Albums released on 9 June
1992 · 35 YEARS
Mecca And The Soul Brother
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
A definitive 1992 release, Mecca And The Soul Brother blends jazz-infused production with focused lyricism. It captures the sophisticated grit of the early nineties New York hip-hop scene.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Cigarettes After Sex
Cigarettes After Sex
Cigarettes After Sex features sparse guitar melodies and hushed vocals recorded in a Manhattan stairwell. The result is a slowcore collection that prioritizes natural reverb and late-night intimacy.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Hail To The Thief
Radiohead
Hail To The Thief captures Radiohead at a restless crossroads, blending electronic abstraction with guitar-based rock. It reflects the political anxiety of the early 2000s through a live, urgent energy.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Some Girls
The Rolling Stones
Some Girls finds The Rolling Stones blending punk and disco influences into a lean rock sound. It captures the tension of late-seventies New York through sharp songwriting and danceable rhythms.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
Bitte Orca pushes experimental pop into the mainstream with intricate guitar work and dense vocal harmonies. The record balances chaotic elements with a shimmering, accessible production style.
2014 · 13 YEARS
48:13
Kasabian
48:13 is a direct, minimalist record from Kasabian that emphasizes raw energy. Its title reflects the precise running time of the project, which mixes electronic textures with stadium-rock.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Real Life
Magazine
Real Life follows Howard Devoto after his departure from the Buzzcocks, resulting in a cerebral post-punk record. It remains a cold, precise exploration of art-rock ambition.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
Jagged Little Pill turned personal journals into a visceral, radio-ready alternative rock record. It defined a generation through its mix of confrontational energy and melodic songwriting.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Cosa Succede In Città
Vasco Rossi
Cosa Succede In Città marks a creative pivot for Vasco Rossi, introducing a softer and more polished sound. It balances raw rock energy with sophisticated studio production.
1983 · 44 YEARS
The London Symphony Orchestra - Zappa Vol. 1
Frank Zappa, London Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
The London Symphony Orchestra - Zappa Vol. 1 realizes complex orchestral arrangements under Kent Nagano. It occupies a distinct space between avant-garde art and quirky rock sensibilities.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Battle For The Sun
Placebo
Battle For The Sun introduces a new drummer and an anthemic, stadium-ready direction for Placebo. It moves away from lo-fi roots into a bright, polished alternative rock aesthetic.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Tha Carter III
Lil Wayne
Tha Carter III is a sprawling showcase of lyrical dexterity and unpredictable flow. It captures a defining moment in late-2000s rap as the artist pivoted to new material on short notice.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Walking With A Panther
LL Cool J
Walking With A Panther is an ambitious, sprawling hip-hop project from the Def Jam era. It balances radio accessibility with lyrical grit during a time of transition for the genre.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Ti Amo
Phoenix
Ti Amo is a bright, cinematic pop record from Phoenix, influenced by Italian disco. Recorded in Paris, it builds on the band's synth-pop roots with a romantic, summer-inspired energy.
2009 · 18 YEARS
The Ecstatic
Mos Def
The Ecstatic features Mos Def blending global rhythms with experimental production. It remains a pivotal, worldly project that reflects the diverse influences of the late 2000s.
2000 · 27 YEARS
The Moon & Antarctica
Modest Mouse
The Moon & Antarctica blends existential dread with cosmic wonder. It uses ambitious production to shift the band's lo-fi roots into a cinematic, dense exploration of human anxiety.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Ctrl
SZA
Ctrl is a candid R&B record that explores insecurity and self-discovery. It prioritizes emotional honesty over traditional song structures through smooth, atmospheric vocal performances.
1982 · 45 YEARS
As We Speak
David Sanborn
As We Speak is a polished jazz-fusion project from 1982 featuring David Sanborn. It balances biting alto saxophone tones with infectious, danceable grooves crafted by high-level session players.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Dalla / Morandi
Lucio Dalla
Dalla / Morandi is a collaboration between two titans of Italian pop, resulting in a synth-heavy, high-energy record. It represents a specific moment where traditional songwriting met electronic experimentation.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Happy Songs For Happy People
Mogwai
Mogwai explore new territory on Happy Songs For Happy People by prioritizing melodic detail over sheer volume. This 2003 release shifts the group into an intimate, studio-focused direction that defines their post-rock evolution.