Albums released on 16 May
1983 · 44 YEARS
Piece Of Mind
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden introduce drummer Nicko McBrain on Piece Of Mind, a record that leans heavily on literary themes. It marks a shift toward complex guitar harmonies and a sharp, punchy production style.
1980 · 47 YEARS
McCartney II
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney retreat to his Scottish farm in 1979 to record everything alone. The resulting McCartney II is a lo-fi experiment with synthesizers and drum machines.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Rome
Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse channels the atmosphere of Italian spaghetti westerns for Rome. Featuring Norah Jones and Jack White, the project uses vintage recording gear to mirror 1960s cinema.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Binaural
Pearl Jam
Binaural finds Pearl Jam using specialized microphones to craft an immersive, 3D listening experience. The result is a moody, textured departure from their earlier grunge work.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Supermodified
Amon Tobin
Amon Tobin constructs Supermodified by sampling everyday household objects and broken toys. This collage-heavy project turns mundane sounds into jazz-inflected breakbeats.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Farmhouse
Phish
Recorded in a Vermont barn, Farmhouse marks a shift for Phish toward concise songwriting. The record trades sprawling improvisation for acoustic textures and radio-friendly tracks.
1966 · 61 YEARS
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson abandons traditional rock instruments to create the symphonic Pet Sounds. This 1966 record utilizes bicycle bells and dog whistles to build a complex, personal song cycle.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Freedom Of Choice
Devo
Devo shifts toward a polished new wave sound on Freedom Of Choice. With synthesizers at the forefront, the record balances mechanical precision with satirical wit.
2008 · 19 YEARS
We Started Nothing
The Ting Tings
The Ting Tings recorded We Started Nothing in their own Salford studio with a minimalist approach. The resulting record features massive hooks and raw drum beats.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Oops!...I Did It Again
Britney Spears
Oops!...I Did It Again marks Britney Spears' transition into a global phenomenon. Max Martin and Rami Yacoub create a polished, high-gloss production style for the turn of the millennium.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Thrills
Ellen Allien
Ellen Allien defines the Berlin electronic scene on Thrills. The record blends glitchy, mechanical textures with pop sensibilities to create a nocturnal, gritty sound.
2010 · 17 YEARS
The Dance
Faithless
Faithless return to their roots on The Dance, balancing club anthems with introspective moments. The album showcases a sophisticated blend of house and soul, suitable for stadiums or late-night drives.
2008 · 19 YEARS
3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down moves toward a polished, radio-friendly sound on their self-titled release. It balances heavy guitar riffs with introspective lyrical themes.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Funny Little Fears
Damiano David
Funny Little Fears by Damiano David blends gritty rock with pop sensibilities. The collection showcases a versatile vocal performance and anthemic hooks.
1988 · 39 YEARS
The House Of Love
The House Of Love
The House Of Love debut blends psychedelic guitar lines with a dark, melodic sensibility. Creation Records captured the shimmering energy of the late eighties indie scene.
2014 · 13 YEARS
...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin
The Roots
The Roots explore hip-hop culture through surrealism and satire on ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin. This conceptual project utilizes jazz textures and industrial production.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Instruments
Water Damage
Instruments by Water Damage uses repetition to create hypnotic, trance-like explorations. The collective focuses on raw textures rather than studio perfection.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Cruel Joke
Ken Pomeroy
Ken Pomeroy blends the rugged spirit of the American West with observational songwriting on Cruel Joke. These minimalist folk arrangements feel weathered and immediate.
2000 · 27 YEARS
The Ever Passing Moment
MxPx
The Ever Passing Moment features MxPx refining their punk energy with a pop sensibility. The production is clean and punchy, capturing a band that has spent decades perfecting their sound.
2014 · 13 YEARS
What Have We Become
Paul Heaton + Jacqui Abbott
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott reunite on What Have We Become. The record highlights their knack for socially conscious lyrics mixed with infectious pop arrangements.