Albums released on 7 June
2004 · 23 YEARS
Hot Fuss
The Killers
The Killers helped define the mid-2000s indie explosion with this 2004 debut. Its synth-heavy hooks turned the Las Vegas group into global figures almost overnight.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Once
Nightwish
Heavy metal intensity meets epic orchestration on this 2004 release. It serves as the final studio work featuring original singer Tarja Turunen.
1975 · 52 YEARS
The Heat Is On
The Isley Brothers
Released in 1975, this project showcases a family band at their creative peak. It successfully bridges the gap between sophisticated soul and gritty funk.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Brat
Charli XCX
An unfiltered look at modern nightlife, this 2024 album highlights the chaos of the underground dance scene. It manages to pair high-octane club beats with moments of vulnerability.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Surrender
The Chemical Brothers
This 1999 release captures the peak of big beat music. It bridges gritty warehouse rave culture with high-fidelity studio experimentation.
1976 · 51 YEARS
All Things In Time
Lou Rawls
Lou Rawls found a major career resurgence with this 1976 soul record. It highlights the polished, sophisticated sound of Philadelphia International Records.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Strictly Business
EPMD
EPMD established their reputation with this 1988 debut. They combined conversational flows with funk-heavy samples to create a deliberate, cool groove.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Contraband
Velvet Revolver
This 2004 collaboration features members of Guns N' Roses and Scott Weiland. It focuses on heavy riffs and swaggering attitude.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Cults
Cults
Retro-pop sensibilities and sun-drenched melodies make this 2011 album feel like a vintage dream. It is anchored by the whistle-heavy track Go Outside.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Night Passage
Weather Report
Recorded in 1980, this fusion record captures raw stage energy. It highlights the interplay between Jaco Pastorius and Peter Erskine.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Beetlejuice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Danny Elfman
This 1988 soundtrack captures the dark, gothic whimsy of a film by Tim Burton. It blends eerie orchestral arrangements with surreal calypso hits.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Timeless
Kaytranada
Spanning modern R&B and hip-hop, this 2024 project serves as a showcase for dance-floor curation. It balances bouncy percussion with a wide guest list.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer
Ibrahim Ferrer
Ibrahim Ferrer became an international figure at 72 with this 1999 release. These sessions feature the rich traditions of Afro-Cuban music.
2019 · 8 YEARS
The Age Of Immunology
Vanishing Twin
This 2019 release blends space-age pop with avant-garde ideas. It explores isolation through hypnotic, repetitive grooves.
1980 · 47 YEARS
New Clear Days
The Vapors
Released in 1980, this record is a study in anxious power pop. It uses catchy hooks to mask cynical, politically charged songwriting.
2004 · 23 YEARS
To The 5 Boroughs
Beastie Boys
New York City provides the backdrop for this 2004 project. It strips away dense sampling to favor a punchy, minimalist boom-bap sound.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Eels Time!
Eels
Melancholy and humor define this 2024 outing from Eels. The songwriting balances cynical observations with moments of tenderness.
1982 · 45 YEARS
The Changeling
Toyah
This 1982 album marks a shift toward a gothic, introspective sound. It uses layered synthesizers to mirror the tension of the early eighties.
1965 · 62 YEARS
Got My Mojo Workin'
Jimmy Smith
Got My Mojo Workin finds Jimmy Smith applying his Hammond B3 sound to pop and blues standards. This 1965 recording is a clinic in groove and hard bop rhythms.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Walk On
Boston
Following an eight-year gap, this 1994 release showcases meticulous studio production. It remains committed to the band's signature lush harmonies.