Albums released on 17 May
1965 · 62 YEARS
Maiden Voyage
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock composed this 1965 suite based on ocean movements. It remains a jazz landmark where the ensemble moves with the fluidity of tides.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Igor
Tyler, The Creator
This 2019 project moves away from standard hip-hop to examine a fractured love triangle. It uses distorted synthesizers and pitch-shifted vocals to map out an emotional arc.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Hit Me Hard And Soft
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish shifts from quiet intimacy to a more expansive, high-energy dynamic. It is a personal journey produced by Finneas that balances vulnerability with confidence.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Souvlaki
Slowdive
Slowdive defines the nineties shoegaze aesthetic with this reverb-heavy effort. It incorporates ambient textures from Brian Eno to build an immersive, dreamlike sound.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Untitled
Rammstein
Rammstein returns with a 2019 release defined by crushing riffs and heavy synthesizers. It is an industrial project that explores themes of identity and human nature.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Blurryface
Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots explores internal struggle and the pressures of fame on this 2015 release. It blends reggae, hip-hop, and electronic textures into a claustrophobic pop sound.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Random Access Memories
Daft Punk
Daft Punk captures human, soulful performances by moving away from digital loops. The record is a love letter to the high-fidelity production of the late seventies and early eighties.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Mark Knopfler pushed digital recording technology on this 1985 release. It is a sophisticated AOR record known for its crisp production and bluesy guitar work.
2019 · 8 YEARS
I Am Easy To Find
The National
The National invites various female vocalists to reshape their signature sound. This 2019 project moves into expansive, choral arrangements and fragmented structures.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Mezmerize
System Of A Down
System Of A Down blends heavy riffs with operatic vocal tension on this 2005 release. Rick Rubin produced this experimental project, which captures a sense of political absurdity.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Ram
Paul & Linda McCartney
Paul McCartney recorded this collection on a remote farm after the dissolution of his band. It is a loose, homespun record that feels like a private diary.
2010 · 17 YEARS
This Is Happening
LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem recorded these tracks in a Los Angeles mansion to capture an intimate feel. It sits at the intersection of indie rock, disco, and electronic precision.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Tougher Than Leather
Run-DMC
Run-DMC solidified their place in hip-hop history with these aggressive beats. This 1988 project helped bridge the gap between rock and rap audiences.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Dark Passion
Hanne Boel
Hanne Boel reached international recognition with this 1990 soul-pop record. It blends R&B textures with pop-rock arrangements to create a polished, radio-ready sound.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Dedicated
Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen explores independence and longing on this 2019 synth-pop release. It blends disco influences with modern dance-pop hooks.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Bachman-Turner Overdrive debuts with a gritty, blues-influenced sound. It establishes the riff-heavy style that defined their future success in hard rock.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Ram It Down
Judas Priest
Judas Priest salvaged tracks from earlier sessions for this 1988 effort. It balances high-tech production with an aggressive, muscular approach to metal.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Sweet Boy
Malcolm Todd
Malcolm Todd blends modern pop with a laid-back funk groove. The record captures the anxieties of growing up in the digital age with refreshing honesty.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Futurama
Be Bop Deluxe
Bill Nelson moved his band into art rock with this sci-fi inspired effort. It remains a cult favorite for its ambitious guitar work and futuristic themes.
1993 · 34 YEARS
The Ethereal Mirror
Cathedral
Lee Dorrian embraced heavy, psychedelic sludge on this 1993 release. It blends occult imagery with Sabbath-inspired riffs to create a strange, groovy doom metal sound.