliano bridges the gap between soulful grooves and spoken-word energy on this acid jazz debut. It captures the eclectic spirit of 1990s London club culture.