Albums released on 13 May
1980 · 47 YEARS
21 At 33
Elton John
Elton John reaches his twenty-first album with 21 At 33. This 1980 release is notable for a reunion with lyricist Bernie Taupin, moving back to their collaborative roots.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Cat Scratch Fever
Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent delivers a hard rock record defined by aggressive guitar work. Cat Scratch Fever captures the excessive, high-octane energy of the American arena rock scene in 1977.
2022 · 5 YEARS
A Light For Attracting Attention
The Smile
Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner combine forces on A Light For Attracting Attention. The project acts as a punchy extension of their previous collaborative output.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Low-life
New Order
New Order moves beyond the shadow of Joy Division on the 1985 release Low-life. It blends club-ready synthesis with raw expression, mirroring the tension of the New York scene.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Bar Mediterraneo
Nu Genea
Bar Mediterraneo channels the vibe of the Neapolitan coast through funk and folk. This 2022 release acts as a musical postcard, blending traditional dialect with modern grooves.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Close
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde pivots toward a mature aesthetic on her 1988 release Close. The album balances upbeat dance-pop with introspective ballads through refined songwriting.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar confronts trauma and fame on Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. This 2022 project acts as a candid diary, stripping away personas to explore the messiness of healing.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Dropout Boogie
The Black Keys
The Black Keys return to their garage blues roots on Dropout Boogie. Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney favor loose, rhythmic improvisation over complex studio arrangements.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Sylvan Esso
Sylvan Esso
Sylvan Esso combines glitchy electronics with indie pop on their 2014 self-titled debut. Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn create an intimate sound defined by sharp songwriting.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Atavista
Childish Gambino
Atavista offers a refined, reimagined version of previous work by Childish Gambino. This 2024 project emphasizes intricate arrangements and introspective themes through updated production.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Xscape
Michael Jackson
Xscape breathes new life into Michael Jackson's vault recordings. Released in 2014, the album features contemporary production applied to demos from the eighties and nineties.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life!
Indeep
Indeep delivers a defining moment of early eighties club culture with Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life!. The track remains a pillar of electronic music history.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Throwin' Down
Rick James
Rick James blends street funk with disco on the 1982 album Throwin' Down. Featuring a guest appearance by The Temptations, the record is crafted for the dance floor.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Friends
Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton provides a masterclass in guitar phrasing with Friends. This 1983 jazz-rock release captures a crisp, sophisticated L.A. studio sound.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Dance Fever
Florence And The Machine
Florence And The Machine explore isolation and creative restlessness on Dance Fever. This 2022 release blends organic instrumentation with a rhythmic pop sensibility.
2009 · 18 YEARS
This Empty Northern Hemisphere
Gregory Alan Isakov
Gregory Alan Isakov crafts a hushed, cinematic folk-rock record in 2009. It balances loneliness with comfort through observational, letter-like lyrics.
2022 · 5 YEARS
More D4ta
Moderat
Moderat returns after a long hiatus with More D4ta. The 2022 album blends melancholic melodies with urgent electronic rhythms inspired by the Berlin scene.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Abandon
Pharmakon
Pharmakon pushes the limits of power electronics on the 2013 album Abandon. Margaret Chardiet uses feedback and distortion to create a visceral sense of dread.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Promises
The Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion balances vulnerability and strength on Promises. This 2013 collection uses atmospheric guitars and driving percussion to create a sense of urgency.
2022 · 5 YEARS
This Is A Photograph
Kevin Morby
Kevin Morby explores memory and influence on This Is A Photograph. This 2022 release features lush arrangements that blend folk, rock, and chamber pop.